Rafał Jerzy Gosik

Rafał Jerzy Gosik is a university professor at the Department of Zoology and Nature Protection, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska. His academic career spans over 25 years, with a focus on coleopteran taxonomy and ecological conservation.

• PhD (2005): Studies on Curculionidae beetles in the Bug River Valley
• Habilitation (2014): Larval morphology of Bagoinae weevils

His research interests encompass weevil morphology, biological control, insect taxonomy, and conservation biology, particularly of amphibians and reptiles. Recent work focuses on immature stages of Curculionidae and their systematic significance.

Scientific contributions include:

• Over 47 publications
• h-index 10 (Scopus), 9 (WoS)
• Ministerial score: 1,845
• Editorial roles in Polskie Pismo Entomologiczne (2017-2019) and Insects (2020-present)

Awards include the Homo Didacticus distinction for excellence in teaching. Active in international collaborations (Serbia, Germany, Czech Republic) and student mentorship (supervisor of the UMCS Biological Sciences Students' Circle 2014-2023).