Prof. Joanna Kazimierowicz
Bialystok University of Technology, Poland

Biography:

Fields: Air purification technologies and emission reduction strategies, CO2 biosequestration using microalgae and vascular plants, biogas upgrading and valorization, and the development of clean energy technologies. Marine and aquatic biotechnology, including the utilization of biomass such as microalgae, phytoplankton, and vascular plants for energy and environmental applications. Sustainable systems for biomass cultivation and production, integrated with carbon capture processes. Optimization of biomass production from marine, freshwater, and oceanic resources for bioenergy purposes. Advanced approaches to biogas purification and enhancement of its energy value. Environmental technologies supporting greenhouse gas mitigation and air quality improvement.

Biotechnology of microalgae and vascular plants focused on carbon capture, nutrient recovery, and biomass conversion into renewable energy carriers such as biomethane and biohydrogen. Integration of biological systems with anaerobic digestion and waste-to-energy processes. Development of algal–bacterial and plant–microbial consortia for efficient bioconversion and environmental remediation. Circular bioeconomy approaches based on aquatic and terrestrial biomass, as well as organic waste valorization.

Process optimization in bioenergy systems, including substrate pretreatment, co-digestion strategies, and efficient management of organic waste, sewage sludge, and biomass of both aquatic and plant origin. Sustainable production of biofuels from microalgae, phytoplankton, and vascular plants, aligned with environmental protection and climate change mitigation efforts.

 

Nuber of citations: 1386, H-index: 22 (Scopus)

 

Brief introduction: Joanna Kazimierowicz received her PhD in environmental engineering, mining, and energy from the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Białystok University of Technology in 2017. In 2023, she obtained her postdoctoral degree (habilitation) in the same discipline. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Water, Sewerage, and Heating at Białystok University of Technology.

Her research focuses on environmental biotechnology and bioenergy systems, with particular emphasis on CO₂ biosequestration using microalgae and vascular plants, air purification technologies, and greenhouse gas emission reduction. She works on the utilization of aquatic and terrestrial biomass, including microalgae, phytoplankton, and plants, for renewable energy production such as biomethane and biohydrogen. Her interests also include biogas upgrading, integration of biomass systems with anaerobic digestion, and sustainable waste-to-energy processes within circular bioeconomy frameworks.