Jerzy Żmudzki

Professor Jerzy Żmudzki is a distinguished academic at the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University within its Faculty of Philology and the Department of Applied Linguistics. Holding the title of Professor since 2019, his career spans decades of contributions to equivalence, translation theory, and anthropocentric linguistics. His scholarly focus intertwines text and discourse linguistics with interpersonal communication, exploring how transcendence manifests in translational practices and cultural exchanges.

• Doctor of Humanities (1985)
• Habilitation in Humanities (1996)
• Full Professor (2019)

Żmudzki's research has profoundly shaped Polish translation didactics, particularly through his holistic models for simultaneous interpretation. His work interrogates the linguistic-cultural image of the world, emphasizing interdisciplinary methodologies and eye-tracking experiments in translation analysis.

The 15 most recent publications reveal a trajectory from textual ontology to projective operations in translation. Themes include cognitive modeling, intercultural mediation, and functional equivalence, often contextualized within Polish-German linguistic frameworks.

Scientific Awards:

• 1997 Individual Award by the Minister of National Education
• 2008 Medal of the National Education Commission
• 2010 Rector's Award at UMCS
• 2010 Gold Medal for Long Service
• 2020 Silver Cross of Merit

Żmudzki has supervised 8 doctoral, 50 master's, and 20 bachelor's theses, mentoring generations of scholars in translation studies. His editorial collaborations and international projects underscore his role as a bridge between Polish and global linguistic communities.