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Prof. Paweł Laidler is a Full Professor at the Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora, Faculty of International and Political Studies, Jagiellonian University. He currently serves as Vice-Rector for Educational Affairs and previously held leadership roles as Dean of the Faculty and Vice Dean for Educational Affairs. His academic profile includes affiliations with the Kennedy Institute for North America Studies at the Free University of Berlin and fellowships with SYLFF.
- Habilitation in Political Science, Jagiellonian University (2012)
- PhD in Political Science, Jagiellonian University (2003)
- M.A. in Law, Faculty of Law and Administration, Jagiellonian University (2000)
His research centers on U.S. constitutional law, the Supreme Court, campaign finance, and the intersection of law and politics. He explores how judicial decisions shape civil rights, how money influences democracy, and the evolving role of constitutional institutions in times of crisis. His work often employs comparative and historical analysis, emphasizing the global relevance of American legal developments.
His recent publications reflect a strong trend in analyzing contemporary political polarization, surveillance, election integrity, and constitutional crises in the United States. The articles span disciplines including political science, law, and media studies, focusing on sub-fields like judicial activism, campaign finance, executive power, and civil disobedience.
- First Award for the Best Teaching at Jagiellonian University (2013)
- Eight-time recipient of the Jagiellonian University Rector’s Awards
- Sasakawa Young Leaders’ Fellowship Fund (SYLFF) Fellow (2001)
Prof. Laidler has led multiple significant research projects, including the NCN-DFG Beethoven 2 project on Trust and Transparency in the Age of Surveillance and an NCN Opus project on The Constitutionalization of Politics. He has advised numerous academic publications as an internal reviewer and is an active participant in national and international scholarly discourse. He has also served in key administrative roles, including coordinating the Horizon Europe Weeks Initiative and the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities at Jagiellonian University.
He is a prominent public intellectual, regularly contributing expert commentary to media outlets such as RMF24, Onet, Interia, and Polskie Radio on U.S. elections, impeachment, and political developments.
