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Anna Jarosz-Wilkołazka , Professor of Biological Sciences at the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, is affiliated with the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology and leads research at the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology . With expertise spanning fungal enzymes, microbial polymers, and biomaterial modification, her work bridges biochemistry, biotechnology, and environmental science. Current research focuses on biocatalysis in aqueous/non-aqueous systems , fungal enzyme applications (particularly laccases), and the characterization of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) from bacteria and algae for biosorption and bioflocculation. She has coordinated major research projects including "Modification of biopolymer materials with protease inhibitors" (NCN OPUS 13, 2017-2022) and "Oxalate oxidase in Abortiporus biennis" (NCN Opus 5, 2015-2019). Her recent publications (2016-2023) highlight advancements in fungal laccase immobilization for pollutant removal, EPS applications for heavy metal biosorption, and novel bioactive dyes. A 2023 study investigated oxalate oxidase sources in wood-rotting fungi, while 2020 work explored EPS from endophytic Fusarium culmorum strains affecting cereal crops. Earlier studies focused on lignin degradation mechanisms (2017) and EPS-driven biomineralization (2016). As a scientific supervisor, she has guided NCN projects on Rhodococcus opacus EPS properties (2016-2021) and fungal enzyme immobilization techniques (2015-2018). She actively participates in science outreach through initiatives like the Mobile Science Festival and Design Thinking Week under Erasmus+.

• Biocatalysis
• Fungal Enzymes
• Bacterial and Algal Polymers
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Anna Aksmann serves as a full Professor at the University of Gdańsk's Faculty of Biology within the Department of Experimental Biology and Plant Biotechnology. Her research is centered at the Plant Physiology and Toxicology Laboratory where she investigates microalgal responses to environmental stressors. She maintains active research collaborations through the Faculty of Biology's extensive network of academic partnerships. Her research focuses on the acclimatization mechanisms of aquatic plants to chemical pollutants, with particular expertise in the role of Early Light Induced Proteins (ELIPs) and antioxidant enzymes under stress conditions. She examines photosynthetic apparatus functionality when exposed to heavy metals, herbicides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) using model organisms like Chlamydomonas reinhardtii and Desmodesmus armatus . Her work bridges molecular physiology with environmental toxicology to assess ecological risks of emerging contaminants. Analysis of her recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on nanoplastic toxicity, pharmaceutical pollution in aquatic systems, and mitochondrial dysfunction in algae exposed to NSAIDs. Her research methodology frequently employs chlorophyll fluorescence measurements, oxidative stress biomarkers, and isolated chloroplast systems to pinpoint molecular mechanisms of toxicity. The work demonstrates consistent focus on translating laboratory findings to real-world environmental risk assessment. Professor Aksmann maintains regular contact through her institutional email anna.aksmann@biol.ug.edu.pl and is based in room B/210 at the University of Gdańsk. Her research program receives support through the Faculty of Biology's infrastructure and collaborative networks focused on environmental toxicology and phycology.

• Plant Physiology
• Environmental Toxicology
• Photosynthesis
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