Izabela Michalak holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology (2005) and a PhD in Chemical Technology (2010), with a specialization in Biotechnological Processes from the Wrocław University of Science and Technology (Poland). Her research interests are: biotechnology; valorization of biorenewable resources (especially marine algae) into bio-based products; utilization of waste biomass for agricultural purposes; application of enriched biomass through the biosorption process as feed additives and fertilizer components; extraction of biologically active compounds from biomass and their use in agricultural products (plant growth biostimulants); and biomonitoring studies.