Scientific research

Since I was a child, I have been fascinated by science and dreamed of becoming a scientist. In the 7th grade, I started my first research project for AMAVET's Festival of Science and Technology, the Mpemba effect and the properties of different liquids. After that, I conducted a study on how light pollution affects the observation of the Perseids meteor shower.

For the past three years, I have been working on my most important research project: finding a sustainable method to remove and break down polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which are highly toxic and carcinogenic chemicals. Currently, I am an intern at the Department of Microbiology at Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, where we use various microbiological and molecular biology methods.

I have also gained experience from other institutions, including CEITEC VUT and ÚCB Mendel University in Brno, Czechia (CEITEC Student Talent Summer School), as well as FCHPT STU in Bratislava and FAPZ SPU in Nitra, Slovakia.

In the future, I aspire to work in translational medical research, focusing on developing biosensors with application in the fields of tropical medicine and/or psychiatry.

Languages

When it comes to languages, English has been a passion of mine since kindergarten. This year marks my 10th year at Be Up private language school, and I am currently preparing for the C1 Advanced CAE English certificate.

Additionally, since starting my studies at GJAR, I have taken up French, attending extra courses after school. I am presently enrolled at the Alliance Française at the University of Prešov and am awaiting results from the DELF B2 exam.

Furthermore, I am also learning Mandarin through the HSK1 and HSK2 courses at the Confucius Institute at Comenius University in Bratislava (online).

In the future, my goal is to become proficient in all the UN official languages, which means I need to study Arabic, Spanish, and Russian.

Volunteering

In terms of volunteering, I actively participate in the annual Atletic Festival for children with Down syndrome in Prešov. This event allows me to engage with children, an activity I thoroughly enjoy, while also promoting mutual understanding. Additionally, I am a member of both the GJAR Green School and the GJAR without Hatred programs.

In the summer of 2023, I had the opportunity to participate in the UWC Umoja Short Course in Moshi and Arusha, Tanzania. During this course, we explored various topics ranging from environmental issues to community building.

After the course, I engaged in a community project at a local daycare center and helped organize workshops and a conference for local high school girls, focusing on the importance of gender equality.