Dr. hab. Aldona Nawój-Śleszyński is a Professor at the University of Lodz, serving as Head of the Department of Criminal Executive Law within the Faculty of Law and Administration. With over two decades of academic experience, she has established herself as a leading expert in penitentiary science and criminal executive law in Poland. Her leadership extends beyond academia as she previously served as President of the Polish Penitentiary Society from 2017-2025 and maintains editorial roles in key journals including 'Law Education Security' and 'Probacja'. Completed law studies at University of Lodz (1998) Received PhD in legal sciences (2005) Awarded habilitation (dr hab.) based on dissertation about prison overcrowding (2015) Appointed university professor (2016) Head of Department of Criminal Executive Law (2019-present) Professor Nawój-Śleszyński's research primarily focuses on Criminal Executive Law , Penitentiary Science , and related fields including prison overcrowding, alternative sentencing, and rehabilitation programs. Her work critically examines the Polish prison system's historical development and contemporary challenges, with particular attention to electronic monitoring, semi-open prison facilities, and the treatment of specific inmate populations. She has pioneered research on prison population management during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to influence policy through her extensive publications and leadership roles in professional organizations. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward more individualized, rehabilitation-focused correctional approaches, moving from traditional punitive models toward evidence-based practices that emphasize risk assessment, personalized treatment plans, and alternative sentencing options. This evolution reflects broader European trends while addressing specifically Polish institutional contexts and legal frameworks. Individual first-degree award from University of Lodz Rector for scientific achievements (2015) Individual second-degree award for organizational achievements (2017) Individual second-degree award for scientific achievements (2021) Individual second-degree award for organizational achievements (2023) Individual award for scientific achievements (2024) As Head of Department and scientific supervisor of the Student Scientific Penitentiary Circle since 2007, Professor Nawój-Śleszyński has mentored numerous students while maintaining active collaboration with the Polish Prison Service. Her leadership extends to editorial boards of major penitentiary journals and membership in national disciplinary commissions, demonstrating comprehensive engagement across academic, professional, and policy domains. She maintains strong connections between theoretical research and practical prison administration through ongoing partnerships with correctional institutions. Professor Nawój-Śleszyński's work is deeply integrated with the Polish Penitentiary Society, which she led for eight years, and through which she organized major academic events including the VI Penitentiary Congress. Her department serves as a crucial bridge between academic research and practical prison administration, facilitating knowledge exchange between scholars, correctional staff, and policymakers in the Polish criminal justice system.