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Leszek Jesień serves as Professor and head of the Institute of International Relations and Sustainable Development at Civitas University. His academic credentials include a habilitated Ph.D. in social studies from the Polish Academy of Sciences and a Ph.D. in political sciences from Warsaw University.
His educational background features:
- Habilitated Ph.D. in Social Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences
- Ph.D. in Political Sciences, Warsaw University
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Social Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences
Professor Jesień's research centers on European Union policy frameworks, with deep expertise in EU external affairs, energy security, environmental governance, and sustainable development. His work examines institutional evolution within the EU, member state policy coordination, and the geopolitical implications of energy transitions. He investigates how historical contexts like the post-communist transformation shape contemporary European integration processes, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe.
His publication portfolio reveals consistent focus on EU policy mechanics, energy doctrine formulation, and leadership structures within European institutions. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary synthesis of political science, international relations, and policy analysis, emphasizing practical governance applications and strategic implications for EU member states navigating complex integration challenges.
Professor Jesień maintains significant policy engagement through advisory roles for three Polish prime ministers, ministers of economy and environment, Poland's EU Accession Chief Negotiator, and the European minister. This government experience directly informs his academic research on EU institutional dynamics and policy implementation.
As head of the Institute of International Relations and Sustainable Development, he directs research initiatives addressing contemporary European challenges including energy transition strategies, environmental policy harmonization, and sustainable development frameworks within the EU context.
