Maciej Zajac

Host secondments DC3, DC4 and DC8.

Maciej Zajac serves as a Principal Scientist in the Global Research and Development Department at Heidelberg Materials, one of the world’s largest building materials companies, based in Heidelberg, Germany. He spearheads research initiatives to innovate sustainable products, contributing towards climate protection and yielding added value for both customers and the company.

In 2007, Maciej Zajac earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Burgundy University, Dijon, France. Subsequently, he joined HeidelbergCement as a Junior Scientist. In 2021, he successfully completed his habilitation procedure in the field of Chemical Engineering at AGH University, Cracow. Serving as a Principal Scientist, Maciej guides and oversees several pivotal R&D projects, including collaborations with external partners. His current research emphasizes circular economy and CO2 utilization via mineral carbonation in the construction industry.

To his credit, Maciej Zajac has co-authored over 70 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and holds more than 40 patents.