Dr Magdalena Filipczuk

Researcher and lecturer specialising in comparative philosophy, intercultural studies and cultural diplomacy. Graduate of Interfaculty Individual Studies in the Humanities, Jagiellonian University. MA in Polish Philology, specialising in comparative literature. Graduate of the Artes Liberales Academy’s study program. PhD in the Humanities (Philosophy) awarded by the Ignatianum University in Krakow, following research on Chinese philosophy, with special focus on Confucianism and Taoism in the context of intercultural dialogue. Her academic track record includes monographs and numerous papers on Chinese philosophy, aesthetics, interpretation of literature and methodology of comparative studies. She has presented her research findings at international academic conferences in China, France and Spain. Served as the principal investigator on a PRELUDIUM project funded by the National Science Centre. Recipient of numerous scholarships granted by the Ministry of Education and Sciences, as well as Chinese universities. Completed academic fellowships at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and University of Vienna.

Experienced in both teaching and managing research projects and cultural institutions. Worked as the Head of the Internatio­nal Translatio­n Projects Department in Institute of Literature in Krakow, Deputy Director of the Polish Institute in New Delhi and lecturer at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in India. NCN Coordinator since April 2026.