Tomasz Baran has been working since 1996 at the Lukasiewicz-Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials until now. He is a leader of the Cement Research Network Group. He has over 27 years of professional experience in the building materials industry. His research and projects include innovations in cement production, including new technologies and products as well as implementation. He participated in international research projects and is the author of over 50 scientific publications. It is also active in the implementation of national and foreign -financed projects, focused on practical applications of research results. Tomasz Baran has extensive knowledge in the field of cement chemistry and technology as well as experience in the analysis of raw materials and developing new technological solutions. He is also the author of numerous publications in reputable scientific journals and actively participates in scientific conferences