Monika Lewińska-Krzak

Dr. Monika Lewińska-Krzak is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Systems and International Communication within the Institute of Political Science and Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. She previously served as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Strategic Communication, Institute of Information Operations, Military Faculty of War Studies University in Warsaw (2017-2023). Her career spans roles as a specialist/advisor in press offices of Polish institutions (e.g., Air Force Command, Office of Electronic Communications) and as a long-time spokesperson for War Studies University.

Research Focus:

• Information environment and decision-making
• Strategic/political communication
• Disinformation, propaganda, and media disorders
• Security education and technology's societal impact
• Civil defense vulnerabilities in modern conflicts

Scientific Awards:

• Bronze Medal of Merit for National Defence (2011)
• Silver Medal of Merit for National Defence (2018)

Key Publications: Her 2024-2022 works analyze security policies in political platforms, digital revolution effects on society, and civil defense preparedness. Notable collaborations include co-authoring network society analyses with Aleksandra Skrabacz (2022).