Jan Gondek

Jan Gondek, MA, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economic and Digital Sociology, Institute of Sociological Sciences, within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. His academic work bridges sociological theory with digital and economic transformations, focusing on migration, political discourse, and technology-society intersections.

• University: John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
• School: Faculty of Social Sciences
• Department: Economic and Digital Sociology
• Email: jan.gondek@kul.pl

Research interests encompass the securitization of immigration, digital aspects of political transformations, hybrid migration activities, and technology adaptation in aging populations. Recent projects analyze the interplay of social theory and contemporary digital challenges, including sustainable urban development and ecological technology.

Recent publications (2023) explore Poland's immigration policies, Polish-Belarusian border dynamics, and 'silent majority' narratives, reflecting his focus on political sociology and digital transformations. Earlier works (2016-2021) engage with Baudrillard's simulation theory, environmental sociology, and urban technology.

Scientific Awards:

• Erasmus Scholarship (2023, multiple entries)
• NAWA PROM Scholarship (2022)

Participated in numerous Erasmus+ mobility programs to Daugavpils University, Latvia, and conducted research at the University of Tartu. Active in academic promotion through Criminology Weeks and Police ethics commemorations.