Tomislav Kralj

Tomislav Kralj serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Ruđer Bošković Institute within the Division for Marine and Environmental Research, specifically in the Laboratory for Biological Effects of Metals. His research integrates field ecology with environmental toxicology to address critical freshwater ecosystem challenges.

His primary research interests focus on invasive species impacts (particularly Dikerogammarus villosus), metal bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms, and wastewater pollution effects on karst river ecosystems. His work employs biomarker responses, macroinvertebrate community analysis, and advanced monitoring techniques to assess ecological health.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong thematic convergence in

• Biological impacts of invasive amphipods on river function
• Spatiotemporal patterns of metal(loid) contamination
• Microplastic exposure pathways in freshwater-marine systems
• Development of novel bioindicators including parasites and fish tissues

Kralj's applied research directly informs environmental management through numerous government-commissioned projects including fisheries management plans for Croatian river basins and wastewater impact assessments for national parks.

His laboratory work emphasizes

• Field sampling across Croatia's major river systems
• Advanced analytical techniques for metal speciation
• Integration of traditional ecological metrics with molecular biomarkers