Prof. Krystyna Pyrzynska | Environmental Pollution and Remediation | Best Researcher Award
Faculty of Chemistry | University of Warsaw | Poland
Prof. Krystyna Pyrzynska is a leading analytical chemist whose research has significantly advanced chromatographic science, environmental analytics, and the development of modern sorbent-based separation technologies. With 10,597 citations, 203 publications, and an h-index of 52, she is widely recognized for her influential contributions to metal ion speciation, phytochemical analysis, and sorbent innovation. Her work integrates fundamental analytical chemistry with applied environmental and food science, generating high-impact findings across multidisciplinary domains. Her research focuses on solid sorbents for metal preconcentration, including carbon nanostructures, porphyrin-based materials, nanomaterials for chromium remediation, and plant-extract-derived nanoparticles. She has extensively investigated metal speciation, especially in complex environmental matrices, contributing key methodologies for improved sensitivity, selectivity, and environmental monitoring reliability. Her publications in Molecules, Materials, Analytica Chimica Acta, Microchimica Acta, and Food Chemistry reflect sustained impact in top-tier journals. A prominent area of her work includes chromatographic analysis of phenolic compounds, polyphenols, and antioxidants, with substantial contributions to the extraction, quantification, and functional evaluation of phytochemicals in food and agricultural by-products. Recent studies on selenium-enriched tea, chlorogenic acids from coffee wastes, and ferulic acid extraction highlight her leadership in nutraceutical analytics and sustainable bioresource utilization. Her impactful reviews and research articles on selenium species, radioisotopes for theranostics, and environmental remediation demonstrate breadth in both environmental and biomedical analytical chemistry. She has produced influential works on photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceuticals, green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles, and advanced sorbent technologies, many of which have become highly cited references in the field. Prof. Krystyna Pyrzynska’s research portfolio also reflects strong collaborative practice, with over 56 co-authors, notable interdisciplinary partnerships, and contributions to international and domestic scientific networks. She frequently publishes open-access work, enhancing global accessibility to analytical chemistry advancements. Overall, Prof. Krystyna Pyrzynska stands as a leading figure in analytical and environmental chemistry, known for her innovations in separation techniques, sustainable extraction, metal ion analytics, and value-added utilization of natural bioresources.
Featured Publications
1. Pyrzyńska, K. (2020). Nanomaterials in speciation analysis of metals and metalloids. Talanta, 120784. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2020.120784
2. Sentkowska, A., & Pyrzyńska, K. (2020). Selenium in plant foods: Speciation analysis, bioavailability, and factors affecting composition. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2020.1758027
3. Piwowarczyk, S., Sentkowska, A., & Pyrzyńska, K. (2020). Simultaneous determination of vitamin B6 and catechins in dietary supplements by ZIC-HILIC chromatography and their antioxidant interactions. European Food Research and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00217-020-03516-w
4. Sentkowska, A., & Pyrzyńska, K. (2019). Evaluation of the antioxidant interactions between green tea polyphenols and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Open Chemistry Journal, 6, 47–52. https://doi.org/10.2174/1874842201906010047
5. Dróżdż, P., & Pyrzyńska, K. (2019). Extracts from pine and oak barks: Phenolics, minerals and antioxidant potential. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1080/03067319.2019.1668381