Piotr Witkowski

Piotr Witkowski is a Professor at the Department of World Economy and European Integration, Faculty of Economics, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin. He holds a habilitation degree in humanities (political science, 2017) and has taught at multiple institutions since 2004, including the University of Entrepreneurship and Administration in Lublin and the University of International Relations and Social Communication in Chełm.

• Education:
  • Master's in Political Science (1986), Inter-university Institute of Political Sciences, UMCS
  • Postgraduate studies in Administration and Management (1997), Faculty of Law and Administration, UMCS
  • PhD in Political Science (2001), UMCS
  • Postgraduate studies in Transport-Forwarding-Logistics (2014), University of International Relations and Social Communication in Chełm

His research focuses on customs policy, international trade, and EU integration, particularly analyzing Poland's customs strategies post-1989, Schengen Agreement implications, and transnational logistics. He has published extensively on topics like EU customs law, border control, and economic security.

Key article trends include customs procedures (EU-Ukraine trade regulations), logistics frameworks, and cross-border cooperation. His work bridges law, political science, and economics, emphasizing practical trade facilitation and policy harmonization.

He has organized conferences on Schengen challenges, EU customs code harmonization, and transnational security, including roles in academic councils and Senate memberships. Collaborations with institutions like the Polish Customs Chamber and Frontex-related studies highlight his policy-oriented contributions.