Karolina Staszel-Szlachta

Biography

Education:
BSc. 2015-2019: University of Agriculture in Krakow, Faculty of Forestry (Protection of Forest Resources) “The impact of soil mixing by wild boar (Sus scrofa) on its properties” supervised by Dr Ewa Błońska
MSc. 2019-2020: University of Agriculture in Krakow, Faculty of Forestry (Protection of Forest Ecosystems) “Soil enzymatic activity in the agro-forest transect” supervised by Prof. dr. Ewa Błońska
PhD 2020- 2024 PhD Study at the Doctoral School at University of Agriculture in Krakow, Department of Ecology and Sylviculture. “Role of roots of selected trees species in soil organic matter stabilization and in shaping microbial activity of forest soils”
STRENGTHS.
hardworking, conscientious, multi-tasking, quick learner
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Statistical analysis, Basic-R analysis
Other courses and qualifications
- 09.2018 Geoinformation / GIS systems and nature conservation - trainings implemented within the project cofinanced by the European Union from the European Social Fund, Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development
- 02.10.2018 ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) BASE course- modules- B1,B2,B3,B4
- 31.01.2019 Training in simplified accounting - knowledge of practical use of the Comarch ERP OPTIMA system
- 17.03.2021 Training in "Basics of data analysis in R environment" realised by StatSoft Polska (Nr 202103ADR03)
- 2021 Participated in the Human Resource Management course
-2022 Forest Educator Course
Languages:
English
German
Participation in research projects:
April - May 2019
Contractor in the research project entitled “Determination of measurement sites, determination of selected characteristics of plant communities, collection of soil and plant samples in areas around the Tuczno measurement station with laboratory determination of carbon in soil and biomass, and analysis of the obtained results”. The work included preparation of soil samples, litter, wood and bark samples for laboratory analysis.
May 2021-July 2023
Contractor in the Project "Development of innovative technology for the production of substrate and fertilizers from domestic raw materials for the production of forest tree seedlings." My responsibilities included development of soil sampling concept, preparation of substrates and seedlings for laboratory analysis. Analysis of the nutritional status of seedlings, the content of individual metabolites including sugars and proteins, freezing tests. Analysis and interpretation of the obtained results, preparation of the article.
December 2021- Currently
Contractor in own project PRELUDIUM 20 funded by the National Science Center. Work includes establishment of experimental plot, collection of soil and tree root samples, detailed analysis of root systems fragment.

Attendance at scientific conferences:
-EGU General Assembly 2023, 24–28 Apr 2023, in Vienna, Austria "Influence of root systems of different tree species and their exudates in formation of properties of forest soils" poster presentation
-4th International Conference for Young Scientists „Soil in the Environment” 29.05-01.06.2022 in Toruń “Fine root morphology and root decomposition rate under influence of different tree stands along altitudinal climosequence in the Karpaty Mountains in Poland” oral presentation
-II National Scientific Conference "Challenges of Environmental Protection", 29-30.10.2021r. University of Wroclaw "Effect of simulated drought on the secretions of pedunculate oak seedlings" oral presentation
-National Doctoral Conference "Environment- Plant- Animal- Product", 15.04.2021. University of Life Sciences in Lublin "Effect of exposure and altitude on carbon and nitrogen accumulation in mountain forest soils" honorable mention for best presentation.
-International Agricultural Chemistry Winter School organized by the Italian Society of Agricultural Chemistry, held at the University of Torino, Italy 8-11 February 2021 “Exposure and altitude effect on soil organic matter and nitrogen accumulation in forest soils in the Karpaty Mountains” oral presentation
-1st National Conference "Challenges of Environmental Protection" 12-13.06.2020. Organized by the Scientific Circle of Students of Environmental Protection of the University of Wroclaw. A paper was presented entitled. "Effect of soil mixing by wild boar (Sus scrofa) on its biochemical properties" oral presentation
-2nd National Conference "Natural environment as a research area" 28.05.2020.Organized by the Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. A paper was presented entitled. "The influence of wild boar (Sus scrofa) activity on the activity of selected soil enzymes" oral presentation.
-VII National Interdisciplinary Conference EUREKA 12.05.2020, Organized by the International Conference Center "Krzyzowa", Presented paper entitled. "Influence of land use on the activity of soil β-glucosidase" oral presentation.