University of Opole, Poland.
Dr. Gabriela Dyrda is a distinguished researcher and lecturer at the Faculty of Chemistry, Opole University, Poland. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences from Opole University, she has dedicated her career to the study of the chemistry of phthalocyanine and porphyrin analogues. Dr. Dyrda is a recognized expert in the synthesis, reactivity, and opto-electronic properties of these compounds, with a particular focus on photocatalysis and bioactivity. She has a diverse academic background, including postdoctoral fellowships in Italy, and she has been a pivotal figure in advancing research in photochemical sensitization and energy transfer mechanisms.
Profile
Education 🎓
Dr. Gabriela Dyrda completed her M.Sc. in 1997 at Opole University, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, where she focused on chemistry. She went on to earn her Ph.D. in 2006 from the same university, specializing in chemical sciences, with her research examining the photostability of metal phthalocyanines. Afterward, Dr. Dyrda pursued postdoctoral studies in Biotechnology at Opole University (2006-2008) before advancing her research career with a Post-Doctorate Fellowship at Università del Salento in Italy (2008), working under the guidance of leading experts in the field.
Experience 💼
Dr. Dyrda has been a researcher and lecturer at Opole University since 2006, contributing extensively to the Faculty of Chemistry. Her early career involved research assistant roles, where she focused on phthalocyanine complexes. She has also undertaken advanced research in Italy at Università del Salento, working with prominent scientists such as Prof. Giuseppe Mele.
Research Interests 🔬
Her research interests encompass the chemistry of phthalocyanines and porphyrins, focusing on:
Synthesis and reactivity of these analogues.
Opto-electronic properties and photocatalytic activity.
Energy transfer mechanisms between excited states of metallophthalocyanines and other molecules.
Bioactivity of phthalocyanine and porphyrin derivatives in biological applications.
Selected Publications 📚
Porphyrin and phthalocyanine photosensitizers designed for targeted photodynamic therapy of colorectal cancer
Janas, K., Boniewska-Bernacka, E., Dyrda, G., Słota, R. (2021). Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry, 30, 115926.
Citations: 50
Semiconductor @ sensitizer composites for enhanced photoinduced processes
Mele, G., Słota, R., Dyrda, G. (2021). Materials Science in Photocatalysis, pp. 183–209.
Citations: 2
Hydrogen bond-mediated conjugates involving lanthanide diphthalocyanines and trifluoroacetic acid (Lnpc2@TFA): Structure, photoactivity, and stability
Dyrda, G., Zakrzyk, M., Broda, M.A., Mele, G., Słota, R. (2020). Molecules, 25(16), 3638.
Citations: 10
Adducts of free-base meso-tetraarylporphyrins with trihaloacetic acids: Structure and photostability
Dyrda, G., Broda, M.A., Hnatejko, Z., Pędziński, T., Słota, R. (2020). Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 393, 112445.
Citations: 3
Hybrid TiO2 @ phthalocyanine catalysts in photooxidation of 4-nitrophenol: Effect of the matrix and sensitizer type
Dyrda, G., Kocot, K., Poliwoda, A., Pal, S., Słota, R. (2020). Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 387, 112124.
Citations: 10