Adam Cudowski

Adam Cudowski is a Researcher at the Department of Water Ecology, Faculty of Biology, University of Białystok. His research focuses on quantitative and taxonomic diversity of nanomycoplankton, interactions between aquatic fungi and heavy metals in surface waters, and molecular biology methods for microbial taxonomy. He holds roles including Member of the Scientific Council of the Institute of Biology, Faculty Dean's Representative for Intellectual Property (2015-2016), and Coordinator of the Podlasie Festival of Science and Art. His work spans limnology, environmental chemistry, and fungal ecology, with contributions to understanding water quality indices and microbial community dynamics.

His research interests are driven by analyzing hydrochemical and ecological factors influencing water systems, particularly in regions like the Augustów Canal and Suwałki Landscape Park. He applies molecular techniques such as PCR ITS-RFLP and Sanger sequencing to study microbial communities. Recent publications explore lanthanide complexes' antioxidant properties and trace metal distributions in aquatic environments.

Dr. Cudowski is actively involved in academic governance, serving on committees and promoting science engagement through festivals and educational initiatives. His work integrates field studies with laboratory analyses, addressing both fundamental and applied questions in freshwater ecology.