Bojan Hamer

Dr. Bojan Hamer is a Senior Researcher at the Ruđer Bošković Institute's Center for Marine Research, specializing in marine biology, environmental toxicology, and biotechnology. He leads research on marine organisms' responses to pollution and climate change, particularly focusing on mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) as bioindicators. His work integrates molecular biology, ecotoxicology, and biomonitoring to assess coastal ecosystem health.

• Affiliations: Ruđer Bošković Institute (Center for Marine Research), Laboratory for Marine Nanotechnology and Biotechnology.
• Education: PhD in Biology (University of Zagreb, 2002), M.S. in Oceanology (University of Zagreb, 1997), B.S. in Biology and Sanitary Engineering.

Research interests include biomarker development, marine pollution assessment, and invasive species management. He has coordinated national and international projects on biomineralization, pollution effects, and mussel aquaculture. Over 150 peer-reviewed publications highlight his contributions to marine environmental science.

Key achievements include pioneering the use of mussel filtration for microplastic monitoring and developing mussel-based bioremediation strategies. Current projects focus on sustainable aquaculture, nanoparticle ecotoxicology, and climate change impacts on marine ecosystems.