Jan P. Hudzik

Jan P. Hudzik is a Professor of Humanities at the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. He serves as Head of the Department of Media Theory within the Faculty of Political Science and Journalism. His academic career spans over three decades, including leadership roles in various UMCS departments since 1987.

Research Interests: As a philosopher, Hudzik focuses on

• Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
• Aesthetics and Cultural Philosophy
• Political Philosophy and Media Theory
• Theoretical Foundations of Social Sciences
• Public Sphere and Intellectuals

His work critically examines media's philosophical implications, cultural transformations, and the intersection of technology with human existence.

Academic Activities: He has held prestigious scholarships from

• Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
• Hanns-Seidel Foundation
• KAAD

and conducted research visits at institutions in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. His recent publications analyze urban sacred-profane tensions, media's role in smart cities, and philosophical responses to modernity's challenges.