Radek Janicki

Professional Experience

November 2007 - June 2008
Consultant for Multi Donor Fund, World Bank Indonesia
Hired to make assessment on data availability, quality and potential feasibility of GIS in fulfilling MDF needs to provide the ability to complete analysis related to variations of cost-effectiveness and geographical balance as well as to visualise achievements of MDF in relation to overall reconstruction process in Banda Aceh (area affected by disasterous tsunami in December 2004).

February, March 2007
Short Term Expert for GTZ (Deutsche Gessellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit ) Water Program operated in provinces: Negros Oriental and Bohol (Visayas, Philippines). Dumaguete and Tagbilaran City, Philippines.

January - June 2007
Consultant for World Bank Indonesia FOMAS Program (Forest Monitoring and Assessment System). Jakarta, Indonesia.
Hired to map forest cover in the country and perform analysis concerning forest management on the provincial and country level with emphasis on National Parks.

October 2006 - Present
Adjunct (Full Professor) at the Department of Environmental Protection
Institute of Earth Science, University of Maria Curie – Sklodowska, Lublin, Pl

October 2004 – September 2006
Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Protection
Institute of Earth Science, University of Maria Curie – Sklodowska, Lublin, Pl

Teaches use of GIS software in environmental projects.

July – August 2005
Scholar of Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) in Redlands, California. Participate in five courses on ArcGIS 9.x and ArcGIS Spatial Analyst as well as in 25th Annual ESRI International User Conference in San Diego and Society for Conservation GIS (SCGIS) 8th Annual International Conference in Monterey.

January 2005 – March 2005
Intern in "Manila Observatory". Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Studies use of GIS techniques in geographical researches.

October 2004 – March 2005
GIS consultant for GTZ (Deutsche Gessellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit ) Water Program operated in provinces: Negros Oriental, Bohol and Cebu (Visayas, Philippines). Manila - Dumaguete City, Philippines.
Responsible for Supporting the GIS Office of the Provincial Government in Negros Oriental in Dumaguete City in development and implementation of GIS database and proposed use of GIS and also for training with the responsible staff. Assigned to design and create Water, Sanitiation and Solid Wastes Program Website.

June 2004 – September 2004
Consultant Commissioned by Parish Authorities in the Lublin Voivodeship to Prepare 15-Years Solid Waste Management Plan

December 1995 – August 2004
Technical Assistant at Department of Environmental Protection
Institute of Earth Science, University of Maria Curie – Sklodowska, Lublin, Pl

Undertakes field-based and laboratory research in the areas of water quality and landscape changes.
Writes articles and makes presentations in scientific conferences on behalf of the department.
Plans and conducts outdoor learning classes and exercises for university student (local and also exchange groups).
Organizes student outdoor exercises and research expeditions.
Provides support to the teachers and assistant professors in preparation for class-based lectures and assessments.
Manages student recruitment and admissions.
Responsible for procurement such as purchasing of electronics, computer and lab equipment and materials for the department.

April – May 2000
Substitute Geography teacher in Jan III Sobieski school in Lublin, Pl
(Jan III Sobieski is the leading private secondary school in Lublin, Pl)

Taught 50 students from Levels 1 – 4. Discussed topics concerning physical (atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere) and economical (population, farming, industry problems) geography on intermediate level. Planned and led outdoor weekend trips for students.

February 1999 – June 1999 (part time)
Geography teacher in primary school no 7 in Lublin, Pl

Taught 300 students between Levels 5 – 8. Discussed topics concerning physical (atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere) and economical (population, farming, industry problems) geography on basic level. Prepared assessments and tests for pupils.

November 1993 – November 1994
Research Assistant in Department of Environmental Protection, UMCS, Lublin, Pl

Student assistant and trainee in the Department. Assisted in preparing department assessments. Prepared lectures for exchange students from abroad. Organized outdoor classes and trips. Created local database for master’s thesis of department and its didactics equipment.

Academic Qualifications

December 2005
Doctor of Earth Sciences

University of Maria Curie Sklodowska, Lublin, Poland. Doctoral dissertation about intensity of landscape changes due to the diminishing anthropopression in Przemyskie Foothills Landscape Park..

1990 - 1995
Master of Geography

University of Maria Curie Sklodowska, Lublin, Poland (graduated with honours). Masters thesis about anthropogenic changes in environment of part of Wieprz River valley in Roztocze National Park area.

1985 - 1990
Electronic Technician
Secondary technical school of communication, Lublin, Poland.

Other Skills and Training

Speaks Polish (mother tongue), English (fluent), Russian (fluent) and Slavic-based languages.
Adept in various graphics, word processing, presentation, spreadsheet programs, software for website designing (Macromedia) also GIS programs (ArcView, ArcGIS, Global Mapper, ENVI)
Skills in social research methods such as surveys and scientific research
Basic knowledge about electronic, high manual skills
Landscape photography – Launched numerous photographic exhibitions; several photos published on covers of magazines, calendars, books and postcards; winner in landscape category the Annual International Federation of Wildlife Photography (2003).

Professional Affiliations

Polish Touristic Association (PTTK) since 1991
Polish Wildlife Photographers Association (ZPFP) since 1997
Society for Conservation GIS (SCGIS) since 2005