Magdalena Borzęcka - Zakład Geomatyki IUNG

Magdalena Borzęcka, Assoc. Prof.

Email: mborzecka@iung.pulawy.pl

Tel.: 00 48 81 4786 761

ORCID ID: 0000-0002-3105-3370

Interests
Renewable energy

Bioenergy plants

LCA calculations

GHG emissions from agriculture

Adaptation to Climate Change in the Agricultural Sector

Education

2003 – M. Sc. in Horticulture University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland www.up.lublin.pl

2008 – PhD in Agronomy Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation –State Research Institute

2010 – UE Project Management, research and work development (postgraduate study for researchers), Higher School of Economics and Innovation in Lublin

2012 – Manager of science and business (postgraduate study for researchers), (postgraduate study for researchers), Higher School of Economics and Innovation in Lublin

2019 – Habilitated Doctor (DSc) in Agricultural Sciences, specialization: Environmental Protection and Management

Activities in international scientific societies

Work experience

2016 Independent Specialist, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation – State Research Institute, Department of Bioeconomy and Systems Analysis

2015 Assistant professor at Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation –State Research Institute, Department of Bioeconomy and Systems Analysis

2013 Visiting Fellow at Technology Unit in the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania

2012 Visiting Fellow at Technology Unit in the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania

2011 Visiting Fellow at Agricultural University of Athens, Department of Agricultural Economics,

2010 Visiting Fellow at Research Station Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon (ART),

2008 – 2015 Senior researcher at Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation –State Research Institute, Department of Agrometeorology and Applied Informatics, Czartoryskich 8, 24-100 Puławy,

2007 Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellows Program, Second generation biofuels. University of Georgia, 204 Biological Sciences, Microbiology Department, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States 01.10-10.11.2007

List of publications

2027

Abudu, D., Szufa, S., Rozakis, S., Piersa, P., Borzęcka, M., Mocny, K., & Onwudili, J. (2027). Spatially constrained optimisation of sustainable maize straw availability for bio-based processing systems. Biomass and Bioenergy, 216, 109718. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2026.109718
2026
2025

Borzęcka, M. (2025). Balancing feed demand and energy supply: Technical potential of permanent grassland biomass in Poland. Crops, 5, 79. https://doi.org/10.3390/crops5060079

Luostarinen, S., Lehtonen, E., Tampio, E., Laakso, J., Köster, T., Vettik, R., Tamm, K., Melnalksne, Z., Grudovska, I., Akstinas, E., Wach, D., Mocny, K., Skowron, P., Borzęcka, M., Schick, J., de Morais Lima, P., Dzemedzionaite, V. (2025). Nutrient recycling potential in the Baltic Sea Region (Natural resources and bioeconomy studies, No. 82/2025, 134 pp.). Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke). ISBN 978-952-419-128-9.

Pudełko R., Borzęcka M., Podleśny J. (red.): Priorytetowe kierunki wspierania biogospodarki w kontekście WPR w Polsce. Seria wydawnicza – Monografie i Rozprawy Naukowe, IUNG-PIB Puławy, 2025, nr 67,ss. 282, ISBN 978-83-7562-442-7; język polski, publikacja elektroniczna https://doi.org/10.26114/mir1.iung.2025.12.19

Borzęcka M., Kozak M., Jędrejek A., Mocny K., Pudełko R.: Krajowe zasoby biomasy pochodzenia rolniczego. W: Priorytetowe kierunki wspierania biogospodarki w kontekście WPR w Polsce. Monografie i Rozprawy Naukowe, 2025, 67: 236-261. ISBN 978-83-7562-442-7

Borzęcka, M. (2025). Rola narzędzi internetowych w szerzeniu wiedzy na temat biogospodarki oraz budowaniu współpracy między podmiotami. Studia i Raporty IUNG-PIB, 74(28), 195–204. https://doi.org/10.26114/sir.iung.2025.74.13
2024
2023
2022
2021

Smith, L., Westaway, S., Mullender, S., Ghaley, B. B., Xu, Y., Lehmann, L. M., Pisanelli, A., Russo, G., Borek, R., Wawer, R., Borzęcka, M., Sandor, M., & Gliga, A. (2021). Assessing the multidimensional elements of sustainability in European agroforestry systems. Agricultural Systems. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2021.103357
2020

Lehmann, L. M., Borzęcka, M., Żyłowska, K., Pisanelli, A., Russo, G., & Ghaley, B. B. (2020). Environmental impact assessments of integrated food and non-food production systems in Italy and Denmark. Energies, 13(4), 849. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13040849

Ben Fradj, N., Rozakis, S., Borzęcka, M., & Matyka, M. (2020). Miscanthus in the European bioeconomy: A network analysis. Industrial Crops and Products, 148, 112281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112281

Sefeedpari, P., Pudełko, R., Jędrejek, A., Kozak, M., & Borzęcka, M. (2020). To what extent is manure produced, distributed, and potentially available for bioenergy? A step toward stimulating circular bio-economy in Poland. Energies, 13(23), 6266. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13236266

Bedla, D., Bogusz, A., Borzęcka, M., Chmielowski, K., Dacewicz, E., Gorczyca, A., Guzik, M., Halecki, W., Haraźna, K., Kokoszka, K., Kozak, M., Kozielec, A., Miśniakiewicz, M., Piecuch, J., Pink, M., Pudełko, R., Prajsnar, J., Przemieniecki, S. W., Skibiński, S., Sołtysik, M., Szarek, J., Witko, T., Wojnarowska, M., & Żyłowska, K. (2020). Wybrane aspekty (M. Pink & M. Wojnarowska, Eds.). Difin. ISBN 978-83-8085-291-4.
2019

Hamelin, L., Borzęcka, M., Kozak, M., & Pudełko, R. (2019). A spatial approach to bioeconomy: Quantifying the residual biomass potential in the EU-27. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 100, 127–142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2018.10.017

Bartoli, A., Hamelin, L., Rozakis, S., Borzęcka, M., & Brandão, M. (2019). Coupling economic and GHG emission accounting models to evaluate the sustainability of biogas policies. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 106, 133–148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2019.02.031
2018
2017

Baker, P., Chartier, O., Haffner, R., Heidecke, L., Van Hussen, K., Meindert, L., Oberč, P., Ryszka, K., Capros, P., De Vita, A., Fragkiadakis, K., Fragkos, P., Paroussos, L., Petropoulos, A., Zazias, G., Ball, I., Dzene, I., Janssen, R., Michel, J., Rutz, D., Lindner, M., Moiseyev, A., Verkerk, H., Witzke, P., & Borzęcka- Walker, M. (2017). Research and innovation perspective of the mid- and long-term potential for advanced biofuels in Europe. Publications Office of the European Union. PDF ISBN 978-92-79-70565-6; Print ISBN 978-92-79-70572-4. https://doi.org/10.2777/05471
2015

Syp, A., Faber, A., Borzęcka-Walker,, & Osuch, D. (2015). Assessment of greenhouse gas emissions in winter wheat farms using data envelopment analysis approach. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 24(5), 2197–2203. https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/39682

Gerssen-Gondelach, S. J., Wicke, B., Borzęcka-Walker, M., Pudełko, R., & Faaij, A. P. C. (2015). Bioethanol potential from miscanthus with low ILUC risk in the province of Lublin, Poland. GCB Bioenergy. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12306

Syp, A., Borzęcka-Walker, M., & Pudełko, R. (2015, June 18–19). Assessment of the technical potential of residuals of pruning of permanent crops. In Międzynarodowa Konferencja Naukowa „Ogrodnictwo w kształtowaniu jakości życia” (p. 112). Lublin, Polska.

Syp, A., Borzęcka-Walker, M., & Osuch, D. (2015, September 17–19). Efektywność produkcji pszenicy ozimej w wybranych gospodarstwach rolnych z regionu Wielkopolska i Śląsk. In VI Konferencja Polskiego Towarzystwa Agronomicznego (p. 124). Kraków, Polska.
2014

Faber, A., Borzęcka-Walker, M., Krasuska, E., Jarosz, Z., Pudełko, R., Kozyra, J., Syp, A., Nieróbca, A., & Smagacz, J. (2014). Indirect land-use change effects of biodiesel production: A case study for Poland. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 12(2), 1353–1355.

Jarosz Z., Pudełko R., Borzęcka-Walker M., Faber A.: Regionalizacja potencjału biomasy ubocznej z produkcji roślin oleistych. Roczniki Naukowe SERiA, 2014, 16(3): 99-103.

Jarosz Z., Pudełko R., Borzęcka-Walker M., Faber A.: Szacowanie i regionalizacja potencjału biomasy ubocznej z produkcji zbóż. Roczniki Naukowe SERiA, 2014, 16(2): 98-102.

Pudełko, R., Borzęcka-Walker, M., Jarosz, Z., Faber, A., & Jędrejek, A. (2014). Wpływ produkcji biomasy stałej dla potrzeb energetyki na emisję gazów cieplarnianych i zanieczyszczenia miogenami. Studia i Raporty IUNG-PIB, 39(13), 89–100.
2013

Borzęcka-Walker, M., Faber, A., Jarosz, Z., Syp, A., & Pudełko, R. (2013). Greenhouse gas emissions from rapeseed cultivation for FAME production in Poland. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 11(1), 1064–1068.

Borzęcka-Walker, M., Faber, A., Pudełko, R., Jarosz, Z., Syp, A., & Kozyra, J. (2013). Optimisation and risk analysis of greenhouse gas emissions depending on yield and nitrogen rates in rapeseed cultivation. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 11(3–4), 1002–1004.

Rozakis, S., Kremmydas, D., Pudełko, R., & Borzęcka-Walker, M., Straw potential for energy purposes in Poland and optimal allocation to major co-firing power plants, Biomass and Bioenergy, 2013, 58: 275–285

Rozakis S., Haque Md. I., Natsis A., Borzęcka-Walker M., Mizak K.: Cost-effectiveness of bioethanol policies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in Greece. The Intern. J. Life Cycle Assessm., 2013, 18: 306-318. (DOI 10.1007/s11367-012-0471-2)

Krasuska, E., Pudełko, R., Faber, A., Jarosz, Z., Borzęcka-Walker, M. Syp, A., & Kozyra, J., Optimization and risk analysis of greenhouse gas emissions depending on yield and nitrogen rates in winter wheat cultivation Journal of Food, Agriculture and EnvironmentOpen source preview, 2013, 11(3-4), pp. 2217–2219

Krasuska, E., Faber, A., Pudełko, R., Jarosz, Z., Borzęcka-Walker, M. Syp, A., & Kozyra, J., Emission saving opportunities for corn cultivation for ethanol in Poland Journal of Food, Agriculture and EnvironmentOpen source preview, 2013, 11(3-4), pp. 2050–2053

Syp, A., Faber, A., & Borzęcka-Walker, M. An assessment of biomass production potential in Poland and impacts on food security. Journal of Food, Agriculture and EnvironmentOpen source preview, 2013, 11(3-4), pp. 1721–1725

Borzęcka-Walker M., Borek R., Faber A., Pudełko R., Kozyra J., Syp A., Matyka M.: Carbon and nitrogen balances in soil under SRC willow using DNDC model. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, 2013, 11(3&4): 1920-1925

Zaliwski A.S., Faber A., Pudełko R., Biberacher M., Gadocha S., Borzęcka-Walker M.: Biomass supply for co-firing in main-network power stations in Poland. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, 2013, 11(3&4): 2031-2035.

Pudełko, R., Kozyra, J., & Borzęcka-Walker, M. (2013). Low altitude aerial remote sensing and mobile ground measurements: New approach to field monitoring. In N. Kondo (Ed.), Sensing technologies for biomaterial, food, and agriculture (Proc. SPIE, Vol. 8881, 6 pp.). Bellingham, WA: SPIE. ISBN 9780819497437.
2012

Pudełko, R., Borzęcka-Walker, M., Faber, A., Borek, R., Jarosz, Z., & Syp, A. (2012). The technical potential of perennial energy crops in Poland. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 10(2), 781–784.

Borzęcka-Walker, M., Faber, A., Syp, A., Pudełko, R. & Mizak, K., (2012). Simulation of greenhouse gases from miscanthus in Poland using the DNDC model. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 10(2), 1187–1190.

Pudełko, R., Stuczyński, T., & Borzęcka-Walker, M. (2012). The suitability of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the evaluation of experimental fields and crops. Žemdirbystė = Agriculture, 99(4), 431–436.

Syp, A., Jarosz, Z., Faber, A., Borzęcka-Walker, M., & Pudełko, R. (2012). Greenhouse gas emissions from winter wheat cultivation for bioethanol production in Poland. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 10(3–4), 1169–1172.

Syp, A., Faber, A., & Borzęcka-Walker, M. (2012). Simulation of soil organic carbon in long-term experiments in Poland using the DNDC model. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 10(3–4), 1224–1229.

Borzęcka-Walker, M., Faber, A., Kozyra, J., Pudełko, R., Mizak, K., & Syp, A. (2012). Modelling the impact of climate change on miscanthus and willow for their potential productivity in Poland. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 10(3–4), 1437–1440.

Faber, A., Łopatka, A., Kaczyński, R., Pudełko, R., Kozyra, J., Borzęcka-Walker, M., & Syp, A. (2012). Assessment of existing soil organic carbon stocks and changes at national and regional levels in Poland. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 10(3–4), 1210–1213.

Faber, A., Pudełko, R., Borek, R., Borzęcka-Walker, M., Syp, A., Krasuska, E., & Mathiou, P. (2012). Economic potential of perennial energy crops in Poland. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 10(3–4), 1178–1182.

Faber, A., Borek, R., Borzęcka-Walker, M., Jarosz, Z., Kozyra, J., Pudełko, R., Syp, A., & Zaliwski, A. (2012). Bilans węgla i emisji gazów cieplarnianych (CO₂, CH₄ oraz N₂O) w polskim rolnictwie. W J. S. Zegar (Red.), Z badań nad rolnictwem społecznie zrównoważonym (Nr 50(15), s. 9–38). IERiGŻ-PIB.
2011

Borzęcka-Walker, M., Faber, A., Pudełko, R., Kozyra, J., Syp, A., & Borek, R. (2011). Life cycle assessment (LCA) of crops for energy production. International Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 9(3–4), 698–700.

Syp, A., Faber, A., Kozyra, J., Borek, R., Pudełko, R., Borzęcka-Walker, M., & Jarosz, Z. (2011). Modelling impact of climate changes and management practices on greenhouse gas emissions from arable soils. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 20(6), 1593–1602.

Borzęcka-Walker, M., Faber, A., Mizak, K., Pudełko, R., & Syp, A. (2011). Soil carbon sequestration under bioenergy crops in Poland. In E. B. Özkaraova Güngör (Ed.), Principles, application and assessment in soil science. InTech. ISBN 978-953-307-740-6.
2010

Borzęcka-Walker M.: Nutrient content and uptake by miscanthus Elec. EJPAU, 2010, 13(3).

Borzęcka-Walker M.: Zastosowanie oceny cyklu życia w badaniach związanych z produkcją biomasy na cele energetyczne. Post. Nauk Rol., 2010, 3: 33-48

Kozyra, J., Nieróbca, A., Mizak, K., Pudełko, R., Borzęcka-Walker, M., Faber, A., & Doroszewski, A. (2010). Zmiana klimatu – nowe wyzwanie dla rolnictwa. Studia i Raporty IUNG-PIB, 19, 133–144.

Faber, A., Pudełko, R., Filipiak, K., Jadczyszyn, J., Borzęcka-Walker, M., Borek, R., Kozyra, J., Mizak, K., & Świtaj, Ł. (2010). Ocena stopnia zrównoważenia rolnictwa w Polsce w różnych skalach przestrzennych. Studia i Raporty IUNG-PIB, 20, 9–28.

Borzęcka-Walker, M. (2010). Zastosowanie oceny cyklu życia w badaniach związanych z produkcją biomasy na cele energetyczne. Postępy Nauk Rolniczych, 343(3), 33–48.
2008

Borzęcka-Walker, M., Faber, A Borek, R., (2008). Evaluation of carbon sequestration in energetic crops (Miscanthus and coppice willow). International AgrophysicsOpen source preview, 22 (3), pp. 185–190

Pudełko R., Faber A., Borzęcka-Walker M.: The system of geographic information on determine resources of biomass and guidelines for the logistics in support of the power station Dolna Odra. Logistyka, 2008, 6.