AFFILIATION         

Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin             

Faculty of Chemistry                                       

Department of Analytical Chemistry                               

Maria Curie-Sklodowska Sq. 3, 20-031 Lublin,  POLAND  

EDUCATION/ACADEMIC DEGREES

2003 – D.Sc. in Chemistry (habilitation) – Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin , Poland 

1988 – PhD  in Chemistry – Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland 

1977 – M.Sc. in Chemistry – Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland 

CAREER OVERVIEW AND CURRENT POSITION

February 2015: Full Professor, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland;    

April 2014: Associate Professor (appointed by the President of Poland to the post of a professor), Department of Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland;

2009-2014: Assistant Professor, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland; 

1997-2009: Adjunct, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland; 

1984- 1997: Senior Research, Central Laboratory of Special Equipment, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland;

1977-1984: Research Assistant, Central Laboratory of Special Equipment, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland.

MAJOR COLLABORATIONS AND SOME RESEARCH STAYS

 2003-2008, Institute of Reference Material and Measurements, JRC, Geel, Belgium, short study stays.  

1990 (2 months), Umea University, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Sweden, research training.

1989 (6 months), Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia, research training.

INVITED LECTURES

1. R. Dobrowolski, Water quality – Determinatium of cadmium by atomic absorption spectrometry with graphite furnace, TrainMiC Jambore, Geel, Belgium, June 2006.
2. R. Dobrowolski, Uncertainty of measurements results, Polish TrainMic Trainers Meeting IRMM, Geel, Belgium, June 2005.
3. R. Dobrowolski, Determination of trace metals in environmental samples by slurry sampling graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Colloquium Analytical Atomic Spectroscopy, CANAS`01, Freiberg, Germany, March 2001.
4. R. Dobrowolski, Trace metals analysis in soils using slurry sampling GF AAS technique, 9th SSSC Solid Sampling Spectroscopy Colloquium, Merseburg, Germany, September 2000.
5. R. Dobrowolski, Determination of trace metals using slurry sampling GF AAS technique, The Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA, October 1996.
6. R. Dobrowolski, Application of activated carbons to preconcentration and separation of metals at micro-trace levels using the slurry sampling GF AAS technique, 7th International Colloquium on Solid Sampling with Atomic Spectroscopy, Kansas City, USA, October 1996.

PROMOTORSHIP OF DEFENDED PhD THESES

1. Dr Agnieszka Mróz, Oznaczanie wybranych pierwiastków przejściowych techniką GF AAS z zastosowaniem etapu wzbogacania na modyfikowanych nanorurkach węglowych, (Determination of selected transition elements by the GF AAS technique using the enrichment stage on modified carbon nanotubes), Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin, defended 2023.
2. Dr Rafał Olchowski, Mezoporowate materiały węglowe jako repliki materiału SBA-15 - synteza, charakterystyka i zastosowanie w analityce wybranych pierwiastków śladowych, (Mesoporous carbon materials as replicas of SBA-15 material – the synthesis, characteristic and application for the analysis of selected trace elements), Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin, defended 2022.
3. Dr Marzena Dąbrowska, Synteza i zastosowanie modyfikowanych materiałów SBA-15 z odwzorowaniem jonowym w analityce wybranych metali szlachetnych, (Synthesis and  application of ion imprinted modified SBA-15 materials in analytics of selected noble metals), Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin, defended 2019.
4. Dr Jarosław Ostrowski, Badanie nawozów mineralnych i podłoży ogrodniczych na zawartość wybranych pierwiastków z zastosowaniem techniki absorpcji i emisji atomowej, (Studies of mineral fertilizers and horticultural growing media as regards some elements content applying absorption and atomic emission techniques), Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, defended 2017.
5. Dr Joanna Dobrzyńska, Zastosowanie materiałów typu SBA-15 do wzbogacania i oznaczania wybranych pierwiastków metodą atomowej spektrometrii absorpcyjnej (Application of SBA-15 type materials for preconcentration and determination of selected elements by means of atomic absorption spectrometry), Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, defended 2017.
6. Dr Magdalena Otto, Wzbogacanie wybranych pierwiastków śladowych z zastosowaniem modyfikowanych węgli aktywnych (Preconcentration of selected trace elements using modified active carbons), Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland , defended 2012.
7. Dr Agnieszka Adamczyk, Modyfikacja grafitu pierwiastkami metali przejściowych i szlachetnych w pomiarach absorpcji atomowej z wykorzystaniem techniki dozowania zawiesiny (Modification of graphite by transition and noble metals in atomic absorption spectrometry measurements using slurry sampling GFAAS technique), Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland, defended 2010.
8. Dr Iwona Pawłowska-Kapusta, Technika dozowania zawiesiny GF AAS w analizie materiałów roślinnych na zawartość metali śladowych (Slurry sampling GF AAS technique for analysis of trace elements in plant materials), Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland, defended 2010.
9. Dr Michał Kuryło, Oznaczanie wybranych metali szlachetnych metodą absorpcyjnej spektrometrii atomowej z atomizacja elektrometryczną i techniką dozowania zawiesiny po wstępnym zagęszczeniu na węglu aktywnym (Determination of selected noble metals by slurry sampling electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry after preconcentration onto active carbon), Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland, defended 2008.

REVIEWS OF PhD THESES

1. Dr inż. Ewa Jamroz, Modyfikowane membrany krzemionkowo-celulozowe w zatężaniu i oznaczaniu śladowych ilości pierwiastków techniką rentgenowskiej spektrometrii fluorescencyjnej z dyspersją energii (Modified silica-cellulosic membranes for enrichment and determination of trace elements by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry), supervisor prof. dr  hab. Rafał Sitko, University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland, defended in 2021.
2. Dr Mateusz Pęgier, Wykorzystanie techniki ekstrakcji do fazy stałej do wydzielania i zatężania jonów skandu (Application of solid phase extraction technique for separation and preconcentration of scandium ions), supervisor prof. dr  hab. Krystyna Pyrzyńska, University of Warsaw, Warszawa, Poland, defended in 2020.
3. Dr inż. Katarzyna Skrzypczyńska, Woltamerometryczne oznaczanie związków chloroorganicznych w roztworach wodnych za pomocą węglowych elektrod pastowych (Voltammetric  determination of organochlorine compounds in aqueous solutions with carbon paste electrodes), supervisor prof. dr  hab. inż. Andrzej Świątkowski, Military University of Technology, Warszawa, Poland, defended in 2018.
4. Dr Johanna Havia , Trace element analysis of humic-rich natural water samples. Method development for UV-LED assisted photocatalytic sample preparation and hydride generation ICP-MS analysis, supervisor prof. dr  Paavo Perämäki, University of Oulu Graduate School; University of Oulu, Faculty of Technology, Oulu, Finland, defended in 2017.
5. Dr Karina Krzciuk, Wykorzystanie spektrometrii mas z jonizacją w plazmie indukcyjnie sprzężonej do poszukiwania roślin wykazujących zdolność do akumulacji pierwiastków śladowych (Application of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry to screening of plants with ability for trace elements accumulation); supervisor: prof. dr hab. Agnieszka Gałuszka, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland; defended in 2016.
6. Dr Elżbieta Zambrzycka, Nowe materiały sorpcyjne wykorzystujące efekt odwzorowania jonowego w oznaczaniu śladowych ilości rutenu techniką ETAAS (New sorbent materials using ion imprinting effect in the determination of trace amounts of ruthenium by ETAAS); supervisor: prof. dr hab. Beata Godlewska-Żyłkiewicz, University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland; defended in 2015. 
7. Dr Barbara Markiewicz, Zastosowanie spektrometrii mas rozcieńczenia izotopowego w analizie specjacyjnej chromu w wodzie techniką sprzężoną HPLC/ICP-MS (Application of isotopic dilution mass spectrometry for chromium speciation in water by HPLC / ICP-MS technique); supervisor: prof. dr hab. Danuta Barałkiewicz, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland; defended in 2015.
8. Dr Magdalena Michalska-Kacymirow, Biotransformacja selenu w roślinach (Biotransformation of selenium in plants), supervisor: prof. dr hab. Ewa Bulska, co-supervisor: prof. dr hab. Małgorzata Wierzbicka, Warsaw University, Warsaw, Poland; defended in 2015.
9. Dr Jolanta Orzeł, Badanie szybkości migracji izotopów plutonu w profilach glebowych Lubelszczyzny (Study of plutonium isotopes migration rate in soil profiles of Lublin region); supervisor: prof. dr hab. Andrzej Komosa, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland; defended in 2012.
10. Dr Izabela Komorowicz, Analiza specjacyjna arsenu w wodzie techniką wysokosprawnej chromatografii cieczowej połączonej ze spektrometrią mas z jonizacją w indukowanej plazmie (Analysis of arsenic speciation in water by high performance liquid chromatography combined with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry); supervisor: prof. dr hab. Danuta Barałkiewicz, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland, defended in 2011.
11. Dr Iwona Rutyna, Analiza stripingowa niklu, kobaltu i rtęci z wykorzystaniem elektrod przyjaznych dla środowiska (Stripping analysis of nickel, cobalt and mercury using environment-friendly electrodes); supervisor: prof. dr hab. Mieczysław Korolczuk, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland; defended in 2011.
12. Dr Joanna Pałdyna, Frakcjonowanie jako metoda oceny wpływu na środowisko bioługowanych odpadów przemysłu metalurgicznego (Fractionation as a method for assessing environmental impact of bio-leached metallurgical waste); supervisor: prof. dr hab. Jerzy Golimowski, Warsaw University, Warsaw, Poland; defended in 2009.
13. Dr Piotr Gała, Oznaczanie śladowych ilości platynowców i wybranych pierwiastków w próbkach środowiskowych stosując technikę optycznej spektrometrii emisyjnej (Determination of traces of platinum group metals and selected elements in environmental samples by means of optical emission spectrometry technique); supervisor: prof. dr hab. Henryk Matusiewicz, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, Poland; defended in 2008.
14. Dr Marek Remer, Ocena zawartości wybranych pierwiastków metali (Pb, Cd, Zn, Al, Cu, Co) w raku krtani, (Evaluation of the content of selected metals (Pb, Cd, Zn, Al, Cu, Co) in larynx cancer); supervisor: prof. dr hab. Janusz Klatka, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland; defended in 2007.
15. Dr Zbigniew Jońca, Badanie możliwości pomiarowych płomieniowej spektrometrii atomowej w oznaczaniu wybranych pierwiastków w wodach i ściekach (Study of the measurement capabilities of flame atomic absorption spectrometry for determination of selected elements in waters and sewage); supervisor: prof. dr hab. Włodzimierz Lewandowski, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland; defended in 2007.
16. Dr Barbara Pyzalska, Zastosowanie analizy frakcjonowanej oraz metody ICP-AES do badania próbek środowiskowych oraz biologicznych (Application of fractional analysis and ICP-AES method for investigation of environmental and biological samples); supervisor: prof. dr hab. inż. Wiesław Żyrnicki, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Poland; defended in 2005.
17. Dr Marek Piaścik, Badanie procesów modyfikacji grafitu metalami szlachetnymi w pomiarach absorpcji atomowej (Study of graphite modification by noble metals in atomic absorption measurements); supervisor: prof. dr hab. Ewa Bulska, Warsaw University, Warsaw, Poland; defended in 2004.

AWARDS

1992 – 2015, Numerous Awards of the Rector of Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin, for achievements in the field of research and teaching.

1989 – Polish Ministry of Education’s Award for distinguished PhD.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• Atomic Spectroscopy – lecture, undergraduate course in Analytical Chemistry;

• Modern Analytical Techniques – lecture, course for PhD students;

• Trace Analysis – lecture, undergraduate course in Analytical Chemistry.

• Metrology in Chemistry – lecture, undergraduate course in Analytical Chemistry;

• Chemometrics – lecture, basic course in Analytical Chemistry;

• Validation of Analytical Methods – lecture, undergraduate course in Analytical Chemistry.

MEMBERSHIPS OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES

• Member of the Polish Chemical Society;

• Member of the Committee of Analytical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Science (CACh PAS);

• Member of the Commission of Spectral Analysis of CACh PAS;

 Member of the Commission of Chemometrrics and Chemical Metrology of CACh PAS;

• Member of the Polish TrainMiC-PL Working Division;

• Member of the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Chemistry MCSU, Poland

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

2017-2018, the legal guardian of the Department of Environmental Protection , Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland

VALORIZATION AND EXCELLENCE

My University and myself are embedded in The Measurement Science in Chemistry international consortium of nine European universities accredited by the Euromaster, awarded by the European Chemistry Thematic Network (ECTN). I coordinate activities within the consortium for the Faculty of Chemistry MCSU.

RESEARCH AND TEACHING AREAS

Research areas include: application of atomic spectrometry methods in environmental, industrial, clinical, inorganic and bioinorganic trace element determination; sample preparation in food and environmental analysis; synthesis and characterization of sorbents for the separation/ enrichment of selected trace metal ions. The focus of teaching is on trace metals determination, and the metrological and statistical aspects of measurements.

PUBLICATIONS

1. R. Olchowski, B. Podkościelna, B. Zawisza, K. Morlo, R. Dobrowolski, U(VI) removal from water by novel P-modified activated carbon derived from polymeric microspheres, Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management, 20 (2023), 100788.

2. J. Dobrzyńska, A. Mróz, R. Olchowski, E. Zięba, R. Dobrowolski, Modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes as effective Pt(IV) ions adsorbent with respect to analytical application, Applied Surface Science, 602 (2022), 154388.

3. M. Piekarska, U. Ryszko, J. Ostrowski, R. Dobrowolski, J. Dobrzyńska, Spent second stage natural gas reforming catalysts type G-0110. Environmental risk assessment related to their storage, Przemysł Chemiczny, 101 (2022), 241-245.

4. R. Olchowski, D. A. Giannakoudakis, I. Anastopoulos, M. Barczak, E. Zięba, R. Dobrowolski, J. Dobrzyńska, Arsenazo III removal from diagnostic laboratories wastewater by effective adsorption onto thermochemically modified ordered mesoporous carbon, Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management 16 (2021) 100607.
5. J. Dobrzyńska, R. Olchowski, E. Zięba, R. Dobrowolski, A hybrid Zr/amine-modified mesoporous silica for adsorption and preconcentration of as before its FI HG AAS determination in water, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 328 (2021) 111484.
6. K. Tyszczuk-Rotko, R. Olchowski, J. Kozak, O. Sekerzh-Zenkovich, R. Dobrowolski, Modified mesoporous carbon material (Pb-n-cmk-3) obtained by a hard-templating route, dicyandiamide impregnation and electrochemical lead particles deposition as an electrode material for the U(VI) ultratrace determination, Materials 14 (2021) 6490.
7. J. Dobrzyńska, M. Dąbrowska, R. Olchowski, E. Zięba, R. Dobrowolski, Development of a method for removal of platinum from hospital wastewater by novel ion-imprinted mesoporous organosilica, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 9 (2021) 105302.
8. P. Godlewska, A. Bogusz, J. Dobrzyńska, R. Dobrowolski, P. Oleszczuk, Engineered biochar modified with iron as a new adsorbent for treatment of water contaminated by selenium, Journal of Saudi Chemical Society 24 (2020) 824 - 834.
9. I. Jośko, J. Dobrzyńska, R. Dobrowolski, M. Kusiak, K. Terpiłowski, The effect of pH and ageing on the fate of CuO and ZnO nanoparticles in soils, Science of the Total Environment 721 (2020) 137771.
10. M. Barczak, R. Dobrowolski, P. Borowski, D. A. Giannakoudakis, Pyridine-, thiol- and amine-functionalized mesoporous silicas for adsorptive removal of pharmaceuticals, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 299 (2020) 110132.
11. R. Olchowski, E. Zięba, D. A. Giannakoudakis, I. Anastopoulos, R. Dobrowolski, M. Barczak, Tailoring surface chemistry of sugar-derived ordered mesoporous carbons towards efficient removal of diclofenac from aquatic environments, Materials 13 (2020) 1625.
12. R. Dobrowolski, A. Krzyszczak, J. Dobrzyńska, B. Podkościelna E. Zięba, M. Czemierska, A. Jarosz-Wilkołazka, E.A. Stefaniak, Extracellular polymeric substances immobilized on microspheres for removal of heavy metals from aqueous environment, Biochemical Engineering Journal 143 (2019) 202-211.
13. J. Dobrzyńska, R. Dobrowolski, R. Olchowski, E. Zięba, M. Barczak, Palladium adsorption and preconcentration onto thiol- and amine-functionalized mesoporous silicas with respect to analytical applications, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 274 (2019) 127-137.
14. J. Dobrzyńska, M. Dąbrowska, R. Olchowski, R. Dobrowolski, An ion-imprinted thiocyanato-functionalized mesoporous silica for preconcentration of gold(III) prior to its quantitation by slurry sampling graphite furnace AAS, Microchimica Acta 185 (2018) 564.
15. J. Ostrowski; R. Olchowski; J. Dobrzynska; A. Watros; R. Dobrowolski, Heavy metals in phosphorites used for phosphorous fertilizer production and their determination by ICP-OES technique, Przem. Chem., 97(2018) 1284-1287.
16. W. Korol, J. Rubaj, G. Bielecka, S. Walczyński, J. Reszko – Zygmunt, R. Dobrowolski, Criteria for using proficiency test results for estimation of measurement uncertainty: feed analysis example, Accred. Qual. Assur., 22 (2017) 83-89.
17. R. Dobrowolski, A. Szcześ, M. Czemierska, A. Jarosz – Wikolazka, Studies of cadmium(II), lead(II), nickel(II), cobalt(II) and chromium(VI) sorption on extracellular polymeric substances produced by Rhodococcus opacus and Rhodococcus rhodochrous, Bioresource Technol., 225 (2017) 113-120.
18. M. Barczak, J. Dobrzyńska, M. Oszust, E. Skwarek, J. Ostrowski, E. Zieba, P. Borowski, R. Dobrowolski, Synthesis and application of thiolated mesoporous silicas for sorption, preconcentration and determination of platinum, Mater. Chem. Phys., 181 (2016) 126-135.
19. R. Dobrowolski, A. Mróz, M. Cejner, The enrichment of Pt(IV) ions on Dowex-1X8 and Purolite S-920 ion exchangers from aqueous solutions and their determination using slurry sampling and direct solid sampling graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry techniques, Anal. Methods, 8 (2016) 5818-5825.
20. R. Dobrowolski, A. Mróz, M. Otto, M. Kuryło, Development of sensitive determination method for platinum in geological materials by carbon slurry sampling graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Microchem. Journal, 121 (2015) 18–24.
21. R. Dobrowolski, J. Dobrzynska, B.  Gawronska, Determination of bismuth in environmental samples by slurry sampling graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry using combined chemical modifiers, Environ. Monit. Assess, 187 (2015) 4125-4133.
22. A. Tytlak, P. Oleszczuk, R. Dobrowolski, Sorption and desorption of Cr(VI) ions from water by biochars in different environmental conditions, Environ Sci Pollut Res, 22 (2015) 5985–5994, DOI 10.1007/s11356-014-3752-4.
23. 12.      J. Ostrowski; M. Cejner, M. Piekarska; R. Dobrowolski, Study of trace elements mobility in the mining wastes from coal mine "Lubelski Wegiel Bogdanka" using chemical sequential extraction, Przem. Chem.94 (2015)1171-1174, DOI: 10.15199/62.2015.7.19.
24. M. Barczak, K. Michalak-Zwierz; K. Gdula, K. Tyszczuk-Rotko; R. Dobrowolski, A. Dąbrowski, Ordered mesoporous carbons as effective sorbents for removal of heavy metal ions, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 211 (2015) 162 -173.
25. P. D. P. Taylor; D. Barałkiewicz, R. Bettencourt da Silva; D. Brodnjak-Voncina, E. Bulska, M.F. Camoes; R. Dobrowolski; M. Elskens; I. Leito, N. H. Majcen, P. Mandjukov; J. McCourt, J. Randon, P. Peramaki, A summer school where master students learn the skills needed to work in an accredited analytical laboratory, Anal Bioanal Chem, 404 (2015)6899-6907, DOI 10.1007/s00216-015-8804-1.
26. A. Bogusz, P. Oleszczuk, R. Dobrowolski, Application of laboratory prepared and commercially available biochars to adsorption of cadmium, copper and zinc ions from water, Bioresource Technology, 196 (2015) 540–549.
27. R. Dobrowolski, J. Klatka; J. Brodnjak-Voncina; A. Trojanowska, D. Mysliwiec, J. Ostrowski, M. Remer, Chemometric Methods for Studying the Relationships Between Trace Elements in Laryngeal Cancer and Healthy Tissues, Biol. Trace Elem. Res. 159 (2014) 107–114.
28. R. Dobrowolski, M. Otto, Preparation and evaluation of Ni-loaded activated carbon for enrichment of arsenic for analytical and environmental purposes, Micropor. Mesopor. Mat., 179 (2013) 1-9.
29. M. Barczak, R. Dobrowolski, J. Dobrzyńska, E. Zięba, A. Dąbrowski, Amorphous and ordered organosilicas functionalized with amine groups as sorbents of platinum(II) ions, Adsorption 19 (2013) 733-744.
30. R. Dobrowolski, M.Oszust-Cieniuch, J. Dobrzyńska, M. Barczak, Amino-functionalized SBA-15 mesoporous silicas as sorbents of platinum (IV) ions, Colloid. Surface. A, DOI:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2012.12.001.
31. R. Dobrowolski, M. Otto, Preparation and evaluation of Fe-loaded activated carbon for enrichment of selenium for analytical and environmental purposes, Chemosphere (2013) 90 683-690.
32. R. Dobrowolski, A. Adamczyk, M. Otto, Determination of vanadium in soils and sediments by the slurry sampling graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry using permanent modifiers, Talanta 113 (2013) 19–25.
33. R. Dobrowolski, M. Kuryło, M. Otto, A. Mróz, Determination of gold in geological materials by carbon slurry sampling graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Talanta 99 (2012) 750-757.
34. R. Dobrowolski, M. Otto, Determination of nickel and cobalt in reference plant materials by carbon slurry sampling GFAAS technique after their simultaneous preconcentration onto modified activated carbon, J. Food Compos. Anal. (2012) 26 58-65.
35. R. Dobrowolski, M. Kuryło, M. Otto, A. Mróz, Determination of gold in geological materials by carbon slurry sampling graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Talanta (2012) 99 750-757.
36. R. Dobrowolski, I. Pawłowska-Kapusta, J. Dobrzyńska, Chromium determination in food by slurry sampling graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry using classical and permanent modifiers, Food Chem. (2012) 132(1) 597-602.
37. J. Klatka, M. Remer, R. Dobrowolski, W. Pietruszewska, A. Trojanowska, H. Siwiec, M. Charatynowicz, The content of cadmium, cobalt and nickel in laryngeal carcinoma, Arch. Med. Sci. (2011) 7(3) 517-522.
38. R. Dobrowolski, A. Adamczyk, M. Otto, J. Dobrzyńska, Determination of antimony in sediments and soils by slurry sampling graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry using a permanent chemical modifier, Spectrochim. Acta B (2011) 66 493–499.
39. R. Dobrowolski, A. Adamczyk, M. Otto, Comparison of action of mixed permanent chemical modifiers for cadmium and lead determination in sediments and soils by GF AAS, Talanta (2010) 82 1325-1331.
40. R. Dobrowolski, M. Otto, Study of chromium(VI) adsorption onto modified activated carbons with respect to analytical application, Adsorption (2010) 16 279-286.
41. R. Dobrowolski, M. Otto, A. Adamczyk, Determination of tin in marine sediments by slurry sampling atomic absorption spectrometry with electrothermal atomization using permanent modifier, Microchim. Acta (2010) 168 355-362.
42. R. Dobrowolski, M. Kuryło, J. Reszko-Zygmunt, Study of the Trace Palladium Enrichment Mechanism on Modified Activated Carbons with Respect to Analytical Applications, Pol. J. Chem. (2008) 82 255-262.
43. R.Dobrowolski, J. Reszko-Zygmunt, M. Kuryło, Fractioning of Trace Metals In Sewage Sludge, Pol. J. Chem. (2008) 82 77-83.
44. E. Robens, A. Dąbrowski, E. Mendyk, J. Goworek, K. Skrzypiec, M. Drewniak, M. Dumańska-Słowik, W. Gac, R. Dobrowolski, S. Pasieczna-Patkowska, M. Iwan, K. J. Kurzydłowski, T. Płociński, J. Ryczkowski, Z. Rzączyńska, J.W. Sobczak, Investigation of surface properties of lungar regolith – Part IV, Annales UMCS, Section AA, (2008), 144-168.
45. R. Dobrowolski, M. Skowrońska, The study of trace metals levels in select environmental components of the Zembrzyce Reservoir, Pol. J. of Environ. Stud. (2006) 15(4), 537-542.
46. R. Dobrowolski, Direct solid analysis for trace elements by GF AAS, Ann. Pol. Chem. 2 (2003) 332.
47. R. Dobrowolski, Concentration and disrimination of selected trace metals by freshwater mollusks, B. Environ. Contam. Tox. (2002) 69, 509-515.
48. R. Dobrowolski, Slurry sampling for determination of thallium in soils and sediments by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Anal. Bioanal. Chem. (2002) 374, 1294-1300.
49. E. Stefaniak, B, Biliński, R. Dobrowolski, P. Staszczuk, J. Wójcik, The influence of preparation conditions on adsorption properties and porosity of dolomite-based sorbents, Colloid Surface A (2002) 208 (1-3), 337-345.
50. E. Stefaniak, B. Biliński, R. Dobrowolski, P. Staszczuk, Physicochemical study of 'dolomitic' sorbents prepared under different thermal conditions. Part III. The influence of carbon dioxide content over a heated sample, Adsorpt. Sci. Technol. (2001) 19 (6), 499-509.
51. R. Dobrowolski, M. Skowrońska, Distribution and environmental mobility of selected trace metals in the Zemborzyce Reservoir, Pol. J. Environ. Stud. (2001) 10 (5), 383-388.
52. R. Dobrowolski, Determination of selenium in soils by slurry sampling graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry with polytetrafluoroethylene as a silica modifier, Fresen. J. Anal. Chem. (2001) 370, 850-854.
53. R. Dobrowolski, E. Stefaniak, Study of chromium (VI) adsorption from aqueous solution onto activated carbon, Adsorpt. Sci. Technol. (2000) 18 (2), 97-106.
54. E. Stefaniak, R. Dobrowolski, P. Staszczuk, On the adsorption of chromium (VI) ions on dolomite and dolomitic sorbents, Adsorpt. Sci. Technol. (2000) 18 (2), 107-115.
55. T. Bachanek, K. Jarmolińska, E. Wolańska, B. Drop, E. Starosławska, R. Dobrowolski, A. Bożyk, Zawartość Ca, Mg, F w tkankach twardych zębów szczurów rasy Winstar poddanych promieniowaniu jonizującemu, Magazyn Stomatologiczny (1999) 11, 21.
56. R. Dobrowolski, E. Stefaniak, B. Biliński, P. Staszczuk, Study of the Surface Adsorption Properties of Feldspar, Adsorpt. Sci. Technol. (1999) 17, 73-83.
57. P. Staszczuk, E. Stefaniak, B. Biliński, E. Szymański, R. Dobrowolski, Badania właściwości adsorpcyjnych i porowatości modyfikowanego termicznie dolomitu krajowego, Rudy Metale (1998) 43(7), 337.
58. J. Mierzwa, R. Dobrowolski, Slurry sampling hydride generation absorption spectrometry for the determination of extractable / soluble As in sediment samples, Spectrochim. Acta B (1998) 53, 117-122.
59. R. Dobrowolski, Application of activated carbons for the enrichment of toxic metals and their determination by atomic Spectroscopy, Adsorption and its Application in Industry and Environmental Protection, Vol II: Applications in environmental protection Book Series: Studies in surface science and catalysis (1998) 120 777-806.
60. P. Staszczuk, E. Stefaniak, B. Biliński, R. Dobrowolski, E. Szymański, Badania właściwości fizykochemicznych polskiego skalenia oraz próby jego uszlachetnienia, Przem. Chem. (1997) 76/2, 62-.
61. P. Staszczuk, E. Stefaniak, B. Biliński, E. Szymański, R. Dobrowolski, S.A.A. Jayweera, Investigation on the Adsorption Properties and Porosity of Natural and Thermally Treated Dolomite Samples, Powder Technol. (1997) 92, 253-257.
62. R. Dobrowolski, J. Mierzwa, Determination of mercury in fluorescent lamp cullet by slurry sampling electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry, Analyst (1996) 121, 897-900.
63. P. Staszczuk, E. Stefaniak, R. Dobrowolski, B. Biliński, The physicochemical surface properties of feldspar and some attempts of its purification, Adv. Compos. Mater. (1996) 5/2, 129-137.
64. R. Dobrowolski, Determination of Ni and Cr in soils by slurry sampling graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, Spectrochim. Acta B (1996) 51, 221.
65. J. Mierzwa, R. Dobrowolski, Silica gel analysis by slurry sampling graphite furnace atomic absorption spektrometry, Fresen. J. Anal. Chem. (1994) 348, 422-425.
66. R. Dobrowolski, J. Mierzwa, Nickel determination in plant materials by GF-AAS with solid samples atomization, Chromium, nickel and aluminium in the environment – analytical and methodological problems, Ossolineum (1993) 251.
67. R. Dobrowolski, J. Mierzwa, Investigation of the activators (Mn, Sb) speciation in phosphors for fluorescent lamps, Mater. Chem. Phys. (1993) 34 (3-4), 270-273.
68. I. Choma, A.L. Dawidowicz, R. Dobrowolski, S. Pikus, Siliceous sorbents with immobilized Carbowax 20M as column packing for liquid chromatography, Part I J. Chromatogr. (1993) 641/2, 205-210.
69. R. Dobrowolski, J. Mierzwa, Determination of trace elements in plant materials by slurry sampling graphite furnace AAS – some analytical problems, Fresen. J. Anal. Chem. (1993) 346, 1058-1061.
70. 59.      R. Dobrowolski, J. Mierzwa, Application of activated carbon for the enrichment of heavy metals and their determination by atomic spectrometry, Vestn. Slov. Kem. Drus. (1992) 39 (1), 55-64, current journal name: Acta Chimica Slovenica.
71. P. Staszczuk, R. Dobrowolski, M. Jaroniec, Investigations of water film properties on the surface of activated carbon by differential thermal analysis, Langmuir (1992) 8, 229-232.
72. R. Dobrowolski, J. Mierzwa, Determination of mercury in fluorescent lamp cullet by atomic absorption spectrometry, Analyst (1992) 117(7), 1165-1167.
73. R. Dobrowolski, J. Mierzwa, Direct solid vs. slurry analysis of tobacco leaves for some trace metals by graphite furnace AAS – a comparative study, Fresen. J. Anal. Chem. (1992) 344, 340-344.
74. P. Staszczuk, E. Stefaniak, B. Biliński, E. Szymański, R. Dobrowolski, Physicochemical characteristics and enrichment tests of some domestic dolomites, Przem. Chem. (1991) 70, 349-351.
75. P. Staszczuk, B. Biliński, E. Stefaniak, E. Szymański, R. Dobrowolski, Investigations on the physicochemical properties of domestic dolomites, Physicochem. Probl. Mi. (1990) 22, 111-118.
76. R. Dobrowolski, M. Jaroniec, A. Świątkowski, Adsorption of water vapour on modified activated carbons, Monatsh. Chem. (1990) 121, 971-978.
77. R. Dobrowolski, M. Jaroniec, Study of Pb (II) adsorption from aqueous solutions on activated carbon, Environmental Pollution Control (1987) 521/2-3 (32-33), 91-94
78. R. Dobrowolski, M. Jaroniec, M. Kosmalski, Study of Cd (II) adsorption from aqueous solution on activated carbons, Carbon (1986) 24, 15-20.
79. R. Dobrowolski, M. Jaroniec, M. Kosmulski, J. Szczypa, Studies on surface properties of activated carbons by means of heterogenous isotope exchange, Folia Societatis Scientarium Lublinensis (1984) 26, 37.
80. R. Dobrowolski, M. Jaroniec, A. Świątkowski, Studies on sorption properties of activated carbons in relation to cadmium cations in diluted aqueous solutions, Przem. Chem. (1984) 63, 322-325.
81. M. Kosmulski, R. Dobrowolski, M. Jaroniec, J. Szczypa, Studies of heterogenous isotope exchange of Cd (II) between solution and surface layer formed on aluminum oxide and activated carbon, Mater. Chem. Phys. (1984) 11, 195-200.