Mariusz Teodor Trytek

Dr. Mariusz Teodor Trytek is a university professor at the Department of Industrial and Environmental Microbiology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. His research focuses on biocatalysis, biomimetic catalysis, and bioactive compound production for food, pharmaceutical, and perfume industries, with an emphasis on cold-adapted microorganisms and porphyrin chemistry.

• Key research areas:
  • Terpene biotransformation using psychrotrophic fungi
  • Photodynamic inactivation of microsporidia pathogens
  • Immobilization of biocatalysts in silica gels
  • Biosorption of radionuclides by plant materials
  • Stress response in industrial microorganisms

Recent publications highlight his work on porphyrinoids against Nosema pathogens in honeybees, α-pinene photooxidation, and fungal adaptation strategies. He has secured grants from the National Science Centre (2015-2019) for studies on porphyrin activity against bee pathogens.