People

Krzysztof Zwolinski, PhD

Lab manager, Post-doc

Krzysztof holds a PhD in chemistry from the Jagiellonian University (Poland). He is a passionate bench researcher with a substantial background in various fields of applied sciences, some of which include organic, supramolecular and material chemistry. Prior to joining the Programmable Polymers Center. He worked in various scientific roles for academia and biotech companies. He brings a wealth of hands-on experience to support key laboratory and project processes, ensuring their operational excellence. In his spare time, Krzysztof enjoys taking long walks, cycling and hiking. On rainy days, he also enjoys taking alternative ways of making a perfect cup of coffee.

Anna Jose, PhD

Research engineer, Post-doc

Anna joined our research group in January 2025. She earned her PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (India) in 2024, where her research focused on designing and synthesizing sequence-defined macromolecules, which opened new possibilities in molecular sensing, protein interactions, and antibacterial applications. She holds an M.Sc. in Chemistry from National Institute of Technology Calicut (2017) and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Union Christian College, Aluva (2015). In January 2025, she joined Programmable Research Group at the Center for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University. Outside the lab, she likes to unleash her creative side by picking up a paintbrush, diving into a good book, or whipping up something delicious in the kitchen to relax and unwind.

Jeena Varghese, PhD

Senior specialist, Post-doc

Jeena Varghese obtained her MSc. in Physics from the University of Kerala, India, in 2016 and her M.Phil. in Physics from Mahatma Gandhi University, India, in 2018. In 2019, she joined for PhD at the Faculty of Physics, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan under the FNP-funded project “Photomechanical hybrid membranes nanomechanics (PHNOM). In 2024, she defended her PhD thesis on the evaluation of mechanical properties of polymer colloidal crystals exposed to supercritical fluids by Brillouin spectroscopy. In February 2025, she joined Programmable Polymers lab as a senior specialist (post-doc) in the PolySens Project. Her current research focuses on developing the methodology for the selective sensing of bisphenol compounds in water by fluorescence spectroscopy. In her spare time, she likes to travel, listen to music and dance.

Weronika Forysiak-Płoszka, MSc

PhD student

Weronika studied forensic chemistry and toxicology at the University of Wrocław, and in 2019 I have completed her bachelor’s degree with the thesis „Biomaterials based on functionalized silicon compounds”. Now, she is a Master student of Medical chemistry at the University of Wrocław. Weronika is a Master student at the University of Wrocław. On June 2020 she joined our Group as an intern to work on sequence-defined oligocarbamates for her master project. She successfully defended her thesis at the University of Wroclaw on July 2021 and continue her scientific career as PhD candidate. “I am interested in combining chemistry with medicine like drug design or implant design and I enjoy creating computer graphics, reading books and listening to criminal podcasts.” Currently, she is PhD student at Wroclaw University.

Dominika Kucharska, Msc

Research assistant, PhD candidate

Dominika Kucharska holds an MSc Eng. degree in the chemistry of organic compounds and polymers. Her scientific background includes studies on enzyme specificity and the development of targeted anticancer therapies. She gained experience in the industrial sector as a Quality and Production Technology Engineer, as well as a synthetic chemist in a drug discovery company. In July, she joined the group to work on designing abiotic enzymes capable of performing specific catalytic tasks. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors—rock climbing, slacklining, and hiking.

Kasper Witruk, Msc

PhD student

Kasper Witruk is a doctoral student in the discipline of chemical sciences at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, under Prof. Tadeusz Andruniów and Dr. hab. Roza Szweda. He has earned a Master’s degree in Chemistry and Engineering Materials, with a focus on Advanced Functional Materials. He first explored molecular dynamics modeling while working in the computational
section of the BANG research group. His research have included the theoretical examination of selected chemical bonds between metals and organic linkers in MOF materials for his Engineering thesis, and the theoretical modeling of controlled molecular gates mounted on MOFs for his Master’s thesis, both employing
DFT studies.

Anna Holubchyk

Technician

Anna obtained her Bachelor’s degree (2021) in organic chemistry at the National University of Kyiv, Ukraine. She got her Master’s degree (2024) in physical chemistry and material science at the University of Strasbourg, France, where she focused on the inhibition studies of membrane proteins in bacterial cells. She worked at Enamine LTD (Kyiv) and Selvita SA (Poznań), where she gained practical experience in advanced organic synthesis and chemical quality control. In May 2025, Anna joined the Programmable Polymers lab as a technician. In her free time, she fancies an interesting book, a long forest walk, or a delightful horse ride.

Natalia Baranowska

Intern