Jerzy Ciapała

Dr. hab. Jerzy Ciapała is a Professor at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Szczecin. His academic career spans over three decades, with expertise in constitutional law, human rights, European Union law, public economic law, and macroeconomics. He holds a Master's degree in Administration (1987), a Master of Laws (1989), a PhD in legal sciences (1997), and a habilitation (2010) based on his work on constitutional freedom of economic activity.

His research focuses on constitutional frameworks regulating economic activity, presidential powers, and the interplay between EU law and national constitutions. He has contributed to foundational legal debates on Poland’s political institutions, including the role of the President and judicial appointments. Ciapała has authored numerous monographs and articles, with recent works addressing pandemic-related legal challenges, territorial autonomy in economic regulation, and historical reflections on Poland’s political transitions.

Prof. Ciapała has held key roles in academic governance, including founding the University of Szczecin’s Legal Clinic (1999–2002) and serving on the Committee of Legal Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences (2013–2018). His legal practice since 1995 complements his academic work, emphasizing practical engagement with constitutional and economic legal issues.

His scholarly contributions are published in leading legal journals like Acta Iuris Stetinensis, and he actively participates in international academic networks. Ciapała’s work bridges theoretical legal analysis with real-world institutional challenges, influencing both academic discourse and policy debates in Poland and the EU.