Dariusz Stola

Dariusz Stola is a historian and professor at the Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences. He is renowned for his research on Polish-Jewish relations, communist regimes, and 20th-century transnational migrations, with a focus on Poland's historical policies and their social impacts.

• Current positions: Professor at Polish Academy of Sciences (since 2009)
• Past roles: Director of Polin Museum (2014-2019), Fellow at Warsaw University's Center for Migration Research (1995-2015), Vice-president of Collegium Civitas (2002-2011)

Research Interests:

Stola specializes in the history of Polish-Jewish relations, the communist regime in Poland, and transnational migration patterns. His work examines how political policies shaped social dynamics, including passport restrictions, anti-Zionist campaigns, and the Holocaust's legacy in Poland.

Scientific Awards:

• Irena Sendler Award (2020) for leadership of Polin Museum
• University of Warsaw Medal (2018) for contributions to migration studies
• Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (2013)
• Polityka History Book of the Year awards (2011, 1996)