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Adam Okorski is a Full Professor at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, affiliated with the Department of Entomology, Phytopathology and Molecular Diagnostics within the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry. He holds a D.Sc. (dr hab.) and is an active researcher in plant pathology and molecular diagnostics. University: University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry Department: Department of Entomology, Phytopathology and Molecular Diagnostics Email: adam.okorski@uwm.edu.pl ORCID: 0000-0002-9545-4771 ResearchGate: Profile His research focuses on plant-pathogen interactions, particularly Fusarium species and their mycotoxins in cereal and legume crops. He investigates biological control methods using plant extracts, nanoparticles, and beneficial microbes. His work integrates molecular techniques like qPCR and genomic analysis with field and laboratory studies to improve plant health and food safety. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in developing rapid, non-destructive detection methods for fungal contamination using electronic noses and GC-MS, alongside exploring sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides. His work also extends to biofertilizers, seed priming, and the impact of agricultural practices on crop health. Adam Okorski has supervised two doctoral students as a co-promoter and is accepting new PhD candidates. He has a robust publication record with over 100 articles, significant citations, and an h-index of 11 on Google Scholar. He is actively involved in research projects related to: Biological plant protection in nurseries Use of plant extracts and nanoparticles in disease control Molecular identification of fungal pathogens Impact of fertilization and agricultural practices on crop health Development of diagnostic tools for mycotoxin-producing fungi

• Plant Pathology
• Phytopathology
• Fungal Biology
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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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Professor Rafał Luchowski is a faculty member at the Department of Biophysics, Institute of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS). His research focuses on molecular spectroscopy and biophysics, with a particular emphasis on light-driven energy dissipation, lipid membrane organization, and antibiotic-membrane interactions. His work spans physical chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology, often utilizing advanced imaging techniques like photothermal microscopy, fluorescence lifetime analysis, and Raman spectroscopy to study photosynthetic complexes, drug mechanisms, and biomolecular organization. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding xanthophyll cycle dynamics, antifungal drug toxicity, and photoprotective processes in plants and human retinal systems. Professor Luchowski collaborates extensively with researchers such as Wiesław Gruszecki, Elżbieta Grela, and Katarzyna Pawlikowska-Pawleć, among others. His scientific output has been recognized through ORCID (0000-0003-1156-8059) and inclusion in major citation indices.

• Biophysics
• Physical Chemistry
• Molecular Spectroscopy
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Dr. Anna Syguda is a Researcher at the Faculty of Chemical Technology , Poznań University of Technology , affiliated with the Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering . She holds a PhD in Chemical Sciences (2007) from Poznań University of Technology, with a thesis on "Salts of deanol and its esters." Research Focus: Design and application of surface-active ionic liquids as herbicides, surfactants, and antifungal agents. Key Collaborations: Institute of Plant Protection, West Pomeranian University of Technology, AGH University of Science and Technology, and international institutions in Germany, USA, and France. Scientific Contributions include over 35 peer-reviewed articles on herbicidal ionic liquids, surfactant alternatives, and microbial toxicity. Her work emphasizes environmentally friendly chemical solutions, with applications in agriculture, wood protection, and detergent production. Students: Supervised Marta Wojcieszak (PhD thesis on biologically active ionic liquids). Review Work: Regular reviewer for journals like Catalysts , Molecules , and Scientific Reports .

• Organic Chemical Technology
• Laboratory Synthesis of Organic Compounds
• Phase Transfer Catalysis
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Agnieszka Zgoła-Grześkowiak is a Professor at Poznań University of Technology (PUT), affiliated with the Faculty of Chemical Technology and the Department of General and Analytical Chemistry. With a career spanning over two decades, she has become a leading figure in environmental and analytical chemistry. PhD (2003) and habilitation (2015) in chemical sciences Acting/Head of Department (2019-2020) Vice-Dean for Student Affairs Research Focus: High-performance liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) for pollutant analysis Development of microextraction methods (LLME, SPME) Biodegradation of pharmaceuticals and endocrine disruptors Food chemistry (bioactive compounds in teas) Environmental monitoring and protection Recent Publications (2025): Highlight her work on biodegradation of tetracycline antibiotics, azole antifungals in water systems, antioxidant stability in nanoemulsions, and novel sorbents for environmental analysis. Academic Leadership: Served on PUT Senate, Council of the Faculty of Chemical Technology, and various academic committees. Currently Vice-Dean for Student Affairs. Education: Chemical Technician (1994), MSc (1999), PhD (2003), Habilitation (2015). Collaborations: Institute of Plant Genetics, Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry (PAS), Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Wood Technology (PUT).

• Environmental Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical Analysis
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Beniamin Abramczyk is a researcher affiliated with the University of Warsaw, specializing in mycology, microbial interactions, and interdisciplinary research. He leads several funded projects, including NCN WEAVE-UNISONO 2024/06/Y/NZ8/00013 on Mortierellaceae functional diversity and SKN/SP/570335/2023 evaluating bioremediation potential of Entomortierella parvispora. His work spans fungal taxonomy, soil contamination studies, and collaborations in public health education. His research interests include the land colonization processes of fungi, symbiotic relationships between fungi and photosynthetic organisms, and bioremediation applications. He is a member of the International Mycological Association (IMA). Publications highlight contributions to fungal systematics, new species discoveries, and interdisciplinary studies in cardiovascular physiology and microbiology education. Contact: b.abramczyk@uw.edu.pl , ORCID-linked research in mycology.

• Mycology
• Fungal Taxonomy
• Bioremediation
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Dr. Ewa Ozimek is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Industrial and Environmental Microbiology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. Her research focuses on microbial metabolites, plant growth promotion mechanisms, and biofertilizer efficiency under abiotic/biotic stress conditions. Research Interests: Investigating primary/secondary metabolites in microbes and plants, microbial plant growth promotion strategies, and optimizing biofertilizer performance through environmental stress analysis. Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes Arctic soil microorganisms, hormonal regulation in plant-microbe interactions, heavy metal stress mitigation, and molecular mechanisms of mycoparasitism. Key organisms studied include Trichoderma, Mortierella, and Serratia.

• Microbial Metabolism
• Plant Physiology
• Biofertilizers
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Professor Monika Janczarek is affiliated with the University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska, where she leads the Department of Industrial and Environmental Microbiology within the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology. Holding a habilitation in Biological Sciences (2012) and a full professorship since 2019, she serves on multiple university governance bodies including the Academic Senate and its Budget/Statute committees. PhD in Biology (Microbiology, 2001) Habilitation in Biological Sciences (2012) Full Professor (2019) Her research focuses on rhizobial exopolysaccharides (EPS), investigating their genetic regulation, stress adaptation mechanisms, and symbiotic functions in Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. trifolii . Recent work examines EPS synthesis pathways, cold stress adaptation, and heavy metal tolerance in clover symbionts from subpolar vs. temperate climates. Selected publications reveal expertise in bacterial genetics, stress signaling pathways, and microbial interactions with plants and protozoa. Awards include the Prime Minister's Honor Badge for Inventions (2018), multiple UMCS Rector awards, and the Komisja Edukacji Narodowej medal (2014). OPUS16 (NCN) 2019-2024 OPUS4 (NCN) 2013-2016 MNiSW grants 2008-2011, 2011-2014 She also contributes to patent development, including microbial EPS applications for plant symbiosis and bacterial detection kits for Legionella species.

• Microbial Genetics
• Environmental Microbiology
• Symbiosis
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Dr. Andrzej Mazur is an associate professor and group leader at the Department of Genetics and Microbiology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. His career spans over a decade of research and leadership in microbial genomics, with a focus on bacterial and fungal systems. Education: MSc and PhD in Biology from UMCS Research Interests: His work explores: Genomics of soil bacteria (Rhizobium, Agrobacterium) with emphasis on extrachromosomal elements and megaplasmids Function of bacterial surface polysaccharides in symbiotic/pathogenic plant interactions Wood decay mechanisms in white rot fungi, analyzed via transcriptomics and NGS Applied projects in gene therapy (Huntington's disease) and veterinary vaccine development Publication Trends: His recent work shows strong focus on: Bacterial genetics and genome stability (Rhizobium, Agrobacterium) Environmental adaptation of fungi through gene expression analysis Interdisciplinary applications of molecular biology in agriculture and medicine Research Infrastructure: Dr. Mazur leads projects through the Chair of Genetics and Microbiology at UMCS, utilizing next-generation sequencing technology and collaborating with international experts in microbiology, molecular biology, and biotechnology.

• Microbial Genomics
• Plant-Microbe Interactions
• Molecular Biology
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Professor Andrzej Górniak is affiliated with the Faculty of Biology at the University of Bialystok. His scientific work spans hydrobiology, hydrology, crenology, climatology, soil science, and biogeochemistry, focusing on water protection and environmental engineering. Key research areas include organic matter dynamics in freshwater ecosystems, ecohydrological drivers of carbon cycles, and climate change impacts on Polish aquatic systems. Key Research Themes: Planktonic organism biology and aquatic fungal interactions Role of humic substances in ecosystem functioning Carbon cycle specificity in tropical Vietnamese aquatic systems Climate change effects on NE Poland's rivers/lakes Crenology of glacial regions Regional climatology and soil thermal responses Recent publications analyze organic carbon patterns in the Vistula River and Polish reservoirs, ecohydrological drivers in peatland rivers, and lake dystrophy assessment methodologies. His work integrates field studies with theoretical frameworks for water protection.

• Hydrobiology
• Hydrology
• Crenology
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Mateusz Kutyła is a lecturer (Assistant Professor) at the Department of Industrial and Environmental Microbiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. He is actively involved in research and teaching, with consultations held weekly. His work is centered on the application of psychrophilic fungi as biocatalysts in green and sustainable organic synthesis. Research Interests: His primary research areas include biocatalysis, terpene chemistry, fungal biotechnology, green chemistry, and organic synthesis. He investigates the enzymatic capabilities of cold-adapted fungi for the transformation of terpenes into high-value compounds, with applications in pharmaceuticals, biofuels, and industrial chemistry. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in chemoenzymatic synthesis, particularly the oxidation and esterification of terpenes using fungal mycelium. His work integrates experimental biocatalysis with analytical methods (e.g., ATR-IR, FTIR) and modeling, focusing on sustainable and efficient processes. Key subfields include biodiesel synthesis, anticancer terpenoid derivatives, and enzyme characterization. Scientific Awards and Recognition: No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Dr. Kutyła leads the NCN Miniatura 8 project (2024/08/X/NZ1/00362) titled 'Genome sequencing and isolation of new hydrolases with high catalytic activity of the psychrotrophic fungus Cladosporium sp. 01,' funded at PLN 49,445. He has co-authored numerous publications with students and collaborators, indicating active mentoring and team-based research. While formal advisees are not listed, his role in multi-author studies suggests involvement in supervising graduate students. Laboratories and Research Teams: He conducts research within the Department of Industrial and Environmental Microbiology, utilizing fungal biomass and enzymatic systems for biotransformations. His recent internship at the University of Milano-Bicocca in Prof. Marina Lotti’s group on β-galactosidase expression and characterization indicates international collaboration and access to advanced biochemical and spectral analysis tools.

• Biocatalysis
• Enzyme Engineering
• Terpene Chemistry
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Dr. Renata Bancerz is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS). Her academic career focuses on enzyme engineering, fungal biotechnology, and industrial microbiology. Her research includes: Modification of fungal enzymes using microbial polysaccharides Antitumor and antimicrobial applications of fungal metabolites Biotechnological use of lipases and oxidoreductases Recent work highlights fungal and bacterial polysaccharides for enzyme property enhancement, particularly in esterification reactions and colon cancer inhibition. Her publications span journals like Archives of Microbiology, Scientific Reports, and Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering. She has co-authored two patents related to lipase-catalyzed ester synthesis and maintains active collaborations in biochemical engineering.

• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Industrial Microbiology
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Agnieszka Kalwasińska is a Professor at the Faculty of Biological and Veterinary Sciences , Nicolaus Copernicus University, leading the Department of Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology. Her research spans microbial ecology, biodegradable materials, and plant-microbe interactions. Key research areas include: Microbial community dynamics in aquatic and soil environments Development of biofilm-based methods for environmental monitoring Biotechnology applications of halophiles and rhizobacteria Biodegradable polymer engineering with natural additives Her recent publications focus on: Microbial responses to environmental stressors (salinity, pollution) Genomic and physiological insights into plant growth-promoting microbes Antimicrobial polymer composites for sustainable applications She is a member of the OBSIDIAN interdisciplinary team advancing microbiology, soil science, and agricultural genetics.

• Microbiology
• Environmental Microbiology
• Biotechnology
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Agnieszka Szczepańska is a full Professor at the University of Warmia and Mazury , affiliated with the Faculty of Geoengineering and the Department of Socio-Economic Geography . Her research focuses on spatial planning, 3D visualization technologies, and socio-economic impacts on urban environments.

• Socio-economic geography
• Spatial management
• Smart cities
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Abdel-Aziz Mohammed Sayed is a researcher at Egypt's National Research Centre with 140 publications spanning 27 years, accumulating 2,838 citations and a very high H-index. His work demonstrates significant academic influence in toxicology and microbiology. His research focuses on toxicology (mycotoxin detoxification, nanotoxicology), microbiology (actinomycetes identification, antimicrobial properties), and biotechnology (enzyme applications in textiles). He specializes in natural product solutions for oxidative stress and genotoxicity. Analysis of his 2011-2020 publications reveals consistent interdisciplinary work bridging chemistry and biology. Key themes include microbial metabolite applications against aflatoxins, plant-based nanoparticle toxicity mitigation, and industrial enzyme optimization – particularly cellulases and proteases for textile processing. His research receives substantial institutional support through sponsors including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and National Research Centre, reflecting its scientific significance and real-world applicability.

• Toxicology
• Microbiology
• Biotechnology
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