Ewa Skwarek

Ewa Skwarek is a Professor at the Department of Radiochemistry and Environmental Chemistry within the Faculty of Chemistry at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to the field of physicochemical studies of materials.

Her educational background includes:

• 2018: Habilitation degree (doktor habilitowany) from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Faculty of Chemistry
• 2005: PhD in Chemical Sciences from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Faculty of Chemistry
• 1996: Master's degree in Basic and Applied Chemistry from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Faculty of Chemistry

Professor Skwarek's research focuses on the physicochemical properties of metal oxides, hydroxyapatite, and their composites. Her work encompasses the synthesis and characterization of these materials with applications in environmental purification and potential medical uses. She has published extensively in the field of adsorption science, particularly studying the interactions between various ions and material surfaces. Her expertise spans surface chemistry, materials science, and environmental applications of novel inorganic compounds.

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on hydroxyapatite-based materials for environmental applications, particularly in the removal of heavy metals and radioactive contaminants from water systems. The research shows a progression toward increasingly sophisticated nanocomposite materials with tailored surface properties for specific adsorption tasks. Her work bridges fundamental surface science with practical environmental remediation technologies.

Professor Skwarek has made significant contributions to the field with 84 publications and impressive bibliometric indicators including an h-index of 16 (Web of Science), total impact factor of 105.664, and a total ministerial score of 4,891. She is actively involved in scholarly communication as evidenced by her invitation to contribute to a special issue of Materials journal on "Novel Inorganic Adsorbents for Environmental Purification".

Her research group appears to focus on developing novel adsorbents for environmental purification, with particular emphasis on hydroxyapatite-based materials and their applications in removing contaminants from water systems. The work involves synthesis, characterization, and testing of these materials for various environmental applications.