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Dr. Katarzyna Nawrotek serves as Assistant Professor at the Centre for Advanced Materials and Technology (CEZAMAT) of Warsaw University of Technology, Poland, leading cutting-edge research in nerve tissue engineering and regenerative medicine through biomaterials innovation.
Her educational background includes a doctoral degree (2014) and habilitation (2022) in Chemical Engineering from Lodz University of Technology's Faculty of Process and Environmental Engineering.
Research focuses on three synergistic domains:
- Design of biomaterials and devices for nerve regeneration using chitosan-based systems and 3D bioprinting
- Epigenetic regulation of cell regeneration through DNA-modifying enzymes
- Development of in vitro models for diagnostics and drug discovery
Publication analysis (2017-2023) reveals an evolving trajectory from fundamental biomaterial characterization toward integrated epigenetic approaches, with consistent emphasis on chitosan-based nerve conduits, spatiotemporal drug release mechanisms, and functional recovery in neural injury models.
Major recognitions include:
- MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35
- World Intellectual Property Organization Best Female Inventor award
- Polish Chitin Society honors
- Minister of Science and Higher Education awards
As principal investigator, she directs projects funded by National Science Centre (Sonata 2018-2022, Opus 2024-), National Centre for Research and Development (Leader 2020-2023), and Foundation for Polish Science (INTER 2014-2015, Mentoring). International fellowships include Aix-Marseille Université (France), McGowan Institute (USA), University of Oslo (Norway), and University College London (UK), with active support for STEM education initiatives.
Her collaborative network spans University of Lodz (Poland), Aix Marseille Université (France), University of Groningen (Netherlands), and Garvan Institute (Australia), integrating chemical engineering, neuroscience, and epigenetics expertise within CEZAMAT's research ecosystem.
