Sofija Turjak

Sofija Turjak is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Osijek. She holds a Master's degree in Management from the same institution and a graduate degree in Risk Management from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management. Her academic career includes scholarships for excellence from the Republic of Croatia and J.J. Strossmayer University, along with prestigious awards such as the Dean’s Award and Faculty Council Award. She teaches courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Risk Management, and Methodology of Scientific Research Work at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, she is pursuing doctoral studies in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Management (University of Osijek, 2016)
• Master's in Risk Management (Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, 2016)
• Doctoral studies in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ongoing at University of Osijek)

Her research interests span Management, Risk Management, and Sustainable Development, with a focus on SME transitions to green markets, employability challenges, and public health issues like stroke epidemiology. Her recent work highlights interdisciplinary approaches to economic and environmental challenges in Croatia.

Key Achievements:

• Recipient of multiple academic scholarships and awards
• Active in teaching and curriculum development
• Contributions to conferences and symposia on management and public health

Her publications explore topics ranging from graduate employability gaps to the impact of hypertension on stroke outcomes. She actively engages in promoting science through events like the Creative Treasure Symposium.