Karol Chilmon, Ph.D.

 

Karol Chilmon (PhD) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Building Materials Engineering at the Warsaw University of Technology. He obtained his doctoral degree in Civil Engineering with a dissertation titled “Evaluation of the Potential Use of Slag Binder Activated with Quicklime in Construction Composites,” which was distinguished by the Scientific Council of the Discipline. Dr. Chilmon has co-authored numerous scientific publications and over a dozen technical reports. He has been actively involved in several research projects, serving as a project leader, research team member, coordinator, and specialist in concrete technology research.

His research interests include the activation of ground granulated blast-furnace slag using calcium-based activators, the development of photocatalytic properties of cementitious composites under low irradiance conditions, the modification of permeable cementitious composites to enhance their filtration capacity, and the use of lignin as a material modifier for cementitious composites.

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Special Issue Call For Papers: Development and Application of Photocatalytic Coatings and Composites

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Special Issue for Submission: Development and Application of Photocatalytic Coatings and Composites

Scientific Papers

2025
  1. Kalinowski M, Chilmon K, Jackiewicz-Rek W. Photocatalytic Performance of Cementitious Composites Modified with Second-Generation Nano-TiO2 Dispersions: Influence of Composition and Granulation on NOx Purification Efficiency. Coatings. 2025; 15(2):148. https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings15020148
  2. Chilmon, K.; Kalinowski, M.; Jackiewicz-Rek, W. Predictive Modeling of Air Purification Efficiency in Nano-TiO2-Modified Photocatalytic Cementitious Composites Using High-Resolution EDS Mapping and Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry. Purification 2025, 1, 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/purification1010001
  3. Kalinowski, M.; Chilmon, K.; Kuziak, J.; Łukowski, P.; Jackiewicz-Rek, W. Photocatalytically Induced Degradation of Nano-TiO2-Modified Paint Coatings Under Low-Radiation Conditions. Coatings 2025, 15, 281. https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings15030281

2024
  1. Witkowski, H.; Jarosławski, J.; Szkop, A.; Chilmon, K.; Kalinowski, M.; Jackiewicz-Rek, W. The Potential Risk of Nanoparticulate Release from Photocatalytic Pavement Concrete Surface Due to a Simulated Abrasion Load—An Experimental Study. Materials 2024, 17, 3022. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17123022
  2. Kalinowski, M.; Chilmon, K.; Bogacki, J.; Woyciechowski, P. Organic and Inorganic Modifications to Increase the Efficiency in Immobilization of Heavy Metal (Zn) in Cementitious Composites—The Impact of Cement Matrix Pore Network Characteristics. Materials 2024, 17, 5281. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17215281
  3. Chilmon, K.; Kalinowski, M.; Jackiewicz-Rek, W. Influence of Coarse Aggregate Exposure on Air Purification Efficiency in Photocatalytic Cement Composites. Buildings 2024, 14, 3639. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14113639
  4. Chilmon, K.; Kalinowski, M.; Jackiewicz-Rek, W. Effect of Cement Substitution with Mineral Fillers on NOx Air-Purification Efficiency and Photocatalytic Reaction Selectivity of Nano-TiO2-Modified Cementitious Composites. Materials 2024, 17, 5775. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17235775
  5. Kalinowski, M.; Chilmon, K.; Jackiewicz-Rek, W. Carbon-Negative Nano-TiO2-Modified Photocatalytic Cementitious Composites: Removal of Airborne Pollutants (NOx and O3) and Its Impact on CO2 Footprint. Coatings 2024, 14, 1607. https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings14121607

2023
  1. Kalinowski, M.; Chilmon, K.; Jackiewicz-Rek, W.; Rakowski, B. The Influence of Selected Material Variables of Photocatalytic Cementitious Composites on the Self-Cleaning Properties and Air Purification Efficiency from NOx Pollutants. Sustainability 2023, 15, 853. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15010853
  2. Chilmon, K.,Jackiewicz-Rek, W., Kalinowski, M. (2023) Multifunkcjonalne nawierzchnie z betonu jamistego. Magazyn Autostrady 3/2023. https://drogowo-mostowy.pl/multifunkcjonalne-nawierzchnie-z-betonu-jamiste/
  3. Chilmon, K.; Jaworska, B.; Kalinowski, M.; Jackiewicz-Rek, W.; Podkoń, A. Significance of Vibration Time in Developing Properties of Precast Pervious Concrete. Materials 2023, 16, 6239. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16186239
  4. Chilmon, K.; Kalinowski, M.; Jackiewicz-Rek, W. ; Rakowski, B. Aktywność fotokatalityczna kompozytów cementowych o zmiennym udziale wypełniaczy mineralnych. Monografie technologii betonu. XII Konferencja Dni Betonu, Wisła 2023, ss. 207-221 https://www.dnibetonu.com/wpcontent/pdfs/2023/Chilmon_Kalinowski_Jackiewicz-Rek_Rakowski.pdf
  5. Kalinowski, M.; Chilmon, K. ; Jackiewicz-Rek, W. ; Jaworska, B. ; Wojtkowska, M. Filtracja spływu powierzchniowego przez beton wodoprzepuszczalny – immobilizacja metali ciężkich. Monografie technologii betonu. XII Konferencja Dni Betonu, Wisła 2023, ss. 291-303
    https://www.dnibetonu.com/wp-content/pdfs/2023/Kalinowski_Chilmon_Jackiewicz-Rek_inni.pdf
  6. Jackiewicz-Rek, W. ; Kalinowski, M. ; Chilmon, K. ; Zabawski, J. Ocena przydatności metody ultradźwiękowej w badaniu wybranych właściwości betonu wodoprzepuszczalnego. Monografie technologii betonu. XII Konferencja Dni Betonu, Wisła 2023, ss. 1005-1019

2022
  1. Witkowski, H., Jackiewicz-Rek, W., Jarosławski, J., Chilmon, K., & Szkop, A. (2022). Ozone Formation during Photocatalytic Oxidation of Nitric Oxides under UV Irradiation with the Use of Commercial TiO2 Photocatalytic Powders. Materials, 15(17), 5905.

2021
  1. Konieczna, Katarzyna; Chilmon, Karol; Jackiewicz-Rek, Wioletta. 2021. “Investigation of Mechanical Properties, Durability and Microstructure of Low-Clinker High-Performance Concretes Incorporating Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, Siliceous Fly Ash and Silica Fume” Appl. Sci. 11, no. 2: 830.
  2. Jackiewicz-Rek Wioletta, Chilmon Karol, Garbacz Andrzej [i in.] : Beton fotokataliczny nowej generacji – wyzwania naukowe i koncepcje wdrożeniowe, w: Inżynieria i Budownictwo, vol. 77, nr 1/2, 2021, ss. 55-59
  3. Jackiewicz-Rek Wioletta,Karol Chilmon. “Innowacyjne cementowe kompozyty fotokatalityczne.” Materiały Budowlane (2021).
  4. Woyciechowski, P., Łukowski, P., Szmigiera, E., Adamczewski, G., Chilmon, K., & Spodzieja, S. (2021). Concrete corrosion in a wastewater treatment plant–A comprehensive case study. Construction and Building Materials, 303, 124388.
  5. Chilmon Karol, Piotr Woyciechowski. “Influence of CaO reactivity on mechanical properties of the CaO-activated ground granulated blast furnace slag”. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly Construction Materials (2021)

2019
  1. Witkowski H., Jackiewicz-Rek W., Chilmon K., Jarosławski J., Tryfon-Bojarska A., Gąsiński A. (2019). Air Purification Performance of Photocatalytic Concrete Paving Blocks after Seven Years of Service. Applied Sciences 9(9), DOI: 10.3390/app9091735
  2. Witkowski H., Tryfon-Bojarska A., Jackiewicz-Rek W., Chilmon K., Szerszeń K., Jarosławski J., Gąsiński A. (2019). Realizacja Generation Park z wykorzystaniem Cementu Fotokatalitycznego TioCEM. XVIII Konferencja Naukowo-Techniczna Reologia w Technologii Betonu, ISBN: 978-83-947997-2-4, Warszawa, ss. 121-131.
  3. Chilmon K., Jackiewicz-Rek W. (2019). Beton fotokatalityczny a możliwość oczyszczania powietrza. Budownictwo Technologie Architektura 2(86)/2019.

2018
  1. Chilmon K., Woyciechowski P., Jackiewicz-Rek W. (2018). Zastosowanie zbrojenia ocynkowanego w fasadach z betonu architektonicznego. Materiały Budowlane (nr 9), ss. 69-71 DOI: 10.15199/33.2018.09.18
  2. Witkowski H., Jackiewicz-Rek W., Chilmon K. (2018). Ocena możliwości redukcji tlenków azotu przez beton fotokatalityczny. Materiały Budowlane (nr 7), ss. 58-60, DOI: 10.15199/33.2018.07.18.
  3. Woyciechowski P., Kroczak P., Chilmon K. (2018). Ocena wrażliwości wybranych cech stwardniałego betonu samozagęszczalnego na efekt segregacji mieszanki betonowej, w: X Konferencja dni betonu. Monografie technologii betonu. T.2 / Deja J. ( red. ), Stowarzyszenie Producentów Cementu, ISBN 978-83-61331-28-5, ss. 439-456

2016
  1. Woyciechowski P., Chilmon K., Sokołowska J.J. (2016). Effect of limestone and granite coarse aggregate on drying shrinkage of a concrete. IPICSE-2016, MATEC Web of Conferences, Vol. 86, 04015 (2016) Moscow, 2016 DOI: 10.1051/matecconf/20168604015
  2. Chilmon K., Kamiński P., Woyciechowski P. (2016).  Sonda K-Nassera jako narzędzie kontroli mieszanek samozagęszczalnych. Materiały Budowlane (nr 10), ss. 33-35. DOI:10.15199/33.2016.10.11
  3. Chilmon K., Konopska-Piechurska M. (2016). Przegląd wybranych metod laboratoryjnych badań skurczu zapraw i betonu. Materiały Budowlane (nr 4), ss. 18-20.  DOI: 10.15199/33.2016.04.05

2014
  1. Woyciechowski P., Chilmon K., Kamiński P. (2014). Badanie przydatności sondy K-Nassera do uproszczonej kontroli jakości mieszanek samozagęszczalnych na placu budowy. Materiały konferencyjne Dni Betonu, s. 389 – 398.

GRANTS AND SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS

2024-currently
  1. Assessment of the impact of the pore network structure characteristics in the near-surface zone of cementitious composites on photocatalytic efficiency and effectiveness in immobilizing inorganic pollutants from surface runoff.
    Project leader at Warsaw University of Technology: Maciej Kalinowski; Start date: May 1, 2024; R&D Grant in Civil Engineering, Geodesy, and Transport.
  2. Application of mercury intrusion porosimetry to determine the matrix structure of high-performance permeable concretes and its influence on the immobilization efficiency of pollutants.
    Project leader at Warsaw University of Technology: Maciej Kalinowski; Start date: May 1, 2024; Grant for doctoral students and young researchers at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, supporting scientific research in the discipline of Civil Engineering, Geodesy, and Transport in 2024.

2023-

currently
  1. Innovative railway platform surface elements made of air-purifying photocatalytic concrete.
    Project leader at Warsaw University of Technology: Wioletta Jackiewicz-Rek; Start date: January 1, 2023; Project number: BRIK-II/0035/2022; Status: Ongoing.

2021-

currently
  1. Technology for producing innovative self-cleaning prefabricated façade and surface elements that improve air quality.
    Project leader at Warsaw University of Technology: Wioletta Jackiewicz-Rek;Start date: January 1, 2021; Project number: TECHMATSTRATEG-III/0013/2019; Status: Ongoing.
    FotPrefBet ‐ Ponad 7 mln zł dofinansowania na realizację projektu

2023-2024
  1. Identification of potential material modification strategies for permeable concrete to improve the quality of discharged water and development of technology concepts enabling its reuse.
    Project leader at Warsaw University of Technology: Karol Chilmon; Start date: May 1, 2023; Grant: R&D in Civil Engineering, Geodesy, and Transport; Status: Ongoing.

2020-2023
  1. Multifunctional photocatalytic porous concrete surface prefabricates improving water conditions and air quality.
    Project leader at Warsaw University of Technology: Wioletta Jackiewicz-Rek; Start date: November 1, 2020; End date: September 30, 2023; Project number: 503/00133/1080; Program: Operational Programme Smart Growth (POIR); Status: Ongoing.

2019-2020
  1. [POIR.04.01.01-00-0030/17] Innovative solutions for protecting people and the environment from railway noise.
    Project leader at Warsaw University of Technology: Cezary Kraśkiewicz; Start date: June 1, 2018; Planned end date: May 31, 2021; Project number: POIR.04.01.01-00-0030/17; Program: Operational Programme Smart Growth (POIR); Status: Ongoing.
  2. [POIR.04.01.01-00-0029/17] Innovative solutions for protecting people and buildings from railway-induced vibrations.
    Project leader at Warsaw University of Technology: Artur Zbiciak; Start date: June 1, 2018; Planned end date: May 31, 2021; Project number: POIR.04.01.01-00-0029/17; Program: Operational Programme Smart Growth (POIR); Status: Ongoing.
  3. Improving the competencies of high school students and teachers essential in the field of construction.
    Project leader at Warsaw University of Technology: Wioletta Jackiewicz-Rek; Start date: November 1, 2018; Planned end date: October 31, 2021; Project number: POWR.03.01.00-00-T60/18; Status: Ongoing.

2018-2020
  1. High-Quality Internship at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, WUT – “Knowledge – Innovation – Implementation: Student Start.”
    Project leader at Warsaw University of Technology: Wioletta Jackiewicz-Rek; Start date: October 1, 2017; Planned end date: October 31, 2019; Project number: 545/00050/1080/03; Program: Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development (POWER); Status: Completed.
  2. Increasing the use of e-services in education at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and the Faculty of Automotive and Construction Machinery Engineering at Warsaw University of Technology.
    Project leader at Warsaw University of Technology: Zofia Józefa Kozyra; Start date: July 25, 2016; Planned end date: October 30, 2019; Project number: RPMA.02.01.01-14-6616/16; Program: Regional Operational Programme of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship (RPO WM); Status: Completed.
  3. NERW PW “Science – Education – Development – Cooperation” Task 29: Adaptation and implementation of educational programs at the Faculty of Civil Engineering in the field of practical BIM application in construction.
    Project leader at Warsaw University of Technology: Zofia Józefa Kozyra; Start date: March 1, 2018; Planned end date: November 30, 2021; Project number: NERW TASK 29; Status: Ongoing.

OTHER PROJECTS AND EXPERTISES

2025
  1. Quality control (identity testing) of concrete mixes and cement concrete as part of the expansion of the second metro line in Warsaw.

2024
  1. Assessment of photocatalytic properties of coatings applied to plastic carriers under laboratory conditions.
  2. Evaluation of the photocatalytic efficiency of coatings on plastic carriers under in situ conditions.
  3. Expert opinion on the application of a porous concrete drainage layer.
  4. Quality control (identity testing) of concrete mixes and cement concrete as part of the expansion of the second metro line in Warsaw.

2023
  1. Determination of the secant modulus of elasticity under compression for cylindrical specimens with dimensions 150×300 mm.
  2. Quality control (identity testing) of concrete mixes and cement concrete as part of the construction of the second metro line in Warsaw.

2021
  1. Determination of selected technical properties of cement samples, fine aggregate, and coarse aggregate fractions 2/8 and 8/16.
  2. Determination of rheological parameters of cement paste samples.
  3. Determination of the modulus of elasticity in bending of mortar specimens with dimensions 40x40x160 mm.

2020
  1. Determination of the secant modulus of elasticity under compression for cylindrical specimens with dimensions 150×300 mm taken from large-diameter concrete piles.
  2. Determination of free shrinkage for twelve samples (four series) with nominal dimensions 100x100x500 mm over 28 and 90 days from casting, using the Amsler method according to PN-84/B-06714/23.
  3. Compressive strength assessment of concrete in the roof slab section of a metro station in Warsaw.
  4. Compressive strength assessment of the sloped layer of the roof slab at a metro station in Warsaw.

2019
  1. Testing free shrinkage for two series of specimens with dimensions 100x100x500 mm over 56 days from casting using the Amsler method according to PN-84/B-06714/23.
  2. Development of a quality control plan for architectural concrete for the construction of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw.

2018
  1. Technical condition assessment of floor screeds in a residential building located in Marki.

2017
  1. Expert opinion on the causes of efflorescence on concrete paving slabs near a residential building in Toruń, including evaluation of the impact of removal attempts on slab durability and future efflorescence risk.
  2. Technical condition assessment of floor screeds in a residential building located in Zielonka.

2016
  1. Durability forecast for the underground parking garage of the Prosta Office Center in Warsaw, considering repairs to the flooring and columns carried out between 2011–2016.
  2. Durability forecast for the underground parking garage of the Trinity II building in Warsaw, considering repairs to the flooring carried out between 2011–2016.

Awards

2024

 1. Individual Third-Degree Award of the Rector of Warsaw University of Technology for scientific achievements in 2023.

2021

 1. Team Second-Degree Award of the Rector of Warsaw University of Technology for organizational achievements in 2019–2020.

2. Team Third-Degree Award of the Rector of Warsaw University of Technology for organizational achievements in 2019–2020.

2019

 1. Award for an outstanding employee of the Faculty of Civil Engineering in the academic year 2018/2019.
2. Team award for members of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, WUT, for innovative concrete prefabricates for the Polish railway system that reduce air pollution, in the “inNOWacje – #kolej2023” competition.

2016

 Distinction for the master’s thesis titled “Analysis of the impact of coarse aggregate characteristics on the total shrinkage of concrete” in the competition for the best diploma theses at the Faculty of Civil Engineering in the academic year 2015/2016.

DIPLOMA THESES (supervisor/consultant)

2024
  1. Assessment of the impact of aggregate exposure on the photocatalytic efficiency of cementitious composites.
    Type: Bachelor’s thesis
  2. Design of a photocatalytic dispersion formulation for air-purifying cementitious composites.
    Type: Bachelor’s thesis

2022
  1. Influence of selected material variables on the self-cleaning efficiency of photocatalytic cementitious composites.
    Type: Bachelor’s thesis
  2. Evaluation of the applicability of the ultrasonic method in quality control of porous concrete.
    Type: Bachelor’s thesis
  3. Influence of compaction method of concrete mix on selected properties of porous concrete.
    Type: Master’s thesis

PERFORMED FUNCTIONS

2017-currently

 Dean’s Plenipotentiary for Internships and Industrial Placements.

2018-2020

 Consultant for architectural concrete – construction of the southern pavilion of the Polish Army Museum.

SCIENCE POPULARIZATION

2020

 

 
  1. Anti-smog coatings. A pavement that “inhales” pollution, Polskie Radio Czwórka
    https://www.polskieradio.pl/10/5366/Artykul/2635773,Powloki-antysmogowe-Chodnik-ktory-wdycha-zanieczyszenia

2019
  1. Concrete at the forefront of the fight for air quality in Poland, 2nd Clean Air Congress, February 27, 2019,

2. Smog-absorbing pavement, Popołudnie z RDC, Radio Dla Ciebie

2018
  1. Air-purifying sidewalk slabs (NOx reduction), Polska i Świat, TVN24

2. How to fight smog, Poranek TVN24, TVN24