Izabela Radecka

Izabela Radecka is Professor of Biotechnology at the University of Wolverhampton's Faculty of Science and Engineering, with over two decades of experience. She holds an MSc (1990) and PhD (1994) in Biological Sciences from the University of Silesia, Poland.

• Specializes in microbial biotechnology for biodegradable polymer production
• Teaches microbiology, fermentation biotechnology, and bioremediation at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Active in Erasmus/Socrates exchange program as tutor

Research focus:
• Application of antimicrobial metals (silver, zinc, strontium, copper) in biomaterials
• Waste valorization for eco-efficient production
• Bioremediation using microbial systems
• Bacterial nanocellulose for wound care
• Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) synthesis

Scientific Contributions:
• Published 84+ papers in high-impact journals
• Co-authored book chapters on biotechnological applications
• Delivered numerous international conference lectures

• Key Grants:
  • Mercia Spinner Pathfinder Grant (2003-2004)
  • Innovate UK grants (2017-2020)
  • Schlumberger Foundation projects (2019-2020)
  • European Regional Development Fund EnTRESS project (2014-2020)
• Professional Recognition:
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (since 2014)
  • Editorial board member for journal Materials (2019)