Marek Miśkiewicz

Marek Miśkiewicz serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cybersecurity and Computational Linguistics at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin (UMCS), Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. He also teaches at the Polish-Japanese Institute of Information Technology (PJATK) and Kozminski University, demonstrating extensive experience in cybersecurity education across multiple institutions.

Dr. Miśkiewicz holds a PhD in theoretical physics and has evolved his research focus toward interdisciplinary applications at the intersection of computer science and biotechnology. His primary research interests include DNA-based security systems, cryptographic algorithms leveraging DNA properties, and cybersecurity awareness among youth. He has developed innovative approaches for using DNA as a key element in modern security systems, focusing on authentication, identification, and ownership protection of physical objects through forgery-resistant tagging methods.

His publication record shows a clear transition from theoretical nuclear physics (2002-2008) to applied DNA-based security systems (2019-2023), with notable publications in Nature Communications and other high-impact journals. Recent work emphasizes practical educational approaches to cybersecurity through hands-on CTF (Capture The Flag) exercises and virtual laboratories for online learning environments.

As an academic educator, Miśkiewicz has authored numerous educational materials on cybersecurity, cryptography, and programming, with a particular focus on developing practical, hands-on learning experiences for students. His research methodology combines theoretical computer science with experimental biotechnology approaches, creating a unique interdisciplinary research profile that bridges traditionally separate scientific domains.