Economist, lawyer; lectures at Collegium Civitas, vice-chancellor of the CC (2015/2016), long time associate of the Adam Smith Research Centre. Assistant professor at the Institute of Political Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences (2008-2014), expert of the Jagellonian Institute (2005-2009). Author of numerous scientific papers and publications. Interested in strategic studies, prosopography and genealogy. Member of the Monetary Policy Council of the National Bank of Poland (appointed by the President of Poland in February, 2016).