Junior resercher | Institute of Chemistry of New Materials of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Belarus
Katsiaryna Khainskaya, born on July 23, 2001, in Minsk, Belarus, is a Junior Researcher at the Institute of Chemistry of New Materials, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. A chemist specializing in polysaccharide derivatives and nanocomposites, her research focuses on developing functional materials for biomedical and environmental applications. She is proficient in advanced physicochemical analysis techniques including microscopy, spectrophotometry, and dynamic light scattering. Katsiaryna has authored peer-reviewed publications, presented at international conferences, and actively contributes to scientific projects on nanomaterials, drug delivery systems, and antibacterial coatings. She is also a member of the Council of Young Scientists.
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🎓 Education
Katsiaryna completed her degree in Chemistry, Radiation Chemistry, and Radiochemistry at Belarusian State University (2018–2023), with intensive coursework in inorganic, analytical, organic, physical, colloidal, nanochemistry, and nuclear sciences. Her thesis focused on alginate-Ag nanocomposites with enrofloxacin for antibacterial applications. She also participated in specialized training, such as a 2021 course on radioactive waste processing at Rosatom Technical Academy and upcoming seminars on mucoadhesive chitosan nanoparticles.
💼 Experience
Since August 2023, Katsiaryna has worked as a Junior Researcher at the Institute of Chemistry of New Materials in Minsk. Her role involves the synthesis of polysaccharide-phenolic acid conjugates and their application in drug delivery and biomedicine. She previously held a trainee position at the same institute in early 2023, gaining hands-on expertise in colloidal systems, silver nanoparticles, and bioactive encapsulation. Her technical proficiency spans lyophilization, atomic force microscopy, electrophoretic mobility, and spectroscopic analysis.
🏅 Awards and Honors
Katsiaryna received the 3rd Place Diploma in the “Young Scientist of the IChNM of the NAS of Belarus” competition (2025). She earned numerous participation and presentation certificates from prestigious conferences including the 13th International Colloids Conference in Spain (2024), and “Youth in Science” in Belarus (2023 & 2024). She also completed a certified training on radioactive waste processing (2021) and presented original research at the BSTU faculty members conference (2025) on advanced antimicrobial coatings.
🔬 Research Focus
Katsiaryna’s research centers on biopolymer-based nanocomposites, particularly chitosan and alginate systems conjugated with phenolic acids or silver nanoparticles. She explores their encapsulation abilities, mucoadhesive properties, and biomedical applications, such as targeted drug delivery, wound healing, and antibacterial therapy. Projects include designing multilayer mucoadhesive patches, encapsulated chlorophyll systems, and antibiotic-loaded hydrosols for aquaculture. She also collaborates on materials for surface modification and functional food additives using edible fungi-derived compounds.
📝 Conclusion
Katsiaryna Khainskaya is a promising, motivated, and impactful young scientist whose research on functional biopolymer materials and nanotechnology positions her well for recognition. Her innovative work, international exposure, and interdisciplinary skills make her a very suitable candidate for a Best Researcher Award—particularly in the Early Career or Young Investigator categories. With continued growth in independent leadership and global collaborations, she is well on track for sustained excellence in scientific research.
Publication
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Title: Chitosan-Gallic Acid Conjugate with Enhanced Functional Properties and Synergistic Wound Healing Effect
Year: 2025
Journal: Carbohydrate Research
DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2025.109496
Contributors: Katsiaryna Khainskaya, Kseniya Hileuskaya, Viktoryia Nikalaichuk, Alena Ladutska, Oliy Akhmedov, Nadjiye Abrekova, Lijun You, Ping Shao, Munkhjargal Odonchimeg
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Title: Study of the Interaction Between Biogenic Alginate-Ag Nanoparticles and Enrofloxacin: Combinatory Antibacterial Effect and Nanocomposite Formation
Year: 2024
Journal: BioNanoScience
DOI: 10.1007/s12668-023-01257-0
Contributors: V. V. Nikalaichuk, K. V. Hiatsevich, Viktoryia Kulikouskaya, A. I. Ladutska, A. V. Sidarenka