Zofia Winnicka

Scholarship years:

2025

Area of expertise

Science

A Biological Sciences student at the University of Oxford, where she explores the intersection of molecular biology and climate challenges. She is currently engaged in plant immunology research and plans to pursue a PhD focused on plant–microbe interactions, aiming to apply her work to food production and sustainable agriculture. She participates in interdisciplinary projects, including co-developing a greenhouse gas emissions calculator for Oxford colleges. Zofia is also a member of the Effective Altruism Fellowship, where she promotes ethical and impactful approaches to research and social action. She is a laureate of the BIEA STEM Competition, BSL Entrepreneurial Challenge, Immerse Blog Competition, and the CourtWatch Poland Oxford Debate Tournament. Zofia is a passionate young researcher determined to contribute to scientific progress and practical climate solutions.