Azra Tafro

Azra Tafro is an Associate Professor at the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, located in pavilion IV, room 124. She holds a PhD and has been affiliated with multiple institutions, including the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing and the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Her research focuses on applied statistics, extreme value theory, and digital image/signal processing. She is fluent in Croatian and English.

Education & Professional Development:

• 2019–present: Assistant Professor at Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology
• 2018–2019: Postdoctorate at Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing
• 2014–2018: Junior Postdoctoral Researcher
• 2008–2014: Junior Researcher

Research Interests: Dr. Tafro’s work spans statistical methodologies, environmental applications (e.g., forest microclimate analysis), medical imaging (PET reconstruction), and socio-behavioral studies (e.g., religiosity’s impact on sexual behavior). She employs advanced techniques like Gaussian mixture models and Bayesian analysis to address interdisciplinary challenges.

Publications & Trends: Her work bridges statistical theory and practical applications, with recent focus on environmental sustainability, medical imaging optimization, and youth behavioral studies. Key themes include FSC certification dynamics in Croatia, sexual health risk analysis, and PET imaging algorithm development.

Awards & Grants: No specific awards listed, but her research has been supported through institutional grants and collaborations.

Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Department of Wood Technology and collaborates across faculties in multidisciplinary projects.