Milan Šipka

Milan Šipka is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Banja Luka, specializing in soil science and agricultural systems. He contributes to the Department of Soil, Plant Physiology, and Nutrition, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices, water management, and environmental impact assessments. His research addresses irrigation optimization, green infrastructure, and soil contamination mitigation.

Key projects include the H2020 SMARTWATER initiative, promoting smart water management in Bosnian agriculture, and studies on biochar applications for green roofs. He collaborates internationally through EU-funded projects, emphasizing capacity building and technology transfer. His work spans herbicide adsorption in soils, land degradation neutrality, and invasive species distribution analysis.

• Leading: Valorization of Plum Seed Kernel (2025-2026), Soil Health Restoration (2024-2025)
• Participant: SMARTWATER (2020-2023), FAO-supported soil revitalization (2017-2018)

His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to agriculture, integrating remote sensing, biogeochemistry, and policy frameworks. He actively presents at conferences like AgroReS and the International Symposium on Biotechnology, addressing topics from precision farming to eco-friendly materials.

• Grants: €1.7M from EU Horizon 2020, RS Ministry funding
• Collaborations: FAO, Croatian Agricultural Universities, EU institutions