Dr. Magdalena Rzepna, PhD Eng., is a distinguished researcher at the Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology in Warsaw, Poland. She graduated in Chemical and Process Engineering from Warsaw University of Technology in 2010 and earned her PhD in 2022 with a thesis on “Radiation-induced effects in selected biodegradable copolymers of aliphatic esters.” Since 2011, she has been involved in quality management within the Radiation Sterilisation Plant of Medical Devices and Allografts, overseeing procedures for quality control and sterilization. Dr. Rzepna’s expertise includes electron beam and gamma radiation for polymer modification and recycling. She is a representative of INCT in the Polish Committee for Standardization and an expert at the Polish Center for Testing and Certification. Her research focuses on ionizing radiation effects on polymers and she leads international projects supported by the IAEA. Dr. Rzepna is also active in international training and workshops on radiation technologies.
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Suitability for Best Researcher Award:
Dr. Magdalena Rzepna’s extensive and impactful work in the field of radiation effects on polymers positions her as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her academic journey, from a Master’s degree in Chemical and Process Engineering to a Ph.D. focused on radiation-induced effects in biodegradable polymers, demonstrates a deep commitment to advancing knowledge in this specialized area.
🎓Education:
Dr. Magdalena Rzepna earned her Master of Science in Chemical and Process Engineering from Warsaw University of Technology in 2010. She further advanced her academic career by completing her Ph.D. in Chemical and Process Engineering at the same institution in 2022, with a thesis titled “Radiation-induced effects in selected biodegradable copolymers of aliphatic esters.”
🏢Work Experience:
Since 2011, Dr. Magdalena Rzepna has worked as a researcher at the Radiation Sterilisation Plant of Medical Devices and Allografts at the Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology in Warsaw, Poland. Her responsibilities include overseeing quality management, implementing quality control procedures, validation processes, and determining sterilization doses, as well as handling dosimetry aspects. In 2023, she completed postgraduate studies at the Medical University of Lodz, specializing as a Qualified Person in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Dr. Rzepna also serves as a representative on the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN), Technical Committee for Sterilization, and as an expert at the Polish Center for Testing and Certification (PCBC).
🏆Awards and Recognitions:
Dr. Magdalena Rzepna serves as the Principal Investigator for two Coordinated Research Projects (CRP) with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): “Recycling of polymer waste for structural and non-structural materials by using ionizing radiation” (2021-2026) and “Radiation Effects on Polymer Materials Commonly Used in Medical Devices” (2021-2026). In addition to her research roles, she has actively contributed to international training and workshops on radiation technologies, including various IAEA activities.
Publication Top Notes:
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Hyperfine interactions of paramagnetic radiation-induced defect centres in advanced ceramic breeder pebbles
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A Novel PAMAM G3 Dendrimer-Based Foam with Polyether Polyol and Castor Oil Components as Drug Delivery System into Cancer and Normal Cells
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Influence of Accelerated Electron-Irradiation on Sorption Properties of Latvian Darkhead Sheep Wool Fibers
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Radiation and Radical Grafting Compatibilization of Polymers for Improved Bituminous Binders—A Review
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Radiation and Radical Grafting Compatibilization of Polymers for Improved Bituminous Binder Performance