Irena Malinowska

Professor Irena Malinowska is a distinguished academic at the Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. She holds the academic rank of Professor and conducts research at the intersection of physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biological applications.

Professor Malinowska's primary research interests focus on the influence of electrostatic and magnetic fields on interactions at phase boundaries. Her work extensively employs liquid chromatography techniques to analyze how magnetic and electrostatic fields affect substance retention in various systems. She has made significant contributions to the development of chromatographic methods for determining biological activity of substances, particularly through skin-mimetic chromatography for predicting human percutaneous absorption of biologically active compounds from medicinal plant extracts. Her research also encompasses the innovative use of magnetic nanoparticles as carriers for biological substances and for isolating compounds from natural matrices, with potential applications in targeted drug delivery systems and environmental remediation.

Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on chromatographic methodologies, particularly thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and magnetochromatography. Analysis of her recent work shows an increasing integration of biological applications with traditional chromatographic techniques, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern analytical chemistry research. She has made notable contributions to understanding how magnetic fields influence chromatographic separation processes and how these insights can be applied to pharmaceutical and environmental challenges.

Among her professional activities, Professor Malinowska teaches several courses including Physical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry in Biological Systems, and Spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. Her teaching reflects her research expertise, bridging theoretical physical chemistry concepts with practical analytical applications in biological contexts. She maintains regular consultation hours on Mondays and Fridays from 8:00-10:00, demonstrating her active engagement with students and academic community.