Maria Sołtysik

prof. dr hab. inż. arch. Maria Sołtysik is a Professor at the Department of History of Architecture and Conservation of Monuments at Gdańsk University of Technology. Her work focuses on architectural history, urban development, and the preservation of cultural heritage, particularly in Gdynia and interwar modernist architecture. She holds a Ph.D. and habilitation in Architecture and Urban Sciences from Wrocław University of Technology.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Architecture and Urban Sciences (1988, Wrocław University of Technology)
• Habilitation (dr hab.) in Architecture and Urban Sciences (2005, Wrocław University of Technology)
• Professor Title (2016, Wrocław University of Technology)

Research Interests: Maria Sołtysik specializes in the history of 20th-century architecture, modernist urbanism, and the conservation of historical buildings. Her projects often involve collaboration with UNESCO initiatives, such as promoting Erich Mendelsohn’s architectural legacy and Gdynia’s modernist urban core for World Heritage status.

Grants & Collaborations: Her work integrates academic research with practical urban revitalization projects, such as the analysis of Gdynia’s port infrastructure and the restoration of historical palace-park complexes.

Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, her research is anchored in the Department of History of Architecture and Conservation of Monuments, engaging in interdisciplinary projects with urban planners and historians.