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Lana Filipović serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Soil Amelioration, Division for Agroecology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, with office location in 5th pavilion, 2nd floor, room 038.
Her academic qualifications include:
- PhD in Agricultural Sciences, University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture (2011-2016)
- MSc in Agroecology and Microbial Biotechnology in Agriculture, University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture (2008-2010)
- BSc in Agroecology, University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture (2005-2008)
Dr. Filipović's research centers on critical soil-plant interactions, with emphasis on trace metal bioavailability (particularly copper and cadmium), soil salinity impacts on plant physiology, and rhizosphere dynamics. Her experimental framework integrates soil biological properties, organic matter content, and root-microbial relationships through comprehensive laboratory analyses of soil, water, and plant tissues. This work addresses agricultural contamination and stress adaptation mechanisms in Mediterranean environments.
Her publication portfolio (2012-2018) reveals consistent methodological rigor combining field experiments with numerical modeling. Key themes include heavy metal mobility in compost-amended soils, plastic mulch effects on soil hydrology, and salinity-organic matter interactions in faba bean systems. These studies demonstrate her expertise in translating complex soil processes into practical agricultural solutions through both experimental validation and computational simulation.
No scientific awards or major honors are documented in the available information.
As principal coordinator for multiple nationally and internationally funded projects, Dr. Filipović directs research on subsurface flow processes (Croatian Science Foundation, 2020-2025), agroecosystem monitoring under salinization risks (EU programs, 2020-2023), and biodegradable polymer membrane applications. Her teaching portfolio includes Caninology at the Faculty of Agriculture and Biogeochemistry at the Faculty of Science, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement beyond her core soil science expertise.
Her research network spans CSIRO/Australia, UC Riverside, ZALF/Germany, and INRA/France through repeated collaborative visits. Professional affiliations with the Soil Science Society of Croatia (since 2015) and Soil Science Society of America (since 2019) demonstrate active participation in the global soil science community.
