Kacper Kulikowski

DC5

Development and Optimization of IM-HRMS for Vaccine and Gene Therapy Vector Characterisation

Micromass UK Ltd. (United Kingdom)

Background

I began my academic journey in 2019 at the University of Warsaw, Poland, where I pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Medicinal Chemistry. Over seven semesters at the Faculty of Chemistry, my interests gradually shifted towards analytical chemistry. In my sixth semester, I conducted my Bachelor’s thesis under Prof. Sławomir Sęk, focusing on potential antibiotics against Gram-positive bacteria. To broaden my academic experience, I participated in an Erasmus+ exchange at the University of Regensburg, Germany, during my final semester. There, I joined Prof. Dr Antje Bäumner’s research group, contributing to research on liposome-based lateral flow assays. Both experiences deepened my expertise in analytical chemistry and strengthened my ability to work in diverse research environments. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in May 2022.

In September 2022, I began my Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen (KU), Denmark. At KU, I gained extensive hands-on experience in mass spectrometry (MS) while working under the supervision of Associate Professor Nickolaj J. Petersen on my Master’s thesis project. My research focused on developing potential interfaces for coupling capillary electrophoresis with MS, further fuelling my passion for analytical techniques. I earned my Master’s degree in July 2024.

Analytical chemistry is by far my greatest scientific passion, one that I have been developing for many years. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue my education in this field. Since 10 March 2025, I have been working on my doctoral project, “Development and Optimisation of IM-HRMS for Vaccine and Gene Therapy Vector Characterisation.” Looking ahead, I am excited to contribute to the advancement of ion mobility and to build valuable connections in this field as a member of the MobiliTraIN doctoral network.

Secondments

University of Manchester (UNIMAN)

Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 3 months

Purpose: Comperative research using different IMS systems

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)

Country: France

Duration: 1 months

Purpose: Comparative research using different IMS systems