Zbigniew Wzorek

Prof. Zbigniew Wzorek is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Chemical Technology and Environmental Analytics (C-1) at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tadeusz Kościuszko Cracow University of Technology. With a career spanning over 30 years, he holds a PhD (1998) and DSc (2009) in Chemical Technology, and was awarded professorship in 2021.

• MSc Eng., Cracow University of Technology (1992)
• Dr. Eng., Wrocław University of Science and Technology (1998)
• Dr. hab. Eng., West Pomeranian University of Technology (2009)
• Professor (2021)

His research focuses on advanced materials synthesis, waste valorization, and environmental analytics. Key areas include:

• Nanoparticle-based solutions for wastewater treatment
• Circular economy strategies for sewage sludge management
• Development of organo-mineral fertilizers from industrial byproducts
• Catalytic processes for chemical production
• Phosphorus recovery technologies
• Eco-friendly construction material formulations

Publications reveal strong emphasis on sustainable chemistry, with recent work exploring:

• Antibacterial silver nanomaterials for agricultural applications
• Zirconium phosphonate sorbents for metal removal
• Phosphorus extraction from sewage sludge ash
• Catalytic mechanisms in ethylene oligomerization
• Circular economy implementation in fertilizer production
• Use of biomass and industrial residues in construction