Mateusz Szatkowski is an Assistant Professor at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology. His research is focused on laser beam shaping for the purpose of singular optics and the application of singular fields. He gained his B.S. and his M.S. in Optics and his Ph.D. in Physics.

In recent years he conducted his research at Tecnologico de Monterrey and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte as a visiting researcher. Currently, he leads two research projects and together with his team works to propose new solutions for reversible computation using structured light. His research accomplishments were recognized through multiple awards, such as the Polish Physical Society distinction for the best Ph.D. Thesis or the Polish Ministry of Education Scholarship for Outstanding Young Scientist.

Mateusz is an active author, journal reviewer, and conference program committee member. Besides his scientific activity, he is also a science advocate and serves as a member of the Young Scientists Council an advisory board of the Polish Ministry of Education, advising on policies related to young scientists. On a local level, he became a member of the Academia Iuvenum, an early-career professional elite board that undertakes various initiatives for the benefit of the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology.