Krystyna Prochaska

Professor Krystyna Prochaska is a distinguished academic at the Poznań University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering. She holds the academic title of Professor of Chemical Sciences, awarded in 2011, following her habilitation in 1999 and PhD in 1986, all from the Poznań University of Technology. Currently serving as Deputy Director of the Doctoral School and Head of Doctoral Studies, she also manages the ISD NanoBioTech project under the Knowledge Education Development operational program.

Her research focuses on surface phenomena at phase boundaries, biomimetic systems, membrane separation techniques, and bioprocess engineering. Professor Prochaska has developed expertise in Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett techniques for studying interfacial phenomena, with applications spanning pharmaceutical development, biomaterials, and bioproduct recovery. Her work bridges fundamental surface science with practical applications in food technology, pharmaceuticals, and environmental engineering.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on membrane processes, particularly forward osmosis applications for concentrating bioactive compounds from fermentation broths, pectin recovery from apple pomace, and development of natural surfactants as alternatives to combat antibiotic resistance. Her research demonstrates consistent innovation in membrane technology and interfacial phenomena across multiple disciplines.

Professor Prochaska has received recognition through her leadership roles in various academic committees, including membership in the Scientific Council of the Department of Chemical Sciences at the Faculty of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, and participation in numerous disciplinary councils and program committees at her institution.

She has successfully supervised 19 doctoral students, with recent dissertations focusing on membrane processes for bioproduct recovery, biomimetic systems, and mucoadhesive polymers. Her collaborative network extends to institutions including Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Jagiellonian University, Adam Mickiewicz University, and international partners in Bulgaria and Australia.