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Maciej Thomas is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Technologies, Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Energy, Cracow University of Technology. He holds a PhD in environmental engineering and has been actively researching since 2016. His work focuses on wastewater treatment technologies, heavy metal remediation, and environmental sustainability. Key areas include advanced oxidation processes (e.g., Fenton reagent), adsorption using metal-organic frameworks, and resource recovery from industrial byproducts. Dr. Thomas has published 74 articles, achieving a Scopus h-index of 15 and a WoS h-index of 13. His research also addresses challenges in groundwater quality assessment, particulate matter prediction via machine learning, and environmental risk management. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering (2016). His research integrates chemical engineering principles with ecological sustainability, emphasizing practical solutions for industrial wastewater and soil contamination. He has contributed to projects involving cerium-based oxidation, poultry manure utilization in soil reclamation, and PFAS contamination in marine ecosystems. His recent work highlights optimization studies for hybrid treatment processes (e.g., ferrate/trithiocarbonate systems) and recovery of rare earth elements from mine waters. Collaborations span environmental chemistry, toxicology, and geosciences. Notably, he explores the intersection of machine learning with environmental monitoring, enhancing predictive capabilities for air and water quality. Dr. Thomas leads interdisciplinary projects addressing both technical and societal dimensions of environmental challenges, with a focus on industrial waste valorization and sustainable resource management.

• Environmental Engineering
• Wastewater Treatment
• Heavy Metal Removal
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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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Dr. hab. inż. Eliza Kulbat serves as an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Environmental Engineering Technology at the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology. She also holds the position of Technologist within the same department, with her office located in room 201B of the HYDRO building. Her academic credentials include: Obtained the degree of dr hab. inż. (habilitated doctor engineer) in Environmental Engineering (Technology) in 2018 Obtained the degree of dr inż. (doctor engineer) in Environmental Engineering (Technology) in 2002 Dr. Kulbat's research spans critical areas of environmental engineering: Heavy metal speciation and contamination in aquatic ecosystems Advanced wastewater disinfection technologies Nutrient removal processes for agricultural and municipal wastewaters Stormwater management and alternative water resource development Sustainable solid waste and sewage sludge management Antibiotic resistance patterns in water environments Her publication record shows consistent contributions to practical environmental solutions, with recent work examining innovative coagulation techniques using natural materials, membrane processes for water reuse, and long-term sediment quality monitoring in water reservoirs. Dr. Kulbat has secured research funding including: GRANT MNiSW for her project on heavy metal accumulation and speciation in bottom sediments (2011-2013) She actively collaborates with researchers both within and outside her institution, with her work having direct applications for municipal wastewater treatment facilities serving large populations including the Gdańsk agglomeration (1.2 million inhabitants). As a leader in her field, Dr. Kulbat heads the Department of Water and Wastewater Technology research team, which focuses on environmental protection technologies, particularly water and wastewater treatment, sludge management, and waste management systems.

• Heavy metals
• Disinfection
• Wastewater treatment
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Marcin Janczarek is a researcher at the Poznań University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering. He holds a DSc in Chemical Sciences (2019) and a PhD in Chemical Technology (2005) from Gdańsk University of Technology. Research Interests: His work focuses on heterogeneous photocatalysis , semiconductor nanomaterials , and advanced oxidation processes for water and air purification. He investigates photocatalytic reactors and TiO2-based materials with applications in environmental engineering and construction industries. Recent Publications: His recent studies include TiO2-polymer composites for water treatment, visible-light photocatalysts for pollutant degradation, and antimicrobial cement applications. Collaborations span Hokkaido University, Gdańsk University of Technology, and Hubei University of Technology. Honors: Guest editor for MDPI Catalysts special issues (2017-2021) Editorial board member of IET Micro & Nano Letters Teaching: Conducts classes on process equipment and chemical engineering materials. Utilizes AutoCAD for engineering graphics.

• Environmental Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Materials Science
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Wojciech Baran is a Professor at the Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry within the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Sosnowiec at the Medical University of Silesia. His primary academic appointment is as a research and teaching professor (profesor ŚUM badawczo-dydaktyczny) with a career progression that includes becoming a Professor Assistant in 2013 and earning his doctorate in 2006. His research is entirely focused on pharmacology and pharmacy (100%), with particular emphasis on environmental pharmaceutical chemistry. Professor Baran's research interests center on the environmental fate of pharmaceuticals, particularly antibiotics and other drugs in water systems. His work spans several key areas including the photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceuticals, bioremediation techniques using fungi and bacteria, ecotoxicity assessment of pharmaceutical pollutants, and advanced water treatment technologies. His research specifically targets sulfonamides, tetracyclines, and other antibiotic classes, examining their degradation pathways, intermediate products, and residual biological activity after treatment processes. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong focus on innovative water treatment methodologies, particularly combining photocatalysis with biological remediation approaches. His work increasingly incorporates mycoremediation techniques using fungal species like Pleurotus djamor and Lentinula edodes for pharmaceutical pollutant removal. Recent research also shows growing attention to emerging contaminants like UV filters (oxybenzone) and novel assessment methods for environmental antibiotic exposure. h-index (Scopus Citations): 14 h-index (Web of Science Citations): 17 Total MEiN score: 2,855 Publications: 148 Promoted theses: 2 Projects: 1 Infrastructure items: 2 Achievements: 3 Professor Baran has supervised 2 doctoral theses and maintains an active research program with 148 publications to his name. His work has significant practical applications in wastewater treatment technologies and environmental protection against pharmaceutical pollution. His research infrastructure includes specialized equipment for photocatalytic studies and ecotoxicity assessment. Current work appears to be exploring the intersection of advanced oxidation processes with biological remediation techniques for more effective removal of persistent pharmaceutical pollutants from water systems.

• Pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
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Prof. Henryk Kołoczek is a distinguished academic at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tadeusz Kościuszko Cracow University of Technology. Holding a Full Professor title since 2013 and a Professor of Biological Sciences from the University of Wrocław (2006), he has led multiple departments including the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Agriculture in Krakow (1995-2011) and served as Dean of Interfaculty Biotechnology Studies (2004-2008). His international experience includes a Visiting Professorship at Nagoya University (1993-1994) and postdoctoral work at the University of Pennsylvania (1985-1987). Education: Full Professor (2013), Cracow University of Technology Professor of Biological Sciences (2006), University of Wrocław Habilitation in Biochemistry (1997), Jagiellonian University PhD in Biochemistry (1985), Jagiellonian University MSc in Biochemistry (1978), Jagiellonian University Specializing in Environmental Biotechnology and Protein Biochemistry , Prof. Kołoczek pioneered research on bioremediation mechanisms , yeast adaptation to heavy metals, and fluorescence spectroscopy for protein studies. His publication trends show sustained focus on chromium detoxification (2001-2014), petroleum pollution (2001-2016), and plasma-treated water applications (2016-2020). He has also contributed to honey biotechnology (2003) and biofluorescence methodologies (1980-2007). Scientific Awards: National Education Minister's Award (1988) Golden Cross of Merit (2003) Multiple Rector's Team Awards (1998, 2003, 2009) Professional Activities: Established Eurobiotech conference series (2006-present) Author of 5 monographs on bioremediation Organizer of international conferences on biotechnology Reviewing editor for journals with IF-3.95+

• Structural Biochemistry
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Bioremediation
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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

• Chemical Technology
• Environmental Analytics
• Waste Management
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Dr. Ewa Zaborowska is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sanitary Engineering within the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Gdańsk University of Technology. Her research focuses on environmental engineering with particular emphasis on wastewater treatment processes, greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainable energy recovery from wastewater treatment plants. Her research interests span across several critical areas in environmental engineering: Advanced machine learning applications for predicting nitrous oxide emissions in wastewater treatment Biogas production optimization through anaerobic digestion processes Carbon footprint analysis of wastewater treatment facilities Energy recovery pathways from wastewater treatment processes Mitigation strategies for achieving net-zero carbon conditions in wastewater treatment plants Dr. Zaborowska's recent publications (2022-2023) demonstrate a strong focus on sustainability challenges in wastewater management, with particular attention to greenhouse gas emissions (CH 4 and N 2 O) and carbon footprint reduction strategies. Her work often involves comparative studies between different countries (particularly Poland and Finland in the Baltic Sea region) and explores innovative approaches for energy recovery from wastewater treatment processes. Her scientific contributions include: Development of algorithms for selecting appropriate machine learning models for environmental prediction tasks Investigation of low-temperature pretreatment methods for enhancing biogas production Systematic reviews of net-zero carbon strategies for wastewater treatment plants Comprehensive carbon footprint analyses of wastewater treatment facilities Dr. Zaborowska actively collaborates with researchers from various institutions on projects related to sustainable wastewater management and greenhouse gas mitigation. Her work contributes significantly to the advancement of environmentally sustainable practices in the wastewater treatment sector.

• Wastewater Treatment
• Environmental Engineering
• Machine Learning Applications
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Dr. Eng. Joanna Boguniewicz-Zabłocka is a Lecturer at the Department of Thermal Technology and Industrial Equipment, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Opole University of Technology. Her research focuses on environmental engineering, particularly municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, sustainable development in water and wastewater management, and stormwater management. Key research areas include: technologies for water recovery from wastewater, integrated methods for removing nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus compounds, use of new materials, system optimization, and stormwater management. Contact: Room E-219, Phone: 77 449 8876, Email: j.boguniewicz-zablocka@po.edu.pl

• Environmental Engineering
• Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Treatment
• Sustainable Development in Water Management
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Dr. Magdalena Czemierska is a Lecturer at the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS), Lublin, Poland. She conducts research on extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) produced by Rhodococcus strains and their applications in environmental science, particularly heavy metal sorption and bioflocculation processes. Current affiliation: UMCS (since at least 2015) Projects: 3 funded by National Science Centre (2013-2027) Research focus: EPS characterization, microbial biotechnology, environmental remediation Her publications (21 total) explore EPS interactions with heavy metals (lead, cadmium), calcium mineralization mechanisms, and polymer-based water purification systems. Key projects include: 2024-2027: Algae-bacteria EPS synergy for pollutant biodegradation 2017-2021: Exopolymer analysis from Rhodococcus opacus 2013-2016: Polysaccharides as bioflocculants/biosorbents She teaches biochemistry laboratory courses, applied biocatalysis, secondary metabolism, and supervises thesis workshops. Her work contributes to sustainable environmental technologies using microbial polymers.

• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Science
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Piotr Beńko is an Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental Technologies within the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Energy at Cracow University of Technology. His academic career focuses on environmental engineering, particularly in wastewater treatment and resource recovery systems. Expertise in wastewater treatment technologies Specialization in denitrification and activated sludge processes Active participant in international energy-environmental research Research interests center on biological wastewater treatment, with emphasis on denitrification processes , activated sludge systems , and energy efficiency in water infrastructure. He actively explores bioaugmentation with archaea , nutrient removal , and urban water demand patterns . Recent publications demonstrate sustained contributions to environmental biotechnology , including studies on archaeal wastewater treatment systems (2015-2025), sensor accuracy in energy applications (2024), and wastewater treatment optimization. Key themes include biological nitrogen removal , sludge management , and sustainable innovation .

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Supply Systems
• Wastewater Treatment
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Iwona Kłosok-Bazan is a full-time Professor at the Department of Thermal Technology and Industrial Equipment , Faculty of Mechanical Engineering , Opole University of Technology . Her research focuses on Environmental Engineering , specifically water and wastewater treatment . Contact: i.klosok-bazan@po.edu.pl . Office hours: Wednesday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (Room B-110).

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Treatment
• Wastewater Treatment

Dr. Reda M. El-Shishtawy is a Professor affiliated with multiple institutions including the National Research Centre (Egypt) , King Abdulaziz University (Saudi Arabia) , and Universidade da Beira Interior (Portugal) . His research spans catalysis, biocatalysis, and nanotechnology with emphasis on environmental sustainability. Key institutions: National Research Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Kyoto Institute of Technology Active since 1980s with 175 citations and 32 publications Research Focus: Development of advanced materials for environmental remediation, particularly enzyme immobilization matrices and graphene-based nanomaterials. Recent work includes Suzuki-Miyaura reaction applications for heterocyclic compounds (2023) and quantum energy transfer modeling (2017). Collaboration & Funding: Supported by international sponsors like the National Natural Science Foundation of China and European Regional Development Fund . His collaborations show strong institutional diversity across 9 institutions.

• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Management
• Catalysis
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Maciej Staszak is a Researcher at the Department of Process Engineering , Faculty of Chemical Technology , Poznań University of Technology . He holds a PhD in Engineering (2001) and specializes in process modeling, reactor design, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). His work spans chemical, environmental, and biomedical engineering, with a focus on adsorption kinetics, membrane technologies, and AI-driven simulations. Research Interests: Process Modeling Reactor and Heat Exchanger Design Finite Element/Volume Methods Bisphenol A Removal via Enzymatic Immobilization Microplastic Mitigation in Microencapsulation Photocatalytic Surfactant Degradation Scientific Collaboration: Staszak collaborates internationally with institutions such as CERENA (Portugal), Chemistry Technology Center of Catalonia (Spain), and Eurecat (Spain). He has co-authored 38 scientific articles, 20 book chapters, and 3 academic textbooks, including Fundamentals of Chemical Technology and Reactor Engineering (Parts I & II). Academic Contributions: His recent publications (2024–2023) highlight advancements in chitosan-based biomaterials for dentistry, microchannel thermofluid simulations, and machine learning applications for reaction kinetics. He serves as a WTCh eLearning Coordinator and contributes to interdisciplinary projects bridging chemical engineering with biomedical and environmental applications.

• Chemical Engineering
• Process Modeling
• Reactor Design
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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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