Bogus?aw Szmygin, prof dr hab.eng, Lublin University of Technology; head of the Built Heritage Department; Dean of Civil Engineering and Architecture Faculty TU Lublin (2005-12; 2016+); vice-rector Lublin University of Technology (2012-16).
He specializes in protection and conservation of architectural monuments (theory of conservation, revitalization of historical towns, protection of historical ruins, protection and conservation of architectural monuments, World Heritage issues).
Author of over 150 scientific articles (e.g monograph “Development of conservation doctrine in Poland in XX century”); organizer of several scientific conferences, scientific and educational programmes; scientific editor of dozen proceedings; author of over 50 screenplays for educational films.
President ICOMOS Poland (2008+17); president of International Scientific Committee of Theory and Philosophy of Conservation(2017+); chair of World Heritage Committee in Poland (2010+2014); member of Scientific Committee Architecture and Urbanism Polish Academy of Science (2012+).