#195 Poland’s Composite Revolution: From Research Labs to JEC World 2026 Interviw with Anna Boczkowska

Poland’s Composite Revolution: From Research Labs to JEC World 2026Why is Poland making headlines in composites?At the first-ever JEC Forum Central Europe 2025 in Krakow, Composites Lounge spoke with Prof. Anna Boczkowska from the Warsaw University of Technology, a pioneer in materials science and engineering. Her insights reveal why Poland is becoming a strategic hub for advanced composites.Engineering Highlights from Warsaw University of Technology:Natural Fiber Integration: Basalt and hemp fibers are being engineered for wind turbine blades, reducing environmental impact while maintaining structural integrity.Surface Engineering for Longevity: Advanced coatings deliver ice-phobic and low-wettability properties, critical for aerospace and energy applications.Recycling Innovation: Modified recycled carbon fibers are achieving near-virgin performance, enabling circularity in high-performance composites.Bio-Composites Future: Combining bio-resins with natural fibers to create fully sustainable composite systems for automotive, transportation, and construction sectors.Natural fibers not only reduce weight and cost—they actively absorb CO₂ during growth, offering a negative carbon footprint. Many originate from agricultural waste, turning by-products into high-value engineering materials.Poland is stepping onto the global stage as a first-time exhibitor at JEC World 2026!📍 Visit the Polish Pavilion at Hall 5, Stand 5G142 to explore cutting-edge research and industrial applications driving sustainable composites forward.YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/cX9zszbutSo