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Maja Čačija is an Associate Professor at the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Agriculture, specializing in Agricultural Zoology within the Division for Phytomedicine. Her work integrates molecular entomology with sustainable pest management practices across diverse agricultural systems.
Her academic credentials include a PhD (2015) from the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Agriculture with research on wireworm distribution in continental Croatia, and an MSc (2008) from the Faculty of Science focusing on genetic mutations in glycosylation disorders.
Čačija's research centers on wireworm population dynamics, molecular pest identification, and biological control implementation. She develops innovative resistance monitoring systems and investigates soil fauna as bioindicators, emphasizing climate-resilient pest management strategies that reduce chemical dependencies in agriculture.
Her publication trends (2021-2025) reveal strong focus on invasive species tracking, Colorado potato beetle management, and botanical insecticide efficacy. Key patterns include citizen science applications for alien species monitoring, molecular resistance detection methods, and integrated approaches combining entomopathogens with reduced-risk compounds.
She has coordinated major projects including the Croatian Science Foundation's MONPERES initiative (2017-2021) on pest resistance monitoring, EU-funded programs on invasive species analysis, and IPA collaborations enhancing science-farmer linkages for sugar beet IPM. As co-leader of the Faculty's Entomological Group, she mentors student research on insect biodiversity and sustainable practices.
Čačija's work operates within the Department of Agricultural Zoology's Division for Phytomedicine, where she collaborates with national plant protection services and international networks including IOBC and TEMPUS initiatives to develop field-ready pest management solutions for Croatian agriculture.
