Marcin Gołaszewski

Marcin Gołaszewski is affiliated with Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University's Faculty of Law, Administration and International Relations, where he holds a doctorate in social sciences in the discipline of legal studies. He is a court-certified polygraph examiner at the Warsaw District Court and a Full Member of the American Polygraph Association with advanced certification. He serves as President of the Board of the Polish Society for Polygraph Examinations (PTBP) and has professional experience working in a state institution. His early publications list his affiliation as the Internal Security Agency in Warsaw, Poland.

Gołaszewski has made significant contributions to polygraph methodology and standards. His research spans validated testing techniques, chart evaluation procedures, and emerging technologies in deception detection. His 2012 study analyzed validated techniques and scoring models for polygraph test data analysis based on conclusions from the 2011 APA Report. He co-authored an influential 2015 review on thermal vision as a method of detection of deception, examining non-contact measurement alternatives to traditional polygraph instrumentation. His 2014 study on polygraph examination of pregnant women provided methodological dilemmas and recommendations for this special population. His 2022 paper examined whether blind evaluation of polygraph charts should be a mandatory procedure in evidentiary examinations.

In 2015, Gołaszewski received the American Polygraph Association's David L. Motsinger Horizon Award, which recognizes a new shining star in the profession who early in their career demonstrates loyalty, professionalism and dedication to the polygraph profession. This prestigious distinction from the world's largest organization of polygraph experts honors individuals who demonstrate professionalism, loyalty and dedication to the polygraph community from the beginning of their professional career. He serves as an instructor for polygraph examination courses and training organized in cooperation with Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw. He collaborates frequently with colleagues Paweł Zając and Jan Widacki, particularly on studies involving emerging technologies and thermal imaging applications.

Gołaszewski's work bridges multiple disciplines within forensic science. His doctoral dissertation summary was published in European Polygraph in 2021, reflecting his academic contributions to the field. He is the author of monographs and peer-reviewed scientific articles related to deception detection, including psychophysiological examinations using the polygraph. He holds credentials from the Head of the Internal Security Agency as a polygraph expert, accreditation from PTBP for evidentiary examinations in criminal or civil proceedings, and advanced and specialized training certificates from the APA. His research encompasses both traditional polygraph methodology and innovative approaches including thermal imaging, test standardization, and legal frameworks for polygraph evidence.