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Prof. Marian Surdacki serves as Head of the Department of the History of Education and Social Welfare at the Catholic University of Lublin 's Faculty of Social Sciences. A historian specializing in early modern social history, his work bridges Polish and Italian archival studies, with 200+ publications including 7 monographs. PhD: History (KUL, 1987) Habilitation: Modern Social History (1998) Full Professor: 2008 His research spans child welfare systems , charitable institutions , and urban development , exemplified by works on Rome's Hospital of the Holy Spirit and Urzędów's 400-year history. He has directed 18 Ministry of Science publishing grants and mentored 8 PhD graduates. Key article themes include: Foundling homes in Enlightenment Europe Polish-Lithuanian hospital networks Religious charity in Catholic/Protestant contexts Regional governance in pre-partition Poland Scientific Recognition : Recipient of Silver Cross of Merit (2006) Multiple Rectoral Awards for monographs International publications in Italian/French journals Active in regional revitalization, he co-founded cross-border collaborations with Hungarian/Ukrainian towns and led Urzędów's 600th anniversary celebrations that restored its city status (2015).

• History of Education
• Social Welfare
• Urban History
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Dr hab. Wojciech Janicki is a full Professor at the Institute of Social and Economic Geography and Spatial Management within the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. He serves as Director of the Institute and Head of the Department of Social and Economic Geography. Current affiliations: Governmental Council on Population (since 2024), Polish Academy of Sciences Committee on Demographic Sciences (since 2019), Polish Geopolitical Society Scientific Council (since 2024) Editorial role: Global Population Perspectives (since 2025) Research interests focus on political geography, demography, and regional development , with particular emphasis on migration studies, national/ethnic minorities, international border conflicts, and global population challenges. His work addresses demographic policy formation, migration management, and the socioeconomic impacts of population shifts in Eastern and Central-Eastern Europe. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement with migration policy implementation (2025), adaptive geofencing technology for transport security (2024), and demographic anxiety analysis through edited volumes (2024). Article trends show consistent focus on EU integration challenges, borderland development, and population policy contradictions. Scientific recognition includes: Governmental Council on Population membership Polish Academy of Sciences demography committee Editorial board of international journal Strategic advisory roles Advising involves directing research on migration legality frameworks, coal region transitions, and spatial management projects. Grants likely relate to EU cohesion policy and cross-border development initiatives given his publication patterns.

• Political Geography
• Demography
• Regional Development
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Dr. Dariusz Wybranowski is a Professor at the University of Szczecin's Institute of Political and Security Studies, where he maintains an office in room 204 and can be reached at phone number 91 444 3273. His academic work focuses on political science and security studies, with particular expertise in contemporary political conflicts, Islamic fundamentalism, and the geopolitics of the Western Balkans. His research interests include: Political conflicts of the 20th and 21st centuries The Islamic world and Muslim fundamentalism Issues of the Western Balkan countries Political ideas and doctrines Professor Wybranowski teaches a range of courses related to his research expertise, including Islamic fundamentalism, Islam and Muslims in Europe, history, police history, political thought, and the history of diplomacy in the 19th and 20th centuries. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding the interplay between religious ideologies, political conflicts, and security challenges in contemporary international relations. His recent publications reveal a growing emphasis on migration issues, European security challenges, and the evolving nature of Islamic radicalism. Professor Wybranowski has also maintained a longstanding interest in military history, particularly regarding World War II aviation tactics and the political ideologies of fighter pilots. His scholarly contributions span both contemporary political analysis and historical research, with publications covering: The political dynamics of the Western Balkans Islamic fundamentalism and its global manifestations Migration politics in Europe Military history, particularly World War II Political ideologies and their historical development Professor Wybranowski has been actively publishing since the early 2000s, with numerous articles in academic journals and contributions to edited volumes. His work demonstrates a commitment to understanding the complex interplay between historical context, political ideology, and contemporary security challenges.

• Political Conflicts
• Islamic Fundamentalism
• Western Balkan Studies
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Ewa Kępa is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Białystok, specializing in gender studies, autoethnography, and contemporary cultural identity. She teaches aesthetics, cultural theory, visual anthropology, and interdisciplinary methodologies, including English-language workshops. She collaborates internationally with universities in Spain and Italy. Her research examines feminine identity construction through craft practices (knitting, pottery), DIY culture, and autobiographical narratives. Work explores themes of cultural resistance, material heritage, and gendered labor in Polish contexts. She publishes on folk traditions, craftivism, and post-communist cultural memory. Key domains include textile subcultures, domestic ritual objects, and ethnographic approaches to everyday life. She integrates feminist frameworks with visual and material culture analysis. Administrative roles include coordinating Erasmus+ programs and serving on editorial boards for gender studies journals. Office location: Faculty of Cultural Studies building.

• Gender Studies
• Autoethnography
• Cultural Identity
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Dr Michał Wolski is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Editing, University of Wrocław’s Faculty of Philology. Specializing in literature and film studies, he holds degrees in Polish Philology (editing), Journalism, and Typography. His research focuses on vampire imagery, pop culture, comic book theory, and text aesthetics. Education: M.A. in Polish Philology (editing spec.), Journalism & Creative Writing, Academic Typography. PhD (2017): The Imagination of the Vampire in the Face of Models of the Contemporary Antihero . Research Interests: Cultural analysis of vampires in media, typographic design in publishing, superhero narratives, adaptation strategies, and Polish popular culture history. Publications: Authored Sensitive Bloodsuckers (2020), edited Lexicon of (Less Known) Vampire Films (2018), and published over 40 articles in journals like Zeszyty Komiksowe and Journal of Adaptation in Film and Performance . Leadership: Founded the Trickster research association, organized 20+ conferences, and contributed to 13 monographs on pop culture. Co-manages the POPkultura–POPliteratura book series. Projects: Led CLARIN infrastructure work (2013–2015) and editorial projects on vampire films. Currently oversees Stanisław Vincenz Archive initiatives. Labs/Teams: Active in the Department of Editorial Studies and Wrocław’s pop culture research networks.

• Literary Studies
• Film Studies
• Comic Book Theory
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Roman Matuszewski is a retired Associate Professor at the University of Bialystok, affiliated with the Faculty of Philology's Department of Applied Linguistics. His research focuses on automated reasoning, formalized mathematics, and the Mizar Project, which he has been involved with since its inception in 1973. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Shinshu University (2000) and has held academic positions at multiple institutions, including part-time roles at Bogdan Janski University. Education: PhD in Computer Science (2000), Master of Science in Mechanics (1975), Engineer (1973), all from Polish institutions. His work emphasizes formal proof systems, mathematical knowledge management, and education integration of automated reasoning tools. Research interests include automated deduction, formal proof verification, and the application of these methods to mathematics education. His contributions to the Mizar Mathematical Library and its 50-year history (celebrated in 2023) are foundational for interactive theorem proving. Key awards include the Silver Cross of Merit (2004) and multiple Rector’s prizes. He has organized major conferences like MKM2004 and served on program committees for events such as IJCAR and Tableaux. Grants include leadership roles in EU-funded projects like TYPES and CALCULEMUS. His work bridges computer science and mathematics through formalized systems, impacting both research and education.

• Automated Reasoning
• Formalized Mathematics
• Computer Science
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Dr. Iwona Sakowicz-Tebinka serves as an Associate Professor at the Institute of History within the Faculty of History at the University of Gdańsk, Poland, where she specializes in the Division of Eastern Europe History. Her academic career focuses on 19th-century European historical dynamics through the lens of travel narratives, religious pilgrimages, and cross-national press representations. Her research centers on the history of the 19th century, with particular expertise in travel writing, 19th-century pilgrimages, Russo-British historical relations, and the history of the press. She conducts comparative analyses of Polish pilgrimage accounts to the Holy Land and examines how Poland and Russia were portrayed in British travelogues and periodicals during the 19th century, revealing intricate cultural and political perceptions. Analysis of her publication trends shows consistent scholarly engagement with 19th-century European history, particularly the intersection of religious travel, gender dynamics in pilgrimage narratives, and geopolitical framing in international press. Her work bridges Polish, British, and Russian historical contexts, demonstrating how travel literature and journalism shaped national identities and cross-cultural understanding during this pivotal era.

• History of the 19th Century
• Travel Writing
• Pilgrimages of the 19th Century
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Rev. Prof. Dr. Hab. Henryk Drawnel is a leading scholar in biblical theology and Qumran studies at the Institute of Biblical Studies, Faculty of Theology, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His work bridges Second Temple Judaism with Aramaic literature, focusing on Enochic texts and their Mesopotamian influences. Education: Studied at Salesian seminaries in Cracow and Cremisan, Israel; Pontifical Biblical Institute (Rome); École Biblique (Jerusalem); Harvard Divinity School. His research centers on Aramaic manuscripts from Qumran, particularly the Book of Enoch and Levi Document , examining intersections with Mesopotamian astronomy, priestly education, and apocalyptic traditions. Key projects include critical editions of 4Q201-212 Enoch fragments and Mesopotamian influences on Jewish angelology. Recent publications (2025–2010) analyze literary structures of Enochic texts, lunar calculations, and Fallen Angels' theology. His 2011 monograph on the Aramaic Astronomical Book earned the Minister of Science award. Scientific Awards: Bronze Cross of Merit (2021) Minister of Education and Science Award (2021) KUL Internal Award for Top Publications Minister of Science and Higher Education Prize (2011) Drawnel's editorial roles include Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha and Biblical Annals . He has organized major conferences, such as the 2017 Qumran Scrolls 70th Anniversary Symposium.

• Biblical Theology
• Dead Sea Scrolls
• Aramaic Literature
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Dr. Anna Bendrat is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English and American Studies, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Poland. A scholar in Rhetoric, American Drama, and Cognitive Poetics, she is actively involved in interdisciplinary research, particularly through the Cognitive Studies Team and the International Federation for Theatre Research (IFTR). Her research interests span Rhetoric, Social Communication, Identity Studies, New Media, and Affect Studies. She has led the EU Erasmus+ project MigraMedia (2023–2026) and co-founded the journal New Horizons in English Studies . Her work bridges academic rigor with public engagement, including organizing the Media in America, America in Media conference series. Anna’s recent publications interrogate urban trauma in Pulitzer-winning drama, AI’s role in reconstructing memory, and cognitive texture in multi-perspective narratives. Her scholarly activities are enriched by editorial roles in Res Rhetorica and New Horizons in English Studies , alongside grants for research in New York and Poland. She mentors the UMCS Philology Student Circle, promoting anglophone cultures, and maintains a focus on Polish-American academic collaborations. Her research team explores digital rhetoric, migration narratives, and the intersection of literature with cognitive theory.

• Rhetoric
• Social Communication
• Identity Studies
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Łukasz Remisiewicz is a Lecturer at the Department of Sociological Theory and Social Research Methodology , Institute of Sociology , Faculty of Social Sciences , University of Gdańsk . He serves as the Editorial Secretary of the journal Miscellanea Anthropologica et Sociologica . His research spans multiple interdisciplinary domains , including sociology of science, philosophy of science, sociology of education, neurosociology, and sociology of examination. He explores the social contexts of academic assessment, cognitive development, and biological dimensions in sociological theory. His 15 most recent publications (2025-2017) focus on evaluative cultures, academic metrics, habilitation processes, family rituals, climate change discourse, disability marginalization, and biology-sociology interfaces. These works reflect his commitment to merging sociological theory with empirical and interdisciplinary analysis. Scientific Awards & Grants : Florian Znaniecki Award, 1st degree (2014) Honorable Mention, Polish Academy of Sciences (2016) Rector's Awards (1st, 2nd, 4th degrees, 2016/17–2024/25) Ministry of Science and Higher Education Scholarship (2017/18) Fulbright Junior Research Award (2018–2019) Mayor of Gdańsk & Gdańsk Scientific Society Award (2024) Florian Awards for 'Discovery of the Year' (2023) and 'Captain of Sociology' (2024) He is an active participant in international conferences, including ESA , Neurodidactics Symposium , and CHER Annual Conferences , presenting on topics ranging from emotional stratification to neurosociological models.

• Sociology of Science
• Philosophy of Science
• Sociology of Education
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Dr. hab. Katarzyna Stachurska-Szczesiak is a full professor at the Institute of International Relations within Maria Curie-Skłodowska University's Faculty of Political Science and Journalism. She obtained her habilitation in 2019 and PhD in 2006, specializing in EU-Mediterranean relations. Her academic discipline spans political science with a focus on international relations, particularly the southern dimension of EU integration. Research Interests: Her work explores sustainable development frameworks in Mediterranean policy, Euro-Arab diplomatic relations, and Maghreb geopolitical transformations. Key themes include EU neighborhood strategies, environmental security in the Mediterranean Basin, and post-Arab Spring political systems. She employs methodological innovation in international relations research. Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent articles demonstrate evolving focus from EU institutional frameworks (2003-2012) to sustainability governance and security (2014-present). Recent works analyze pandemic impacts on development theories and Algeria-EU relations post-Arab Spring, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with political ecology and regional instability. Awards & Honors: Medal of the National Education Commission (2019) Bronze Cross of Merit (2020) Polish Society of European Studies Best Monograph Award (2021) Minister of Education and Science Award (2022) Silver Medal for Long Service (2023) Projects & Leadership: She coordinates European Documentation Centre UMCS and leads EU-funded projects including 'Przystanek Europa 2024'. Grants include 7 European Commission projects (2014-2022) on EU policy dissemination. She pioneered Oxford debate methodologies in teaching and serves on journal development committees under Poland's Ministry of Education.

• International Relations
• European Integration
• Sustainable Development
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Dr. Urszula Idziak-Smoczyńska is a researcher at the Institute of Religious Studies, Faculty of Philosophy, Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland. Her academic work focuses on the intersection of religion and philosophy through linguistic lenses, with particular expertise in contemporary French philosophy and Wittgenstein studies. Her research interests include: Philosophy of religion Contemporary French philosophy (particularly Derrida, Nancy, Marion) Phenomenology Postmodern philosophy Wittgenstein studies Philosophy of language Dr. Idziak-Smoczyńska has been actively involved in multiple research projects including 'Problems of contemporary phenomenology' under Prof. Jacek Migasiński, 'Polish Cartesianism. History and contemporary perspectives,' and several international projects on phenomenology and subjectivity with scholars from Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Belgium. Her research particularly focuses on the works of Jacques Derrida, Jean-Luc Marion, and Ludwig Wittgenstein, exploring the theological turn in contemporary philosophy and the relationship between language, religion, and phenomenology. Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent engagement with the theological dimensions of postmodern thought, examining how religious concepts persist and transform within secular philosophical frameworks. She has made significant contributions to understanding the intersections between deconstruction, phenomenology, and religious experience, particularly through her analyses of Derrida's late religious turn and Marion's saturated phenomena. Dr. Idziak-Smoczyńska has authored the monograph 'Dar. Spór między Jeanem-Lukiem Marionem a Jacquesem Derridą' (Gift: The Dispute between Jean-Luc Marion and Jacques Derrida) and numerous scholarly articles published in international journals and edited volumes. She has also contributed translations of important philosophical works by Jean-Luc Marion, Gabrielle Dufour Kowalska, and Jean-Paul Sartre.

• Philosophy of religion
• Contemporary French philosophy
• Phenomenology
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Galia Chimiak is Professor at the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IFiS PAN) since December 2017, with previous appointment as Adjunct since 2005. She serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations (2022-present) and holds editorial board positions at Trzeci sektor and Voluntas . Her international affiliations include Fulbright Senior Scholar at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2024-25) and active collaboration with Development Studies Association Ireland. Her research interests focus on development sociology and civil society sociology, with particular expertise in NGO studies, humanitarianism, public diplomacy, and migration. Her scholarly work examines the transformation of civil society in post-communist contexts, Polish development cooperation, diaspora organizations, and the impact of authoritarian trends on nonprofit sectors. She has pioneered research on informal social activism and reverse innovation in development contexts. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on civil society resilience amid democratic challenges, particularly examining Poland's transition from aid recipient to development actor. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between political sociology, development studies, and migration research, with increasing emphasis on Ukraine crisis responses and civil society diplomacy since 2022. Highly Commended paper in the 2017 Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence Fulbright Senior Award 2024-25 Extensive editorial service for major journals including Voluntas , Polish Sociological Review , and International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy Professor Chimiak actively mentors through her role as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Voluntas and frequent academic workshops on publishing. She has secured research funding from The Swedish Foundation for Humanities and Social Sciences and Poland's Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy. Her scholarly network spans Ireland (Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin), Sweden (Södertörn University), and the United States (University of Nebraska-Lincoln). She leads the Civil Society Study Group within Development Studies Association Ireland and has organized numerous international conferences addressing civil society responses to the Ukraine war, democratic challenges, and development cooperation. Her current Fulbright research examines Polish grassroots humanitarian responses to the Ukraine crisis.

• Development Sociology
• Civil Society Sociology
• NGO Studies
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Joanna Dziekońska is a Lecturer at the Department of Didactics and Early Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. Her work focuses on digital education, childhood studies in digital environments, and special education practices. PhD candidate in Pedagogy at the University of Warmia and Mazury (2020–present) Master's in Journalism and Social Communication (2010) Bachelor's in Journalism and Social Communication (2008) Postgraduate studies in Logopedics at the University of Warmia and Mazury (2012) Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education at the University of Warmia and Mazury (2011) Her research examines digital upbringing, hybrid childhood experiences, and the role of new technologies in education. She has published extensively on children's internet communication, digital culture implications, and intensive parenting in digital eras. Joanna's publications explore digital native integration, digital communities, and educational technology trends. Key themes include digital literacy, hybrid learning environments, and media influence on child development. She has presented at national pedagogical conferences and contributed to reports analyzing digital society impacts on education and parenting strategies. Joanna has been a research and teaching staff member at the University of Warmia and Mazury since 2015, preceded by roles as a preschool teacher and speech therapist in Olsztyn and Myszyniec.

• Digital Education
• Childhood Studies
• Educational Technology
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Prof. Dr. Hab. Anna Gemra is a literary historian and Professor at the University of Wrocław's Institute of Polish Philology. She leads the Department of Folk, Popular and Children's Literature and heads the Workshop of Popular Literature and Culture and New Media. Her research focuses on 19th-century literature (particularly Romanticism) and popular culture, including fantasy and crime fiction. She is editor-in-chief of "Literatura i Kultura Popularna" and editor of the "POPkultura–POPliteratura" series. She has organized numerous conferences on popular culture and authored monographs such as "Spokaż z inaczej perspektywy" (2019) and "From Gothicism to Horror" (2008). She serves on editorial boards of Polish and foreign journals and is a member of the Wrocław Scientific Society. She also contributes entries to encyclopedias like the Dictionary of Popular Literature . Research Interests: 19th-century Polish and world Romanticism Popular literature and culture analysis Fantasy and crime fiction studies Cultural and historical dimensions of literary genres Affiliations: Editorial Board Member: Homo Ludens , Studia Slavica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae , Przegląd Wschodnioeuropejski Jury Member: Jerzy Żuławski Literary Award, Wielki Kaliber Award Labs/Teams: Workshop of Popular Literature and Culture and New Media Editorial team of Filoteknos journal series

• 19th-Century Literature
• Romanticism Studies
• Popular Culture Studies
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