Anna Mazurkiewicz

Anna Mazurkiewicz is a Professor at the University of Gdańsk, affiliated with the Faculty of History and serving as Deputy Dean for Research and International Cooperation. She leads the Division of Contemporary Polish History and focuses on Cold War dynamics, particularly U.S. diplomatic relations, political exiles from East Central Europe, and transatlantic migration patterns.

• Education: PhD from University of Gdańsk (2006), habilitation in 2016
• Key research areas: Cold War history, media systems in the United States, political exiles' influence on U.S. policy, and transatlantic identities

Her 15 most recent articles analyze Cold War-era migrations, intelligence collaborations, and the role of exile organizations like the Assembly of Captive European Nations (ACEN). Awards include the Willi Paul Adams Award (2019) and multiple distinctions from the University of Gdańsk and Polish-American institutions. Mazurkiewicz also serves as Book Review Editor for Poland in the Polish American Studies journal and leads the Migrations in History book series at DeGruyter.

Scientific Awards:

• Willi Paul Adams Award (2019)
• Oskar Halecki Award (2015)
• Swastek Award (2014)
• University of Gdańsk Rector's Awards (2013, 2016)
• Krzysztof Celestyn Mrongowiusz Teaching Award (2010)

As Deputy Dean for Research, she coordinates international collaborations. Her 200+ publications include monographs on political exiles and cold war propaganda, with extensive archival work across Europe and North America.