Катерина

Kateryna Yunko, PhD
Ternopil, Ukraine | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)

SUMMARY
PhD in Biology with expertise in biochemistry, ecotoxicology, oxidative stress, antioxidant defense systems, and
xenobiotic biotransformation in aquatic organisms. Experienced chemistry and biology teacher with several years of
teaching and mentoring in secondary education. Passionate about combining scientific research with education and
promoting evidence-based learning.

EDUCATION
Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University
PhD in Biology (091 Biology), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology, Research focused on ecotoxicology, 2022–2026
biochemical biomarkers, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and xenobiotic biotransformation in freshwater and marine
bivalve mollusks.

Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University
Master's Degree (with Honors), Secondary Education: Biology and Human Health, Chemistry, Master's thesis in 2020–2021
Biochemistry.

Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University
Bachelor's Degree (with Honors), Secondary Education: Biology, Chemistry, Bachelor's thesis in Biochemistry. 2016–2020

EXPERIENCE
Chemistry and Biology Teacher | Mentor April 2021 – Present
Private School "School of the Future"
• Teach Chemistry, Biology, and Health Education.
• Develop engaging educational materials and practical laboratory activities.
• Mentor students and support their academic and personal development.
• Integrate modern teaching approaches and digital technologies into the educational process.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Biochemical laboratory methods
Spectrophotometric analysis
Enzyme activity assays
Data analysis
Scientific writing
Research methodology
Chemistry education
Biology education
Student mentoring

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Ecotoxicology; Biochemistry; Oxidative stress; Antioxidant defense systems; Xenobiotic biotransformation;
Apoptosis; Biomarkers; Freshwater and marine bivalves; Environmental toxicology

LANGUAGES
Ukrainian — Native; English — Intermediate (continuously improving)