Dr. Eng. Agnieszka Trusz is an assistant professor at the Department of Environmental Biology and Atmospheric Protection at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. She has over 20 years of experience in microbiology, ecotoxicology, and environmental biotechnology, with a particular focus on air and water quality, bioaerosols, biofilms, antibiotic resistance, and microbial risk assessment methods. Her research specializes in HVAC system performance, UV-C disinfection applications, and microbiological monitoring of indoor environments. She has led and participated in numerous national and international research projects as well as industrial implementations. She is the author of over 95 scientific publications, editor of monographs and conference proceedings, and recipient of university awards, national medals, and PWr. research programs (PRIMUS, SECUNDUS). She is an active member of scientific societies (PTEkotox, PTMŚ, PZITS), engaged in science communication and conference organization. She has also held managerial and program committee positions at the university.