Magdalena Barbara Jaszek

Dr. hab. Magdalena Barbara Jaszek is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. She is an active researcher with a strong focus on fungal enzymes, particularly laccases from white-rot fungi such as Cerrena unicolor. Her work spans biochemistry, environmental biotechnology, and pharmaceutical applications of fungal metabolites.

Her research interests include:

• Fungal laccase production and characterization
• Bioremediation of synthetic dyes and pollutants
• Enzyme immobilization and biocatalysis
• Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of fungal extracts
• Genetic regulation of enzyme expression
• Applications in biosensors and green chemistry

The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent trend in utilizing fungal enzymes for environmental and biomedical applications, with strong emphasis on laccase functionality, stability, and industrial scalability. Her work bridges fundamental biochemistry with practical biotechnological solutions.

Scientific recognition is evident through her publication record of 69 papers, 10 patents, and an h-index of 17 across major databases. While specific awards are not listed, her high bibliometric scores and ministerial evaluation score of 5,065 indicate national recognition.

She actively supervises research and likely mentors graduate students, although a formal list of advisees is not provided. She has secured research funding, as inferred from her extensive publication and patent output, though specific grants are not detailed. She maintains a laboratory focused on fungal biotechnology and enzyme research, contributing to both academic and applied science.