Jan Rodzik

Professor Jan Rodzik is a distinguished academic at the Department of Hydrology and Climatology, Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. With expertise in geomorphology and environmental geography, his research focuses on human-environment interactions, loess gully erosion, and Arctic landscape dynamics.

• Education: MSc (1976) in Physical Geography, PhD (1985) in Physical Geography, and Habilitation (2013) in Geography, all from UMCS.
• Teaching: Conducts seminars and workshops on spatial management, environmental issues, and field exercises in glacial and loess landscapes.

His scientific work integrates fieldwork in Spitsbergen (8 expeditions between 1982-2016) with detailed geomorphological analysis of Eastern Poland, particularly loess regions. Recent publications examine pollen dispersion patterns in Arctic environments, medieval settlement dynamics, and advanced erosion monitoring techniques.

Key research trends include anthropogenic geomorphology, loess erosion processes, and paleoenvironmental reconstructions for archaeological contexts. He employs TLS remote sensing and sedimentological analysis.

While no specific awards are listed, his work has been cited in prestigious journals like Earth-Science Reviews and Quaternary International, with a total impact factor of 16.838 across his publications.

Professor Rodzik supervises field-based master's projects and collaborates with international researchers on Arctic and loess landscape studies. His work bridges physical geography with historical and archaeological applications.