Marcin Zubek

Marcin Zubek serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Society and Cultural Heritage of Europe within the Institute of European Studies at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. His office is located in room 527, and he can be contacted at marcin.zubek@uj.edu.pl.

Dr. Zubek holds a PhD in Political Science (2018) from the Institute of Political Science and International Relations at Jagiellonian University. He is also a graduate of European Studies and Cultural Studies programs, which have informed his interdisciplinary research approach.

His primary research interests focus on the foreign policy of the EU and its member states, particularly examining democratic oversight mechanisms. He also investigates international security dynamics, conflict resolution processes, and peace studies, with special attention to the European Neighbourhood Policy and Eastern European contexts. His work often analyzes the European Parliament's role in foreign policy decision-making and oversight.

Analysis of Dr. Zubek's publication record reveals a consistent focus on EU external relations, particularly regarding neighborhood policy, democratic legitimacy, and security matters. His research demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach combining political science, international relations, and security studies perspectives. Recent publications increasingly address contemporary challenges such as pandemic governance and emerging security threats while maintaining his core focus on EU foreign policy mechanisms.

Dr. Zubek has held significant leadership positions including Coordinator of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree European Politics and Society program (Vaclav Havel) and Deputy Head of International Study Programs. His research portfolio includes participation in numerous European-funded projects across different frameworks.

• EU Differentiation, Dominance and Democracy (EU3D), Horizon 2020 (2018-2023) - Research team member
• REGIOPARL – Regional Democracy in Europe (2018-2022) - Project leader
• REACTIK Jean Monnet Network (2018-2021) - Coordinator and research team member
• PLATO ITN, Horizon 2020 (2016-2020) - Project coordinator
• Democratic Control and Legitimisation in European Foreign Policy (2011-2019) - Research team member

His expertise is particularly valuable in European integration studies, with strong connections to Jean Monnet Networks, Jean Monnet Modules, Horizon 2020, and Erasmus Mundus programs, reflecting his significant contribution to European academic and policy communities.