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Dr. Grażyna Świętochowska serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Film and Audiovisual Culture at the Faculty of Languages, University of Gdańsk since 2015. She concurrently holds the position of Editor-in-Chief for the peer-reviewed academic journal "Panoptikum" (ISSN 1730-7775), published by the university and indexed in CEEOL, PBN, BazHum, and Index Copernicus. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Humanities (Literary Studies) specializing in Film and Audiovisual Culture (University of Gdańsk, 2014) with dissertation "Czechoslovak New Wave as a Form of Cinematic Modernism" Master's in Polish Philology with Theater and Film Studies specialization (University of Gdańsk, 2002) Postgraduate studies in Project Management (Higher School of Banking in Gdańsk, 2013) CEU Summer University course "Screened Memories" (2016) Dr. Świętochowska's research critically examines Central and Eastern European cinema through theoretical frameworks including Deleuzian philosophy and memory studies . Her work bridges historical analysis of cinematic modernism with contemporary digital culture, particularly focusing on the Czechoslovak New Wave's narrative structures and visual language. She investigates how audiovisual media constructs historical memory through lieux de mémoire and explores trauma representation in film. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent engagement with theoretical innovation, evolving from modernist cinema analysis to contemporary applications of film philosophy in digital archiving and affective studies. The interdisciplinary nature of her work connects film theory with media archaeology and cultural memory studies. Professional engagements include: Research visit grant at NTNU Trondheim (2016) Coordinator of Gdańsk DocFilm Festival (2006-2008) Executive producer of International Review of Independent Film Producers (2006) She actively contributes to academic communities as member of: Polish Society for Film and Media Studies Polish Society for Cultural Studies European Network for Cinema and Media Studies (NECS)

• Film Studies
• Media Studies
• Cinema History
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Rafał Biskup serves as a Researcher at the Department of the History of German Literature until 1848 within the Faculty of Philology at the University of Wrocław, a position held continuously since 2012. He also supervises the academic journal "Elixiere" and maintains active involvement in departmental conferences. His educational background includes: Germanic Philology studies (2002-2007) at the University of Wrocław's Institute of Germanic Philology Doctoral research (2007-2012) culminating in a distinguished dissertation on Silesian dialect representation in German regional literature and journalism (1830-1945) His research bridges German literary history, linguistic identity, and media studies, with specialization in Silesian regional discourse. Early career scholarship at Cologne University (2006) and Berlin research (2009) under prestigious awards established his focus on dialectical mediality within Central European cultural contexts. Current work aligns with upcoming 2025 conferences examining aphoristic literary traditions and cross-cultural figures like Henryk Bereska. His scientific recognition includes: Rotary Club scholarship enabling studies at Christian Albrechts University, Cologne (2006) DAAD scholarship supporting Berlin research (2009) While no formal advisees are documented, Biskup demonstrates significant mentorship through editorial leadership: chairing the German Studies Student Research Group (2004-2007), co-founding the "Elixiere" journal, serving as its editor-in-chief (2010-2011), and continuing as supervisor since 2012. His sustained departmental presence since 2012 reflects institutional commitment to advancing German philological studies through both scholarship and student development.

• German Literature
• Historical Linguistics
• Cultural Studies
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Prof. Mirosława Czarnecka serves as full Professor and Head of the Department of German, Austrian and Swiss Literature of the 19th and 20th Centuries at the Institute of Germanic Philology, University of Wrocław, succeeding Prof. Marian Szyrocki. Appointed associate professor in 1998 and awarded full professorship by the President of Poland in 2005, she maintains active leadership in academic administration and international scholarly collaboration. Her educational milestones include habilitation in humanities (literary studies, literary history) in 1997 with the dissertation "Die 'verse schwangere' Elysie. Zum Anteil der Women an der literarischen Kultur Schlesiens im 17 Jahrhundert". Academic appointments include foreign professorships at TU Dresden (2000/2001, 2002), University of Mainz (2001/2002), and University of Graz (2005). Prof. Czarnecka's research centers on Silesian Baroque literature with emphasis on women's contributions to 17th-century literary culture, extended through gender studies frameworks to 19th- and 20th-century German, Austrian, and Swiss literature. Her specialized expertise in Gerhart and Carl Hauptmann intersects with sustained analysis of Polish-German cultural exchange, particularly in Silesian contexts. This dual focus manifests in monographs like "Wieszczki" and editorial work fostering transnational literary dialogue. Her scientific recognition includes: Georg Dehio Award (1998) for scholarly contributions to Polish-German understanding Minister of Higher Education individual award (2004) for "Wieszczki" Silver Cross of Merit (2005) for academic achievements and organizational leadership While the text specifies no doctoral advisees or research grants, her institutional roles imply extensive supervision responsibilities. Current engagement includes organizing the 2025 international conference "Henryk Bereska – a Man in Dazwischen" and "MAGNUM IN PARVO" aphorism studies symposium. Academic service encompasses vice-presidency of the International Andreas Gryphius Society since 1991, co-publishing "Daphnis" journal, membership in IVG and the International Commission for Early Modern German Literature Edition, plus co-founding the Polish Gerhart Hauptmann Society and J.W. Goethe Society.

• Silesian Baroque literature
• 19th- and 20th-century literature
• gender studies
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Dr. hab. Zofia Kolbuszewska serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of American Literature and Culture at the University of Wrocław, Poland. She also teaches American Literature and Culture, and Media and the Criminal Imagination at the University of Lublin, demonstrating her dual institutional affiliation within the Polish academic system. Her scholarly career includes international experience through lecturing at SUNY University at Buffalo, USA, reflecting her engagement with American academic circles. Dr. Kolbuszewska earned her PhD in 1998 and completed her postdoctoral habilitation in 2008, both from the Catholic University of Lublin. Her educational background has provided a strong foundation for her extensive research in American literary traditions, particularly focusing on postmodern and contemporary fiction. Her research interests span American Gothic literature, postmodernism and neo-Baroque aesthetics, ekphrasis as remediation, cultural anthropology, media archaeology, utopian studies, and the intersections between science and literature as well as art and literature history. She has developed particular expertise in the representation of childhood in American literature and visual culture, with significant contributions to Thomas Pynchon studies. Dr. Kolbuszewska's scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with American literary traditions through multiple theoretical lenses. Her work frequently explores the intersections between literature, visual culture, and philosophical frameworks, with recurring attention to themes of materiality, representation, and cultural identity. She has made substantial contributions to Pynchon studies and Gothic literature scholarship across multiple decades. As an active academic leader, she has edited several important collections including "(Im)perfection Subverted, Reloaded and Networked: Utopian Discourse across Media" (2015), "Thomas Pynchon and the (De)Vices of Global (Post)Modernity" (2012), and "Echoes of Utopia: Notions, Rhetoric, Poetics" (2012), demonstrating her influence in shaping contemporary scholarship in her field. Her scholarly impact extends through numerous book reviews in journals such as Polish Journal for American Studies and European Journal of American Studies, where she critically engages with contemporary scholarship in American studies, literary theory, and cultural criticism, contributing to academic discourse across multiple disciplinary boundaries.

• American Gothic
• Postmodernism
• Neo-Baroque
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Dr. Maciej Litwin serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Translation Studies at the University of Wrocław, a position he has held since 2015. He teaches translation specialization courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, and instructs postgraduate students in business language and international relations. His academic journey includes earning a PhD in 2014. Dr. Litwin's scholarly work leverages multilingual sources in Polish, English, French, German, Greek (ancient and modern), Russian, and Czech, reflecting deep linguistic versatility. Since 2018, his research has critically examined translation theory through historical controversies, philosophical frameworks, and metalinguistic concepts. His analyses of foundational figures like Roman Jakobson and Lawrence Venuti challenge instrumentalist approaches while exploring energy metaphors and glottocentric biases in translation scholarship. His recent publications in premier journals like Translation Studies and The Translator reveal consistent engagement with historical trajectories and theoretical innovations. Key themes include the politicization of translation, critique of functionalism, and re-evaluation of classical translation paradigms across diverse linguistic traditions. Dr. Litwin actively mentors students in translation programs. His institutional contributions span strategic roles including regional coordinator for the OECD's Review of Higher Education (2011-2013), membership in Wrocław's Consultative Council for Education (2010-2018), and participation in the University of Wrocław's Integrated Development Programme (2018-2022) co-financed by the European Union.

• Translation Studies
• Translation Theory
• History of Translation
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Marcin Miodek serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Culture of German-speaking Countries and Silesia, Institute of Germanic Philology, University of Wrocław, where he has held academic positions since 2007—initially as assistant, then promoted to assistant professor in 2008 under Prof. Marek Hałub's supervision. His academic qualifications include: Graduate degrees in German Studies and Polish Studies (journalism specialization) from University of Wrocław Doctoral thesis defended in 2006: The journalistic image of the German in "Pionier" / "Słowo Polskie" 1945-1989 His research critically examines Polish-German historical narratives through four interconnected lenses: bilateral relations across historical periods, discursive social engineering in German-speaking contexts, Silesian cultural identity evolution, and stereotypical memory frameworks. This interdisciplinary approach bridges philology, cultural studies, and political discourse analysis with strong regional focus. Professional engagement extends to institutional leadership: Board member of Krzyżowa Foundation for European Understanding Active participant in Polish-German Society of University of Wrocław Member of Fluchtburg eV association promoting cross-border dialogue No scientific awards or grant-funded projects are documented in available materials, while teaching responsibilities remain current per USOS-WEB listings.

• history and present of Polish-German relations
• social engineering in public discourse
• history and present of Silesian culture
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Piotr Jan Garbaczewski is a Professor of Physics at the University of Opole, Poland, where he serves as the Head of the Institute of Physics. Previously, he held professorial positions at the University of Zielona Góra (1998-2006) and the University of Wrocław (1971-1998). His research spans multiple areas of theoretical and mathematical physics, with particular focus on: Stochastic processes and random dynamics Quantum mechanics and fractional quantum mechanics Non-equilibrium statistical mechanics Lévy flights and stable processes in bounded domains Diffusion processes with non-conservative drifts Mathematical aspects of quantum potentials Garbaczewski's recent publication record shows consistent output in prestigious journals, with notable work on killing versus branching processes, non-conservative diffusion, and Lévy processes in bounded domains. His research demonstrates a strong connection between stochastic processes and quantum mechanical systems, particularly through the lens of non-Hermitian quantum mechanics and fractional calculus. His scientific achievements include: h-index (WoS Citations): 7 Total Impact Factor: 31.499 Total SNIP: 15.42 Total CiteScore: 28.41 Total ministerial score: 1,210 Throughout his career, Garbaczewski has maintained active collaborations with researchers across Poland and internationally, contributing significantly to the field of mathematical physics through both theoretical developments and practical applications of stochastic processes in physical systems.

• Mathematical Physics
• Quantum Physics
• Theoretical Physics
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Prof. Edward Mleczko is a distinguished professor at the Academy of Physical Education in Krakow, where he serves as Vice-Rector for Science since 2008 and Deputy Director of the Institute of Sport since 2012. Previously, he was Head of the Department of Theory and Methodology of Athletics (1994-2012) and Vice-Dean for Part-time Studies (2005-2008). He also holds a professorship at Świętokrzyska University in Kielce since 1994 and has periodically taught at other institutions including the College of Business and Entrepreneurship in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, the State Higher Vocational School in Tarnów, and the Podhale State Higher Vocational School in Nowy Targ. His educational background includes: Graduated from Faculty of Polish Philology, Jagiellonian University (1971) Graduated from Faculty of Physical Education, Academy of Physical Education in Krakow (1980) Doctoral degree in Physical Education with distinction (1985) Habilitation (postdoctoral degree) in Physical Education Sciences (1992) Professor title in Physical Culture Sciences awarded by the President of Poland (2002) Prof. Mleczko's research focuses on the optimization of sports training systems, particularly in competitive sports with emphasis on recruitment and selection. His work extensively examines physical activity's role in health improvement across different life stages, physical fitness from a health perspective, and genetic/environmental factors influencing children's and adolescents' development. His approach integrates anthropomotorics - the study of human movement - with practical applications for athletic training and physical education. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between environmental factors (including pollution) and physical development. His recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on the relationship between environmental factors and physical development, training methodology for young athletes, and the theoretical foundations of motor skills. The research spans multiple sports disciplines but maintains a consistent thread of examining how physical, genetic, and environmental factors interact to shape athletic performance and development. His work shows particular attention to longitudinal studies of youth development and the impact of urbanization on physical characteristics. Prof. Mleczko has received significant recognition for his work, most notably being awarded the title of professor by the President of the Republic of Poland in 2002 for his scientific achievements. He has also been an elected member of the Committee for Rehabilitation, Physical Culture and Social Integration of the Polish Academy of Sciences since 2004. As an educator, he has supervised four doctoral dissertations and over 200 master's and bachelor's theses. He has served as a reviewer for numerous academic degrees at Polish and international universities. His editorial work as Editor-in-Chief of "Antropomotoryka" and on the editorial boards of "Journal of Human Kinetics", "Human Movement" and "Wydawnictwo Naukowe AWF" in Krakow has helped shape the field's scholarly discourse. He has been a member of the International Association of Sport Kinetics (IASK) since 1989. His practical experience as a former competitive athlete (national team long-distance runner, six-time Polish champion, European Championships participant) and coach (KS Cracovia, AZS AWF in Kraków, Polish University Middle and Long-Distance Running Team) provides valuable real-world context for his academic work.

• Sports Training Optimization
• Physical Education
• Motor Skills Development
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Professor Lech Maligranda is a distinguished mathematician at Poznań University of Technology, holding a position at the Institute of Mathematics within the Faculty of Automatic Control, Robotics and Electrical Engineering. His academic career spans several decades with a focus on functional analysis and mathematical history. His research interests include: Functional Analysis and Banach Spaces Interpolation Theory Orlicz and Morrey Spaces Mathematical History, particularly of Polish mathematicians Riesz Potential Theory Professor Maligranda has maintained a prolific publication record, with significant contributions in 2022-2024 including studies on Polish spaces, Riesz potential in Morrey-Orlicz spaces, and historical works on mathematicians like Stefan Banach and Juliusz Schauder. His research shows a consistent focus on the structural properties of function spaces and the historical development of mathematical concepts. His notable scholarly works include two major monographs published in 2021: '100 years of mathematics at the University of Poznań 1919-2019' co-authored with Witold Wnuk 'In the temple of science, the mecca of mathematicians' about Polish mathematicians at the University of Göttingen Professor Maligranda maintains active collaborations with researchers including Karol Leśnik, Evgeniya Burtseva, and Paweł Kolwicz, contributing to the international mathematical community through publications in journals such as Positivity, Colloquium Mathematicum, and Mathematische Nachrichten. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with historical context, preserving the legacy of the Polish School of Mathematics while advancing contemporary functional analysis.

• Functional Analysis
• Banach Spaces
• Interpolation Theory
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Professor Piotr Marciniak is a distinguished academic at the Poznań University of Technology, where he serves in the Faculty of Architecture and the Institute of Architecture and Heritage Protection. With the academic title of Professor (Prof. Dr. Hab. Eng. Arch.), he has established himself as a leading expert in architecture and urban planning, particularly focusing on historical conservation and modernist architecture. His scholarly contributions are extensive, with 74 scientific articles, 63 book chapters, 8 books, and numerous architectural realizations to his name. Professor Marciniak's research primarily centers on the conservation of historical architecture, with special attention to modernist buildings and wooden structures in heritage contexts. He has made significant contributions to understanding architectural developments in Poznań during the Polish People's Republic era (1945-1989) and their relationship to broader European experiences. Professor Marciniak has supervised doctoral students, including Michał Duda (2023) and Agnieszka Rumież (2018), and has served on editorial boards for journals such as 'Kronika Miasta Poznania' and 'Porównania.' His international recognition is evident through his contributions to 'The Bloomsbury Global Encyclopedia of Women in Architecture 1960-2020,' where he authored entries on several prominent Polish women architects. His recent publications demonstrate continued active engagement with contemporary conservation challenges, particularly regarding wooden structures in historic buildings and the revitalization of historical urban contexts. As an architectural practitioner, Professor Marciniak has participated in numerous building projects, primarily residential complexes in Poznań and Łódź, often collaborating with architect Piotr Litoborski. This practical experience informs his academic work, creating a valuable bridge between theoretical research and practical application in architectural conservation and design.

• Architecture and urban planning
• Historical architecture conservation
• Modernist architecture
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Dr. Anna Tomkowska serves as an Assistant Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw within the Faculty of Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art. Her multifaceted roles include Assistant at the NOVUM Inter-Cathedral Studio (Faculty of Culture and History), Conservator for the Museum of the Academy of Fine Arts, and Coordinator for Student Government activities. Her academic foundation comprises a Master of Fine Arts in Conservation and Restoration of Sculpture (2011, Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw), an Art History degree from University of Warsaw, and Intellectual Property Law certification. She earned her PhD in June 2022 with research on conserving ephemeral art in public spaces under Professor Iwona Szmelter's supervision. Dr. Tomkowska's research centers on modern and contemporary art conservation , particularly addressing challenges in preserving transient works, sculptures, architectural elements, and paintings within public environments. Her methodology integrates material science, art history, and legal frameworks to develop innovative conservation strategies for 20th-21st century heritage. She has received significant recognition including an honorable mention for her master's thesis in the Coming OuT Best Diplomas competition (2011) and representation of Central and Eastern Europe at UNESCO's World Heritage Young Professionals Forum in Bahrain. Active collaboration with Zachęta National Gallery of Art and private collectors Extensive conservation work for artists: Alina Szapocznikow, Mirosław Bałka, Wojciech Fangor, Katarzyna Kozyra Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ICAR – International Journal of Young Conservators Her NOVUM Studio serves as a research hub advancing conservation science through physical/chemical testing, documentation development, and interdisciplinary methodologies for contemporary artistic heritage.

• Conservation of Modern and Contemporary Art
• Cultural Heritage Protection
• Conservation of Sculptures
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Prof. Luciano Segreto is a full-time Professor at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdańsk University of Technology. His research specializes in historical and contemporary economic systems, with a geographic focus on the Baltic region and Italy. Research Interests: Primary domains include economic history (particularly 19th-20th century trade dynamics), deindustrialization patterns, corporate governance evolution, and sports economics. His work frequently examines commodity markets (grain, timber), merchant networks, and industrial transitions. Projects: Actively leads two major initiatives: OPUS-funded study on Gdansk's timber trade ecosystem (1870-1939) ERASMUS+ collaborative project 'Re-Frame fashion' Recent Publications: Scholarly output (2024-2025) demonstrates strong emphasis on Baltic maritime commerce, Italian corporate histories, and socio-economic analyses of sports management. Works are published in journals like Business History and Soccer & Society .

• Economic History
• International Trade
• Business History
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