Mrs Agnieszka Kalwasinska | Polymer Science | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Agnieszka Kalwasińska is an experienced Assistant Professor at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland , specializing in environmental microbiology and microbial ecology . With over 20 years of academic service, she explores plant-microbe interactions, biodegradation, and urban microbiota . Her research addresses global issues such as soil restoration, sustainable agriculture, and ecological resilience . She has published in top journals like Scientific Reports and Frontiers in Plant Science . Known for her interdisciplinary collaboration, she bridges biotechnology, ecology, and environmental health, making her a vital contributor to sustainable science and conservation .

Mrs Agnieszka Kalwasinska, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland

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Education 

Mrs. Agnieszka Kalwasińska earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Microbiology from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland, in 2008 . Her doctoral studies focused on microbial interactions and their ecological applications. She previously completed her Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biology at the same institution in 2000, where she developed a strong foundation in microbial and environmental sciences . Her education spans over a decade of rigorous academic training, equipping her with expertise in biodegradation, plant-microbe symbiosis, and microbial ecology, which now underpin her impactful interdisciplinary research in environmental sustainability .

Experience 

Mrs. Agnieszka Kalwasińska has been serving as an Assistant Professor at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland, since 2001 . Based in the Department of Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology, she has over two decades of experience in academic research, teaching, and student mentorship . Her focus is on supporting student learning through innovative instructional tools, promoting student engagement, and ensuring academic success . As a dedicated researcher, she actively contributes to microbial ecology and environmental sustainability projects, integrating research with real-world applications . Her long-term academic service reflects deep commitment to both science and education .

Core Skills 

Mrs. Kalwasińska possesses a versatile skill set that supports her excellence in both research and academic mentoring. She is proficient in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies , allowing her to conduct in-depth environmental microbiology studies with precision and scientific rigor. As an experienced dissertation supervisor, she guides students through complex scientific projects with clarity and dedication . Her strength in empathetic communication enhances her ability to collaborate across disciplines and teach effectively. These skills reflect her well-rounded academic profile, supporting impactful research, meaningful mentorship, and successful interdisciplinary collaboration.

Research Focus 

Mrs. Agnieszka Kalwasińska’s research lies at the intersection of environmental microbiology, biotechnology, and sustainability science . She investigates nitrogen-fixing and salt-tolerant bacteria, plant growth-promoting microbes, and microbial responses in technosoils and urban ecosystems . Her studies on biofilms on biodegradable plastics, microbial conservation in polluted soils, and microbiota in mammals emphasize ecological resilience and bioremediation . By integrating molecular tools like DNA extraction membranes and field ecology, she provides critical insights into soil recovery, crop stress mitigation, and urban biodiversity . Her interdisciplinary work addresses global challenges in environmental health and sustainable agriculture .

Publications

Enhanced understanding of nitrogen fixing bacteria through DNA extraction with polyvinylidene fluoride membrane
Authors: Kalwasińska, A.; Tirkey, S.R.; Szabo, A.; Kumar, S.B.
Journal: Scientific Reports, 2025
Theme: Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, molecular microbiology, DNA extraction
Highlights: Introduces an improved method for DNA isolation from diazotrophs using membrane-based technology

Green spaces contribute to structural resilience of the gut microbiota in urban mammals
Authors: Łopucki, R.; Sajnaga, E.; Kalwasińska, A.; Stępień-Pyśniak, D.; Christensen, H.I.
Journal: Scientific Reports, 2024
Theme: Urban ecology, microbiota, biodiversity
Highlights: Investigates how urban green environments stabilize mammalian gut microbiota

Characterization of salt-tolerant diazotrophs with plant growth-promoting potential isolated from soda industry-affected technosoils
Authors: Kumar, S.B.; Kalwasińska, A.; Świątczak, J.; Swiontek-Brzezinska, M.; Kęsy, J.M.
Journal: Plant and Soil, 2024
Theme: Technosols, salt-tolerant bacteria, sustainable agriculture
Highlights: Focuses on nitrogen-fixing bacteria beneficial to plants in saline environments

Characterization of bacterial biofilms developed on the biodegradable polylactide and polycaprolactone polymers containing birch tar in an aquatic environment
Authors: Richert, A.; Kalwasińska, A.; Felfoldi, T.; Dembińska, K.; Swiontek-Brzezinska, M.
Journal: Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2024
Theme: Biodegradable plastics, aquatic biofilms, pollution biology
Highlights: Explores microbial colonization of eco-friendly plastics in water

Using halotolerant Azotobacter chroococcum W4ii from technosoils to mitigate wheat salt stress
Authors: Kumar, S.B.; Kalwasińska, A.; Swiontek-Brzezinska, M.; Wróbel, M.
Journal: Open Research Europe, 2024
Theme: Biofertilizers, soil salinity, crop resilience
Highlights: Demonstrates how beneficial microbes enhance wheat tolerance to salt stress