Mario Stipčević

Mario Stipčević is a senior scientist at the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) in Zagreb, Croatia, where he heads the Photonics and Quantum Optics Laboratory within the Division of Experimental Physics. Holding the Croatian rank of scientific advisor in permanent position—equivalent to full professor—he has led national and international research efforts spanning quantum optics, quantum-information science, and high-energy neutrino physics.

Education

• 2011–2012: Visiting Specialization in Experimental Quantum Information, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
• 2010–2011: Fulbright Scholar, Experimental Quantum Information, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
• 1994: PhD in Particle Physics, Université de Savoie, Chambéry, France
• 1991: BSc in Theoretical Nuclear Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb

Research Interests
His work focuses on quantum communication, quantum randomness, single-photon detection, quantum key distribution, and quantum holography. Early in his career he contributed to neutrino oscillation experiments (NOMAD, OPERA) and calorimetry R&D for the LHC.

Scientific Awards

• Fulbright Scholarship (2010–2011)
• Golden Medal ARCA 2005, Zagreb International Autumn Fair
• Golden Medal, Salon International de Inventions, Geneva 2005
• Young Investigator Award, Ministry of Science and Technology, Croatia (1998)

Projects & Leadership
Since 2014 he has been Head of the Photonics and Quantum Optics Research Unit at the RBI Centre of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Sensing Devices. Earlier projects include the Croatian Ministry of Science grant Experiments in Quantum Communication and Quantum Information (2007–2014) and World-Bank-funded development of a Quantum Random Bit Generator (2004–2005).

Laboratory & Teams
At RBI he directs the Photonics and Quantum Optics Laboratory, a multi-disciplinary group developing photon-counting detectors, entangled-photon sources, and quantum-network testbeds. The lab participates in European initiatives such as the European Quantum Internet Alliance and the ESSnuSB neutrino super-beam design study.