Morawski Witold

Witold Morawski is a Professor of Sociology at Kozminski University in Warsaw, where he has held the Chair of Social Sciences since 2009. He has also been affiliated with Warsaw University, serving as Professor of Sociology (1984–2007), Chair of Sociology of Work and Organizations (1980–2007), and previously as Director and Associate Professor at the Institute of Sociology (1977–1981, 1976–1984). His career spans over five decades, including editorial leadership as Editor-in-Chief of the 'Polish Sociological Review' (1992–1996).

• M.A. in Journalism and Sociology (1961–1963), Warsaw University
• Ph.D. in Sociology (1969), Warsaw University
• Habilitation in Sociology (1975), Warsaw University

His research focuses on economic sociology, sociology of work and organizations, industrial democracy, and reforms under state socialism, with additional expertise in political philosophy, globalization, and American sociology. Morawski has contributed to theoretical frameworks on social change and modernization.

Over his career, he has received multiple accolades for academic excellence and teaching, including awards from Poland’s Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education, as well as an International Fellowship in American Studies from the American Council of Learned Societies.

Honours and Awards:

• Award from Ministry of Education (1970)
• International Fellowship in American Studies (1971–72)
• Award from Ministry of Science and Education (1976)
• Award from Polish Institute for International Affairs (1976)
• Award from Polish Academy of Sciences (1980)
• Award from Warsaw University President for teaching (1981)
• Ministry of Higher Education teaching award (1988)

Morawski has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions, including the University of California, Berkeley; Oxford University; and the University of Toronto. He has chaired key academic bodies such as the Sociological Committee at the Polish Academy of Sciences (1999–2006) and the Scientific Council at the Institute of Sociology, Warsaw University (1996–2005).