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Zbigniew Wardak is a Lecturer at the Department of Criminal Procedure and Criminology within the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Lodz. He has been employed at the university since completing his law studies in 2001, progressing from doctoral studies participant (2002-2007) to assistant (2005-2013), and ultimately to his current position as Lecturer since February 2014.
- Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Lodz (2014-present)
- Department of Criminal Procedure and Criminology (2018-2024)
- Department of Forensics (2014-2018)
- Member of the Polish Forensic Society since 2002
- Head of Postgraduate Studies "Psychiatry and Forensic Psychology"
Dr. Wardak's academic journey began with graduating from law studies at the University of Lodz in 2001, followed by doctoral studies from 2002-2007. He earned his PhD in legal sciences in January 2014. His teaching career at the university started as an assistant at the Department of Forensics from 2005-2013, before being appointed as Lecturer in February 2014.
His research focuses primarily on forensics (particularly forensic and legal issues related to firearms) and criminology (including criminal law and criminological issues of drug possession). His scholarly work demonstrates expertise in criminal procedure, evidence evaluation, and legal interpretation of weapons-related legislation. Dr. Wardak has published extensively on Supreme Court decisions, contributing legal commentaries that analyze nuanced aspects of Polish criminal law.
An analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on practical applications of criminal law, particularly in the areas of firearms regulation, drug policy, and tax fraud. His work often bridges theoretical legal principles with real-world judicial practice, providing critical analysis of court decisions and suggesting improvements to legal interpretation frameworks. The interdisciplinary nature of his research combines legal scholarship with forensic science and criminological perspectives.
As an academic supervisor, Dr. Wardak has served as co-supervisor for three defended doctoral theses, supervisor of 86 master's theses, and reviewer of 99 master's theses. He teaches seminars in the "Criminal Science" specialization module for both full-time and part-time law students at various levels. His teaching responsibilities include courses on criminal procedure, forensics, and specialized topics in criminal law.
Dr. Wardak also serves as the head of Postgraduate Studies "Psychiatry and Forensic Psychology" and as chair of recruitment subcommittee no. 3 for part-time studies. He has conducted postgraduate courses on fiscal criminal law and tax law, demonstrating his expertise across multiple specialized areas of criminal jurisprudence.
