Dr Marek Podraza - bio
Dr. Marek Podraza is a Polish lawyer, academic, and researcher based in Rzeszów.
Academic and Research Career
-  Affiliation: Assistant Professor at the Department of International and European Law, Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Rzeszów.
- Education: Earned his PhD in Law with a doctoral dissertation on state sovereignty in airspace during armed conflicts.
- Research Focus: Specializes in public international law. He publishes academic papers on illegal immigration to the European Union (with a particular focus on the Balkan route) and the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
- Student Recognition: Highly regarded by the student body, he won the University of Rzeszów’s “Laur Studenta” (Student’s Laurel) award in the “Student’s Friend” category.
Professional and Public Engagement
- Medical-Legal Sector: Bridges academia and practical application, serving as a legal specialist at the MEDYK Medical Center in Rzeszów.
- Human Rights: Actively involved in defending civil liberties, he served as a Regional Ambassador for the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights (Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich) in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship.
- Administrative Experience: His background includes professional placements and internships at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister and the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland.