Dr. Monika Skowrońska is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in agricultural and environmental chemistry. With over two decades of experience at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, she has progressed from a Teaching and Research Assistant in 1997 to her current position as an Associate Professor, a role she has held since 2019.
Education and Training:
2019: Doctor habilitatus (Post-doctoral Degree). 2009: Post-graduate studies in Management of research projects and development work, Catholic University of Lublin. 2003: Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences, University of Life Sciences in Lublin. 1998: Post-graduate studies in Management and Marketing, Technical University of Lublin. 1997: M.Sc. in Environmental Protection, University of Life Sciences in Lublin
Professional Experience:
2024-present: Project Manager, Healthy Soil Chemistry (SOSoil), HuMUS project. 2023-present: Task Manager, REDUCOST, National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management. Various roles as an expert and project partner with entities like the European Green Deal, WWF, and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
Honours and Awards:
Multiple Rector’s Awards for organizational and scientific achievements. Scientific award for her book on soil acidification and liming. OECD Fellowship and the prestigious Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Dekaban Foundation Scholarship
Agricultural Research Focus:
Dr. Monika Skowrońska is an expert in agricultural and environmental chemistry, with a particular focus on sustainable agricultural practices, soil chemistry, and nutrient management. Her research spans various critical areas:
- Soil Chemistry and Health:
- Soil Acidification and Liming: Dr. Skowrońska has conducted extensive research on soil acidification and its mitigation through liming, which earned her a scientific award in the Lublin region.
- Healthy Soil Chemistry: Currently, she leads the “Healthy Soil – Healthy Soil Chemistry (SOSoil)” project, which is part of the broader HuMUS project aimed at promoting healthy municipal soils.
- Nutrient Management:
- Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles: She has managed projects investigating the transformation processes of nitrogen and carbon in soil, focusing on the effects of organic waste and plant residue applications.
- Fertilizer Development: Dr. Skowrońska has worked on developing environmentally friendly fertilizers, including technologies for producing potassium thiosulphate and multi-component fertilizers.
- Climate Change Mitigation:
- Adaptation Practices: As an expert for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), she has analyzed the economic and environmental value of adaptation and mitigation practices to address climate change.
- Climate Care Cattle Farming System: She contributed to the CCCFarming project, which integrates climate-friendly practices in cattle farming.
- Pollution Reduction:
- Air Pollution Emissions: Dr. Skowrońska is involved in the REDUCOST project, which assesses the potential for reducing air pollution emissions from agricultural practices, considering technical, financial, and social aspects.
- Sustainable Agriculture:
- Low-Workload Systems: She has been a main contractor for projects developing low-workload and environment-friendly fertilization systems, particularly for crops like maize.
- International Collaboration:
- Global Networks: Dr. Skowrońska is an active member of international networks and working groups, such as the Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH) and the European Compost Network, contributing to global efforts in sustainable agriculture and soil health.
Through her comprehensive research, Dr. Skowrońska aims to enhance sustainable agricultural practices, improve soil health, and mitigate the environmental impacts of farming, thus contributing significantly to the field of agricultural and environmental chemistry.
Citations:
- Citations: 335 citations by 331 documents.
- Publications: 22 documents.
- h-index: 8 (indicating significant influence in her field).
Publication Top Notes:
- The mineral fertilizer-dependent chemical parameters of soil acidification under field conditions
- Authors: Tkaczyk, P., Mocek-Płóciniak, A., Skowrońska, M., Kuśmierz, S., Zawierucha, E.
- Journal: Sustainability (Switzerland), 2020, 12(17), 7165
- Citations: 20
- Summary: This open-access article examines the effects of mineral fertilizers on soil acidification under field conditions. It provides insights into how different fertilizers impact soil chemistry and the long-term implications for soil health.
- Hemp-based phytoaccumulation of heavy metals from municipal sewage sludge and phosphogypsum under field conditions
- Authors: Zielonka, D., Szulc, W., Skowrońska, M., Rutkowska, B., Russel, S.
- Journal: Agronomy, 2020, 10(6), 907
- Citations: 13
- Summary: This open-access study explores the use of hemp for the phytoaccumulation of heavy metals from municipal sewage sludge and phosphogypsum. The research highlights hemp’s potential for environmental remediation.
- An integrated assessment of the long-term impact of municipal sewage sludge on the chemical and biological properties of soil
- Authors: Skowrońska, M., Bielińska, E.J., Szymański, K., Antonkiewicz, J., Kołodziej, B.
- Journal: Catena, 2020, 189, 104484
- Citations: 52
- Summary: This article provides an in-depth assessment of the long-term effects of municipal sewage sludge on soil properties. It discusses both chemical and biological changes in soil, offering valuable data for sustainable soil management practices.
- Cultivar and foliar feeding of plants as factors determining the chemical composition of spelt (Triticum aestivum ssp. spelta L.) grain
- Authors: Andruszczak, S., Kraska, P., Kwiecińska-Poppe, E., Skowrońska, M.
- Journal: Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 2020, 18(2), pp. 2949–2958
- Citations: 1
- Summary: This open-access study investigates how different cultivars and foliar feeding methods influence the chemical composition of spelt grain. It offers practical insights for improving crop quality and nutritional value.