Dr. Paweł Kościelniak

Biography

r. Paweł Kościelniak is the Professor of Cheimstry in Jagiellonian University. He is the Head of the Analytical Flow Techniques research group at the Department of Analytical Chemistry. We are involved in the development of new analytical methods and procedures in flow analysis and forensic chemistry with specialattention paid to such fundamental analytical issues as calibration, interference effects,digestion, preconcentration and separation. Thier scientific interest is also in the design of original flow devices dedicated to defined analytical purposes. For instance, we are the authors of a versatile flow injection manifold allowing different calibration methods to be realized in simple, fast and cost-effective manner. In addition, they are focused on miniaturization of flow systems and their adaptation to clinical and forensic analysis (e.g. to detection and determination of psychotropic drugs in saliva). Also, in collaboration with the Institute of Forensic Research, Kraków, thry develop novel analytical approaches to identifi cation and comparison of various forensic traces (e.g. inks, paints, explosives). Our laboratories are equipped with modern analytical instruments, including ICP-OES, ICP-MS, AAS, AFS, HPLC, GC and capillary electrophoresis systems. Apart from the above research we offer attractive study courses giving students a chance to exploit analytical knowledge and skills in environmental, toxicological, pharmaceutical, clinical and forensic areas.

Research Interest

Analytical chemistry, Flow analysis, Forensic chemistry