Mateusz Chatys

Mateusz Chatys, Ph.D., serves as a Researcher at the Center For Asian Affairs and is affiliated with the Department of Asian Studies within the Faculty of International and Political Studies at the University of Lodz. His work centers on East Asian geopolitical dynamics, with emphasis on China's regional engagement and Southeast Asian affairs.

Education:

• Graduate of International Relations (Oriental specialty, second degree) at University of Lodz
• Ph.D. from Department of Eastern Asia, Faculty of International and Political Studies, University of Lodz

Research Interests:

Dr. Chatys specializes in economic expansion, investment policy in Southeast Asia, territorial disputes in the South China Sea, and China's foreign policy toward ASEAN nations. His scholarship examines how economic strategies intersect with diplomatic frameworks in Asia, particularly analyzing China's bilateral engagements and regional security challenges through frameworks like sister-city diplomacy and patron-client relationships.

Publication Trends:

His Monitor ASEAN series and pandemic-era analyses reveal consistent focus on Southeast Asian regional dynamics, China's diplomatic adaptations during crises, and ASEAN's evolving role in managing great-power competition. Key thematic threads include pandemic diplomacy, South China Sea disputes, and subnational engagement mechanisms.

Professional Activities:

Since 2017, Dr. Chatys has contributed to the Center For Asian Affairs while participating in significant initiatives including the EU Window Chinese Government Scholarship at Hainan University (2015-2016), China-EU Youth Thinkers Forum in Shanghai (2017), and leadership of volunteer teams for Chinese student summer programs on Polish society.