Actual Projects
I like teamwork! Someone said that teamwork works because of its internalized ideals - team members work together because they share ideals that transcend the individual: cooperation, accountability, client-focus, and even occasional personal sacrifice. Teamwork works because it motivates people by making them feel productive, appreciated, needed, and unique. I agree with it completely and experienced it many times and still live and feel it every single working day. I could say I'm lucky because I have a great team composed of colleagues who are in most cases also a good friends, and who share the same passion for new discoveries, new experiences and expanding the frontiers.
Here is the overview of some of our active projects I'm involved in:
MITOMED+
Models of Integrated TOurism in the
MEDiterranean Plus
The main objective of MITOMED+ is to enhance the sustainability and responsibility in Maritime and Coastal tourism. To achieve this objective, the project intends to: increase knowledge and social dialogue regarding the development of sustainable and responsible M&C tourism in each partner region; improve M&C decision making and tourism planning at destination level; mainstream its results into local, regional and national policies; and set up a Mediterranean maritime and coastal tourism management model.
MITOMED+ project, had its official start in February 2017 and will proceed with activities for a period of 36 months till end January 2020.
CROLIVE
Database of Microsatellite Profiles of Croatian Olive Cultivars
The project "Database of Microsatellite Profiles of Croatian Olive Cultivars" was implemented in the period 2015-2017, funded by the Agriculture Research Council of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Croatia, and cofunded by the Istria Region.
The CROLIVE database, established as a result of the project is incorporated into the Croatian Plant Genetic Resources Database (CPGRD) as its upgrade. The CPGRD Base provides a systematic overview of the Passport data of representative Croatian accessions and national collections data. Read more
IstraLab
Research & Development in Istria
IstraLab is a network of laboratories and scientific and research infrastructure of Istrian County with the purpose of better utilization of human and material resources. IstraLab web database http://istralab.istra-istria.hr/hr/ contains all the information on the existing infrastructure and it’s potential. It is designed for the needs of users, which in one place, quickly and easily can get information on all the analysis and services in the field of science, research and development provided in the County. By easy-access portal, searched by keywords, everybody can obtain the necessary information about the analytical service, institution that provides it as well as the contact person responsible for a specialized area of interest.
Revitalization of Park-Forest St. Marko
Project is aimed at revitalization of neglected forest in the centre of our city, Porec, and turn it into an educational park-forest and a place for relaxation of citizens and tourists. This forest dates back more than 100 years ago and belonged to the estate of agricultural schools and research station. In fact, back in 1875th in Porec began operations the provincial station for wine and fruit growing. It has grown into an institution where have taught and did research famous scientists of this period who were educated in the best European universities. School has made a significant contribution for the development of agriculture in Istria. Today they are valuable cultural and historical heritage take over Agricultural High School, College Rijeka with the Agricultural studies in Porec and the Institute for Agriculture and Tourism.
WINETWORK
Network for the exchange and transfer of innovative knowledge between European wine-growing regions to increase the productivity and sustainability of the sector
The overall objective of the WINETWORK project is to close the research and innovation divide by setting up a thematic network for the promotion of an interactive innovation-driven research ecosystem applied to the winegrowing sector
Programme HORIZON 2020
Duration 01/04/2015-1/10/2017
National Program for conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture in the Republic of Croatia
The aim of the National Programme is to contribute to national development, food security, sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation through the conservation and use of plant genetic resources.
IstraLab
Research & Development in Istria
The Center for Invasive Species (CIV) has emerged out of necessity for a coordinated approach to education and raising public awareness of the importance of invasive species problems and harmful impacts on human health and the environment. The aim of CIV is to actively involve all relevant institutions in Porec and beyond, as well as children and citizens in the preservation of health and our unique and extremely valuable natural heritage.
CIV is located in the premises of the Institute for Agriculture and Tourism in Porec. In addition to the staff of the Institute, CIV’s work is supported by numerous external associates, volunteers, students, teachers and all interested citizens. Read more
Genetics Laboratory renewal
Genetic Laboratory that I established in 2003 was closed and neglected for a while. Now, it is a time for reestablishment, so during past few years, we did a lot: servis of old equipment, purchasing some new pieces, introduction of new methods, and also new research topics. A great challenge! And a lot of work behind and in front of us...Read more
Monitoring of Invasive Species in Istria
Invasive plants are being introduced at alarming rates, and our limited knowledge about their distribution is a major cause for concern. Species that establish in new locations can alter the structure and functioning of ecosystems. One of these, Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle) is one of the most invasive plant species in Europe, and a topic of our research interests. We performed an inventory of A. altissima in urban and sub-urban area of our city, tested the herbicidal effects, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and phenolic composition of it different extracts, and now we are developing some more actions related to this fascinating topic...