Tadeusz Żyliński
Polish engineer and academic
Contributions to engineering and technology featured significant advancements in telecommunications and electric engineering. Served as a professor at the Warsaw University of Technology, influencing the next generation of engineers. Published numerous research papers and supervised various thesis projects, contributing to educational development in Poland. During his career, he engaged in various research initiatives that enhanced engineering practices in telecommunications.
Developed advancements in telecommunications
Led academic programs at Warsaw University of Technology
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