Aleš Vokurka

Aleš Vokurka is an Associate Professor at the Department of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biometrics within the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb. His work focuses on plant genetics, agrobiodiversity, and sustainable crop production.

• Languages: Spanish, English, Croatian, Serbian
• Office Location: Building VI, 3rd floor, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb
• Consultation: By appointment

Academic Qualifications:

• B.Sc. (1991-1997)
• M.Sc. (2000-2003)
• Ph.D. (2004-2012)
• MBA (2007-2009)

Research Interests: Dr. Vokurka specializes in plant breeding, molecular genetics, and biodiversity management. His work emphasizes sustainable agriculture, particularly in strawberry and cherry cultivation, genetic resource conservation, and molecular marker analysis.

Grants & Projects:

• Coordinator of 'Cultivation possibilities for strawberry in China and Croatia' (MZO, 2018-2020)
• Coordinator of 'Biodiversity management in sustainable production of strawberries and cherries' (MZOS, 2015-2017)
• Coordinator of 'Genetic resources in agriculture' (European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, 2018-2021)

Labs & Collaborations: Dr. Vokurka collaborates with international institutions such as the Max Planck Institute, FAO/IAEA, and universities in Germany, Austria, and Japan.