Jacek Chodorowski

Jacek Chodorowski is a Professor at the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin. He leads the Department of Geology, Soil Science, and Geoinformatics, focusing on soil genesis, classification, and pedoarchaeology in Poland and periglacial zones like Spitsbergen.

• Active in soil science since 1987
• Specializes in loess landscapes and Holocene environmental changes
• Contributes to national soil classification systems

His research encompasses:

• Paleopedology and pedoarchaeology
• Urban soil dynamics
• Mountain meadow soil indicators
• Loess depression evolution

Key projects include studies on Neolithic settlements in Sandomierz Basin and periglacial soil formation in Spitsbergen. Awards include the Silver Badge of Polish Soil Science Society and Presidential Medal for Long Service.

• Over 15 major publications
• Active in academic committees
• Participates in international collaborations