Jarosław Wiącek

Jarosław Wiącek is a Professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), affiliated with the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology and the Department of Zoology and Nature Conservation. His research focuses on ornithology and nature conservation, particularly the impact of anthropogenic factors—such as traffic noise, railway modernization, and environmental pollution—on bird populations (e.g., raptors, owls, woodland, and farmland birds). He employs field experiments and long-term monitoring to assess conservation challenges.

Research Interests: Wiącek investigates: 1) Behavioral and ecological responses of birds to noise pollution from roads/railways; 2) Effects of heavy metals and zoonotic pathogens in wildlife; 3) Conservation strategies for threatened species like the Aquatic Warbler; and 4) Climate change impacts on avian reproduction. His work bridges ecology, microbiology, and environmental management.

Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize anthropogenic disturbances, with recurring themes in railway/traffic noise (7 studies), antimicrobial resistance in birds (2 studies), and meta-analyses of climate effects. Over 60% of his last 15 publications address noise pollution, reflecting a dominant research thread since 2010.