is a scientific workplace focused on research
connected with both natural rocks and rock environment of the Earth's crust,
as well as with artificially produced geomaterials.
The research ranges from seismic exposure of important buildings, through
investigation of structure, tension and disruption of rocks via seismic wave
propagation, testing rocks for purpose of stabilization of underground
constructions, examination of dangerous slumps and defects, detection of
geological hazards endangering not only monuments, up to the study of
genesis and properties of mineral resources, minerals and coal with its
derivates relevant for the development of processes of modification and
ecological treatment of natural and waste raw materials and preparation of
composite and carbonaceous materials.
The institute participates in training of graduate students and supervision
of their doctoral theses in the fields of applied geology, physics and
geophysics, energetic and chemical treatment of fuels; chemistry and
technology of inorganic materials.
