Professor Slaven Bertoša is a full faculty member at the Faculty of Philosophy , Juraj Dobrila University in Pula , affiliated with the Department of Early Modern History . His research focuses on Medieval and modern history of Istria and Kvarner Historical demography and civil registers Microhistory and oral history Cultural heritage of castles and abandoned settlements Key projects include: The Krk Galley in the Battle of Lepanto (2017-2021) Istria and Kvarner in the Modern Age: Microhistorical Topics (2020-2028) Contact: slaven.bertosa@unipu.hr . Office: Negrijeva 6, room 217, Faculty of Philosophy, 52100 Pula, Croatia.
Drijenka Pandžić Kuliš is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Business Foreign Languages, Faculty of Economics & Business, University of Zagreb. She has been working at the faculty since October 2015, teaching Business French and Business Spanish courses (I, II, and III). From 2019 to 2024, she served as the head of the Department of Business Foreign Languages. Her academic journey began with diplomas in French language and literature education, Spanish language and literature (1996), and Croatian language education (2001), all from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb. In 2016/2017, she enrolled in postgraduate doctoral studies of information and communication sciences. Her research interests focus on multilingualism, competence development, learning and teaching methods, and the history of language learning and teaching. She emphasizes the importance of modern, systematic multimedia teaching practices in foreign languages to enhance the professional competence of future economists. Her primary research area involves the multimedia application of linguistic, methodological, and glottodidactic theories for language and communication training in economics students. Her scholarly output shows a consistent focus on specialized language teaching, particularly business languages in economics education. The articles demonstrate strong interdisciplinary connections between linguistics, economics education, and cultural studies, with particular attention to Croatian-French and Croatian-Spanish linguistic relations. Her work spans historical linguistics, language pedagogy, and specialized terminology development for business contexts. Member of the Association of LSP Teachers at Higher Education Institutions Member of the Croatian Philological Society Member of Matica Hrvatska With extensive experience in both consecutive and simultaneous translation, she has translated several books from French and numerous business texts from French, Spanish, and English. She has authored approximately forty professional and scientific publications, served as editor for various books and textbooks, and proofread/corrected nearly one hundred publications. Fluent in French, Spanish, and English, with basic proficiency in German and Italian, she brings multilingual expertise to her teaching and research.
Dr. Fran Galetić serves as faculty member in the Economic Theory Department at the Faculty of Economics & Business, University of Zagreb. His office is located in room B511 where he holds regular office hours on Mondays from 09:00 to 11:00. He can be contacted via email at fgaletic@efzg.hr or through his professional website. His research interests encompass several key economic domains: Public Finance and Taxation systems Monetary Policy and Green Central Banking Media Economics with focus on public television Tourism Economics and crisis impacts Market Concentration and competition analysis Dr. Galetić's scholarly work demonstrates significant engagement with both theoretical and applied economics, particularly examining Croatian economic contexts within broader European frameworks. His recent publications show particular attention to tax collection efficiency, the greening of monetary policy, and the evolving market position of public broadcasting institutions in post-transition economies. His publication record reveals consistent scholarly productivity across various economic subfields, with notable contributions to academic conferences, journal articles, and educational materials including textbooks on fundamental economics principles. The research output spans multiple languages and addresses both theoretical frameworks and practical policy applications.
Karmen Kovačević is a Lecturer at the Department of Hispanic and Iberian Studies, specializing in Hispanic literature, culture, and cinematic studies. She contributes to undergraduate and graduate programs, teaching seminars on topics such as the culture and civilization of the Hispanic world, modern Spanish art, and Latin American cinematography. Her research bridges literary analysis, trauma studies, and feminist perspectives, with a focus on historical and cultural contexts. Her recent publications explore literary translation, trauma narratives, and gender dynamics in Francoist Spain and postmodern literature. Key themes include Comparative translation methodologies Female experiences in oppressive regimes Childhood and social inertia in classic novels Deconstruction of gender stereotypes .
Filipa Jurković Pešić serves as Head of the Archaeological Collection at the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Zadar since 2017. Her career spans archaeological fieldwork, curation, and academic research with extensive involvement in systematic excavations across Dalmatia and the Adriatic region. Her research focuses on Roman archaeology with specialization in ceramic analysis, glass artifacts, and historical topography. She actively contributes to cultural heritage projects including the 'Cissa Antiqua' terrestrial research initiative and development of educational games like 'Search on Zadar's Muraj.' Her methodological approach integrates field supervision with museum curation and public archaeology outreach. Jurković Pešić has participated in numerous archaeological supervisions including reconstruction of Zadar's Walls of the Uprisings Street and protective research at Diklo. She co-organized significant exhibitions such as 'Nadin - a rediscovered city' (2019) and 'Museum between Donatus and the Forum' (2022), demonstrating commitment to public engagement through archaeological photography and educational initiatives.
Dan McCray serves as a Lecturer at Cornell University and Luxembourg School of Business, concurrently holding the position of Director for Labor Relations Programs on Conflict Resolution at Cornell. In this capacity, he develops and teaches professional education curricula in negotiations, conflict resolution, and collective bargaining for union and employer representatives across the United States, Europe, and Latin America. McCray's research and professional expertise centers on practical applications of workplace negotiation frameworks, mediation techniques, and arbitration processes within labor relations contexts. His work emphasizes translating theoretical conflict resolution models into actionable strategies for complex bargaining scenarios involving management and union teams. As an educator, he has facilitated dozens of international management-union team trainings with concentrated focus on building effective negotiating strategies and cultivating core competencies of successful negotiators. His pedagogical approach integrates real-world labor relations challenges with skill-based training to enhance professional practice in high-stakes negotiation environments.
Saša Ceci is a Senior Research Associate at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, Croatia, working in the Department of Experimental Physics and the Laboratory for Elementary Particle Physics. With a PhD in Physics from the University of Zagreb and postdoctoral experience at the University of Georgia, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in particle physics. Dr. Ceci earned his B.A. in Physics from the University of Zagreb (Faculty of Science and Technology) in 1998, followed by a Master of Science in 2003 and a PhD in 2007, all from the University of Zagreb (Faculty of Science). He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Georgia (UGA), USA in 2008. His research focuses on hadronic physics and resonances, with particular expertise in elementary particle physics and nuclear physics. Dr. Ceci's work often involves analyzing particle collision data to understand fundamental properties of resonances and hadronic interactions. His research combines theoretical models with experimental data analysis, contributing significantly to our understanding of particle physics phenomena. He has made important contributions to the extraction of pole and Breit-Wigner resonance parameters, as evidenced by his highly cited publications in Physical Review Letters. Dr. Ceci's recent publications span from 2020-2023 and demonstrate his active involvement in major particle physics experiments, particularly with the CMS Collaboration at CERN. His work covers diverse topics including resonance physics, heavy ion collisions, detector development, and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model. The consistent high-impact factor of his publications reflects the significance of his contributions to the field. Annual State Science Award (together with Marko Košiček) for the popularization and promotion of science in the field of natural sciences (2015) Annual award of the Ruđer Bošković Institute for excellent scientific work in 2013 As an active member of the CMS Collaboration, Dr. Ceci has contributed to numerous significant research projects at CERN. His work involves both theoretical aspects of particle physics and hands-on experimental work with detector systems. He has also authored two popular science books and participated in media projects like 'The Third Element' show on HTV, demonstrating his commitment to science communication and education. Dr. Ceci works within the Laboratory for Elementary Particle Physics at the Ruđer Bošković Institute, collaborating with international research teams on cutting-edge particle physics experiments. His laboratory work focuses on data analysis from the Large Hadron Collider and contributes to the development of detector technologies for future experiments. He is also involved in educational initiatives, including a 2023 publication on hybrid STEM education approaches.
