Matjaz Perc

Matjaz Perc is a Professor of Physics at the University of Maribor and Vice Dean of Natural Sciences at the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. He is a member of Academia Europaea and the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, and recognized among the top 1% most cited physicists by Clarivate Analytics in 2020.

His research interests span Complex Systems, Network Science, Sociophysics, Game Theory, Evolution of Cooperation, Neural Networks, and Epidemic Modeling. He applies physics-based approaches to social, biological, and economic systems, often integrating AI and data analytics.

The recent trend in his publications shows a strong focus on higher-order interactions in networks, cooperation dynamics, synchronization in neural systems, epidemic modeling on simplicial complexes, and AI-driven decision-making. His work bridges physics with applications in healthcare, economics, and sustainability.

• Young Scientist Award for Socio and Econophysics, German Physical Society, 2015
• USERN Laureate, 2017
• Zois Award, 2018
• Fellow of the American Physical Society, 2019
• Top 1% Most Cited Physicist, Clarivate Analytics, 2020

Matjaz Perc has not publicly listed his advisees, but he leads a prolific research group with extensive international collaborations. He has contributed to major interdisciplinary projects, including pan-European responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. His work is supported by high-impact publications and recognition from leading scientific academies. He is actively involved in promoting network science and complex systems research through editorial roles and collaborative platforms.