Magdalena Bańkosz received her PhD in Materials Engineering from Cracow University of Technology in 2025. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology. Her research focuses on the development and physicochemical characterization of advanced polymeric biomaterials, particularly hydrogels, composite materials, and drug delivery systems. Her scientific interests also include bioactive and conductive materials, controlled release of biologically active compounds, and biomedical applications of functional materials.