Mateusz Kutyła

Mateusz Kutyła is a lecturer (Assistant Professor) at the Department of Industrial and Environmental Microbiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. He is actively involved in research and teaching, with consultations held weekly. His work is centered on the application of psychrophilic fungi as biocatalysts in green and sustainable organic synthesis.

Research Interests: His primary research areas include biocatalysis, terpene chemistry, fungal biotechnology, green chemistry, and organic synthesis. He investigates the enzymatic capabilities of cold-adapted fungi for the transformation of terpenes into high-value compounds, with applications in pharmaceuticals, biofuels, and industrial chemistry.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in chemoenzymatic synthesis, particularly the oxidation and esterification of terpenes using fungal mycelium. His work integrates experimental biocatalysis with analytical methods (e.g., ATR-IR, FTIR) and modeling, focusing on sustainable and efficient processes. Key subfields include biodiesel synthesis, anticancer terpenoid derivatives, and enzyme characterization.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

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Advising and Grants: Dr. Kutyła leads the NCN Miniatura 8 project (2024/08/X/NZ1/00362) titled 'Genome sequencing and isolation of new hydrolases with high catalytic activity of the psychrotrophic fungus Cladosporium sp. 01,' funded at PLN 49,445. He has co-authored numerous publications with students and collaborators, indicating active mentoring and team-based research. While formal advisees are not listed, his role in multi-author studies suggests involvement in supervising graduate students.

Laboratories and Research Teams: He conducts research within the Department of Industrial and Environmental Microbiology, utilizing fungal biomass and enzymatic systems for biotransformations. His recent internship at the University of Milano-Bicocca in Prof. Marina Lotti’s group on β-galactosidase expression and characterization indicates international collaboration and access to advanced biochemical and spectral analysis tools.