jacek namieśnik (10 december 1949 – 14 april 2019) was a polish chemist. he was a full professor of gdańsk university of technology. he was the head of analytical department (1995–2019), dean of faculty of chemistry (1996–2002, 2005–2012), rector of gdańsk university of technology since 1 september 2016 until his death. he was born in mogilno, poland.