Katarzyna Affek

Katarzyna Affek is a Researcher at Warsaw University of Technology's Faculty of Building Services, Hydro and Environmental Engineering, focusing on interdisciplinary environmental science. Her work bridges ecological, chemical, and engineering disciplines.

• Primary affiliation: Warsaw University of Technology
• Research areas: Ecotoxicology, Environmental Engineering, Microbiology

Her research explores:

• Molecular interactions between nanoparticles and bacterial ecosystems in wastewater
• Microplastic pollution impacts on freshwater organisms like Daphnia magna
• Innovative water treatment technologies combining ozonation and photocatalysis
• Bioaerosol emissions from waste gas biofilters
• Ecotoxicological consequences of wastewater disinfection processes

Recent publications demonstrate her focus on environmental risk assessment and sustainable technology development. Collaborative work with scientists like Monika Załęska-Radziwiłł and Nina Doskocz appears across multidisciplinary journals.