Marcin Ferdynus

Rev. Dr. Marcin Ferdynus serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Ethics, Faculty of Philosophy, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. A Catholic priest ordained in 2006, he holds MA in Theology (2006) and PhD in Philosophy (2018) from KUL. His academic career spans teaching roles at European Integration College in Szczecin (2016-2017), pastoral care (2008-2016), and administrative positions including Educational Center Deputy Director (2017-2019) and scholarship recipient (2022).

Research Interests

• Biomedical Enhancement Ethics
• Medical Futility vs Persistent Therapy
• Human Dignity in Healthcare
• Personhood Theory
• AI Moral Agency
• Catholic Bioethical Frameworks

Recent publications analyze dignity's necessity in healthcare, comparative end-of-life policies, and AI limitations in psychotherapy. His research demonstrates strong international engagement through Erasmus+ internships at Oxford, Padua, Malta, and Slovakia institutions.

Scientific Awards

• Prime Minister's Award for doctoral work (2017)
• Minister of Education Stipendium (2022)
• Komisja Edukacji Narodowej Medal (2022)
• KUL Publication Awards (2021, 2023, 2024)

Academic Leadership

• Philosophy program coordinator (2024-)
• Scholarship Commission Chair (2023-)
• Editorial Board of Roczniki Filozoficzne (2019-)
• Organizer of interdisciplinary conferences
• International conference speaker (UK, Italy, Czech Republic)