Janusz Surzykiewicz

Prof. Dr. Janusz Surzykiewicz holds the Chair of Social and Health Pedagogy at the Faculty of Philosophy and Education, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (since 2021) and serves as Prodekan of his faculty. He maintains academic affiliations with Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw (since 2008) and has conducted research across Germany, Poland, Italy, and the Vatican through transnational collaborations.

Research Focus:

• Health education with resilience-based prevention for children/adolescents
• Work-family balance diagnostics and coaching
• Aggression typologies in youth development
• Spirituality as a psychosocial resource across demographics

Scientific Achievements:

• 2013 Golden Cross of Merit (Republic of Poland)
• 2011 Cross of Merit (Germany)
• 2008 Silver Badge of Honor (Vaterstetten)

Publications demonstrate cross-sectoral work in rehabilitation assessment, migration education, and spiritual well-being research spanning 2012-2020. His methodology integrates ICF classification standards with innovative counseling approaches.

Academic Leadership:

• 2021- Present: Chair of Social and Health Pedagogy
• 2016-2021: Substitute Chair in Social Pedagogy
• 2008-2016: Professorship in Pastoral Theology and Psychology