Małgorzata Franus

Małgorzata Franus is a Professor at Lublin University of Technology's Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, specializing in environmental and materials engineering. She holds a DSc in environmental engineering and has served as a conference guest editor and reviewer for journals like Materials.

Education:

• PhD in Environmental Engineering (2009, Lublin University of Technology)
• Postgraduate Studies in Geotechnical Design (2010, Warsaw University of Life Sciences)
• Habilitation (2016, Lublin University of Technology)
• MSc in Chemical Technology (1998, AGH University of Science and Technology)

Research Interests:

• Synthesis and modification of sorbents for water purification
• Waste-to-value innovations in construction materials (e.g., lightweight aggregates)
• Microwave processing of building materials
• Zeolite applications in environmental remediation

Awards:

• Rector's Individual Award (2008/2009, 2016/2017)
• Rector's Team Award (2014/2015)

Grants & Projects:

• Lead researcher for EU-funded projects on microwave-derived lightweight aggregates (2021–2023)
• Principal investigator for NCBiR grants on zeolite synthesis and waste utilization

Labs & Collaborations: Active in cross-border research networks, including projects on zeolitic tuff utilization and eco-materials development.