Born on 18th February 1955 in Tarnów.

In 1980, graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automation, Information Technology and Electronics at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow. In 1987, received the doctoral degree, in 1999 - degree of doctor habilitated and in 2002 -scientific title of professor.

Managed numerous Scientific Research Committee research grants, author of three scientific books (most recent: Akceleracja obliczeń w systemach wizyjnych, WNT, Warsaw 2003) and more than 140 articles. Reviewer for several prestigious international publications. Recipient of many prizes for scientific and educational achievements, including the National Education Minister's Award.

Full professor of information technology and electronics at AGH University. Since 2004, director of CYFRONET Academic Computer Centre in Krakow.

Has been associated with the town of Tarnów since 1980. Indeed, during 19 years of uninterrupted research in the field of microprocessor drivers, implemented his findings at TAMEL Electric Motor Factory in Tarnów.

Has been involved with youth education for more than 30 years. Was among the founders of the Polish independent (i.e. non-communist) scouting movement in 1980, achieved primarily via the network of "Andrzej Małkowski" Scouting Instructor Centres (KIHAM). During the martial law period and thereafter, was active in the leadership of the illegal Ruch Harcerski Rzeczypospolitej (Scouting Movement of the Polish Republic) and, as a result, fell victim of the communist regime oppression. Co-organizer and, since 2004, chairman of Związek Harcerstwa Rzeczypospolitej (Scouting Union of the Polish Republic). Author of numerous articles and reports on education and on the situation of children and youth. Co-author of Raport o sytuacji polskich rodzin (Report on the Situation of the Polish Family) and Program polityki prorodzinnej państwa (State Pro-Family Policy Program). Was consulted on numerous laws, ordinances and government programs in the field of education, upbringing and youth.

In 1990, for his endeavours on behalf of Poland's independence, received the Cross of the Officer of the Order of Poland Restored from Polish president in exile Ryszard Kaczorowski.

No political party affiliation.

Married, has three children.