About
I am a Ukrainian political scientist and lawyer based in Poland. My academic and professional work brings together political science, law, international cooperation, mediation, and municipal practice. I hold a PhD in Political Science and have extensive professional experience as a lawyer, researcher, lecturer, and local government practitioner. My research focuses on hybrid conflicts, political communication, digital governance, city diplomacy, and the changing role of subnational actors in international relations. I am particularly interested in how legal and political institutions respond to war, displacement, disinformation, and democratic transformation. Through my work, I combine academic analysis with practical experience in international partnerships, cross-border cooperation, and conflict resolution.
Current Positions
- Lecturer, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), Poland
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University, Ukraine
- International Cooperation Center, Lublin Municipal Office, Poland
- Court Mediator, Regional Court in Lublin, Poland
- Member, European Law Institute (ELI)
Research Interests
- Hybrid Conflicts and Political Communication
- Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence
- City Diplomacy and International Cooperation
- International Law and Human Rights
- Mediation and Conflict Resolution
- European Integration and Cross-Border Cooperation
- Territorial Governance and Subnational Actors
Education
- PhD in Political Science, 2011
- Master’s Degree in Public Administration, 2005
- Master’s Degree in Law, 2004
Professional Memberships
- European Law Institute (ELI)
- Paradiplomacy Scholars Forum
- Permanent Court Mediator, Regional Court in Lublin, Poland
Languages
- Ukrainian – Native
- Polish – Professional working proficiency
- English – Professional working proficiency
- Russian – Full professional proficiency