Michal Petru holds the position of Head of the Department of Machine Parts and Mechanisms at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, as well as serving as the Head of the Department for Research at the Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technology, and Innovation in Liberec, Czech Republic. He has established himself as an accomplished professional with a substantial body of work, contributing significantly to numerical modelling and optimizing the design of machines and components. With a prolific track record, he has authored or co-authored over 150 scientific and professional publications, which are indexed in reputable databases such as SCOPUS and ISI WOS. Additionally, Michal Petru holds credit for 20 patents and utility samples, showcasing his innovative contributions to the field.