Stanisław Pawlak
Polish university teacher and judge
Stanisław Michał Pawlak (born 27 September 1933, Kalisz) is a Polish international law scholar and diplomat, ambassador of Poland to Canada (1978–1983), Syria (1996–2001), permanent representative to the United Nations (1989–1991), and judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (2005–2023).
Education and scientific career
Stanisław Pawlak grew up in Kalisz where he finished high school. In 1955, he graduated from law at the University of Warsaw. In 1967, he received doctoral degree, and in 1973, postdoctoral degree (habilitation). In 2002, he became full professor.
In 1974, he became a lecturer at the Institute of International Relations, University of Warsaw; since 2013, as emeritus. Visiting professor to several universities in the United States, Canada and Syria. Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Social Science and Administration at the Warsaw Academy of Computer Science and Administration (2005–2018). He has been specializing on international public law, international terrorism, protection of ethnic minorities in Europe, disarmament, international relations in Far East.
Public career
Between 1955 and 2005 Pawlak was working for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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