Krzysztof Kowalczyk

Dr. Krzysztof Kowalczyk serves as Professor at the Institute of Political and Security Sciences, University of Szczecin, holding this position since 2014. He concurrently directs the State Archives in Szczecin (since April 2017) and previously led the Institute of National Remembrance, Szczecin Branch (January-July 2016), demonstrating significant integration of academic and public service roles within Poland's security and historical institutions.

His research centers on the complex interplay between political institutions and religious entities in Poland, with particular focus on the Polish party system's relationship with the Catholic Church across historical periods. This encompasses analysis of civil society development, political marketing strategies, and the security architecture of the Republic of Poland, often contextualized within Western Pomerania's unique geopolitical position.

Professor Kowalczyk's publication trajectory reveals consistent scholarly engagement with church-state dynamics, evolving from early communist-era analyses (1945-1956) through post-communist transitions to contemporary issues like anti-abortion legislation. His work bridges historical methodology with political science frameworks, emphasizing regional case studies while contributing to national discourse on secularism and religious influence in governance.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• First prize in the National Czesław Mojsiewicz Competition for best political science book (2012)
• Bronze Medal for Merit for National Defence (2007)
• Pro Patria Medal for national service (2019)

He actively mentors students through diploma seminars addressing practical security topics including Polish Armed Forces history, uniformed services in state security systems, election campaign strategies, and public figure image management. His dual academic-administrative career reflects deep commitment to both scholarly inquiry and Poland's institutional memory preservation through archival leadership.