Jerzy Solon is a Professor in the Geographical Information Systems and Cartography Team at the Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization of the Polish Academy of Sciences, where he was the Head of Doctoral Studies from 2010-2015. With interests in landscape ecology and ecological-landscape indicators, ecology of plants and phytosociology, he has received multiple awards for both his scientific work, and his social and environmental activities. He has been particularly involved with producing protection plans for numerous national parks and ecologically important sites, was Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Polish Association of Landscape Ecology between 2007-2013, and has worked with teams around the world. Outside of work, Prof Solon's interests include fishing and photography.
