Department of Environmental Sciences
The Department of Environmental Sciences encompasses a broad range of research activities, diverse and varied as the environment itself.
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Dr. Radojko Jaćimović Appointed Chair of the k0-ISC
In April 2025, Dr. Radojko Jaćimović was elected Chair of the k0-International Scientific Committee (k0-ISC), following the resignation of the previous Chair, Dr. László Szentmiklósi.
New Review Article on Mercury Isotopes Published in Top-Ranked Journal
We are proud to share that the review article “Mercury isotopes in the atmosphere: Synthesis, perspectives, and analytical considerations”, authored by our colleagues Jan Gačnik, Igor Živković, and Milena Horvat, has been published in Trends in Analytical Chemistry (TrAC)—the highest-ranked journal in the field of analytical chemistry.
Training on Leadership and Effective Team Development
On 16.4.2025 a training session titled Leadership and Development of Effective Teams was held at the Department of Environmental Sciences.
Successful PARC T4.3 H01-H02-H03 Meeting Hosted by O2
From April 1st to 3rd, O2 proudly hosted the PARC T4.3 H01-H02-H03 meeting, bringing together experts to discuss cutting-edge topics in chemical analysis.
EU-Funded CO₂-to-Polyethylene Research Wins Silver Medal
The Horizon 2020 research project led by Dr. Reza Gholizadehaghoyeh and funded by the European Union has been awarded the Silver Medal for Best Inventive Solutions in the Circular Economy by the Slovenian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation.
Research on Methylmercury Detection Published in TrAC
The study, titled "Recent Progress and Advancement in Detecting Methylmercury using a Battery of Biosensors and Biomolecular-based Techniques: An Updated Overview," has been published in TrAC: Trends in Analytical Chemistry (Impact Factor: 11.8).
Promedlife Project Movie: "Path to Healthier Eating Habits"
As part of the PROMEDLIFE project, the Group for Organic Biogeochemistry of the Department of Environmental Sciences have created an engaging video that highlights the importance of healthier eating habits, with a focus on local, traditional, and nutritious food products.
CITAC Best Paper Award for Groundbreaking Research in Chemical Metrology
We are pleased to share that a team of distinguished researchers has received the prestigious CITAC Best Paper Award, which highlights exceptional contributions to chemical metrology. Among the co-authors of the awarded paper is Dr. Radojko Jaćimović, who collaborated with an international team on this significant research published in the past year in the frame of 20IND01 MetroCycleEU project.
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The Department of Environmental Sciences encompasses a broad range of research activities, diverse and varied as the environment itself.
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They are multidisciplinary, from different natural sciences to social sciences, in particular chemical, physical, geological and biological, which define our environment, society and human activities.
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With our research we would like to clarify the relationship between natural processes and human activities, and the influence of these activities on human health and the environment
