Marek Cupryjak

Dr. Marek Cupryjak is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Political and Security Sciences, University of Szczecin, specializing in terrorism, counterterrorism, and terrorist crisis management. His expertise bridges academic research and practical security operations through publications, international training, and high-profile security roles.

His research critically examines terrorism prevention frameworks, crisis negotiation protocols, and mass event security with emphasis on democratic governance constraints. Work addresses evolving threats through interdisciplinary lenses combining political science, behavioral psychology, and security policy implementation.

Publications consistently advance counterterrorism methodology across three core domains: systemic prevention (2019), tactical crisis response (2018), and physical security infrastructure (2015).

Accolades include:

• Cross of Merit from the President of Poland
• National Defence University's Best Doctoral Dissertation Award (2003)
• Two Rectoral Awards from University of Szczecin (Scientific 2011, Organizational 2014)
• Best Assistant Professor 2013/2014 (Higher School of Humanities)

Operational experience spans UEFA EURO 2012 Security Committee leadership, 100+ media security analyses, and elite training with FBI, Bundeskriminalamt, and US Department of State. International crisis management credentials established through 12 specialized programs across 6 countries including hostage negotiation (Scotland Yard, Guardia Civil) and weapons smuggling countermeasures (BKA Wiesbaden).