Dorota Chimicz

Dorota Chimicz is an Assistant Professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University's Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology, where she serves in the Department of Special Psychopedagogy. She holds significant organizational roles including Faculty Coordinator for Erasmus and International Cooperation (2019-2024), Chair of the Faculty Accessibility Team (2020-2024), and International Cooperation Representative for the Institute of Pedagogy.

Her research focuses on:

• Assistive technology applications in inclusive education
• Universal design frameworks for educational accessibility
• Multi-victimization patterns among people with disabilities
• Institutional accessibility in higher education
• Post-pandemic mental health support systems

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on inclusive education innovation, with recent works exploring AI applications in special education, prison system accessibility, and pandemic-related mental health interventions. Research frequently addresses systemic barriers and technological solutions for vulnerable populations.

Awards and recognitions:

• Rector's Award for organizational activity (Team, 2018)
• Medal of the National Education Commission (2020)
• Rector's Award for individual contributions (2022)

She leads multiple international projects including:

• QEW-CVLS: Quality Education for Children in Vulnerable Situations (Swedish Institute funded)
• EPERE: Ensuring Education Rights for Children with Intellectual Disabilities
• COIL Collaborative Online International Learning program with University of Valencia
• Universal Design implementation at UMCS (2021-2023)

She currently advises doctoral candidate Małgorzata Pychner on addiction prevention programs.