UCM
Research/art/teacher profile of a person
Name and surname:
 prof. RNDr. Miroslav Ondrejovič, PhD.
Email:
 miroslav.ondrejovic@ucm.sk
Homepage:
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Fakulta/Univerzita:
FPV UCM - Faculty of Natural Sciences
Pracovisko:
UBB - Ústav biológie a biotechnológie

I. - Basic information

I.1 - Surname
Ondrejovič
I.2 - Name
Miroslav
I.3 - Degrees
Prof. RNDr. PhD.
I.4 - Year of birth
1983
I.5 - Name of the workplace
Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biology and Biotechnology, FNS, UCM in Trnava
I.6 - Address of the workplace
Nam. J. Herdu 2, 917 01 Trnava, Slovakia
I.7 - Position
Professor
I.8 - E-mail address
miroslav.ondrejovic@ucm.sk
I.9 - Hyperlink to the entry of a person in the Register of university staff
https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/14389
I.10 - Name of the study field in which a person works at the university
Biotechnology
I.11 - ORCID iD
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1870-7840

II. - Higher education and further qualification growth

II.1 - First degree of higher education
II.2 - Second degree of higher education
II.a - Name of the university or institution
University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
II.b - Year
2006
II.c - Study field and programme
Chemistry spec. Biotechnology
II.3 - Third degree of higher education
II.a - Name of the university or institution
Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
II.b - Year
2010
II.c - Study field and programme
Food Technology
II.4 - Associate professor
II.a - Name of the university or institution
Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
II.b - Year
2014
II.c - Study field and programme
Biotechnology
II.5 - Professor
II.a - Name of the university or institution
University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
II.b - Year
2023
II.c - Study field and programme
Molecular biology
II.6 - Doctor of Science (DrSc.)

III. - Current and previous employment

III.a - Occupation-position III.b - Institution III.c - Duration
Professor Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava 01/2024 - now
Assoc. professor Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava 02/2015 - 12/2023
Assistant Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava 06/2007 - 02/2015
Scientist Food Research Institute in Bratislava 06/2006 - 06/2013

IV. - Development of pedagogical, professional, language, digital and other skills

IV.a - Activity description, course name, other IV.b - Name of the institution IV.c - Year
Higher education pedagogy Slovak Unviersity of Agriculture in Nitra 2013

V. - Overview of activities within the teaching career at the university

V.1 - Overview of the profile courses taught in the current academic year according to study programmes
V.1.a - Name of the profile course V.1.b - Study programme V.1.c - Degree V.1.d - Field of study
Enzymology Biotechnology I. Biotechnology
Microbial Biotechnology Biotechnology I. Biotechnology
Industrial Biotechnology Biotechnology II. Biotechnology
Enzyme Biotechnology Biotechnology I. Biotechnology
Biofuels and products from renewable sources Biotechnology II. Biotechnology
V.2 - Overview of the responsibility for the delivery, development and quality assurance of the study programme or its part at the university in the current academic year
V.2.a - Name of the study programme V.2.b - Degree V.2.c - Field of study
Biotechnology I. Biotechnology
V.3 - Overview of the responsibility for the development and quality of the field of habilitation procedure and inaugural procedure in the current academic year
V.4 - Overview of supervised final theses
V.4.1 - Number of currently supervised theses
V.4.a - Bachelor's (first degree)
3
V.4.b - Diploma (second degree)
1
V.4.c - Dissertation (third degree)
1
V.4.2 - Number of defended theses
V.4.a - Bachelor's (first degree)
19
V.4.b - Diploma (second degree)
19
V.4.c - Dissertation (third degree)
2
V.5 - Overview of other courses taught in the current academic year according to study programmes
V.5.a - Name of the course V.5.b - Study programme V.5.c - Degree V.5.d - Field of study
Basic Enzymology Applied Biology I. Biology
Enzymology Environmental Protection and Restoration I. Ecological and Environmental Sciences
Microbial Biotechnology Applied Biology I. Biology
Biofuels and Products from Renewable Sources Environmental Engineering II. Ecological and Environmental Sciences
Industrial Biotechnology Applied Chemistry III. Chemistry

VI. - Overview of the research/artistic/other outputs

VI.1 - Overview of the research/artistic/other outputs and the corresponding citations
VI.1.1 - Number of the research/artistic/other outputs
VI.1.a - Overall
176
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
68
VI.1.2 - Number of the research/artistic/other outputs registered in the Web of Science or Scopus databases
VI.1.a - Overall
45
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
30
VI.1.3 - Number of citations corresponding to the research/artistic/other outputs
VI.1.a - Overall
1106
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
730
VI.1.4 - Number of citations registered in the Web of Science or Scopus databases
VI.1.a - Overall
647
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
493
VI.1.5 - Number of invited lectures at the international, national level
VI.1.a - Overall
2
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
1
VI.2 - The most significant research/artistic/other outputs

Viskupičová, J., Danihelová, M., Ondrejovič, M., Liptaj, T., Šturdík, E.: Lipophilic rutin derivatives for antioxidant protection of oil-based foods. Food Chemistry, 123(1), 2010, s. 45-50 (106 times cited)

Viskupičová, J., Ondrejovič, M., Šturdík E.: Bioavailability and metabolism of flavonoids. Journal of Food and Nutrition Research, 47(4), 2008, s. 151-162 (78 citácií)

Legerská, B., Chmelová, D., Ondrejovič, M.: Decolourization and detoxification of monoazo dyes by laccase from the white-rot fungus Trametes versicolor. Journal of Biotechnology, 285, 2018, s. 84-90 (60 times cited)

Jablonsky, M., Nosalova, J., Sladkova, A., Haz, A., Kreps, F., Valka, J., Miertuš, S., Frecer, V., Ondrejovič, M., Sima, J., Surina, I.: Valorisation of softwood bark through extraction of utilizable chemicals. A review. Biotechnology Advances, 35(6), 2017, s. 726-750 (56 times cited)

Legerská, B., Chmelová, D., Ondrejovič, M.: Degradation of synthetic dyes by laccases – A mini-review. Nova Biotechnologica et Chimica, 15(1), 2016, s. 90-106 (66 times cited)

VI.3 - The most significant research/artistic/other outputs over the last six years

Chmelová, D., Škulcová, D., Legerská, B., Horník, M., Ondrejovič, M.: Ultrasonic-assisted extraction of polyphenols and antioxidants from Picea abies bark. Journal of Biotechnology, 314-315, 2020, pp. 25-33 (37 times cited)

Lipničanová, S., Chmelová, D., Ondrejovič, M., Frecer, V., Miertuš, S.: diversity of sialidases found in the human body - A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 148, 2020, pp. 857-868 (18 times cited)

Chmelová, D., Legerská, B., Kunstová, J., Ondrejovič, M., Miertuš, S. The production of laccases by white-rot fungi under solid-state fermentation conditions. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2022, 38(2), 21 (16 times cited) 

Chmelová, D., Legerská, B., Ondrejovič, M., Miertuš, S. Optimization of propagation medium for enhanced polyhydroxyalkanoate production by Pseudomonas oleovorans. Fermentation, 2022, 8(1), 16 (6 times cited)

Legerská, B., Chmelová, D., Ondrejovič, M., Miertuš, S.: The TLC-Bioautography as a tool for rapid enzyme inhibitors detection - A review. Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry, 52(2), 2022, s. 275-293 (17 times cited)

VI.4 - The most significant citations corresponding to the research/artistic/other outputs

Viskupičová, J., Danihelová, M., Ondrejovič, M., Liptaj, T., Šturdík, E.: Lipophilic rutin derivatives for antioxidant protection of oil-based foods. Food Chemistry, 123(1), 2010, s. 45-50 (75 citácií)

1. Laguerre, M., Byrasy, C., Panya, A., Weiss, J., McClements, D.J., Lecomte, J., Decker, E.A., Villeneuve, P.: What makes good antioxidants in lipid-based systems? The theories beyond the polar paradox. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2015, 55(2), s. 183-201.

2. Zillich, O.V., Schweiggert-Weisz, U., Eisner, P., Kerscher, M.: Polyphenols as active ingredients for cosmetic products. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015, 37(5), s. 455-464.

3. Plaza, M., Pozzo, T., Liu, J., Gulshan Ara, K.Z., Turner, C., Nordberg Karlsson, E.: Substituent effects on in vitro antioxidizing properties, stability, and solubility in flavonoids. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2014, 62(15), s. 3321-3333.

4. Quirós-Sauceda, A.E., Ayala-Zavala, J.F., Olivas, G.I., González-Aguilar, G.A.: Edible coatings as encapsulating matrices for bioactive compounds: a review. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2014, 51(9), s. 1674-1685.

5. Karabin, M., Hudcova, T., Jelinek, L., Dostalek, P.: Biotransformations and biological activities of hop flavonoids. Biotechnology Advances, 2014, 33(6), 1063-1090.

Viskupičová, J., Ondrejovič, M., Šturdík E.: Bioavailability and metabolism of flavonoids. Journal of Food and Nutrition Research, 47(4), 2008, s. 151-162 (49 citácií)

1. Rein, M.J., Renouf, M., Cruz-Hernandez, C., Actis-Goretta, L., Thakkar, S.K., da Silva Pinto, M.: Bioavailability of bioactive food compounds: A challenging journey to bioefficacy. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2013, 75(3), s. 588-602.

2. Bubols, G.B., da Rocha Vianna, D., Medina-Remón, A., von Poser, G., Lamuela-Raventos, R.M., Eifler-Lima, V.L., Garcia, S.C.: The antioxidant activity of coumarins and flavonoids. Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry, 2013, 13(3), s. 318-334.

3. Abotaleb, M., Samuel, S.M., Varghese, E., Varghese, S., Kubatka, P., Liskova, A., Busselberg, D.: Flavonoids in cancer and apoptosis. Cancers, 2019, 11(1), No. 28

4. Leonarduzzi, G., Testa, G., Sottero, B., Gamba, P., Poli, G.: Design and development of nanovehicle-based delivery systems for preventive or therapeutic supplementation with flavonoids. Current Medicinal Chemistry, 2010, 17(1), s. 74-95.

Legerská, B., Chmelová, D., Ondrejovič, M.: Decolourization and detoxification of monoazo dyes by laccase from the white-rot fungus Trametes versicolor. Journal of Biotechnology, 285, 2018, s. 84-90 (30 citácií)

1. Kashefi, S., Borghei, S.M., Mahmoodi, N.M. Covalently immobilized laccase onto graphene oxide nanosheets: Preparation, characterization, and biodegradation of azo dyes in colored wastewater (2019) Journal of Molecular Liquids, 276, pp. 153-162.

2. Iark, D., Buzzo, A.J.D.R., Garcia, J.A.A., Côrrea, V.G., Helm, C.V., Corrêa, R.C.G., Peralta, R.A., Peralta Muniz Moreira, R.D.F., Bracht, A., Peralta, R.M. Enzymatic degradation and detoxification of azo dye Congo red by a new laccase from Oudemansiella canarii (2019) Bioresource Technology, 289, no. 121655.

3. Daronch, N.A., Kelbert, M., Pereira, C.S., de Araújo, P.H.H., de Oliveira, D. Elucidating the choice for a precise matrix for laccase immobilization: A review (2020) Chemical Engineering Journal, 397, art. no. 125506.

4. Deska, M., Kończak, B. Immobilized fungal laccase as “green catalyst” for the decolourization process – State of the art (2019) Process Biochemistry, 84, pp. 112-123.

5. Reda, F.M., El-Mekkawy, R.M., Hassan, N.S. Detoxification and bioremediation of sulfa drugs and synthetic dyes by Streptomyces mutabilis A17 laccase produced in solid state fermentation (2019) Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 13 (1), pp. 85-96.

Jablonsky, M., Nosalova, J., Sladkova, A., Haz, A., Kreps, F., Valka, J., Miertuš, S., Frecer, V., Ondrejovič, M., Sima, J., Surina, I.: Valorisation of softwood bark through extraction of utilizable chemicals. A review. Biotechnology Advances, 35(6), 2017, s. 726-750 (25 citácií)

1. Dou, J., Xu, W., Koivisto, J.J., Mobley, J.K., Padmakshan, d., Kogler, M., Xu, C., Willfor, S., Ralph, J., Vuorinen, T.: Characteristics of hot water extracts from the bark of cultivated willow (Salix sp.). ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 2018, 6(4), s. 5566-5573.

2. Skrypnik, L., Grigorev, N., Michailov, D., Antipina, M., Danilova, M., Pungin, A.: Comparative study on radical scavenging activity and phenolic compounds content in water bark extracts of alder (Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn.), oak (Quercus robus L.) and pine (Pinus sylvestris L.). European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 2019, 77(5), s. 879-890.

3. Al-zoreky, N.S., Al-Taher, A.Y.: In vitro and in situ inhibition of some food-borne pathogens by essential oils from date palm (Phoenic dactylifera L.) spathe. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 2019, 299, s. 64-70.

4. Bukhanko, N., Attard, T., Arshadi, M., Eriksson, D., Budarin, V., Hunt, A.J., Geladi, P., Bergsten, U., Clark, J.: Extraction of cones, branches, needles and bark from Norway spruce (Picea abies) by supercritical carbon dioxide and soxhlet extration technique. Industrial Crops and Products, 2020, 145, No. 112096.

5. Da Cruz Filho, I.J., da Silva Barros, B.R., de Souza Aguiar, L.M., Navarro, C.D.C., Ruas, J.S., de Lorena, V.M.B., de Moraes Rocha, G.J., Vercesi, A.E., de Melo, C.M.L., Maior, A.M.S.: Lignins isolated from Prickly pear cladodes of the species Opuntia fícus-indica (Linnaeus) Miller and Opuntia cochenillifera (Linnaeus) Miller induces mice splenocytes activation, proliferation and cytokines production. Internation Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2019, 123, s. 1331-1339.

Legerská, B., Chmelová, D., Ondrejovič, M.: Degradation of synthetic dyes by laccases – A mini-review. Nova Biotechnologica et Chimica, 15(1), 2016, s. 90-106 (24 citácií)

1. Sharma, B., Dangi, A.K., Shukla, P. Contemporary enzyme based technologies for bioremediation: A review. Journal of Environmental Management, 2018, 210, s. 10-22.

2. Jankowska, K., Grzywaczyk, A., Piasecki, A., Kijeńska-Gawrońska, E., Nguyen, L.N., Zdarta, J., Nghiem, L.D., Pinelo, M., Jesionowski, T. Electrospun biosystems made of nylon 6 and laccase and its application in dyes removal. Environmental Technology and Innovation, 2021, 21, No. 101332, .

3. Glazunova, O.A., Moiseenko, K.V., Savinova, O.S., Fedorova, T.V. Purification and characterization of two novel laccases from Peniophora lycii. Journal of Fungi, 2020, 6(4), No. 340, s. 1-16.

4. Zygouri, P., Spyrou, K., Mitsari, E., Barrio, M., Macovez, R., Patila, M., Stamatis, H., Verginadis, I.I., Velalopoulou, A.P., Evangelou, A.M., Sideratou, Z., Gournis, D., Rudolf, P. A facile approach to hydrophilic oxidized fullerenes and their derivatives as cytotoxic agents and supports for nanobiocatalytic systems. Scientific Reports, 2020, 10(1), No. 8244.

5. Saini, S., Chutani, P., Kumar, P., Sharma, K.K. Development of an eco-friendly deinking process for the production of bioethanol using diverse hazardous paper wastes. Renewable Energy, 2020, 146, pp. 2362-2373.

VI.5 - Participation in conducting (leading) the most important research projects or art projects over the last six years

Interreg CZ-SK P506 – Research and identification of suitable varietal composition of spring barley of desired malting quality for areas more frequently affected by drought for malt and beer producers (2019 – 2021, coordinator)

APVV-PP-COVID-20-0010 - New antiviral drugs: Design, synthesis and activity testing of novel specific inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 viral coronavirus proteases (2020 - 2021, coordinator)

APVV-18-0420 – Biotechnological preparation of PHA-based bioplastics with programmable release of biopolymer and its possible applications (2019 – 2023, coordinator)

APVV-18-0154 – A molecular-metabolomics approach to beta-D-glucan and its protective function in the plant organism (2019-2023, co-investigator)

APVV-21-0108 – Antiviral drugs against COVID-19: Design, synthesis and biological activity testing of specific inhibitors of viral proteases of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (2022 – 2026, coordinator)

VII. - Overview of organizational experience related to higher education and research/artistic/other activities

VII.a - Activity, position VII.b - Name of the institution, board VII.c - Duration
Member of the Scientific Board of FPV UCM Faculty of Natural Sciences, UCM in Trnava 2014-until now
Chairman of the Ethics Committee of FPV UCM Faculty of Natural Sciences, UCM in Trnava 2025-until now
Deputy Head of the Department of the Institute of Biology and Biotechnology (formerly the Department of Biotechnology) FNS UCM in Trnava 2014-until now
Member of the editorial board of Nova Biotechnologica et Chimica Faculty of Natural Sciences, UCM in Trnava 2012-until now
Editor-in-Chief, Nova Biotechnologica et Chimica Faculty of Natural Sciences, UCM in Trnava 2024-until now
Member of the editorial board Kvasny prumysl Research Institute of Brewing and Malting, a.s., Prague, Czech Republic 2020-until now

VIII. - Overview of international mobilities and visits oriented on education and research/artistic/other activities in the given field of study

VIII.a - Name of the institution VIII.b - Address of the institution VIII.c - Duration (indicate the duration of stay) VIII.d - Mobility scheme, employment contract, other (describe)
University of Trieste Trieste, Italy 01/2019 Erasmus+
Brno University of Technology Brno, Czech Republic 06/2023 Erasmus+

IX. - Other relevant facts

IX.a - If relevant, other activities related to higher education or research/artistic/other activities are mentioned

Within the framework of cooperation with academic workplaces (research institutes and universities in Slovakia and abroad), it brings new knowledge and procedures in the field of biotechnology and related areas in order to develop the current state of this field at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the UCM in Trnava.

Date of last update
2025-02-26