Mikołaj Bielański

Mikołaj Bielański is a researcher at the Institute of Tourism, Department of Tourism and Recreation, Academy of Physical Education in Kraków (AWF Kraków). His work focuses on tourism in protected areas, environmental impacts of outdoor recreation, and data-driven visitor monitoring using GPS tracking technologies.

• Academic affiliation: AWF Kraków
• Key research areas: Mountain tourism, wildlife interactions, sustainable recreation
• Active projects: International collaborations with Universitat de València and BOKU Wien

Bielański's recent publications analyze spatial behavior of skitourers, trail management strategies, and the disconnect between tourism research and environmental concerns. He has contributed to journals like Applied Geography and Symmetry, applying interdisciplinary approaches combining social sciences, ecology, and geospatial analysis.

Professional activities include:

• Erasmus+ mobility programs (University of Valencia, Spain)
• Editorial board member of Folia Turistica
• State-certified ski instructor, tour guide, and volunteer rescuer in Tatra Volunteer Rescue Service
• Collaboration with Tatra National Park on tourism impact studies since 2010