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Izola, Slovenia

IME Insol Ltd. is a private company working on production of essential oils and natural bioactive components. In 2016 we are installed system for supercritical extractions of bioactive ingredients from natural plants. IME processing exclusively wildly grown herbs and their seeds from the area of Istria, Karst, Dalmatia and the Western Balkans. With modern technologies they producing supercritical extracts, tinctures and cold pressed oils. IME designing and producing their own collections high quality natural cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We have our own laboratories for quality control which working under the Center for the development of herbal products and natural active ingredients.As technical director of the company I am responsible for:• Coordination and management of production processes,• Coordination and management of company research team,• Development of new products,• Registration of new products.

Postojna, Slovenia

Company Insol Ltd. is a small R&D enterprise established in 2002 which is engaged in development of sustainable technological solutions and industrial eco symbiosis systems. The company’s core business is bridging the gap between research and industrial sphere. Along its R&D activity the company offers different services and technological solutions for companies without own R&D departments. Insol Ltd. is specialized for LCI/LCA evaluation of products and technological processes and according to the evaluation results it proposes interested customers optimized technical and economical solutions. The company is netting the best international experts in the fields of sustainable development, ecology and advanced materials. It itself owns ten patents and two of them have been co-financed by European Agency for Competition and Innovation. The company has recently been awarded Natural Fibrenamic Award, Gold medal of Slovenian Chamber of Commerce for innovation 2014, Century International Quality ERA Award and European Award for Best Practice.As director of the company I am responsible for:• Coordination and management of company business• Coordination and management of company research team• Coordination and management of the international expert team• Coordination and management of the running projectsKey Achievements• Establishing the company as one of the internationally recognizable player in the field of development of sustainable technologies and LCA evaluation • Establishing the company as a trusted partner for the customers • Successfully finished two international projects.

Ljubljana

ZAG Ljubljana is an independent, impartial and non-profit organization, which fulfils all the requirements of the EEC Council Directive No. 89/106 regarding approval bodies which carry out the testing and attestation of conformity of construction products and materials. As the invited professional expert I was responsible for:• Development of new products for construction based on silane chemistry• Development of new products for construction based on lignocellulosic biopolymers• Preparation of research reports and research plans for board membersKey Achievements• Developing new material based on poplar seed fibers used as super absorbing material • Developing new material based on poplar seed fibers used as natural insulating material• Developing silane polymer which reduces water consumption during application of cement based construction materials

Dekani, Slovenia

Company TEC Ltd. is a small R&D enterprise established in 2008 which is engaged in development of technological solutions and performs chemical analysis of fuels and lubricants. Along with its core business activity, the company offers different analytical services for testing the absorptivity of equipment and materials for remediation of oil and chemical spilling. As director of the company I was responsible for:• Execution of corporate business policy in accordance with the charter• Preparation of business reports and company business plans for shareholders• Coordination and management of company developing team• Coordination and management of implementation of quality standards• Coordination and management of the running projects• Coordination and management of the outsourcing companiesKey Achievements• Establishing the company as one of the trusted analytical laboratory for fuel and lubricants testing • Implementation of the SIST EN ISO 17025 standard• Successfully finished Eco Innovation project (CAPS – conversion of paper mill sludge into absorbent for oil spill cleaning).

Nova Gorica Ag, Slovenia

Waste management Nova Gorica AG is a company that provides services for the collection and processing of waste in the north Slovenian Littoral. Inside their activity operates Center for recycling and sanitary landfill. Around 50.000 tons of mixed waste is collected and processed per year. As the technical director and head of development department I was responsible for:• Coordination and management of recycling center• Coordination and management of sanitary landfill• Preparation of research reports and research plans for board members• Coordination of the activities of the company according to national and European legislation• Coordination and management of investment activitiesKey Achievements• Harmonization of activities with modern European legislation• Construction of modern recycling center• Using wasted alternative materials for capping the landfills leading to substantial cost reduction• Implementing new technology for leachate treatment

Nova Gorica, Slovenia

I was partly employed as an invited lecturer for the field of renewable energy sources and green energy systems.

Dekani, Slovenia

As one of the world’s leading specialty chemical companies, Clariant contributes to a valuable creation of innovative and sustainable solutions for customers from many industries. Our portfolio is designed to meet very specific needs with as much precision as possible. At the same time, our research and development is focused on addressing the key trends of our time. These include energy efficiency, renewable raw materials, emission-free mobility, and conserving finite resources. Our business units are divided into four Business Areas: Care Chemicals, Natural Resources, Catalysis & Energy and Plastics & Coatings. As the technical director of the company I was responsible for:• Coordination and management of production processes• Coordination and management of quality control system• Planning, coordination and management of investments into production capacities and environmental affairs• Preparation of business reports and company business plans for board members• Evaluating market needs and preparing proposals for new development• Following legislation and preparation of proposals for harmonization operations of the factory in relation to the legislation in force• Coordination and management of company developing team• Coordination and management of implementation of quality standards• Coordination and management of the running projects• Coordination and management of the outsourcing companiesKey Achievements• Factory in Slovenia operates at full capacities • Extension of production capacities for 20 %• Harmonization of the factory activities with IPPC DirectiveAs ESHA manager of the company I was responsible for:• Coordination and management of safety affairs• Planning, coordination and management of investments into safety and environmental affairs• Preparation of annual safety reports and preparation of suggestions for improvementKey Achievements• Factory in Slovenia operates according to intl. ESHA standards.

Ljubljana

BIA is a private company for research and development in the field of stem cells and purification of pharmaceutical drugs. Along with its core business, the company BIA Ltd offers development of laboratory software and automated sampling systems for the support of the PAT in the pharmaceutical industry.As an application engineer I was responsible for:• Development and validation of new analytical method• Preparation of chromatography cartridges and columns for HPLC systems• Testing blood samples

Ljubljana

SPES is a private company for sales promotion of medical and analytical equipment. It has had exclusive rights to present Agilent analytical and medical equipment for the Slovenian market. The company is the exclusive representative for Cole Palmer and Euroglass analytical equipment.As an application engineer I was responsible for:• Development and validation of tailor made analytical methods demanded on customer request• Performing technical advice for customers• Performing services for representative analytical equipment• Organizing seminars and meetings for sale promotion

Ljubljana

I worked as a researcher and assistant in the biotechnology department where I performed research on processing lignocellulosic biomass into technologically useful polymers. Later I worked as an assistant in the conduct of the exercises in biotechnology

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical Technology/Technician, 10/10

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Master'S Degree, Chemical Technology/Technician, 9/10

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Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Technology/Technician, 8,2/10

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