Pero Raos

Pero Raos is a Full Professor at the Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek's Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Production Engineering, where he has held a permanent position since 2006. His academic career spans over three decades, progressing from Research Assistant at the University of Zagreb to his current professorship. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Tehnički vjesnik and holds significant leadership roles including membership in the Scientific Council for Technological Development of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts.

• Doctor of Technical Sciences, University of Zagreb (1991)
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zagreb (1983)

Professor Raos' research spans polymer engineering, additive manufacturing, and biomedical applications. His work focuses on polymer processing, rapid prototyping, and the application of finite element methods in material design. Recent research emphasizes medical applications including orthosis production using additive technologies and CO2 emissions analysis in industrial processes. His expertise bridges traditional mechanical engineering with cutting-edge biomedical applications, particularly in personalized medical device manufacturing.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: 1) Medical device innovation through additive manufacturing (particularly orthoses), 2) Environmental impact assessment of industrial processes with focus on CO2 emissions, and 3) Advanced polymer composite development. These areas demonstrate his ability to connect fundamental material science with practical engineering solutions for healthcare and sustainability challenges.

• State Award for Science of Croatia (2012)
• 7th Secretary of Serbian Society of Journalists Award (1987)
• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Medal (1984)

Professor Raos has secured substantial research funding including leadership of the University of Slavonski Brod's scientific project 'New Production Technologies' and directorship of the IPA IIIc project 'Innovative flexible system for the production of individual spinal orthoses – OrtoFlex' (2013-2015). He has mentored numerous students through the CROSBI mentoring system and serves on multiple national scientific councils including the Regional Scientific Council for Technical Sciences where he is Deputy Chairman since 2008. His international collaborations include Humboldt Foundation research at Aachen University and work with the University of Liège.

He leads the interdisciplinary research program 'Rapid Production – from Idea to Reality' and maintains active laboratory work in polymer processing, additive manufacturing, and medical device development through the Department of Production Engineering's facilities.