Sebastian Bernat

Dr. Sebastian Bernat is a Professor at the Department of Spatial Management, Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), Lublin. His research spans landscape geography, acoustic ecology, and spatial management, with a focus on soundscapes, cultural landscapes, and environmental protection. He has organized interdisciplinary seminars on topics like 'Landscape and Health' and 'Experiencing Landscape' since 2008.

• Education: Master's in Geography (1998, UMCS), PhD in Earth Sciences (2005, UMCS), Habilitated Doctor in Earth Sciences (2015, UMCS)
• Leadership Roles: Former Head of Department of Environmental Protection (2016-2018), Chairman of Cultural Landscape Commission (2009-present), Member of UMCS Library Council (2011-present)

His scientific work emphasizes:

• Soundscapes as cultural and environmental assets
• Landscape perception and multisensory experiences
• Health resort planning and noise protection
• Interdisciplinary methodologies bridging geography, acoustics, and musicology

Recent publications focus on:

• Organ music heritage and acoustic landscapes (2025)
• Quiet area planning using GIS (2024)
• Pandemic impacts on landscape perception (2022)

Scientific Recognition:

• UMCS Rector's Awards (2012, 2022, 2024, 2025)
• Gold Badge of Polish Geographical Society (2021)
• Author of 200+ publications, editor of collective works

He integrates acoustic landscape education into courses for Geography, Spatial Management, and Tourism students, advocating for soundscape preservation as a component of UNESCO cultural heritage frameworks.