Ana Andabaka

Dr. Ana Andabaka is an Associate Professor at the Department of Macroeconomics and Economic Development, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb. She has held this position since 2020, following her promotion from Assistant Professor (2015-2020) and Assistant roles (2007-2015) at the same institution. She also serves as co-leader of the university specialist study "Health Economics - MBA" and maintains active involvement in international research collaborations, particularly with COST actions focused on sustainability assessment.

Dr. Andabaka's educational background includes:

• 2012: Completed postgraduate doctoral studies at the Faculty of Economics - Zagreb
• 2007: Completed postgraduate studies in "Finance and Banking" at the Faculty of Economics - Zagreb
• 2002: Graduated as an economist with a focus on finance from the Faculty of Economics - Zagreb

Her primary research focuses on the circular economy, sustainable development, public sector management, public debt management, and macroeconomics. Dr. Andabaka has established herself as a leading expert in circular economy applications, particularly in the built environment and construction industry. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy implementation, with special emphasis on how public procurement can drive sustainable practices. She has made significant contributions to understanding economic and market barriers to circular practices while exploring innovative resource management approaches through industrial symbiosis.

Dr. Andabaka's recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on circular economy implementation across multiple sectors, with particular emphasis on the built environment. Her work examines economic barriers while proposing practical solutions through public procurement mechanisms. She maintains research in international trade economics, analyzing trade liberalization effects using gravity models. Her publications reflect an interdisciplinary approach connecting environmental sustainability with economic policy and public administration.

Dr. Andabaka actively contributes to academic leadership through international committees:

• 2024: Member of Management Board of COST action CA23157 "European Network for Multiple View Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (MultiViewLCSA)"
• 2022: Member of Management Board of COST action CA21103 "Implementation of Circular Economy in the Built Environment (CircularB)"
• 2024: Member of Organizing Committee for OECD conference "Combating Corruption and Ensuring Competitive Market in Croatia"
• 2023: Member of Program Committee for CircularB Workshop "Creating a Roadmap towards Circularity in the Built Environment"

As an educator, Dr. Andabaka teaches courses in Croatian Economy, Macroeconomics, Public Sector Management, and Circular Economy. She has supervised numerous student research projects related to sustainable economic development and participated in OECD projects, including the 2021 "Fair Market Conditions for Competitiveness" initiative. Her practical experience as a foreign exchange market dealer (2002-2003) at Privredna banka Zagreb provides valuable industry perspective to her academic work.

Dr. Andabaka is actively engaged with research networks focused on circular economy implementation, particularly through her involvement with COST actions addressing sustainability assessment. Her work connects academic research with practical policy implementation, contributing to Croatia's transition toward sustainable economic practices and informing European-wide discussions on circular economy adoption.