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Pejo KonjatićView profile

Professor

• Mechanical Engineering
• Structural Analysis
• Finite Element Analysis
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Pejo Konjatić is a Professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb. He specializes in structural analysis, mechanical design, and materials science, with a focus on applications in thermal power plants and automotive engineering. His research involves finite element analysis, fracture mechanics, and the optimization of mechanical systems. He has mentored over 140 students in Master's and undergraduate theses, covering topics like structural integrity, welding techniques, and additive manufacturing. Mentored 45 Master's and undergraduate theses, including projects on boiler design, 3D printing, and rotor dynamics. Supervised 95 papers as a committee member, focusing on mechanical systems, materials science, and safety engineering. His work emphasizes practical applications, such as improving equipment safety in explosive environments and optimizing composite materials for additive manufacturing. Key areas include fracture analysis of welded joints, rotor dynamics, and vibration diagnostics in industrial machinery. Recent research trends involve advancing computational methods (e.g., finite element modeling) and addressing challenges in sustainable manufacturing through material storage effects and lightweight design.

• Signal Processing
• Telecommunications
• Embedded Systems
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Damir Malnar is a Senior Lecturer at Veleri College (Veleri-OI), specializing in Telecommunications and Electronics. He teaches courses such as Automation in Building Construction, Mobile Communication, Embedded Computer Systems, and IoT-related disciplines. His research focuses on advanced signal processing techniques, hydroacoustic signal analysis, FPGA-embedded systems, and real-time algorithm implementation. He has contributed to the development of the Veleri-OI IoT School's educational platforms and pioneered methods for optimizing time-frequency distributions in noisy environments. Malnar's academic work emphasizes practical applications of theoretical concepts, including FPGA-based genetic algorithms for antenna array recovery and real-time embedded systems. His recent efforts integrate IoT technologies into educational tools, exemplified by the Veleri-OI Meteo System. He maintains active involvement in both theoretical research and hands-on engineering projects, bridging the gap between academic instruction and industry-relevant solutions. Key technical areas include signal decomposition, noise analysis, and adaptive systems. His work often intersects with marine acoustics and environmental monitoring, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to telecommunications engineering.

Krešimir FertaljView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Information Systems
• Project Management
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Krešimir Fertalj is a Full Professor at the Department of Applied Computing, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb. His work focuses on software development, project management, and data integration architectures. Research areas include ERP systems, agile methodologies, and hybrid wireless networks in maritime environments Developed tools for workflow modeling, business process automation, and mobile application frameworks Contributed to projects like Flora Croatica Database, CROFlora 2.0, and institutional GIS systems Teaching responsibilities cover structured programming techniques (UML), web service development, and software reliability analysis. Contact: Office D-369, Work 01 6129-918, Home 418

Ina ErcegView profile

Researcher

• Nanomaterials
• Biomaterials
• Physical Chemistry
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Ina Erceg is a Researcher at the Laboratory for Biocolloids and Surface Chemistry, Division of Physical Chemistry, Ruder Boskovic Institute. She holds a PhD in Chemistry (2022) and Master's (2017) from the University of Zagreb, focusing on biomimetic synthesis of calcium phosphate/titanate nanocomposites. PhD, University of Zagreb (2022) Master's, University of Zagreb (2017) Bachelor's, University of Zagreb (2015) Her research spans biomimetic nanocomposite synthesis for biomedical applications, radiation dosimetry using fortuitous dosimeters (e.g., salted crackers), and nanoparticle-protein interactions. Journal articles highlight innovations in metal-doped ZnO coatings, superhydrophobic underwater protection, and antioxidant delivery systems. Scientific collaborations include NATO SPS Project "BioPhyMeTRE" for radiological emergency triage methods. She has contributed to 15+ peer-reviewed publications since 2018, focusing on calcium phosphate biomineralization, TiO2 nanomaterials, and surface chemistry mechanisms. Laboratory for Biocolloids and Surface Chemistry NATO SPS Project "BioPhyMeTRE" Interdisciplinary work with European institutions Conference presentations at ECIS, Croatian Microscopy Congress, and EMC2024 demonstrate her expertise in colloidal synthesis, XPS analysis, and EPR radiation studies. Current work explores antibacterial coatings, nanotoxicology, and advanced dosimetry techniques.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Strength of Materials
• Structural Mechanics
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Dr. Josip Hoster serves as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Polytechnic of Karlovac, where he teaches core mechanical engineering disciplines across undergraduate and graduate programs. His instructional responsibilities span theoretical and practical components of structural analysis, fluid dynamics, and machine dynamics. His research expertise centers on Mechanical Engineering with specialized focus on Strength of Materials and Structural Mechanics, particularly in mechanical structures and vibration dynamics. Additional interests include Fluid Mechanics applications in pump systems, Numerical Methods implementation for engineering solutions, and the integration of computational techniques in mechanical design validation. Professor Hoster actively supervises graduate thesis work and final projects, providing mentorship in mechanical systems analysis and experimental validation techniques. His teaching methodology combines auditory lectures with hands-on laboratory and structural exercises to develop practical engineering competencies.

• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Operating Systems
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Matea Pešut is an Assistant Professor at the College of Applied Studies in Rijeka, Croatia. She teaches courses including Mathematics I, Internet Communication, Advanced Topics in Operating Systems, and Security in Information and Communication Systems. Her office hours are Wednesdays 3:30–4:30 PM and Thursdays 2:00–4:00 PM, with additional availability by arrangement. Her research and teaching focus on computer science fundamentals, cybersecurity, and applied mathematics. She contributes to curriculum development in information technology and software engineering. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. Matea is involved in student admissions processes and course coordination, including specification of user requirements and process modeling. She maintains active roles in academic support through her departmental responsibilities.

Jadranko MatuškoView profile

Professor

• Control Systems
• Mechatronics
• Predictive Control
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Jadranko Matuško is a Full Professor at the Department of Electric Machines, Drives and Automation, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER), University of Zagreb. His research focuses on control systems, mechatronics, and predictive control, with applications in electric drives, robotics, and vehicle dynamics. Research Areas: Control systems, mechatronics, predictive control, electric drives, automation, robotics, nonlinear control, state estimation, embedded systems, and neural networks in control applications. Scientific Contributions: His work spans projects like field-oriented control of brushless DC motors, global vision systems for UAVs, inverted pendulum laboratory designs, and model predictive control algorithms for grid-tied power converters. Notable applications include self-stabilizing urban vehicles via gyroscopic effects and tire/road friction estimation for automotive control systems. Teaching & Projects: He has developed laboratory setups (e.g., ball and plate systems), human-machine interfaces, and control invariant frameworks. His publications emphasize dynamic reconfiguration, sensorless control, and Kalman filter-based state estimation. Awards & Honors: No specific scientific awards mentioned in the provided texts. Collaborations & Tools: Utilizes MATLAB, FPGA, Arduino/PcDuino, and Tensor Product Transformation for control design. Engaged in projects related to microgrid control, smart water metering, and cyber-physical production systems.

Tomislav SuligojView profile

Professor

• Microelectronics
• Semiconductor Devices
• RF Circuit Design
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Tomislav Suligoj is a Full Professor at the Department of Electronics, Microelectronics, Computer and Intelligent Systems, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER) at the University of Zagreb. His research focuses on advanced semiconductor devices including horizontal current bipolar transistors (HCBT), single-photon avalanche diodes, and GaN-based high-electron-mobility transistors. Research areas include: Microelectronics, Semiconductor Device Physics, RF Circuit Design, Photodiode Optimization, FinFET Technology, and Gallium Nitride Transistors Key technologies: HCBT (low-cost BiCMOS integration), PureB SPADs (dark count suppression), GaN HEMTs (high 2DEG density), and MALTA architecture (radiation-tolerant sensors) His recent publications analyze: Ultra-low dark count SPADs in 180 nm CMOS Cryogenic temperature performance of HCBT devices Ballistic transport in phosphorene nanoribbon FETs Radiation-hard sensors for ATLAS High Luminosity LHC Advanced mobility modeling in ultra-thin InGaAs channels Stress effects in FinFET structures

Dermot GreenView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Chemistry
• Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
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Dermot Green is a Professor in Theoretical Physics and Chemistry at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) and serves as a Co-opted Member of the Institute of Physics (IOP) Council (October 2024-September 2028), representing the island of Ireland. He also chairs the Board of Directors of IOP Ireland and serves as Vice-Chair of the IOP Ireland committee. His educational background includes: Born and raised in Belfast; attended Belfast Royal Academy grammar school MPhys in Physics from Balliol College, Oxford (2008) PhD in theoretical atomic physics from Queen’s University Belfast (2011) Professor Green's research focuses on theoretical and computational atomic, molecular and optical physics and theoretical quantum chemistry , with primary emphasis on developing many-body theory approaches to model low-energy antimatter-matter interactions. His work bridges quantum physics and chemistry through advanced computational methodologies, targeting fundamental processes in positron and positronium physics. His scientific recognition includes: 2019 IOP David Bates Prize for outstanding early-career contributions to quantum, atomic, molecular and plasma physics Major research funding includes: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Fellowship (2015-2019) European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant (2019-2024) Current ERC Consolidator Grant (2025-2030) He chairs the Scientific Advisory Board of The International Workshop on Positron and Positronium Physics, is a Fellow of the Young Academy of Europe, and an inaugural member of Young Academy Ireland.

• Computational Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
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Dr. Robert Vianello is a leading researcher at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, Croatia, where he heads the Laboratory for the Computational Design and Synthesis of Functional Materials and serves as President of the Expert Scientific Council for Chemistry. His research integrates computational chemistry, organic synthesis, and biochemistry, focusing on enzyme mechanisms (notably monoamine oxidases), superacid/superbase design, and functional materials for sensing and therapeutics. Education: PhD in Natural Sciences (University of Zagreb, 2003) Postdoctoral work at University of Heidelberg (Alexander von Humboldt Fellow) and National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana (Marie Curie Fellow) Dipl. Ing. in Chemistry (University of Zagreb, 2000) Research Interests: Vianello's work spans computational drug design (targeting neurodegeneration, cancer, malaria), enzyme catalysis kinetics, proton transfer mechanisms, and fluorescent pH/metal-ion sensors. His lab combines quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, and synthetic chemistry to develop novel heterocyclic compounds with biomedical applications. Publication Trends: His recent articles emphasize computational studies of enzyme inhibition (monoamine oxidases), anticancer tubulin inhibitors, and stimuli-responsive materials. Work consistently bridges theory and experiment, with strong focus on neurodegenerative disease mechanisms and sustainable chemistry. Awards: Croatian National Science Award (2017, 2006) Marie Curie Success Story (2012) and 50,000th Fellowship Award (2010) Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2004) Leopold Ružička Award (2007) Multiple Ruđer Bošković Institute Director's Awards Grants & Leadership: Secured significant funding including Croatian Science Foundation grants and EU Marie Curie projects. Leads a team specializing in computational design and synthesis of functional materials, with collaborations across Europe.

• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
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Darko Brborović is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Informatics , University Jurja Dobrile in Pula, Croatia. He teaches courses such as Artificial Intelligence , Business Information Systems , Business Process Management , and ICT Fundamentals . His research interests align with core areas of computer science and informatics, including applications in education and information systems. His work focuses on integrating technology into educational frameworks, particularly within informatics and business contexts. While specific details about grants or awards are not provided, his role in curriculum development and teaching highlights his contribution to academic training in emerging technological fields. Contact: darko.brborovic@unipu.hr

Ivana Pajač ŽivkovićView profile

Associate Professor

• Agricultural Entomology
• Integrated Fruit and Grape Protection
• Taxonomic Identification
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Assoc. Prof. Ivana Pajač Živković is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb , specializing in Agricultural Entomology at the Division for Phytomedicine. Her research focuses on integrated fruit and grape protection , molecular identification of pests , and invasive arthropod dynamics , with expertise in Cydia pomonella genetics and geometric morphometrics . Education: Doctor of Science (2009-2012), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb Master Engineer of Phytomedicine (2001-2007), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb Her publications emphasize technology-driven pest monitoring (e.g., machine learning, hyperspectral imaging) and biological control strategies for invasive species like Halyomorpha halys and Cydalima perspectalis . Recent work explores caffeine-based biopesticides and wing morphometric tracking for population spread analysis. Professional activities include editorial roles at Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus (2021-) and Entomologia Croatica (2011-2016). She has coordinated projects on pesticide resistance monitoring and invasive species management , funded by Croatian Science Foundation and EU programs.

Franko ŠikićView profile

Researcher

• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• Retail Analytics
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Franko Šikić is a Researcher at the Department of Electronic Systems and Information Processing within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER) at the University of Zagreb. His work bridges computer vision and practical retail applications, focusing on real-world problem solving through deep learning methodologies. His research concentrates on computer vision systems for retail environments and human-computer interaction, particularly in out-of-stock detection, price tag recognition, and gaze estimation. Key interests include applying convolutional neural networks to shelf monitoring challenges and developing attention-based architectures for unconstrained gaze prediction. Recent publications demonstrate a clear progression toward sophisticated retail analytics solutions, with increasing emphasis on multi-task learning for shelf image analysis. His 2025 gaze estimation work introduces novel cross-attention mechanisms, while retail publications consistently address practical constraints like variable lighting and occlusion in supermarket settings.

Branko BalonView profile

Lecturer

• Information and Communication Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Distributed Systems
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Branko Balon serves as a lecturer at Algebra University, actively engaged in teaching across multiple higher education institutions with expertise spanning information technology and applied computer science disciplines. He earned his Master of Science in Computer Science from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering in Zagreb in 1990, establishing foundational credentials in computational systems and artificial intelligence. His research focuses on: Information and Communication Technology infrastructure development Artificial Intelligence applications in cybernetic systems Distributed knowledge processing frameworks Expert system design for specialized computing Real-time operating system architecture Information services management methodologies Educational technology integration Key project contributions include: Control computer development for machine tools Cybernetic aspects of artificial intelligence systems Distributed knowledge processing implementations Expert and special computer system engineering Core real-time operating system development With twenty scientific and professional publications, Balon regularly presents at domestic and international conferences, emphasizing multidisciplinary applications of information technologies in educational contexts and practical industry solutions.

• Digital Business Economics
• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
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Marina Dražić is a lecturer at Algebra Bernays University , associated with the College of Engineering and the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence . Her research interests include Digital Business Economics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, and Cybersecurity. University: Algebra Bernays University School: College of Engineering Department: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Academic Rank: Lecturer Marina's work focuses on modern technological disciplines, particularly in digital business frameworks and advanced computational fields. His teaching and research align with the university's commitment to innovation in applied computer science and cybersecurity domains.