Beata Piskorska

Beata Piskorska is a Professor at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL) within the Faculty of Social Sciences, specifically the Department of International Relations and Security. She currently serves as Vice-Rector for Students and Internationalization (2024–present) and previously as Vice-Rector for Students, Doctoral Students, and Development (2021–2024). Her research focuses on EU foreign and security policy, the Eastern Partnership, soft power, and global challenges.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science (2007, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University)
• Postgraduate in European Project Management (2003, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University)
• Master's in Political Science (2002, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University)

Research Trends: Her work spans EU's Eastern Neighborhood Policy, soft power dynamics, security cooperation, and digital diplomacy. Recent publications address social security in aging EU populations, technology in conflict mediation, and regional security mechanisms like the East Shield initiative.

Scientific Awards:

• 2024 Certificate of Appreciation for service to Alma Mater Europaea University
• 2024 Srebrny Medal za Długoletnią i Wzorową Służbę
• 2023 Medal MEiN 'Zasłużony dla Nauki Polskiej Sapientia et Veritas'
• 2023 Nagroda indywidualna I stopnia for social activity

Grants & Projects: Led 14 research initiatives, including the MEiN-funded Research Centre of Diplomacy (2023–2027, 5M PLN) and the 2024 '20-lecie Polski w UE' project. Coordinated Erasmus+ programs in Italy, Spain, and Turkey.

International Collaboration: Organized expert workshops in Cadenabbia (2021) and Vienna (2017). Served as scientific coordinator for the Natolin4CB project with the College of Europe.