Faculty of Natural and Technical Sciences, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland.
Rev. Dr. Hab. Jacek Leszek Łapiński, Prof. KUL, is a distinguished Polish theologian, philosopher, and biologist whose interdisciplinary work bridges science, philosophy, and theology. From early academic beginnings in Stalowa Wola, through military service and extensive theological formation, he has built a profound career in academia and church service. With over four decades of scholarly and pastoral experience, he has taught, led faculties, participated in national synods, and contributed significantly to ecological and philosophical thought across Poland.
Professional Profile
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🎓 Education
He earned his Master’s in Theology in 1985 from the Catholic University of Lublin, followed by a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Nature in 1996. He obtained a Habilitation in Philosophy in 2009 and an additional Ph.D. in Biology in 2015 from the Pedagogical University of Krakow. Most recently, he completed a Doctorate in Theological Sciences (Liturgics) in 2022. He also holds a Licentiate in Theology (2018), reflecting his rare triple-doctoral academic profile.
💼 Experience
Prof. Łapiński has taught at the Higher Seminary in Sandomierz since 1995 and has held roles at multiple institutions, including KUL, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, and Tarnów University. He served as Dean of several faculties, including the current Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology at KUL. He has held numerous academic, editorial, and administrative roles and has coordinated major university programs and events.
🔬 Research Interests
His research covers philosophy of nature, human ecology, philosophy of technology, environmental protection, theological cosmology, and ecological threats. His interdisciplinary lens uniquely integrates scientific, humanistic, and theological insights, especially in the context of eco-development, morphogenesis, and Christian liturgical cosmology.
🏅 Awards
He has received multiple Rector’s Awards (first, second, and third degree) from KUL for his scientific and organizational contributions. In 2008, he was named Honorary Canon and later Gremial Canon in 2015. For his military service, he was awarded the rank of Second Lieutenant by the Polish President in 2016. His impact has also been acknowledged through leadership roles in national academic societies.
📚 Top Noted Publications
Sustainable Human Resource Management with a Focus on Corporate Employee Recruitment – Sustainability, 2024
The Possibilities of Using Artificial Intelligence in Employee Recruitment – Administrative Sciences, 2024
The Importance of e-Recruitment within a Smart Government Framework – Systems, 2024
Public Transport Infrastructure at the Smart City Level – Sustainability, 2024
Risk Management in a Human Resources Information System – Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 2023
Conclusion
Prof. Jacek Leszek Łapiński is highly suitable for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His life-long dedication to bridging scientific knowledge, environmental ethics, and theological thought positions him uniquely among contemporary researchers. His leadership, publishing record, and educational legacy contribute significantly to academic excellence and societal advancement. With increased international visibility, his scholarship holds the potential to make a global impact on interdisciplinary environmental and philosophical research. He is a worthy and distinguished candidate for this prestigious honor.