Katarzyna Mitka

Dr. Eng. Katarzyna Mitka is a Lecturer at the Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tadeusz Kościuszko Cracow University of Technology. She holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the same institution (2002) and graduated with an MSc in Chemical Technology in 1994.

• Education:
• MSc Eng. (1994) - Chemical Technology, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology
• Dr. Eng. (2002) - Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology

Her research focuses on betalain pigments, including structural studies, antioxidant properties, and physicochemical transformations. She investigates chemical stability under varying conditions and contributes to food chemistry through work on functional food additives. Research trends emphasize molecular structure analysis, oxidation resistance, and pigment degradation mechanisms.

Scientific achievements include:

• Rector's Individual Award (2nd degree, 2003)
• Rector's Team Award (2nd degree, 2005)

She has led and participated in multiple research grants, including structural studies of betalain pigments (2003-2005) and investigations into their antioxidant properties through decarboxylation/dehydrogenation (2007-2010). Her teaching portfolio includes Organic Chemistry lectures, exercises, and labs, plus courses on food additives.