Dr. Kamila Kwasniewska
Teaching Fellow (Botany)
Kamila Kwasniewska is a Teaching Fellow in the Discipline of Botany at Trinity College Dublin. Her work combines plant science, ecology, education and public engagement, with a particular interest in translating research into practical applications that benefit both society and the environment.
Her expertise spans research commercialisation, ERC Proof of Concept projects, citizen science, science communication and the management of large interdisciplinary research programmes. She has developed innovative tools for controlled environment research, designed and delivered public engagement initiatives, and worked extensively at the interface of academia, industry and community stakeholders.
More recently, Kamila's research has expanded into the relationship between nature and human health. She investigates how nature-based interventions can support mental wellbeing while fostering stronger relationships between people and the natural world. Alongside her scientific research, she is interested in interdisciplinary collaborations that bring together ecology, art and environmental storytelling to engage diverse audiences with biodiversity and climate change.
Kamila completed her PhD in Plant Developmental Genetics at Trinity College Dublin, following studies in Biology and Botany at the University of Wroc"aw, Poland. Since then, she has worked across research, teaching and innovation, combining scientific expertise with a strong commitment to education, collaboration and public engagement.
