Piotr Zientara

Dr. Piotr Zientara is a Professor at the University of Gdańsk within the Faculty of Economics, specifically in the Department of Sustainable Market Processes. He holds positions including College Professor and oversees academic consultations during summer sessions. His research focuses on labor relations, hospitality industry dynamics, sustainable tourism, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and environmental policy. He actively contributes to policy debates on unionization, employee well-being, and cross-border labor mobility. Professional contact details include his office at Room 310 and secretariat support.

Key research interests span the intersection of labor rights and hospitality management, analyzing how economic policies impact worker retention, union strategies, and environmental sustainability in tourism. He explores innovative topics like robotic management ethics, hyperbaric therapy applications, and youth engagement in collective action. Recent work highlights systemic challenges in post-pandemic hospitality labor markets and the role of CSR in shaping employer-employee relationships.

Zientara’s work integrates empirical studies with policy analysis, often using Poland and EU contexts as case studies. His publications address both theoretical frameworks (e.g., leisure constraints theory, cognitive framing) and applied solutions (e.g., urban tourism development, crowdfunding for labor activism). While no explicit awards are noted, his prolific output reflects significant academic influence in socio-economic disciplines.