Jacek Szmańda

Assoc. Prof. Jacek Szmańda is a retired academic affiliated with the Department of Environmental Resources and Geohazards. His research focuses on fluvial geomorphology, sedimentation processes, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction, particularly in river systems and postglacial landforms. He has extensively studied the Vistula and Dnieper rivers, analyzing dam impacts, sediment dynamics, and human-environment interactions. His work integrates archaeological, climatic, and geological data to understand long-term landscape evolution.

Key Research Areas:

• Paleoenvironmental reconstruction of river valleys and wetlands
• Anthropogenic effects on fluvial systems (e.g., dam-induced changes)
• Neolithic settlement patterns and subsistence strategies
• Fluvial geomorphology of anastomosing river networks
• Quaternary climate impacts on sedimentation

Recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary projects like the INHILLDAUGAR initiative, exploring hillforts and linguistic connections along the Daugava River. His work spans Eastern Europe, with contributions to understanding Holocene climate shifts and human-environmental interactions.