Together with her colleague Diana Serjant, Kornelia developed a biodegradable fertilizer based on strains of Rhizobium bacteria. What makes their discovery unique is the fact that the fertilizer they created does not contribute to water eutrophication or soil degradation, but promotes seed growth.
Kornelia and Diana represented Poland at this year’s Regeneron International Scientific and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles. They also qualified for the finals of the nationwide Explory competition.
In addition, Kornelia was named a two-time winner and benefited from mentoring from the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park in Gdynia, which enabled her to conduct her research for the past year.
She is currently working on an app called ‘Skóra bez obaw’ (Skin without fear), which will help diagnose dermatological diseases by analyzing skin images. The app is intended to be particularly useful for seniors and people with disabilities, providing easier access to the initial diagnosis of skin lesions.
Kornelia is also the author of a neurosurgery blog, where she promotes knowledge in the field of neuroscience. After graduating from high school, Kornelia intends to study medicine in the UK, Ireland, or Italy.
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Source: Research in Poland
