Marek Kucharczyk

Marek Kucharczyk is an Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology and Nature Conservation at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Lublin, Poland. His research spans ecology, conservation, and entomology, with a focus on anthropogenic impacts on wildlife.

His research interests include the ecology of endangered species, effects of anthropogenic noise and light pollution on animals, insect microbiomes, and biodiversity conservation. He specializes in the study of thrips (Thysanoptera) and woodland birds, examining their life cycles, habitat preferences, and responses to environmental stressors such as traffic and railway noise.

His recent publications (2018–2025) reflect a strong trend in environmental impact studies, particularly on insects and birds. Key themes include insect overwintering, microbiome profiling, noise pollution, and invasive plant ecology. His work combines morphological taxonomy with ecological field studies and molecular techniques.

While no scientific awards are listed in the provided texts, his research has contributed significantly to the understanding of Polish and European fauna, especially in forest and urban ecosystems.

He collaborates extensively with researchers such as Halina Kucharczyk, Marcin Polak, and Jarosław Wiącek. His lab conducts field and laboratory studies on insect ecology and bird behavior. He has been involved in long-term monitoring of species in Natura 2000 areas and national parks like Białowieża and Bieszczady.