Katarzyna Prochwicz

Dr. hab. Katarzyna Prochwicz is a Professor at the Jagiellonian University's Faculty of Philosophy, Institute of Psychology, where she serves as head of the Department of Clinical Psychology. She has maintained an active academic career since earning her doctorate in psychology in 2005 and habilitation in 2019.

Her educational background includes graduate studies in both psychology and ethnology at the Jagiellonian University. She has developed significant expertise in clinical psychology through her extensive research and teaching activities.

Dr. Prochwicz's research primarily focuses on psychopathology and clinical psychology, with special emphasis on risk factors and mechanisms of psychotic disorders. Her recent work investigates how psychological factors like trait anger, rumination, and locus of control mediate relationships between trauma, stress, and premenstrual disorders. She examines the interplay between cognitive processes, emotional regulation, and physiological responses in mental health conditions.

Her scientific contributions have been recognized with multiple Rector's Awards from the Jagiellonian University across different domains of academic work.

• Award of the Rector of the Jagiellonian University for teaching activities (2007)
• Award of the Rector of the Jagiellonian University for organizational activities (2013)
• Award of the Rector of the Jagiellonian University for achievements in scientific work (2016)
• Team Award of the Rector of the Jagiellonian University for achievements in scientific work (2019)
• Award of the Rector of the Jagiellonian University for organizational activities (2020)

Dr. Prochwicz holds significant institutional responsibilities including her current role as Chairwoman of the Research Ethics Committee (2021-present), having previously served as Secretary (2008-2021). She is also an active member of the Disciplinary Council of Psychology at the Jagiellonian University since 2019, contributing to academic governance and standards.