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Biography

Dr.Grzegorz “Greg” Galecki


Research Associate Professor

Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center/Waterjet Laboratory

University of Missouri-Rolla

1006 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65409-0060

Phone: (573) 341-4938; Fax: (573) 341-4368; E-mail: ggalecki@mst.edu


Education


Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Wroclaw, Poland, 1978.

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Wroclaw, Poland, 1978.

M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Wroclaw, Poland, 1974.


ProfessionalHistory

2003 - Present Research Associate Professor, Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center/Waterjet Laboratory, University of Missouri-Rolla.

2003 - Present Research Associate Professor, Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center/Waterjet Laboratory, University of Missouri-Rolla.

1993 - 2003 Research Assistant Professor, Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center/Waterjet Laboratory, University of Missouri-Rolla.

1993 - 2003 Research Assistant Professor, Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center/Waterjet Laboratory, University of Missouri-Rolla.

1985 - 1993 Visiting Scholar, Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center/Waterjet Laboratory, University of Missouri-Rolla.

1985 - 1993 Visiting Scholar, Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center/Waterjet Laboratory, University of Missouri-Rolla.

1984 – Spring Visiting Professor, Hannover University, Germany

1984 – Spring Visiting Professor, Hannover University, Germany

1982 – 1984 Director, High Pressure Waterjet Laboratory, Technical Univ. of Wroclaw, Poland

1982 – 1984 Director, High Pressure Waterjet Laboratory, Technical Univ. of Wroclaw, Poland

1981 – Spring Visiting Professor, University of British Columbia, Canada

1981 – Spring Visiting Professor, University of British Columbia, Canada

1978 – 1984 Assistant Professor, Technical University of Wroclaw, Poland

1978 – 1984 Assistant Professor, Technical University of Wroclaw, Poland




Research Experience

Dr. Greg Galecki has worked in the field of design for manufacturability and system integration with related research and teaching since 1974.

His current research interests are in the experimental high pressure waterjet use, modeling of processes supported by waterjets, comminution and particulate processing.

He is a member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Water Jet Technology Association, and National Defense Industrial Association.


List of Publications

1. Galecki, G., "Drilling in Sandstone and Coal at Pressures up to 100 MPa". Reports of the Institute of Machine Building Technology, Wroclaw Technical University, No. 45/82, (for Central Institute of Mining, Katowice, Poland).

2. Galecki, G., Vickers, G.W., "The Development of Ice - Blasting for Surface Cleaning". Paper presented at the 6th International Symposium on Jet Cutting Technology, Guildford, England, April 6-8, 1982.

3. Galecki, G., "Drilling in Sandstone at Pressure above 100 MPa". Reports of the Institute of Machine Building Technology, Wroclaw Technical University, No. 23/83, (for Central Institute of Mining, Katowice, Poland).

4. Galecki, G.,"Coal Cutting Process Supported by High Pressure Water Jets". Reports of the Institute of Machine Building Technology, Wroclaw Technical University, No. 56/84, (for Central Institute of Mining, Katowice, Poland).

5. Louis, H., Galecki, G., Schikorr, W., "Cumulating Jets for Cleaning and Descaling,". Universitat Hanover, Institut fur Werkstoffkunde, June, 1984, Hanover, West Germany.

6. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., "Coal Comminution by High Pressure Water Jet", 8th International Symposium on Coal Slurry Fuels Preparation and Utilization, Orlando, Florida, May, 1986.

7. Summers, D.A., Mazurkiewicz, M., Galecki, G., "Horizontal Water Jets Exploration of Burning Coal Seams", 8th International Symposium on Jet Cutting Technology, September, 1986, Durham, U.K., Paper 4.

8. Mazurkiewicz, M., Galecki, G., "High Pressure Water Jet Underground Coal Fire Extinguishing Research", 8th Annual National Abandoned Mine Lands Conference, August 10-15, 1986, Billings, Montana, USA.

9. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., White, J., "A Model Study of the Water Pressure Distribution in a Crack when Impacted by a High Pressure Water Jet", 8th International Symposium on Jet Cutting Technology, September, 1986, Durham, U.K., Paper 18.

10. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., “Hydroabrasive Cutting Head - Energy Transfer Efficiency”

Paper presented at the 4th U.S. Waterjet Conference, the University of California, Berkeley, August 26-28, 1987. pp: 109-117. (95%)

11. Summers, D.A., Mazurkiewicz, M., Galecki, G., "Consideration in the Use of High Pressure Waterjet System for the Extinguishment of Burning Coal Seams", International Water Jet Symposium, September 9-11, 1987, Beijing, China.

12. Galecki, G., "Trepanate Drilling of Deep and Large Diameter Holes in Hard Rocks - Conceptual Study", Third International Conference on Innovative Mining Systems, University of Missouri- Rolla, Rolla, Missouri, November 2-4, 1987.

13. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., "Effectiveness of Coal Comminution by High Pressure Waterjet". Paper presented, but not included in Conference Proceedings, 8th Miami International Conference on Alternative Energy Sources, December 14-16, 1987, Miami Beach, Florida.

14. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., "Direct Injection of Coal into Cavitation Cell for the Purpose of Comminution". Paper presented at the 9th International Symposium on Jet Cutting Technology, Sendai, Japan, October 4-6, 1988.

15. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., "Effectiveness of Coal Comminution by High Pressure Waterjet". Paper presented at the 5th American Water Jet Conference, August 28-31, 1989, Toronto, Canada.

16. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., "Energy Consumed for Hydro-Abrasive Jet Formation,”International Journal of Water Jet Technology, No. 1/90.

17. Yao, J., Summers, D.A., Galecki, G., "Diajet Cutting of Dolomite and Chert - A Case Study at the St. Louis Arch". Paper presented at the 6th American Water Jet Conference, August 24-27, 1991, Houston, Texas.

18. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., "Metal Machining with High Pressure Water Jet Cooling Assistance - A New Possibility".1991 Design Productivity Institute and International Conference, February 3-9, 1991, Honolulu, Hawaii.

19. Galecki, G., "Use of High Pressure Waterjets to Pulp and Deink Newsprint". Proceedings of Waste Stream Minimization and Utilization Innovative Concepts - An Experimental Technology Exchange, Washington, D.C., April 25-26, 1991.

20. Galecki, G.,Mazurkiewicz, M., Summers, D., “Preparation of Secondary Fiber Stock by High Pressure Waterjets". Paper presented at the 6th American Water Jet technology Conference, August 24-27, 1991, Houston, Texas.

21. Galecki, G., "A Method of Trepanate Drilling of Deep and Large Diameter Holes in Hard Rock". Paper presented at the 1992 ASME-ETCE Drilling Technology Symposium, January 26-30, Houston, Texas.

22. Galecki, G., Summers, D.A., "Steel Shot Entrained Ultra High Pressure Waterjet for Cutting and Drilling in Hard Rocks". Paper presented at the 11th International Conference on Jet Cutting Technology, September 8-10, 1992, St. Andrews, Scotland.

23. Mazurkiewicz, M., Galecki, G., "Coal and Minerals Comminution with High Pressure Waterjet Assistance". Paper presented at the XVIII International Mineral Processing congress, May 23-28, 1993, Sydney, Australia.

24. Summers, D.A., Wright, D., Galecki, G., "Failure Mechanisms under Waterjet

Impact". 34th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics, University of Wisconsin-Madison,

Madison, Wisconsin, June 27-30, 1993.

25. Iyoho, A.W., Summers, D.A., and Galecki, G., "Petroleum Applications of

Emerging High Pressure Waterjet Technology". Paper presented at the 68th Annual

Technical conference and Exhibition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Houston,

TX, October 3-6, 1993.

26. Galecki, G., Summers, D.A., University of Missouri- Rolla; Sprung, J., Sandia National Laboratories; Yount, J., Westinghouse Hanford, USA, "Development of a Waste Excavation End Effector". Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Jet Cutting Technology, Rouen, France, October 25-27, 1994.

27. Galecki, G., "Use of High-Pressure Waterjets to Pulp and Deink Newsprint". Journal: Progress in Paper Recycling, Vol. 3., No. 4., August, 1994.

28. Summers, D.A, Galecki, G., "The Use of Low Reaction Dislodging Tools for Waste

Retrieval from Underground Storage Tanks". Paper presented at the 8th American Water Jet Conference, August 26-29, 1995, Houston, Texas.

29. Summers, D.A., Fossey, R., Galecki, G., McLaughlin, M., "Medium-Pressure Waterjet Mining and the Development of Confined Sluicing End Effector". Report submitted to Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, September, 1995.

30. Summers, D.A., Galecki, G., Rinker, M., Randolph, J. “The Development of a Light-Weight System for Excavating High Level Radioactive Waste from Underground Storage Tanks". Paper presented at the 13th International Conference on Jetting Technology, organized and sponsored by BHR Group limited, and held in Sardinia, Italy on 29-31 October 1996.

31. Galecki, G., Fossey, R.D., Rinker, M., Mullen, O.D., Summers, D.A.,

"Designing a Waste Retrieval System for Radio-Active Waste Recovery", 9th American

Water Jet Conference, Dearborn, Michigan, August 23-26, 1997.

32. Summers, D.A., Galecki, G., Tyler, L.,"Improving the Productivity of Dredging

Tools by Adding High Pressure Waterjets". Report submitted to Dredging International,

Belgium, August 1998 (for proprietary).

33. Galecki, G., Summers, D.A., "Comparison between Abrasive Fragmentation in

Conventional High Pressure Jetting and the Abrasive Slurry". Paper presented at the 6th

Pacific Rim International Conference on Water Jet Technology, 9-11 October 2000,

Sydney, Australia. Pp: 148-151

34. Galecki, G., Maerz, N., Nanni, A., Myers, J., "Limitations to the Use of Waterjets

in Concrete Substrate Preparation". Presented at the 2001 WJTA American Waterjet Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 18 - 21, 2001.

35. Summers, D.A., Galecki, G., Fossey, R., Tyler, L.J., Johnson, M., Olson, G.,

Wapman, W., "The Use of High Pressure Waterjets in a Cutting Cell Operation". Presented at the 9 th Global Demilitarization & Exhibition Symposium, Sparks, Nevada, May 14 -17, 2001.

36. Maerz, N., Nanni, A., Myers, J., Galecki, G.,"Laser Profilometry for Concrete Substrate Characterization Prior to FRP Laminate Application". Concrete Repair Bulletin, May/June 2001, Pp.4-8.

37. Summers, D.A., Fossey, R., Newkirk, J.W., Galecki, G., UMR; Johnson, M.

NSWC; Olson, G. DAC, " Results of Comparative Nozzle Testing Using Abrasive Waterjet Cutting," Presented at the 2001 American Waterjet Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota. August 18 -21, 2001.

38. R.D. Fossey, R., Summers, D.A., J. W. Newkirk, J.W., Galecki, G., UMR;

Johnson, M., Burch,, D., NSWC, "Abrasive Cutting Comparisons," Paper presented at the 2001 American Waterjet Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 18-21, 2001.

39. Galecki, G., "Zachowanie sie Scierniwa w Konwencjonalych (AWJ) i Zawiesinowych (ASJ) Sytemach Ciecia Wodno-Sciernego" (in Polish language). Presented at the XXV Scientific School of Abrasive Machining, Wroclaw - Duszniki Zdroj, Poland. September 11-14, 2002, pp 131-142, ISBN 83-917677-0-1.

40. Galecki, G., Summers, D.A., "Hybrid: Low/High Pressure Abrasive Cutting

Head". Paper presented at the 16th International Conference on Water Jetting, Aix en Provence, France, 16-18 October 2002. pp: 269-278.

41. Fossey, R., Summers, D.A., Blaine, J., Galecki, G., Dorle, S., "A Multi -Use

Waterjet for Humanitarian Demining". Paper presented at the 16th International Conference on Water Jetting, Aix en Provence, France. 16-18 October 2002. pp: 557-566.

42. Galecki, G., Maerz, N., Nanni, A., Myers, J., "Concrete Substrate Preparation with Waterjets for Repair and Strengthening of Concrete”. Paper presented at the 7th

Pacific Rim International Conference on Water Jetting Technology, October 27 - 29, 2003, Jeju Island, Korea. pp: 245-255.

43. Summers, D.A., Galecki, G., Fossey, R., Stanley, J.,Dorle, S., Agarval, S.,

Mitchell, R., Beetner, D., “The Use of Simplified Tools for Helping Deal with the Presence of Landmines". Paper presented at the 7th Pacific Rim International Conference on Water Jetting Technology, October 27 - 29, 2003, Jeju Island, Korea. pp: 463-472.

44. Dorle, S., Summers, D.A., Gupta, A., Galecki, G., "The Ability of Abrasive waterjets to

penetrate Through Building Rubble for Firefighting and Survivor Detection". Paper presented at the 7th Pacific Rim International Conference on Water Jetting Technology, October 27 - 29, 2003, Jeju Island, Korea. pp: 473-481.

45. Galecki, G., Summers, D.A., Newkirk, J., Fossey, R. “Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Through

40 mm Casing”. Paper presented at the 17th International Conference on Water Jetting. Mainz, Germany, 7-9 September 2004. pp. 395-402

46. Maerz, N., Galecki, G., Nanni, A. “Experimental Non-Destructive Testing of FRP

Materials, Installation, and Performance, Dallas County, Bridge, Missouri, USA”. 16th World Conference on Nondestructive Testing, Montreal, Canada, August 30-September 3, 2004. 8 pages.

47. Zhang, S., Nambiath, P., Galecki, G., Summers, D.A., Bowden, D. “Accurate Hole Drilling

Using anAbrasive Waterjet”. Paper presented at the 2005 WJTA American Water Jet Conference, Houston, Texas. August 21-23, 2005. Paper 7A - 12 pages.

48. Zhang, S., Nambiath, P., Galecki, G., Summers, D.A., Bowden, D. “Accurate Hole Drilling

Using an Abrasive Waterjet in Titanium”. Presentation at the 2005 Defense Manufacturing Conference, Orlando, Florida, November 28 –December 1, 2005.

49. Matana, M., Galecki, G., Maerz, N., Nanni, A. “Concrete Substrate Preparation and Characterization prior to Adhesion of Externally Bonded Reinforcement”. Proceedings of International Symposium on Behaviour of FRP in Structures (BBFS 2005), Hong Kong, December 2005. 7pages.

50. Galecki, G., Maerz, N., Nanni, A. “Concrete Substrate Preparation with Waterjets for

Repair and Strengthening”. Paper presented at the VI Simposio EPUSP sobre Estruturas de Concreto, Sao Paulo, Brazil. April 7, 2006.

51. Galecki, G., Maerz, N., Nanni, A., Summers, D.A. “The Use of High Pressure Waterjets in Concrete Substrate Preparation for FRP Applications”. Paper to be presented at the fib 2006, Naples, Italy. June 2006. 11 pages.

52. Galecki, G., Summers, D.A. “Cutting and Drilling in Hard Rocks with Steel Shot Entrained Ultra High Pressure Waterjet”. Paper presented at the XXIX NSOS, Gdansk-Jurata, Poland. September 6-8, 2006. 8 pages.

53. Galecki, G. Maerz, N., Nanni, A. Summers, D.A. “The Need for Quantifying Waterjetted Surface Texture for FRP Adhesion”. Paper presented at the 18th International Conference on Water Jetting, Gdansk, Poland. September 13-15, 2006. 11 pages.

54. Nambiath, P., Zhang, S. Galecki, G., Summers, D.A, Swallow, C. “Contrasting Performance in the use of AWJ and ASJ systems in the cutting of titanium”. Paper presented at the 18th International Conference on Water Jetting, Gdansk, Poland. September 13-15, 2006. 7 pages.


Patents/Invention Disclosures:

1.Galecki, G., Polish Patent "Glowica z Chroniona Dysza"No. P-120317, 5/23/83, 100%.

2. Galecki, G., Polish Patent "Sciernica Listkowa", 39108, 5/02/85, 100%.

3. Mazurkiewicz, M., Galecki, G., Invention Disclosure 87-UMR-007 “High Pressure Hydroabrasive Cutting Head", 50%.

4. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., Jesse, H., Invention Disclosure 87-UMR-006, “High Pressure Water Jet as a Tool for Removing Brick Wall Bonds to Improve Wall Restoration, Efficiency, and Work Conditions", 40%.

5. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., Invention Disclosure 87-UMR-005, “Metal Powdering by High Pressure Liquid Jet", 50%.

6. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., Invention Disclosure 87-UMR-004, “Self Oscillating High Pressure Nozzle Head". 50%.

7. Galecki, G., Invention Disclosure 87-UMR-052, “Portable Hydroabrasive Cutter for Emergency Use". 100%.s Licensed to Holmatro, Inc.

8. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., Summers, D., Invention Disclosure 88-UMR-042, “Cavitation Cell", 34%.

9. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., Invention Disclosure 88-UMR-039, “Flap Wheel Sanders with Variable Elasticity", 50%.

10. Mazurkiewicz, M., Galecki, G., Invention Disclosure 88-UMR-033, “High Pressure Water Jet Apparatus for Treatment of Materials", 50%.

11. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., Invention Disclosure 88-UMR-050, “High Pressure Liquid Jet Mill for Comminuting Minerals into Fine Particles", 50%

12. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., Invention Disclosure 88-UMR-048, “High Pressure Hydro-Abrasive Jet Apparatus for Material Resistance Testing", 50%.

13. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., Invention Disclosure 89-UMR-030, “Fruit and Vegetable Peeling by High Pressure Waterjet", 50%.

14. Mazurkiewicz, M., Galecki, G., Summers, D., Roedemeier, D., Invention Disclosure 91-UMR-005, "Municipal Waste Recycling by High Pressure Liquid Jets", 25%.

15. Galecki, G., Invention Disclosure 91-UMR-028, “Coal Based Fuel Injection System for Diesel Engines", 100%.

16. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., Invention Disclosure 91-UMR-029, “Treatment of Secondary Fiber Stock for Deinking", 50%.

17. Mazurkiewicz, M., Galecki, G., Invention Disclosure 92-UMR-009, “High Pressure Water Jet Based Soil Washing Machine", 50 %.

18. Summers, D., Galecki, G., Blaine, J.G., Fossey, R., Invention Disclosure 92-UMR-013, “A Valve for Changing the Functions of on a Drill", 25%.

19. Mazurkiewicz, M., Galecki, G., Rajurkar, K.P., Kozak, J., Invention Disclosure 92-UMR-014, “High Pressure Electrolyte-Abrasive Cutting Head", 25%.

20. Mazurkiewicz, M., Galecki, G., Ojmertz, C., Crafoord, R., Invention Disclosure 93-UMR-019, “Inserts for Machining with High Pressure Liquid Assistance", 25%.

21. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., Invention Disclosure 93-UMR-025, “Unit Nozzle for Hydroabrasive Cutting or Cleaning", 50%.

22. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., Summers, D.A., Invention Disclosure 94-UMR-006, “Active Garbage Truck", 34%.

23. Galecki, G., Mazurkiewicz, M., Invention Disclosure 94-UMR-037, “Brake Shoe Deliner", 50%.

24. Maerz, N., Galecki, G., Nanni, A., Invention Disclosure 99-UMR-058, “Concrete Roughness Prfilometer”, 25%. Licensed to MaGaNa Instruments, Inc.

25. Nanni, A., Galecki, G., Casadei, P., Gianpietro, B., Invention Disclosure 04-UMR-004, “Prestressing Fiber-reinforced polymer materials for structural strengthening”, 30%.

26. Galecki, G., Summers, D., Nambiath, P., Invention Disclosure 06UMR107 “Abrasive Slurry Cutting System”, 33%.

27. Galecki, G., Summers, D., Invention Disclosure 07UMR028 “Fire Truck”, 90%.


Book Chapter:

"Comminution by Waterjets” in the book Water Jet Applications in Construction

Engineering, edited by Dr. A. Momber, WOMA Apparatebau, Germany and published in 1998 by A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, ISBN 90 5410 6980.


Reviewer:

Journal: Materials Science & Engineering A, “Enhanced Wear Resistance in AlMgB14 – TiB2 Composites”, March 2007.

U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation. Proposal reviewer: Proposal CGP 2006-A Proposal #15367. March 2006.

Journal: Fluids Engineering, "Numerical Modeling of Formation of High-Speed Water Slugs", April 2003.

Journal: The Transactions Journal of Engineering for Industry, "Mathematical Modeling

and Experimental Verification of Stationary Waterjet Cleaning Process", May, 1996.

Journal: Experiments in Fluids, "Estimation of Energies Dissipated in Abrasive Waterjet

Erosion Using Force Measurements", December, 1994.