Aleksandra Staszak

Aleksandra Staszak is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Białystok. Her research focuses on proteomics, seed biology, and plant physiology, particularly in tree species. She has held roles at the Institute of Dendrology of the Polish Academy of Sciences and completed her doctoral studies at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. Key research interests include seed dormancy mechanisms, cryopreservation, and histology under low-temperature conditions. She has contributed to multiple national and international research projects, including studies on seed viability under climate change scenarios.

Education:

• PhD in Biology (2016), Adam Mickiewicz University
• MSc in Experimental Biology (2010)
• BSc in General Biology (2008), All from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań

Research Interests: Proteomic analysis of seed dormancy, cryopreservation strategies, and plant-microbe interactions. Her techniques include 2D electrophoresis, Western Blotting, and microscopy methods.

Awards:

• 2016: I Prize for Young Researchers from the Institute of Dendrology
• 2015: Excellence Award from the Poznań Branch of the Polish Academy of Sciences
• 2010: Dean’s Commendation for Student Leadership

Teaching: Courses include Plant Physiology, Molecular Biology Basics, and Plant-Microorganism Interactions.