Davor Romić

Davor Romić is a Full Professor at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Soil Amelioration. He has served in various roles since 1982, including Minister at the Government of Croatia's Ministry of Agriculture (2016), and has coordinated numerous projects focused on soil and water management, particularly in coastal regions affected by salinization and heavy metal contamination.

• Education: PhD in Saline Water Irrigation (Vrana Basin, Croatia), MSc in Groundwater Landscaping (Prakodravlje), BSc in Agroecology.

His research explores the interplay between soil, water, and atmosphere, with emphasis on mitigating salinization, heavy metal pollution, and optimizing irrigation systems in Mediterranean karst landscapes. He employs advanced technologies like HYDRUS-2D modeling, Vis-NIR spectroscopy, and hyperspectral remote sensing to evaluate soil health and water dynamics.

Recent publications highlight his work on AI-driven soil health indices, bioash applications for soil remediation, and climate adaptation strategies in the Neretva Delta. His projects, often funded by the Croatian Science Foundation and EU programs, focus on sustainable agricultural practices, contaminant mobility, and precision irrigation in salt-affected soils.

Romic has collaborated internationally with institutions such as Utah State University, Haifa School for Managers, and Wageningen University. His expertise spans soil amelioration, groundwater dynamics, and the integration of experimental studies with numerical modeling to address environmental and agricultural challenges.