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Matija Bakarić is an Associate Professor at the Department of Wood Technology, Faculty of Forestry, University of Zagreb. His work focuses on occupational safety in forestry operations, workforce development, and sustainable forest management. He has led projects such as ForSaf2024, addressing safety and operational challenges in forestry. Bakarić holds a PhD and postdoctoral qualifications, with extensive research into ergonomic practices for chainsaw operators, timber harvesting techniques, and environmental management standards like ISO 14001.
His research emphasizes cross-border analyses of timber markets and training programs in Croatia and Slovenia. He frequently participates in international conferences on forestry engineering and safety, contributing to regional policy dialogues. Recent work includes evaluating recruitment strategies for forestry labor forces and assessing risk management in protected natural areas.
Key contributions include biomechanical studies on worker posture during chainsaw use and proposals to improve national training curricula. He collaborates with institutions like the Institute of Wood Science and the Institute for Materials Technology, focusing on both theoretical and applied aspects of forestry practices.
