Tadeusz Wysocki has been named a “National Professor of Poland.” The honor is a lifetime distinction that recognizes contributions to science and research.

Wysocki is a professor of computer and electronics engineering. He directs the Wireless Research Laboratory at the Peter Kiewit Institute. He learned of the honor after Poland’s president, Bronisław Komorowski, sighed a decree in June. Wysocki received the award during an Oct. 31 ceremony in Warsaw, Poland.

“This is the highest title one can get in Poland for recognition of contributions to science and research,” Wysocki said