Łukasz Bugalski

Dr. Łukasz Bugalski is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Urban Design and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture at Gdańsk University of Technology. His research focuses on urban heritage, post-war reconstruction, tourism impacts on historic cities, and urban morphology. He holds a Ph.D. from Gdańsk University of Technology (2018) and was a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow (2017-2020) at the Istituto per i Beni Artistici, Culturali e Naturali in Bologna, specializing in critical heritage studies.

Education & Professional Background:

• Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Architecture, Gdańsk University of Technology (2013-2018)
• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship, CHEurope Project (2017-2020)
• Lecturer at Gdańsk University of Technology since 2020

Research Interests:

His work explores the intersection of urban heritage, tourism economics (particularly short-term rentals), and spatial transformation. Key themes include:

• Post-War reconstruction strategies in Polish cities
• Impact of overtourism on European historic centers
• Adaptive reuse of industrial heritage (e.g., Gdańsk Shipyard)
• Morphological analysis of Gdańsk’s urban structure
• Cultural policy and municipal heritage management

Publications & Projects:

Recent work includes studies on Gdańsk’s urban conservation, the Airbnb-driven 'touristification' phenomenon, and layered urban morphology. He leads research on Gdańsk’s Lower City (Dolne Miasto) and Lower Sopot districts, focusing on spatial structure analysis and development concepts.

Awards & Recognition:

No specific awards listed, but recognized for contributions to critical heritage studies and urban policy analysis.

Grants & Collaborations:

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions funding (CHEurope project) supported his research on European urban heritage challenges.