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PawełMałecki_

Professor at AGH University of Krakow, Lemko, sound engineer, creator and researcher of audio technologies.

Selected projects

Portfolio / 01

Selected projects_

01

Music and immersion

Bach Suites VR

2025—26
bachsuites.eu
Bach Suites VR website featuring a cellist in an immersive space

Bach in 360° video and spatial audio.

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02

Music and interaction

Musical Permutations

2025—26
musicalpermutations.eu
Concert grand piano in the Musical Permutations project

Interactive chamber performances and variable interpretations.

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03

Stage technology

StageSubtitles

2025—
stagesubtitles.com
StageSubtitles live translation and captioning system website

Live captions and translations for the stage.

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04

Language and technology

Lemko Tools

2024—
lemko.tools
Lemko Tools website with language and speech technologies

Digital tools for the Lemko language.

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05

Studio / stage / immersion

Recording and audio production

Practice
studio / stage
Paweł Małecki working at a mixing console in a recording studio

Dozens of albums: recording, editing, mixing, mastering and immersive audio.

Ways to collaborate
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Media / language / culture

LEM.fm

2011—
lem.fm
Official LEM.fm radio graphic with the Gorlice and Polkowice frequencies

A radio station and media group advancing the Lemko language, culture and contemporary community voice.

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Paweł Małecki

About / 02

Dr hab. Eng., Professor at AGH University in the Department of Mechanics and Vibroacoustics. I graduated in Automatic Control and Robotics, and Mechanics and Machine Design, specialising in Vibroacoustics and Sound Engineering. I combine an engineering background with many years of musical and studio practice.

My research covers architectural acoustics, psychoacoustics, spatial audio perception, auralisation, Ambisonics and soundscape studies. I also develop machine-learning and AI applications for acoustic analysis, sound-source localisation and speech processing.

As a recording and sound engineer, I have co-created dozens of albums — from classical, choral and jazz music to folk and traditional music. In 2024 I received a Fryderyk award for the recording of songs by Władysław Żeleński.

I am Lemko and co-create initiatives supporting the Lemko language and culture. I co-founded the LEM.fm radio station and media group.

Publikacje / PDFScientific articles31 articles

2026

  1. Kleczkowski, P., Małecki, P., & Młynarczyk, D. (2026). Comparative perceptual assessment of sound quality: cone versus distributed mode loudspeakers. Archives of Acoustics, 51(1), 57–74. https://doi.org/10.24423/archacoust.2026.4222

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  2. Małecki, P. (2026). Analysis and categorization of the Rusyn language using the Whisper model: demographic influences on linguistic convergence. International Journal of Electronics and Telecommunications, 72(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.24425/ijet.2026.157866

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2025

  1. Sochaczewska, K., Prawda, K., Małecki, P., Piotrowska, M., & Wiciak, J. (2025). Minimum Audible Angle in 3rd-order ambisonics in horizontal plane for different ambisonic decoders. Applied Sciences (Basel), 15(12), Article 6815. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15126815

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  2. Młynarczyk, D., Małecki, P., Piechowicz, J., & Wiciak, J. (2025). Questionnaires and acoustic measurements in summer season in Longyearbyen area. Vibrations in Physical Systems = Drgania w Układach Fizycznych, 36(1), Article 2025106. https://doi.org/10.21008/j.0860-6897.2025.1.06

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  3. Pawlaczyk-Łuszczyńska, M., Wszołek, T., Dudarewicz, A., & Małecki, P. (2025). Should limit values be set for infrasound caused by wind turbines? International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 38(1), 3–17. https://doi.org/10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02422

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2024

  1. Małecki, P., & Piotrowska, M. (2024). Аналіза і клясифікация русиньской бесіды языковым модельом штучной інтеліґенциі OpenAI Whisper. Річник Руской Бурсы, 20, 189–204. https://doi.org/10.12797/RRB.20.2024.20.10

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  2. Młynarczyk, D., Małecki, P., Piechowicz, J., & Wiciak, J. (2024). Acoustic studies of tourist sites in Longyearbyen identified by respondents. Vibrations in Physical Systems = Drgania w Układach Fizycznych, 35(2), Article 2024215. https://doi.org/10.21008/j.0860-6897.2024.2.15

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  3. Małecki, P., Stefańska, J., & Szydłowska, M. (2024). Assessing spatial audio: a listener-centric case study on object-based and ambisonic audio processing. Archives of Acoustics, 49(3), 331–343. https://doi.org/10.24425/aoa.2024.148798

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  4. Stępień, B., Wszołek, T., Mleczko, D., Małecki, P., Pawlik, P., Kłaczyński, M. K., & Czapla, M. (2024). Suitability analysis of selected methods for modelling infrasound and low-frequency noise from wind turbines. Energies, 17(12), Article 2832. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17122832

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2023

  1. Małecki, P. (2023). Acoustic characteristics of UNESCO listed wooden churches in Southern Poland: a comparative study between Orthodox and Catholic churches. Applied Acoustics, 214, Article 109662. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2023.109662

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  2. Małecki, P., Pawlaczyk-Łuszczyńska, M., Wszołek, T., Preis, A., Kłaczyński, M. K., Dudarewicz, A., Pawlik, P., Stępień, B., & Mleczko, D. (2023). Does stochastic and modulated wind turbine infrasound affect human mental performance compared to steady signals without modulation? results of a pilot study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(3), Article 2223. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20032223

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2022

  1. Wszołek, T., Mleczko, D., Pawlik, P., Kłaczyński, M. K., Małecki, P., & Stępień, B. (2022). Experimental verification of the usefulness of selected infrasound and low-frequency noise (ILFN) indicators in assessing the noise annoyance of wind turbines. Vibrations in Physical Systems = Drgania w Układach Fizycznych, 33(3), Article 2022315. https://doi.org/10.21008/j.0860-6897.2022.3.15

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  2. Wszołek, T., Pawlik, P., Kłaczyński, M. K., Stępień, B., Mleczko, D., Małecki, P., & Rozwadowski, K. (2022). Experimental verification of windshields in the measurement of low frequency noise from wind turbines. Energies, 15(20), Article 7499. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15207499

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  3. Małecki, P., Lipecki, T., Czopek, D., Piechowicz, J., & Wiciak, J. (2022). Acoustics of icelandic lava caves. Applied Acoustics, 197, Article 108929. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2022.108929

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2021

  1. Ciuryk, J., Michalik, D., Hordyjewicz, K., Małecki, P., Frankowski, G., Kłaczyński, M. K., & Kulesa-Mrowiecka, M. (2021). Investigation of the relationship between the diaphragm muscle relaxation therapy, voice emission and postural stability in amateur and professional singers of Academy of Music – preliminary study. Journal of Measurements in Engineering, 9(1), 13–22. https://doi.org/10.21595/jme.2020.21707

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2020

  1. Małecki, P., Sochaczewska, K., & Wiciak, J. (2020). Settings of reverb processors from the perspective of room acoustics. Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, 68(4), 292–301. https://doi.org/10.17743/jaes.2020.0005

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  2. Małecki, P., Piotrowska, M., Sochaczewska, K., & Piotrowski, S. (2020). Electronic music production in ambisonics – case study. Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, 68(1/2), 87–94. https://doi.org/10.17743/jaes.2019.0048

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  3. Małecki, P., Czopek, D., Piechowicz, J., & Wiciak, J. (2020). Acoustic analysis of the glacier caves in Svalbard. Applied Acoustics, 165, Article 107300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2020.107300

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2019

  1. Czopek, D., Małecki, P., Piechowicz, J., & Wiciak, J. (2019). Soundscape analysis of selected landforms on Spitsbergen. Archives of Acoustics, 44(3), 511–519. https://doi.org/10.24425/aoa.2019.129266

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2018

  1. Kosała, K., & Małecki, P. (2018). Index assessment of the acoustics of Orthodox churches in Poland. Applied Acoustics, 130, 140–148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2017.09.015

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2017

  1. Małecki, P., Wiciak, J., & Nowak, D. (2017). Acoustics of Orthodox churches in Poland. Archives of Acoustics, 42(4), 579–590. https://doi.org/10.1515/aoa-2017-0062

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2015

  1. Małecki, P., & Nowak, D. (2015). Akustyka lemkìvskyh cerkvi. Rìčnik Ruskoj Bursy = Rocznik Ruskiej Bursy, 101–117.

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  2. Kleczkowski, P., Król, A., & Małecki, P. (2015). Reproduction of phantom sources improves with separation of direct and reflected sounds. Archives of Acoustics, 40(4), 575–584. https://doi.org/10.1515/aoa-2015-0057

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  3. Kleczkowski, P., Król, A., & Małecki, P. (2015). On the management of direct and reflected sounds in the 5.0 surround sound reproduction system. Acta Physica Polonica, A, 128(1-A), A-11–A-16. https://doi.org/10.12693/APhysPolA.128.A-11

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  4. Małecki, P. (2015). Spatial impulse response assessment in room acoustics auralization. Acta Physica Polonica, A, 128(1-A), A-17–A-21. https://doi.org/10.12693/APhysPolA.128.A-17

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  5. Wiciak, J., Mleczko, D., Ozga, A., Wszołek, G., Wierzbicki, J., Piechowicz, J., & Małecki, P. (2015). Quietness in the soundscape of the Białowieża National Park. Acta Physica Polonica, A, 128(1-A), A-79–A-84. https://doi.org/10.12693/APhysPolA.128.A-79

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  6. Kleczkowski, P., Król, A., & Małecki, P. (2015). Multichannel sound reproduction quality improves with angular separation of direct and reflected sounds. Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, 63(6), 427–442. https://doi.org/10.17743/jaes.2015.0054

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2013

  1. Wierzbicki, J., Małecki, P., & Wiciak, J. (2013). Localization of the sound source with the use of the first-order ambisconic microphone. Acta Physica Polonica, A, 123(6), 1114–1117. https://doi.org/10.12693/APhysPolA.123.1114

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2012

  1. Małecki, P., Wiciak, J., & Wierzbicki, J. (2012). Subjective assessment of the multi-channel auralizations. Acta Physica Polonica, A, 121(1-A), A-110–A-114.

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2011

  1. Małecki, P., Zastawnik, M., Wiciak, J., & Kamisiński, T. (2011). The influence of the measurement chain on the impulse response of a reverberation room and its application listening tests. Acta Physica Polonica, A, 119(6–A), 1027–1030.

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2010

  1. Małecki, P., & Wiciak, J. (2010). Sound pressure level analysis of commercials and regular programs. Acta Physica Polonica, A, 118(1), 118–122.

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Reviews / journalsPeer review2015—2026

My archive documents peer-review work for 15 Polish and international journals, as well as reviews of doctoral theses, monographs and publishing projects, primarily in acoustics, audio technology, engineering, environmental studies and interdisciplinary research.

Scientific journals

  • Acta Physica Polonica A2015
  • Acoustics Australia2022
  • Applied Acoustics (3)2019, 2024—2025
  • Archives of Acoustics (12)2020—2026
  • Energies2024
  • International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health2023
  • International Journal of Electronics and Telecommunications (5)2023, 2025
  • International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health2024
  • The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America2022
  • Mathematical Problems in Engineering2020
  • Personal and Ubiquitous Computing2023
  • Rocznik Filozoficzny Ignatianum2025
  • Sensors2023
  • Vibrations in Physical Systems2025
  • Wind2023

Doctoral theses

  • Gdańsk University of Technologydoctoral thesis review
    2022
  • Warsaw University of Technologydoctoral thesis review
    2023

Books and publishing projects

  • Jagiellonian University Pressmonograph review
    2021—2022
  • TYGIEL Scientific Publishing Housemonograph chapter review
    2024
  • Routledge / Focal Pressbook proposal review
    2026
Conferences / appearancesConferences and public engagement2010—2026

Scientific and conference appearances

  1. 2026

    ICSV32 · Istanbul

    Acoustics of sacred and historic buildings in Poland: From reverberation metrics to the spatial distribution of acoustic energyconference talk / presenting author
    Source
  2. 2026

    ICSV32 · Istanbul

    A multimodal AI system for spatial identification and mapping of noise sources at wind farmsconference talk / presenting author
    Source
  3. 2026

    Noise Control 2026 · Giżycko

    A multimodal AI system for the spatial identification and mapping of noise sources using an HOA DOA modelauthor presentation
    Source
  4. 2025

    I3DA 2025 · Bologna

    Application of ambisonic microphones and AI agents for automatic localization and classification of ambient sound sourcesconference talk and paper
    Source
  5. 2025

    ISSET 2025 · Poznań

    Spatial audio in practice: from perception theory to Dolby Atmos and Ambisonicsworkshop leader
    Source
  6. 2025

    Modern methods in audio education · Warsaw

    The use of AI techniques in the education of acoustics specialistsplenary lecture
    Source
  7. 2025

    AES Europe 2025 · Warsaw

    Real-time performer switching in chamber musicposter / first author
    Source
  8. 2025

    27th Conference on Acoustic and Biomedical Engineering · Kraków–Zakopane

    Listening-based research on the authorship attribution of AI-generated musical worksauthor presentation
    Source
  9. 2024

    70th Open Seminar on Acoustics · Pułtusk

    Linguistic analysis of the Rusyn language using the OpenAI Whisper modelconference talk
    Source
  10. 2024

    156th AES European Convention · Madrid

    Did you notice that technologies we are using currently in audio are more than 100 years apart?workshop / listed speaker
    Source
  11. 2023

    69th Open Seminar on Acoustics · Karpacz

    Infrasound and well-being: a study of wind turbine impactconference talk / first author
    Source
  12. 2019

    146th AES Convention · Dublin

    Experimental approach in 3D audio productionworkshop leader
    Source
  13. 2019

    23rd International Congress on Acoustics · Aachen

    Digitization of cultural heritage of the UNESCO site — Lipnica Murowanainvited talk / first author
    Source
  14. 2019

    23rd International Congress on Acoustics · Aachen

    UNESCO wooden churches of Southern Lesser Polandinvited talk
    Source
  15. 2018

    145th AES Convention · New York

    Music streaming platforms – quality and technical comparisonconference talk and paper
    Source
  16. 2018

    144th AES Convention · Milan

    ANTON – universe in 3D: ambisonics in electronic music productionworkshop / listed speaker
    Source
  17. 2017

    DAGA 2017 · Kiel

    Outdoor sounds recording and playback — estimation of immersioninvited talk / first author
    Source
  18. 2017

    Inter-Noise 2017 · Hong Kong

    Auralization of selected forests in Polandinvited talk / first author
    Source
  19. 2016

    UCTE 2016 · Kraków

    Acoustics of chosen UNESCO wooden churches and tserkvas in Polandplenary talk
    Source
  20. 2016

    22nd International Congress on Acoustics · Buenos Aires

    Soundscape analysis based on ambisonic recordings executed in a primeval forestinvited talk / first author
    Source
  21. 2016

    EuroRegio 2016 · Porto

    Acoustics desired for choral music — using virtual acoustics and MDS methodsauthor presentation
    Source
  22. 2015

    62nd Open Seminar on Acoustics · Świeradów-Zdrój

    Acoustics of selected wooden churches and tserkvas on the UNESCO World Heritage Listconference talk / first author
    Source
  23. 2015

    ISSET 2015 · Warsaw

    Reverberation in choral musicconference talk / first author
    Source
  24. 2014

    Inter-Noise 2014 · Melbourne

    Sound source localization accuracy of ambisonic microphone in anechoic conditionsauthor presentation
    Source
  25. 2014

    EAA Joint Symposium on Auralization and Ambisonics · Berlin

    Auralization of several churches and listening comparison using multidimensional scaling approachauthor presentation
    Source
  26. 2014

    Forum Acusticum · Kraków

    Spatial impulse responses in room acoustic evaluationauthor presentation / session chair
    Source
  27. 2013

    AIA-DAGA 2013 · Merano

    Measurements auralization of qualityposter / first author
    Source
  28. 2013

    60th Open Seminar on Acoustics · Polańczyk

    Infrasound acoustic field analysis using beamforming — a study on infrasound sensorsconference talk / first author
    Source
  29. 2013

    ISSET 2013 · Kraków

    Multi-channel loudspeaker auralizationconference talk / first author
    Source
  30. 2012

    Inter-Noise 2012 · New York

    Auralisation quality — subjective and objective factorsconference talk / first author
    Source
  31. 2011

    130th AES Convention · London

    Acoustic parameters of chosen Orthodox churches overview and preliminary psychoacoustic tests using choral musicconference talk and paper
    Source
  32. 2010

    Baltic-Nordic Acoustics Meeting · Bergen

    Psychoacoustic estimation of acoustic parameters of chosen Orthodox churches in aspect of their use for choral musicconference talk / first author
    Source

Public engagement and media

  1. 2026

    hubraum × ACK CYFRONET AGH · Kraków

    How to build AI solutions when the data is neither ready, clean, large-scale nor typicaltalk and discussion
    Source
  2. 2026

    AI Ethics Across Communities · University of Warsaw

    Lemko.tools: AI, ASR, and TTS models for the Lemko languagetalk and panel discussion
    Source
  3. 2026

    Radio Kaszëbë

    The digital life of speech – language preservation, Lemko Tools and AIinterview / podcast
    Source
  4. 2024

    Polish Chamber Musicians’ Association

    Innovative music technologies in the cultural sectoronline talk
    Source
  5. 2024

    sztuki robi · interview #94

    Sound engineering and the Musical Permutations projectinterview / podcast
    Source
  6. 2022

    Multisensory UNESCO · Kraków

    Acoustic analysis of the Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Sanctuary — sound research in presenting digitised heritagepublic-facing talk
    Source
  7. 2022

    FMF Audiovisual Forum · RMF Classic

    Workshops for emerging film-music creatorsworkshop leader
    Source
  8. 2019

    Canti Spazializzati #6 · Wrocław

    Ambisonic recordings of the Svalbard soundscapepresentation and listening session
    Source
  9. 2018

    TOK FM · OFF Czarek

    Ambisonics – new hope for audioradio interview
    Source
  10. 2013

    Radio Kraków

    The sound laboratory at AGH University — auralisation and sound postcardsinterview / expert commentary
    Source
MembershipsOrganisations and committees6 organisations