Katarzyna Kołecka

Dr. Katarzyna Kołecka serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering Technology within the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Gdańsk University of Technology. Her research addresses critical environmental challenges through interdisciplinary approaches combining engineering, policy analysis, and sustainable practices.

Her primary research focuses on circular economy implementation, emerging contaminant mitigation (particularly PFAS and pharmaceuticals), and climate-resilient water management. She investigates pollutant dynamics in urban wastewater-rainwater systems, develops nature-based solutions for stormwater adaptation, and evaluates Green Public Procurement frameworks. Her work emphasizes practical applications in Polish environmental contexts with strong policy relevance.

Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on translational environmental research – bridging laboratory findings with real-world implementation. Key trends include the integration of nature-based solutions with conventional treatment systems, predictive modeling of contaminant pathways, and circular economy metrics for waste-to-resource conversion. Her studies frequently employ multi-pollutant monitoring frameworks across diverse environmental matrices.