Chemical Engineering in Materials Development and Environmental ...

University of Split 

Faculty of Chemistry and Technology 

PROPOSAL FOR THE POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME 

Chemical Engineering in Materials 

Development and Environmental 

Protection 

Split, June, 2007

P O S T G R A D U A T E D E G R E E : T H I S A N D T H I S 

D E G R E E P R O G R A M M E 

Postgraduate Degree Programme: Chemical Engineering 

in Materials Development and Environmental Protection 


Teslina 10, HR-21000 Split 

Telefon: + 385 21 123 456 

Telefaks: + 385 21 123 456 

dekanat@ktf-split.hr 

http: //www.ktf.hr 

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CONTENTS 

1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 5 

1.1. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM .............................................................................................. 5 

1.2. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SIMILAR PROGRAMMES .......................................... 8 

1.3. STUDENT MOBILITY SCHEME ................................................................................................................... 9 

1.4. INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS / JOINT STUDY .............................................................................................. 9 

1.5. OTHER ELEMENTS AND NECESSARY INFORMATIONI ................................................................................. 9 

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................... 10 

3. DEGREE PROGRAMME ........................................................................................................................ 15 

3.1. TYPE OF PROGRAMME ........................................................................................................................... 15 

3.2. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE ...................................................................................................................... 17 

3.3. COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................. 21 

3.4. COURSE INFORMATION........................................................................................................................... 22 

3.5. PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS (DEGREE PLAN)........................................................................................ 76 

3.6. THESIS SUPERVISION AND ACADEMIC ADVISING..................................................................................... 76 

3.7. TRANSFERABLE COURSES AND MODULES............................................................................................... 76 

3.8. COURSES AND MODULES OFFERED IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES .................................................................. 77 

3.9. ECTS RECOGNITION............................................................................................................................... 77 

3.10. ADMISSION TO DISSERTATION DEFENSE................................................................................................. 77 

3.11. CONTINUATION OF STUDIES ................................................................................................................... 78 

3.12. CERTIFICATES REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFE-LONG EDUCATION................................................................... 78 

3.13. TAUGHT DOCTORATE COURSE REQUIREMENTS / NON-TAUGHT DOCTORATE......................................... 79 

3.14. MAXIMUM DURATION OF STUDY ............................................................................................................ 79 

4. INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION....................................................................................................... 80 

4.1. LOCATION............................................................................................................................................... 80 

4.2. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................... 80 

4.3. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS RELATIVE TO THE PROGRAMME ............................................ 83 

4.4. INSTITUTIONAL SUPERVISION................................................................................................................. 85 

4.5. CONTRACTUAL ASPECTS (STUDENT – INSTITUTION)............................................................................... 85 

4.6. LECTURERS ........................................................................................................................................... 85 

4.7. FIELD WORK AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (RESEARCH BASES AND PRACTICE SITES) ......................... 159 

4.8. OPTIMAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS ........................................................................................................ 159 

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4.9. COST ASSESSMENT (PER STUDENT)....................................................................................................... 159 

4.10. FINANCIAL ASPECTS............................................................................................................................. 159 

4.11. QUALITY ASSESSMENT METHODS......................................................................................................... 159 

5. OTHER ELEMENTS.............................................................................................................................. 161 

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1. Introduction 

1.1. General information on the programme 

1.1.1. Study appropriateness regarding the needs for research activities in public and private sector, 

particularly relating to the country’s scientific-research and technological development and 

corresponding national strategic priorities 

Development of new materials with relevant technologies and environmental protection are of great 

scientific and application interest. Knowledge of materials and natural systems significantly influence 

the development of many industrial branches; they are strategic developmental targets of the Republic 

of Croatia, in harmony with the priorities of developed European countries. At it, chemical engineering 

as a scientific field, based on natural sciences, primarily on chemistry, and then on physics and 

mathematics, and also on necessary technical and economic knowledge, represents one of more 

dynamic developmental areas. This is assisted by the fast development of information technologies and 

scientific instrumentation in the research of complex chemical and allied processes and their influence 

on environment, obtaining increasingly reliable results. In recent years scientific researches in the field 

of chemical engineering have been directed to sustainable development in the production and use of 

new materials, as well as in the protection and improvement of environment. This particularly refers to 

mathematical modelling, simulation and optimisation of processes and properties of materials. 

Tradition of production and manufacturing of polymer and silicate materials in our region has 

conditioned a steady and continual scientific-research work and education of experts from that area at 

the Faculty of Chemistry and Technology in Split (FCT). Since its foundation the Faculty has 

encouraged cooperation with manufacturing experts, exchanging scientific and experiental knowledge 

in solving the issues in manufacture and in investigating natural resources. Nowadays, when big 

industrial plants have almost disappeared, we want to encourage technological development by our own 

scientific-research work and education of competent experts through medium and small businesses in 

which chemical engineers and scientists will be able to perform scientific-research, managing and 

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professional tasks. This will also contribute to faster involvement of Croatian economy in the developed 

countries. Just for that purpose, along with the need to reproduce our own scientific-teaching specialists, 

we propose the programme of postgraduate doctoral study “Chemical Engineering in Materials 

Development and Environmental Protection” which is a superstructure of the undergraduate and 

graduate study of “Chemical Technology”. 

The teaching programme of the postgraduate doctoral study consists of not only the fundamental 

courses from chemical engineering, but also of the courses based on new knowledge of processes and 

characteristics of polymer, silicate and oxide materials for specific purposes. Special emphasis is given 

on the relation between processing conditions of obtaining particular materials and their structure and 

properties, and also on subsequent processes and procedures in quality improvement, particularly of 

their mechanical, thermal, chemical (corrosive) and biological stability. 

As every process of development affects the quality of natural systems, environmental protection is of 

special importance. Therefore, a group of courses refers to the contents related to the latest knowledge 

of interrelations and processes within the natural eco-systems, of their sustainable exploitatation and 

protection of land waters, costal sea, soil and air. The specifics of karst area, underground waters and 

costal sea, demand a specific approach in protection and preservation of their esthetic and natural 

characteristics. This is a precondition for the development of tourism, which is an important branch of 

Croatian economy, and also for the benefit and health of the population. 

The proposed programme of postgraduate doctoral study has an interdisciplinary approach; it is in tune 

with the Bologna Declaration and the programmes of similar studies at European universities. This will 

provide opportunity for the students and teachers’ mobility, and also for the establishment of 

cooperation in scientific-research and teaching work. 

1.1.2. Foundation for competitive scientific researches and competences needed for development 

of society founded on science 

All the lecturers proposed to carry out this programme are re-nominated scientists, leaders or coworkers 

of the scientific-research projects consistent with national long-term and short-term 

strategic priorities of the Republic of Croatia, and who continually follow the world and 

particularly European trends in higher education and scientific and economic development. As 

active scientists they publish and present the scientific results in reputable international scientific 

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journals and at scientific gatherings. 

The study programme is based on recent scientific ideas in the area of technical sciences, fields of 

chemical engineering and other fundamental technical sciences, and it is in harmony with contemporary 

concept of interdisciplinary studies. It treats the latest trends in innovative development of materials and 

relevant sustainable manufacturing procedures and in environmental protection as well. Studying this 

postgraduate doctoral study students develop the abilities of creative thinking and inference as well as 

the individual and team work. This study educates the experts capable of applying the acquired 

competences in business and public sector. 

1.1.3. Establishment of cooperative researches, and on them founded education, between highereducation 

institutions, scientific institutes and private and public sector 

The programme of this study is carried out by the lecturers of the FCT and also by the lecturers of 

various faculties of the University of Split, the University of Zagreb, the University of Osijek, of the 

institutes (the Institute for Oceanography and Fisheries, Public Health Institute of the Split-Dalmatian 

county) and by a lecturer-returnee from a University of the USA, which offers possibilities of 

establishing the students’ cooperative researches and scientific investigations in the frame of joint 

research projects. In this respect, in the frame of scientific programmes, two scientific projects on the 

subject of materials development with the researchers of the Faculty of Chemistry and Technology and 

the Faculty of Electronics, Machinery and Shipbuilding of the University of Split, were registered with 

the Ministry of Science, Education and Sport in 2006, and approved in 2007. Also, several research 

projects have been approved through joint programmes with the researchers of the Faculty of Chemical 

Engineering and Technology of the University of Zagreb on the subject of new materials of intended 

properties, surface modifications in multi-functional systems and metal surfaces modifications and 

refinement. This is ensured by the establishment of cooperative researches and on them founded 

education. Furthermore, in 2006, a “Contract on Joint Development Programme JEZGRA” and an 

“Agreement on Cooperation and Support in Expert Knowledge Transfer” between the Faculty of 

Chemistry and Technology of the University of Split and the factory Cetinka International d.o.o. were 

signed, which is the foundation for mutual cooperation and realization of joint researches. Since in the 

future period a faster renewing of chemical industry in this area and development of small holdings are 

expected, greater interest of private and public sector in cooperative researches of short-term and longterm 

priorities of scientific development in the Republic of Croatia is expected, including the priorities 

“Environment” and “Energy and Materials”, i.e. “Environmental protection and economy, development 

of karsts areas, the Adriatic coast, the sea and islands”, and “Nano-science, new materials, civil 

engineering and new manufacturing processes”. 

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1.1.4. Comparability with programmes of eminent foreign higher-education institutions, especially with 

those from EU countries 

The Faculty of Chemistry and Technology in Split actively follows the process of development of 

higher education in the world, and at the elaboration of this study programme, harmonization of 

curricula and courses in other countries, especially in European countries, has been considered. 

The doctoral study programme Chemical engineering in materials development and environmental 

protection covers a wide range of the line. Choosing the proposed courses, the student can become 

oriented towards scientific researches of various kinds of materials and environmental protection, which 

is in accordance with the structure of graduate study programmes of the FCT. The study programme is 

partly comparable with the study programmes of foreign universities, primarily European universities: 

- University of Oxford, Department of Materials, UK 

- University of Maribor, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Slovenia 

- Politecnico di Torino, Scuola di Dottorato, Italy 

- Universita degli studi “La Sapienza” Roma, Dipartimento di Ingeneria Chimica, dei Materiali, 

Dele Materie prime e Metalurgia, Italy 

- University of Salerno, School of Engineering, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, 

Italy 

- University of Connecticut; School of Engineering; Chemical Materials and Bio molecular 

Engineering: Chemical Engineering Program, USA 

- Environmental Engineering Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA. 

1.2. Previous experience in the implementation of similar programmes 

The Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split has been organizing and carrying out the postgraduate 

master’s and doctoral studies from the field of chemical engineering since 1972/73. The programmes 

have been regularly renewed for the purpose of following the most recent scientific ideas in the world 

and involving the scientific researchers in recent scientific researches. The last active programme of 

postgraduate (master’s and doctoral) study “Chemical engineering in development of materials”, which 

was in a large part harmonized with Bologna Declaration (teaching procedure was expressed in ECTS 

credits), got permission of the National Council of Higher Education of the Republic of Croatia in 2001. 

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1.3. Student mobility scheme 

The proposed programme is in accordance with the Bologna process principles and by the ECTS 

system of crediting it is open to the students who completed other graduate studies (on environmental 

protection, chemical engineering, chemistry and other related lines) and the content of some offered 

courses will be in the frame of their interests and concrete needs. Also, the offered programme enables 

the students to get the ECTS credits by choosing the courses at some related postgraduate doctoral 

studies of other faculties and universities. Mobility of students will be encouraged by the possibility of 

their involvement in the scientific work in other scientific institutions. Moreover, students will be 

included in international projects in which the lecturers of this study (list in item 4.6.) take part. The 

FCT as the holder of postgraduate doctoral study is also open to the scientists of related institutions to 

join in postdoctoral researches. 

1.4. International partners / Joint study 

It is planned that foreign lecturers and scientists of joint international projects are included in teaching 

and/or experimental-research procedure of this study. On the basis of this cooperation organization of 

joint international study is expected in the future. 

A full professor who up to 2006 worked at the University of Connecticut, Department of Mechanical 

Engineering, USA is involved in the performance of teaching as well as other lecturers who intensively 

cooperate with European researchers and work in joint international projects. 

1.5. Other elements and necessary information 

Requirements for the realization of the proposed postgraduate doctoral study are available at the FCT. 

Premises and research equipment are also available in accordance with the requirements of quality 

studying, and condition on critical number of quality mentors has been fulfilled. Namely, there are 33 

scientists in scientific-teaching vocation at the FCT and most of them are experienced in junior 

researchers' guidance.At the moment there are 16 junior researchers at the Faculty. Students have all 

necessary equipment for scientific researches and so too for the performance of doctoral theses. 

Teaching is mostly carried out by the lecturers of the FCT, and for the needs of multidisciplinarity of 

the programme and mobilty of students, lecturers from other faculties and institutes of the University in 

Split, Zagreb and Osijek are also involved. 

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2. General description 

Programme title 

Research area 

Chemical engineering in materials development and environmental 

protection 

Scientific area of technical sciences 

Scientific fields: chemical engineering and other basic technical sciences 

Scientific branches: reactive engineering, mechanical, thermal and 

separation processes, analysis and synthesis of processes, materials, 

environmental protection 

Institutions 

Duration 

Proposed by 

Participating 

institutions 

3 years 


Faculty of Chemistry and Technology in Split 


ECTS 180 

Development 

strategy 

The target of the Faculty of Chemistry and Technology in Split is to 

achieve excellence in scientific-researching and teaching work in the area 

of technical sciences, in the field of chemical engineering and other basic 

technical sciences. Development plans have an important place in 

permanent development of postgraduate doctoral studies, preparation of 

new generations of researchers with high level of scientific competence and 

ability to develop general skills (analytic and critical thinking, solving of 

problems, communication skills, competence for work and control over 

projects, especially those from the field of materials development and 

environmental protection) which is in accordance with the lifelong 

education of professionals from the area of Croatia’s strategic priorities. 

The study will be organized transparently and institutionally with detailed 

system of observation and quality insurance. 

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The FCT organized and carried out the postgraduate studies in the past, in 

cooperation with other faculties of the University of Split and other 

Croatian universities. The proposed study will be also carried out by the 

recognized and competent lecturers of other institutions of the University of 

Split: Faculty of Electronics, Machinery and Shipbuilding, Faculty of 

Natural-Mathematical Sciences and Kineziology, Institute for 

Oceanography and Fisheries, and also Food-Biotechnological Faculty and 

Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technologies of the University of 

Zagreb, Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, as well as the Public Health 

Institute of the Split-Dalmatian county. Previous experiences of the Faculty 

of Chemistry and Technology in organizing and carrying out the 

postgraduate studies are very positive and they are the guarantee of 

permanent improving of teaching quality and studying conditions. 

Innovative 

character of the 

program 

Interdisciplinarity 

The proposed doctoral programme is founded on interdisciplinary approach 

in choosing the course contents from several scientific branches in the 

development of various kinds of materials and protection of environment. 

Interdisciplinarity of the programme is especially evident in the courses 

of Environmental Protection, since the lecturers from various scientific 

areas and fields are involved, consequenly facilitating the 

interdisciplinarity of scientific researches. 

Collaborativeness 

The proposed study is organized in the way that it is carried out by the 

lecturers of other faculties of the University of Split, of the Institute for 

Oceanography and Fisheries, of the Public Health Institute of the Split- 

Dalmatian county in Split, and of the Food-Biotechnological Faculty and 

the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technologies of the University in 

Zagreb. The study will be connected with related studies of other 

universities through the possibility of listening to the lectures of optional 

courses and transferring the ECTS credits, and also performing a part of 

scientific researches. It is expected that such collaboration on national and 

international level will contribute to collaborative scientific researches and 

possible organization of an international study. 

Partnership with industry 

Since in the following period the development of chemical and related 

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industries in the region and development of smallholdings are expected, a 

great interest of students from manufacture and from private and public 

sector in the offered programmes in the proposed doctoral study from the 

field of chemical engineering is expected. On the other hand students will 

transfer the acquired latest scientific ideas for the needs of business sector. 

Admission 

requirements 

Criteria 

procedure 

selection 

attendants 

and 

for 

of 

Admission requirements for the study is the completed graduate study 

(earlier university undergraduate) of chemical technology, chemical 

engineering or chemistry, as well as the related studies given the 

supplementary exams are taken. The Commission for Postgraduate 

Doctoral Study determines the content of supplementary studies. 

The following categories of applicants can enter the study: 

- Graduate engineers in relevant line who completed the university 

undergraduate study according to the Higher-Education Institutions 

Act (year 1996) or to the that-time valid Act on Streamed 

Education. 

- Applicants who completed graduate study (and realized 300 ECTS 

credits) in relevant line (according to the Scientific Activities and 

Higher Education Act, year 2003). 

- Masters of science in relevant scientific fields. 

- Applicants who have completed the postgraduate study and passed 

all the exams but have not defended the master’s thesis, and not 

more than 6 years has passed since they enrolled the postgraduate 

study for gaining the master’s degree. 

The persons who have realized some scientific achievements which by their 

significance correspond to the requirements for the election in scientific 

vocations, and can get the doctorate by enrolling the postgraduate doctoral 

study and doing the doctoral thesis without having to attend lectures and 

take exams. 

Enrolment on postgraduate doctoral study is carried out on the grounds of 

the Faculty Council Decision of the FCT and public invitation for 

applicants. 

Enrolment criteria differ dependent on the category of applicants. 

- Enrolment criteria for graduate engineers according to the Higher- 

Education Institutions Act and Scientific Activities and Higher 

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Education Act: 

- average mark ≥3,5 or two relevant reference letters, one of 

which has to be given by the mentor of graduate work; 

- active knowledge of one of world languages. 

- Enrolment criteria for applicants with master’s degree: applicants 

with master’s degree enrol IV. semester of postgraduate doctoral 

study and 43 ECTS credits are granted. They get the difference of 

137 ECTS credits by passing the Qualification Exam (10 ECTS) 

and scientific research work in accordance with the credit system 

(see Articles 3.1 and 3.3). 

- Enrolment criteria for the applicants with the postgraduate study to 

gain the degree of a master of science, who have not defended the 

master’s degree and not more than 6 years have passed since the 

enrolment of postgraduate study: 

- all exams passed with the average mark 4,0 or two letters of 

reference by university teachers; 

- the applicants who have not defended master’s thesis enrol III. 

semester of postgraduate doctoral study and 33 ECTS credits are 

granted. They get the difference of 147 ECTS credits if they take 

and pass at least two (2) courses from the list of Courses of 

Branches (10 ECTS), by passing the Qualification Exam (10 ECTS) 

and by scientific activities in accordance with the credit system (see 

Articles 3.1 and 3.3). 

- For persons who have realized scientific achievements and can get 

the doctorate if they enrol the postgraduate doctoral study and if 

they perform the doctoral thesis without attending the lectures and 

taking exams, the same enrolment requirements are applied 

according to the Scientific Activities and Higher Education Act. 

The Faculty Council of FCT, depending on disposable capacities, 

determines the number of applicants. 

The applicants who have listened to the postgraduate study and have not 

taken the master’s degree, as well as the applicants who have completed the 

master’s degree, enrol on the postgraduate doctoral study without the 

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classification exam and out of the enrolment quotas. 

Learning 

outcomes 

competences 

Qualification 

awarded 

and 

- Obtaining knowledge of modern materials, of sustainable 

technological processes for manufacture and development of 

materials of improved and new properties. Development and control 

of new processes and technologies. Ability to apply the gained 

knowledge. 

- Interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that enable critical analysis 

and creative discovery of solutions for the protection of 

environment with the emphasis on the sea, waters, soil and food, 

and the effect of some materials on environment. Development of 

exploiting the processes of potentially renewable raw materials, 

energy and waste materials. 

- Experiences gained through participating in scientific researches 

and scientific projects. 

- Competence in working in interdisciplinary teams for solution of 

problems from the point of view of chemical engineering in 

materials development and environmental protection. 

Doctor of science (dr.sc.), equivalent Ph.D. 

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3. Degree programme 

3.1. Type of programme 

The programme of postgraduate doctoral study Chemical Engineering in Materials Development and 

Environmental Protection includes the teaching and individual research component under the 

supervision of a mentor (advisor). Teaching is carried out for all the courses weekly, or as blockteaching. 

Postgraduate doctoral study Chemical Engineering (DKI) in Materials Development and 

Environmental Protection is organized through two streams, which are the superstructure of the streams 

of the FCT graduate studies. 

The study courses are divided in two credit groups: 

- Basic courses common for both streams (DKIT) 

- Optional courses for the streams: 

- Materials Development (DKIM) 

- Environmental Protection (DKIO). 

Basic courses are carried out in I. study year with 25 lessons each, i.e. 6 ECTS credits. The student 

chooses three basic courses that ensure him/her basic knowledge necessary to continue the doctoral 

study. 

Optional courses of the streams offer the knowledge needed for a narrower field of research, with 20 

lessons each, i.e. 5 ECTS credits.At it, the courses of the stream Materials Development are grouped 

into four optional modules, and of the stream Environmental Protection into one. Of those offered 

modules the student chooses , with consent of the mentor, five courses, i.e. three courses from the 

second semester and two courses from the third semester. At it, the student can choose to the utmost 

two courses from the other stream of this study or from other related studies in Croatia or abroad. 

Teaching procedure is carried out, dependend on the number of students, in the form of lectures, 

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seminars or tutorials. 

The proposed study programme, with permisson of the Faculty Council, will be continually up-dated in 

accordance with scientific development and scientific-research projects. 

In the course of IV. semester, and before the enrolment of V. semester, students have to take the 

Qualification Exam. The Qualification Exam is taken in the way that the student defends his/her 

seminar work in which he/she presents the latest ideas from the field of his/her future doctoral work, 

defines the scientific problem and the proposed aim and plan of the research. The exam is taken 

publicly before the three-member commission named by the Faculty Council at the suggestion of the 

mentor. 

After the Qualification Exam has been given a passing assessment (V. and VI. semester of doctoral 

study) and the subject of dissertation has been approved, the student starts working on the scientific 

research and finishes it by the defence of doctoral work. At it, the candidate is advised to take part in the 

meetings, seminars and workshops that are tightly connected with the field of his/her work and to build 

up additional education at a reputable scientific-research institution. Before the candidate defends the 

doctoral work, he/she has to publish at least one work from the field of the doctoral work in a CC/SCI 

journal. 

Structure of doctoral study Chemical Engineering in Materials Development and Environmental 

Protection 

semestar 

Study courses I. II. III. IV. V. VI. 

Broj 

predmeta 

Broj ECTS 

bodova 

DKIT 3 3 18.0 

DKIM or DKIO 3 2 5 25.0 

Total number of 

courses 

3 3 2 8 43.0 

Qualification exam 1 10.0 

Scientific research 

work 

+ + + + + + 37 

Total number of credits to register doctoral work 

(including the passed Qualification exam) 

≥ 90 

Elaboration of doctoral work 90 

Total number of credits 180 

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N.B. With mentor’s consent student can choose to a maximum degree two courses from the other stream of this study or from 

other related study programmes. 

3.2. Programme structure 

3.2.1. BASIC COURSES 

I. Semester 

Course 

Course title 

Type of 

ECTS 

code 

course 

DKIT01 Selected topics in solid state physics 25 6 

DKIT02 Chemical and engineering thermodynamics 25 6 

DKIT03 Mass and energy transfer 25 6 

DKIT04 Eelectrochemical engineering 25 6 

DKIT05 Corrosion engineering 25 6 

DKIT06 Rheology in chemical engineering 25 6 

DKIT07 Application of numerical methods in chemical engineering 25 6 

DKIT08 Modelling of sustainability chemical technologies systems 25 6 

DKIT09 Precipitation processes 25 6 

DKIT10 Polymer Physics 25 6 

DKIT11 Processes in the heterogeneous silicate systems 25 6 

DKIT12 Industrial Engineering 25 6 

TOTAL: Student takes three basic courses 75 18 

*Scientific-research work (ZIR) 

TOTAL: 

18+ZIR 

*During the 6 semesters of the study the student has to realize 37 ECTS credits on the basis of scientific-research work and other 

activities. 

3.2.2. STREAMS COURSES 

3.2.2.1. MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT 

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II. and III. Semester 

Course 

Course title 

Type of 

ECTS 

code 

course 

DKIM01 Thermal engineering 20 5 

DKIM02 Engineering of dispersed systems 20 5 

DKIM03 Modelling of reaction kinetics in heterogeneous systems 20 5 

DKIM04 Processes of desiccation in chemical engineering 20 5 

DKIM05 Mixing in multiphase systems 20 5 

DKIM06 Process control 20 5 

DKIM07 Electrocatalysis 20 5 

DKIM08 Electrodeposition of metals 20 5 

DKIM09 Corrosion inhibitors 20 5 

DKIM10 Materials for metal surface protection 20 5 

DKIM11 Modelling of fuel cells processes 20 5 

DKIM12 Plasticization and stabilization of polymers 20 5 

DKIM13 Synthetic polymers for specific purposes 20 5 

DKIM14 Polymer blends 20 5 

DKIM15 Polymer nanocomposites 20 5 

DKIM16 Thermal and thermooxidative degradation of polymers 20 5 

DKIM17 Cement composites with intended properties 20 5 

DKIM18 Kinetic analysis of hydratation of cement binders 20 5 

DKIM19 Methods for silicate materials characterization 20 5 

DKIM20 Magnesium oxide from seawater 20 5 

DKIM21 Nanostructured materials 20 5 

DKIM22 Introduction to nanotechnology 20 5 

TOTAL: Student takes three optional courses in II. semester and two 100 25 

optional courses in III. semester 


TOTAL: 

25+ZIR 

*During the 6 semesters of the study student has to realize 37 ECTS credits on the basis of scientific-research work and other 

activities. 

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3.2.2.2. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

II. and III. Semester 

Course 

Course title 

Type of 

ECTS 

code 

course 

DKIO01 Environmental chemistry 20 5 

DKIO02 Water resources in karst 20 5 

DKIO03 Advanced wastewater treatment processes 20 5 

DKIO04 Natural zeolites in environmental protection 20 5 

DKIO05 Chemical oceanography 20 5 

DKIO06 Microbiological pollution of marine environments 20 5 

DKIO07 Natural marine toxins 20 5 

DKIO08 Toxic phytoplankton blooms 20 5 

DKIO09 Ballast water 20 5 

DKIO10 Environmental monitoring 20 5 

DKIO11 Ecotoxicology 20 5 

DKIO12 Environment and food safety 20 5 

DKIO13 Renewable energy sources 20 5 

DKIO14 Polymeric materials and the environment 20 5 

DKIO15 Solid waste materials, their disposal and recycling 20 5 

DKIO16 Stabilization of waste materials in cement composites 20 5 

DKIO17 Corrosion and protection of building materials 20 5 

DKIO18 Noise and vibration control 20 5 

DKIO19 Integrated coastal zone management 20 5 

TOTAL: Student takes three optional courses in II. semester and two 100 25 

optional courses in III. semester 


TOTAL: 

25+ZIR 

*During the 6 semesters of the study student has to realize 37 ECTS credits on the basis of scientific-research work and other 

activities. 

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IV. semestar 

ECTS 

TOTAL: 

Qualification exam 10 

Subject registration -- 


10+ZIR 

*During the 6 semesters of the study student has to realize 37 ECTS credits on the basis of scientific-research work and other activities. 

V. semestar 

TOTAL: 

Scientific-research work 


ECTS 

ZIR 

*During the 6 semesters of the study student has to realize 37 ECTS credits on the basis of scientific work and other activities. 

VI. semestar 

Scientific research work 

ECTS 

*Scientific-research work (cumulative number of credits) 37 

Elaboration of doctoral work 90 

TOTAL: 127 

*During the 6 semesters of the study student has to realize 37 ECTS credits on the basis of scientific-research work and other activities. 

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3.3. Compulsory and optional activities 

Compulsory activities of the students of postgraduate doctoral study are to pass the exams of the 

required number of courses, to take part in the scientific activities related to research and publication of 

works, to attend seminars, meetings, workshops and similar activities, to do the research work that 

should result in the elaboration of doctoral thesis. To complete the doctoral study every student has to 

get 180 ECTS in the following way: 

• To pass the basic courses and stream courses to get at least 43 ECTS credits. If the student 

wants to, he/she can take a greater number of courses (credits) 

• To pass the Qualification Exam and get 10 ECTS credits 

• To participate in teaching procedure and get 1 ECTS for the load od 50 periods 

• To publish the scientific works from the field of dissertation and get at least 37 ECTS credits in 

the following way: 

scientific work published in a CC/SCI periodical, 20 ECTS credits; 

scientific work published in a home journal or a journal with international review, 10 ECTS 

credits; 

work published in a book or proceedings of a scientific meeting, with international review, 5 

ECTS credits; 

work published in proceedings of a local scientific meeting, 3 ECTS credits; 

presentation at a international meeting, 3 ECTS credit 

presentation at a local meeting, 1 ECTS credit 

• Improvement at an eminent scientifc-research institution, 1 month = 3 ECTS credits 

• Elaboration and defence of dissertation, 90 ECTS credits. 

N.B. - within the number of 37 credits the student's duty is to publish at least one scientfic work in a CC/SCI journal, while other activities 

are optional. 

- the student realizes the credits when the work has been approved to be printed in a periodical. 

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3.4. Course information 

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Course title: 

SELECTED TOPICS IN SOLID STATE PHYSICS 

Course code: 

DKIT01 

Level of course: 

basic 

Semester: I. 

Teaching methods: lectures, student presentations, analysis of scientific papers 

ECTS: 

6 (2.5 for lectures and tutorial; 0.5 for student presentation; 3 for 

learning) 

Name of lecturer: 

dr. sc. MAGDI LUČIĆ LAVČEVIĆ, Assist. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Understanding of the properties of solids by analysing the 

microscopic nature of their electronic, atomic and physical structures. Knowledge of the 

theoretical models and their limits and calculation of characteristic quantities for selected solids. 

Knowledge and understanding of experimental techniques for examination, with the aim of their 

application in investigation and processing of materials. 

Course contents: Introduction. Objects in solid state physics, crystal structures, wave diffraction 

and reciprocal lattice, crystal binding and elastic constants, crystal vibrations. Electrons in 

crystals. Free-electron Fermi gas, nearly free-electron model, wave equation of electron in a 

periodic potential, zone theory. Dynamics of electrons in solid bodies. Influence of weak electric 

and magnetic fields. Influence of impurities. Lattice dynamics. Harmonic and anharmonic 

vibrations. Fonon-fonon interaction. Brillouin zones. Acustical and optical modes. Electrons and 

lattice vibrations. Thermal generation of excited electron states. Influence of electromagnetic 

radiation. Optical processes and excitons. Raman effect in crystals. Electron spectroscopy by X- 

rays. Scattering processes. Determination of specific equilibrium properties and estimation of 

theoretical parameters for selected solids. Noncrystalline solids. Low-energy excitations in 

amorphous solid bodies. Transport properties. 

Elective topics: Surfaces and interfaces. Dielectrics and ferroelectrics. Microstructures and 

nanostructures. 

Recommended reading: 

1. M.P. Marder, Condensed Matter Physics, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2000. 

2. H. Ibach, M. Lüth, Solid State Physics (Advanced Texts), 3 rd edition, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 

2006. 

3. P. Phillips, Advanced Solid State Physics, westview Press, Cambridge USA, 2002. 

Supplementary reading: 

1. B.K. Vafinshtefin, B.K. Vainstein, W.M. Fridkin, V.L. Indenbom, Crystallography II Structure 

of Crystals, Springer Verlag, Berlin, 2000. 

Assessment methods: oral exam, seminar presentation 

Language of instruction: Croatian and English language 

Quality assurance methods: Quality assurance will be performed at three levels: (1) University 

Level; (2) Faculty Level by Quality Control Committee; (3) Lecturer's Level. 

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Course title: 

CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS 

Course code: 

DKIT02 


basic 

Semester: I. 


ECTS: 




dr. sc. VANJA MARTINAC, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Acquisition of knowledge necessary to apply 

thermodynamic regularities in chemical and engineering practice. 

Course contents: Selected chapters from the open systems thermodynamics. Phenomenological 

coefficients. Principle of microscopic reversibility. Onsanger’s relation of symmetry. Prigogine’s 

principle. Application of thermodynamic and mathematical laws to analysis of simultaneous 

irreversible processes during the sintering process. Calculation of coefficients treated in the open 

systems thermodynamics, which provide insight into the mutual effect of two reactions, i.e. two 

simultaneous irreversible processes based on Onsanger’s phenomenological hypotheses. 

Possibility of application of the thermodynamic method and mathematics to other systems, i.e. the 

man and society. Quantum mechanics. Molecular distribution and models. Statistical mechanics 

and thermodynamics. Application of statistical thermodynamics. 


1. P. Atkins, J. De Paula, Atkins’ Physical Chemistry, 7 th Ed., Oxford University Press, 2002. 

2. K. Annamalai, I. K. Puri, Advanced Thermodynamics Engineering, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 

2002. 

3. P. Attard, Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, Academic Press, Elsevier Science Ltd., 

2003. 


1. A. Maczek, Statistical Thermodynamics, Oxford University Press, 1998. 

2. S. I. Sandler, Chemical and Engineering Thermodynamics, 3 rd Ed., Wiley, New York, 1998. 

Assessment methods: oral exam 




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Course title: 

MASS AND ENERGY TRANSFER 

Course code: DKIT03 

Level of course: basic 

Semester: I. 


ECTS: 




dr.sc. EDITA MITROVIĆ KESSLER, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Acquisition of necessary knowledge from the field of 

chemical engineering relevant to phenomenon of transport, indispensable in materials 

development and environmental protection. 

Course contents: Flow systems for isothermal system. Application of Navier-Stokes and Euler 

equations. Velocity distributions with more than one independent variable. Unsteady flow. 

Unsteady laminar flow in a circular tube and near a solid surface. Unsteady viscous flow in more 

than one direction. Boundary-layer theory. Prandtl and von Karman boundary-layer euations. 

Heat-transfer problems which involve more than one independent variable. Unsteady heat 

conduction. Unsteady heating of a semi-infinite and infinite slab. Heat flow in laminar boundary 

layers. Temperature profiles in solids and in laminar and turbulent flow. Diffusion problems which 

involve more than one independent variable. Differential equations for the diffusion process and 

analogies between heat conduction and diffusion equations. Simultaneous heat, mass and 

momentum transfer. 


1. E. Mitrović Kessler, Prijenos tvari i energije, Kemijsko tehnološki fakultet u Splitu, Sveučilišta 

u Splitu, Zavod za kemijsko inženjerstvo, Split, 2001. 

2. W. L. McCabe, J. C. Smith, P. Harriot, Unit Operations, Mc Grow-Hill, Higher education, 

2001. 

3. R. Byron Bird, W. E. Stewart at all, Transport Phenomena, Wiley, 2 nd edition, 2001. 


1. Ejup N. Ganić, Prijenos toplote, mase i količine kretanja, Sarajevo, Svjetlost 2005. 





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Course title: 

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING 

Course code: 

DKIT04 


basic 

Semester: I. 


ECTS: 




dr. sc. JAGODA RADOŠEVIĆ, Prof. Emeritus 

Learning outcomes and competences: Student will be able to apply the aspects of chemical 

engineering to electrochemical processes. Also, he/she will be introduced to the fundamental 

principles of optimization and modelling of electrochemical processes. 

Course contents: Electrochemical engineering in the industrial practice. Economic optimization 

of industial electrochemical processes: optimization minimizing product cost, optimization to 

maximize profit, optimization to maximize return on investment, optimization to desirable 

incremental return on investment, optimization for limited energy supply. Impact of optimization 

on energy consumption. Impact of energy price and load leveling. Impact of a reduction in ohmic 

cell resistance. Modification of processes involving higher investment cost. Limitations of the 

optimization model. Comments on the desing of electrochemical cells. Some criteria for selection 

of electrodes for electrochemical processes. Determinaton of laminar and turbulent mass transport 

rates in flow cells by the limiting current technique. Modeling electrochemical systems. 

Justification of modeling endeavors. Summary of how models are used. The planing of a 

experiments. Analyzing experimental data. Correlating and scaling experimental data among 

various systems. Predicting behavior of electrochemical cells. Optimizing electrochemical cells 

and processes. The construction of a model. The appropriate level of mathematical sophistication. 

Solving model equations. Limitations of mathematical models. Separation processes. Synthesis 

processes. 


1. H. Wendt, G. Kreysa, Electrochemical Engineering: Science and Technology in Chemical and 

Other Industries, Springer, Berlin, 1999. 

2. V.M. Schmidt, Electrochemical Process Engineering, J. Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 2006. 


1. D.R. Askeland, P.P. Phule, The Science and Enginering of Materials, Thomson Learning, 

London, 2003. 





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Subject: 

CORROSION ENGINEERING 

Code: 

DKIT05 

Level: 

basic 

Term: I. 

Teaching methods: lectures 

ECTS: 

6 (3 for lectures and tutorial, 3 for learning) 


dr. sc. MAJA KLIŠKIĆ, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: The subject should teach the students to adopt a creative 

approach to solving problems due to corrosion, which they will be inevitably faced with. The 

students will be able to make decisions on selection of the appropriate system of corrosion 

inhibition under the given conditions and then evaluate its durability. 

Course contents: Introduction. Definition and importance of corrosion engineering. The effect of 

metallurgical and mechanic factors and environment variables on corrosion of metal materials – 

steel, aluminum, copper, nickel, zinc and tin, and their most frequently encountered alloys. 

Corrosion of non-metallic construction materials. Corrosion of composites. Types of corrosion 

attack and methods of corrosion inhibition in construction materials in pipelines, boilers, heat 

exchangers, in shipbuilding and underwater constructions, in chemical, petroleum, metalprocessing 

and food-processing industry. Corrosion examinations (laboratory methods, 

examination on models, in plants and in open air) and standardization of methods. Behavior of 

materials in some corrosive environments (inorganic and organic acids, water, seawater, soil, 

petroleum, melted salts, and liquid metals). 

Recommended reading : 

1. P.R. Roberge, Handbook of Corosion Engineering, McGraw Hill, New York, 1999. 

2. Uhlig ' s Corrosion Handbook(2 nd ed.), R.W. Revie (ed.), Pennington, New Yersey, 2000. 

3. B. Jarić, A. Rešetić, Korozija i katodna zaštita, Korexpres, Zagreb, 2003. 


1. R.A.White, Materials Selection for Petroleum Refineries and Gathering Facilities, NACE, 

(1998). 

2. D.R. Askeland, P.P. Phulé, The Science and Engineering of Materials (4 th ed..), Brooks/Cole- 

Thomson Learning, USA., 2003. 


Language of instructions: Croatian and English language 


Level; (2) Faculty Level by Quality Control Committee; (3) Lecturer’s Level. 

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Course title: 

RHEOLOGY IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 

Course code: 

DKIT06 


basic 

Semester: I. 


ECTS: 




dr. sc. IVKA KLARIĆ, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Knowledge acquired on flowing and deformation of 

material to understand the problems in various industrial branches, polymer processing (plastic, 

rubber, fibres, coats, adhesives), chemical manufacturing, food production and other industries. To 

understand rheological expressions, interpretation of rheological data and experimental methods. 

Course contents: Complex fluids (polymers, food, biofluids, personal care products, electronic 

and optical materials). Rheological measurements and properties (shearing flow, extensional flow, 

mixed flow). Kinematics and stress. Flow, flip and yield. Structural probes of complex fluids. 

Polymers (intrinsic viscosity and overlop concentration, elementary molecular theories, linear 

viscoelasticity, time-temperature superposition, rheology of diluted polymer solutions, theory of 

concentrated polymer solutions). Glassy liquids (phenomenology of glass transition, theory of free 

volume, entropic theory, rheology of glassy liquids). Polymeric gels (theory of gelation, rheology 

of chemical and physical gels). Suspensions (hard and slightly deformabile spheres, nonspherical 

particles, electrically charged particles, particles in viscoelastic liquids). Particulate gels (particle 

interactions in suspensions, rheology of particulate gels). Electrorheological fluids. Foams, 

emulsions and blends. Liquid crystals. Surfactant solutions. Block polymers. 


1. J. Goodwin, R. W. Hughes, Rheology for Chemists: An Introduction, The Royal Society of 

Chemistry, Cambridge 2000. 

2. F. A. Morrison, Understanding Rheology (Topics in Chemical Engineering), Oxford University 

Press, Oxford 2001 


1. R. G. Larson, The Sructure and Rheology of Complex Fluids, Oxford University Press, Oxford 

1999. 

2. A.Y. Malkin, A. I. Isayev, Rheology: Conceptions, Methods, Applications; Chem Tec 

Publishing, Toronto 2006 





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Course title: APPLICATION OF NUMERICAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL 

ENGINEERING 

. 

Course code: 

DKIT07 

Type of course: 

basic course 

Semestar: I. 

Teaching methods: lecture 

ECTS: 

6 (3 for lectures and tutorial; 3 for learning) 


dr.sc. DAVOR RUŠIĆ, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Acquiring knowledge of application of numerical 

methods in chemical engineering using computer support (Mathcad, Mathematica, Matlab). 

Students will be able to use this knowledge to describe engineering problems. 

Course contents: Roll and importance of mathematical models and numerical analyse in chemical 

engineering. Models and parameters estimation (gradient and non-gradient method). Matrix 

algebra. Linear algebraic equations and their systems (direct methods and iterative methods). Nonlinear 

algebraic equations and systems (bisection method, tangent method, secant method). 

Polynomials. Interpolation and approximation. Numerical differentiation and integration. Solving 

methods for ordinary differential equation with initial condition and their systems. Ordinary 

differential equation with boundary condition (finite difference method). Polynomials 

approximation (orthogonal collocations). Solving methods for partial differential equations. 

Application ability of mathematical tool, MathCad and Mathematica, in numerical analysis. 

Retrospect on numerical method using MathCad and Mathematica packages. Chosen examples 

from mass and energy transfer, reaction and bio reaction engineering. Introduction in system point 

of view and problem analyse in chemical engineering. Ability of programming MatLab pack 

(simulink, neuron network). Examples of concrete problems from chemical engineering and 

process automatic. 


1. B.A. Finlayson, Introduction to Chemical Engineering Computing, Wiley, New York, 2006.. 

2. T. J. Akai, Applied Numerical Methods for Engineers, J. Wiley, New York, 1997. 


1. G. H. Phillips and P. J. Taylor, Theory and Application of Numerical Analysis, Academic Press, 

New York, 1997. 

2. H.S. Fogler, Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineers, Pearson Education, New York, 2005. 

Assessment methods: seminar work, exam on PC, oral exam. 


Quality assurance methods: Will be performed at three levels: (1) University Level; (2) Faculty 

Level by Quality Control Committee, (3) Lecturer's Level. 

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Course title: MODELLING OF SUSTAINABILITY CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES 

SYSTEMS 

. 

Course code: 

DKIT08 


basic course 

Semestar: I. 


ECTS: 



dr.sc. RATIMIR ŽANETIĆ, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Acquisition of knowledge of modelling various chemicaltechnological 

processes, with special emphasis on sustainable technologies. 

Course contents: Physical and mathematical modelling. The principle of similarity. Geometrical, 

mechanical, thermal and chemical similarity. Dimensional analysis. Extrapolation similarity. 

Application equations to mechanical, thermal and separation processes. Basic forms of 

mathematical models. Examples of mathematical models of mass, energy and momentum transfer. 

Modelling of batch reactors. Approximate models with ortogonal collocations. Modelling of 

sustainbility chemical technology systems. 


1. B.A. Finlayson, Introduction of Chemical Engineering Computing, John Wiley, New York, 

2006. 

2. M. Zlokarnik, Scale up in Chemical Engineering, John Wiley, New York, 2006. 


1. L. Luyben, Process Modelling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers, McGraw-Hill, 


2. M. Zlokarnik, Dimensional Analysis and Scale up in Chemical Engineering, Springer-Verlag, 

Berlin, 1991. 

3. G. Stephanopoulos, Chemical Proceess Control, MIT, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, 1987. 

Assessment methods: seminar work, oral exam. 




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Course title: 

PRECIPITATION PROCESSES 



Semester: I. 

Teaching methods: lectures, student presentations, seminars, analysis of scientific papers 

ECTS: 




dr. sc. JELENA PERIĆ, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Acquisition of knowledge with relation to precipitation 

processes and crystallization in electrolyte solutions. These processes are of importance in many 

fields of science as well as in the industrial production of materials of specific properties used for 

various purposes. 

Course contents: Definition of precipitation and crystallization. Physical and chemical 

characteristics of precipitating systems. Solution stability. Supersaturated and the thermodynamic 

driving force for precipitation. Nucleation. Primary nucleation: homogeneous nucleation and 

heterogeneous nucleation. Secondary nucleation: contact nucleation, apparent nucleation and true 

nucleation. Kinetics of nucleation. Crystal growth. Kinetics of crystal growth. Growth controlled 

by transport processes. Crystal growth mechanisms. Mononuclear growth, polynuclear growth and 

screw dislocation growth. Precipitation kinetics in a closed system. Precipitation kinetics in an 

open system with constant supersaturation. Chemical aspects of precipitation. Chemical 

precipitation reactions. Precipitation diagrams. Physical aspects of precipitation. Crystal size and 

morphology. Precipitate size distributions. Secondary changes of the precipitated phase. 

Isothermal and nonisothermal recrystallization. Coagulation and agglomeration. Metastable phase 

transformation. Process for obtaining precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) by carbonation of 

milk of lime. Phase transformation of calcium carbonate polymorphs. Industrial applications of 

precipitation. 


1. A.G. Jones, Crystalization Process Systems, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, 2002. 

2. Lj. Brečević, D. Kralj, Kinetics and Mechanisms of Cristal Growth in Aqueous Systems, N. 

Kallay (ed.), Interfacial Dynamics, Surfacant Science Series, Vol. 88, Marcel Dekker, Inc., 


3. G. Muller, J.J. Metois and P. Rudolph, Crystal Growth - from fundamentals to technology, 

Elsevier B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2004. 

Supplementary reading: scientific papers 




Level; (2) Faculty Level by Quality Control Committee, (3) Lecturer's Level. 

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Course title: 

POLYMER PHYSICS 

Course code: 

DKIT10 


basic 

Semester: I. 


ECTS: 




dr. sc. Dr. TONKA KOVAČIĆ, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: This curriculum supplies the higher level of knowledge of 

the molecular organisation of polymer and of relationships between physical properties, structure 

and morphology of polymers and the characteristics of polymer materials. 

Course contents: Physical states of polymers. The amorphous state. Short-Range interactions in 

amorphous polymers. Long-range order in amorphous polymers. Conformation of polymer chain. 

Models of polymer chains in the bulk amorphous state. Macromolecular dynamics, the Rouse- 

Bueche theory, the de Gennes reptation theory, nonlinear chains theory. Crystalline state of 

polymers. Structure models of crystalline polymers. Crystallization from the melt. Spherulitic 

morphology. Kinetics of crystallization. Theories of crystallization kinetics. Thermodynamics of 

fusion. Theory of melting point depression. Effect of chemical structure on the melting 

temperature. Liquid crystalline state of polymers. Definition of a liquid crystal. Chemical structure 

of liquid crystal polymers. Thermodynamics and phase diagrams of liquid crystal polymers. Glassrubber 

transition behavior: the glassy region, the glass transition region, the rubbery plateau 

region, the rubbery flow region, the liquid flow region. Macromolecular dynamics and transitions 

phenomenology. Theories of the glass transition: the free-volume theory, the kinetic theory, 

thermodynamic theory. Effect of molecular weight, copolymerization and crystallinity on T g . 

Dependence of T g on chemical structure. Cross-linked polymers and rubber elasticity. Polymer 

surfaces and interfaces. Methods of measuring transitions in polymers. Methods of 

characterization polymers structure. 


1. L. H. Sperling, Introduction to Physical Polymer Science, 3 rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, New 

York, 2005. 

2. Mark et all., Physical Properties of Polymers, 3 rd edition, Cambridge University Press, 2003. 


1. M.Rubinstein, R. H Colby, Polymer Physics (chemistry), Oxford University Press.Inc, New 

York, 2003. 

2. scientific papers 


Language of instruction: Croatian. There is the possibility of adaptation on English language 



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Course title: 

PROCESSES IN HETEROGENEOUS SILICATE SYSTEMS 



Semester: I. 


ECTS: 



Name of lecturer: dr.sc. PETAR KROLO, Full Prof. (1/2) 

dr.sc. JELICA ZELIĆ, Assoc. Prof. (1/2) 

Learning outcomes and competences: Synthesis of knowledge of the basic processes of 

obtaining and application of heterogeneous silicate materials. 

Course contents: Relationship between materials structure and their physical-chemical properties 

as important precondition to development of understanding of processes in the silicate systems. 

Technical important naturally silicates. Non-crystalline silicates. Amorphous silica. Geopolymers, 

alkali-activated amorphous alumosilicate. Novel methods in the synthesis of inorganic polymeric 

materials. Process conditions, reaction kinetics and mechanism. Structure, properties and 

environmentally friendly of geopolymers. Forming processes and colloidal behaviour of aqueous 

suspensions. The phase boundary properties. Factors influencing on the stability and rheological 

properties of colloidal systems.Equilibrium and the rule of phases in silicate systems. Solid-state 

reactions. High temperature processes. Models of solid state sintering and thickening processes in 

silicate and similar systems. Kinetics of high temperature reactions in solid state and processes of 

formation of hydraulic components of cement binders. Equilibrium in three-component systems. 

The C 3 S-C 2 S-C 3 A reaction system in the phase diagram. Four-component reaction systems. Phase 

diagram of the C 3 S-C 2 S-C 3 A-C 4 AF reaction system. Reactions of individual phases of the C 3 S- 

C 2 S-C 3 A-C 4 AF system with water and hydration of silicate cement. Development of 

microstructure of silicate gel of cement binders. Binding and hardening of cement composite 

materials. 


1. Geopolymers, Green Chemistry and Sustainable Development Solutions, Proceedings of the 

Geopolymer 2005 World Congress, Cordi-Geopolymere SA, Saint-Quentin, 2006. 

2. S.-J. Kang, Sintering, Densification, Grain Growth and Microstructure, Elsevier Butterworth- 

Heinemann, Oxford, 2005. 

3. M. W. Barsoum, Fundametals of Ceramics, IOP Publishing Ltd. London, 2003. 


1. W. D., Callister, Jr. Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction; J. Wiley & Sons, 

Inc.(etc.), New York, 2004. 

2. P. Stutzman, Chemistry and structure of hydration products, Cement research progres, Chapter 

2, Am. Ceram. Soc., Westerville, 1999. 

3. H. F. W. Taylor, Cement Chemistry, Thomas Telford Services Ltd., 1997. 


Language of instruction: Croatian 



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Course title: 

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING 



Semester: I. 


ECTS: 




dr. sc. IVICA VEŽA, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: This curriculum supplies the basis and high knowledge 

level over Industrial engineering area, which binds enterprise organization, production planning 

and control PPC, quality and cost management. 

. 

Course contents: Introduction: Influence of globalization on modern business systems. The 

history and development of IE. Methods of IE (Process flowchart, movement study, pattern 

methods, time analysis, MTM, value analysis). Business process: Production process. 

Technological process.. Operation analyze. Organization: Taylor organization, BPR, Fractal 

factory, Networked factory, Toyota Production System, Lean management, Project Management. 

Planning and production control: Network planning technique. MRP (Material Requirement 

Planning), MRP II (Manufacturing Resource Planning), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), 

Kanban, JIT (Just-in-Time), Inventory management (ABC, optimal series), SCM (Supply Chain 

Management). Quality management: Concept and purpose of quality in production systems, 

Concept and purpose of quality in service companies, Total Quality Management TQM, SPC – 

control charts, ISO, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement - Kaizen. Cost management: Investment 

and result of reproduction. Cost (concept and kinds of, calculation, cost dynamics, income and 

cost relationships). Target Costing – Japanese approach. Business successes. 


1. R. Schroeder, Upravljanje proizvodnjom, MATE, Zagreb, 1999. 

2. N. Slack, S. Chambers, R. Johnson, Operation management, 4 th edition, Pretince Hall, 2005. 


1. J. Heizer, B.Render, Operation management, 8 th edition, Pretince Hall, New York, 2006. 

2. Članci iz znanstvenih časopisa odabrani po preporuci nastavnika. 


Language of instruction: Croatian. There is the possibility of adaptation on English language 



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Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 

Teaching methods: 


ECTS: 


THERMAL ENGINEERING 

DKIM01 

optional course 

II. or III. 

lecture 

lectures, student presentations, analysis of scientific papers 



dr. sc. BRANKO TRIPALO, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Introduction to the basics of heat transfer in industrial 

production because of conventional energy resources saving. 

Course contents: Mathematical principles of heat transfer (Bessel and Gamma functions, 

exponential and hyperbolic functions). Steady and time-dependent conduction. Formulation of 

heat transfer differential equations - analytical, graphical methods etc. Convection heat transfer - 

thermal boundary layer theory. Numerical approach of convection heat transfer. Heat transfer for 

to two-phase flow in tubes and for annular flow. Heat transfer in homogenous and 

nonhomogenous fluidized bed. Heat-exchange equipments and analysis of heat transfer in 

equipments of different design (heat exchangers, evaporators, distillation columns, crystallizers et 

all.). Numerical analysis of heat-exchange equipments using software for heat transfer process 

control. 


1. M. Kaviany: Principles of Heat Transfer, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2001. 

2. Bejan, A. D. Kraus , Heat Transfer Handbook, Bk&CD-Rom ed., Wiley-Interscience, New 

Jersey, 2003. 

3. J. H. Lienhard IV, J. H. Lienhard V, A Heat Transfer Textbook, 3 rd edition, Phlogiston Press, 

Cambridge, 2005. 


1. W. L. McCabe, J. C. Smith, P. Harriott, Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, McGraw- 

Hill, 7 th ed., New York, 2005. 

2. E. Mitrović-Kessler, Prijenos tvari i energije, Kemijsko-tehnološki fakultet Sveučilišta u Splitu, 

Split 2001. 

3. W. M.Rohenow, J. P. Harnett, Y. I. Cho, Handbook of Heat Transfer, McGraw – Hill, New 

York, 1998. 

Assessment methods: written exam, oral exam and seminar homework 




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Course title: 

ENGINEERING OF DISPERSED SYSTEMS 

Course code: DKIM 02 



Semester: 

II. or III. 


ECTS: 

5 (2 for lectures and tutorial; 3 for learning)) 


dr. sc. NENAD KUZMANIĆ, Full Prof. 

dr. sc. ANTUN GLASNOVIĆ, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: After completion of this course student is expected to be 

able to describe and explain the presented concepts and laws of mass transformations in chemical 

processes due to mechanical acting as well as principles of selection and design rule for equipment 

of disperse system processes. 

Course contents: Classification of dispersed systems: measurements and presentations of the 

dispersed system characteristics. Particle packing. Functions of the properties. Population 

balances. Technological processes which deal with disperse systems. Solid-liquid mixing. 

Hydrodynamics of solid suspension. Solids concentration distribution in slurry reactors. 

Dispersion model. Solids mixing. Mixing index in blending granular solids. Methods of sampling. 

Size reduction. Kinetics of comminution. Energy and power requirements in comminution. 

Agglomeration. Binding mechanisms. Crushing and grinding. Hydraulic and pneumatic 

transportation of particulate solids. Reological properties and transport of suspension. Energy and 

economic balances of particulate solids transportation. Storage of solids. Selection and design rule 

for equipment of disperse system processes. 


1. M. Hraste, "Mehaničko procesno inženjerstvo", HINUS, Zagreb, 2003. 

2. A. Levy, H. Kalman, "Handbook of Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids", Elseviere 

Science Ltd., London, 2001. 

3. J.P.K. Seville, U. Tuzun, R. Clift, "Processing of particulate solids", Chapman & Hall, 

London, 1997. 


1. M.E. Fayed, L. Otten, "Handbook of Powder Science and Technology", Chapman & Hall, New 

York, 1997. 

2. W.L. McCabe, J.C. Smith, P. Harriott, "Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering", McGraw- 

Hill, 6 th edition, New York, 2001. 

3. E. L. Paul, V.A. Atiemo-Obeng, S.M. Kresta, "Handbook of Industrial Mixing", John Wiley & 

Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, 2004. 

Assessment methods: oral exam and seminar homework 




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Course title: MODELLING OF REACTION KINETICS IN HETEROGENEOUS 

SYSTEMS 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


DKIM03 


II. ili III. 

lecture 


dr.sc. DAVOR RUŠIĆ, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Students are acquainted with modelling methodology of 

mass and energy transfer, chemical kinetics and its interactions. Furthermore, they are acquainted 

with development of program support in contemporary mathematics tools. With this knowledge 

they will be able to participate in scientific activities. 

Course contents: Fluid - solid systems, catalytic systems with solid catalyst. Physical transfer 

process and kinetics in selected systems. Application of mathematics models for modelling 

reaction kinetics in chosen heterogeneous systems. Modelling of cement hydrogenation kinetics. 

Effect of additive on kinetic of hydration. Modelling of synthetic polymer degradation kinetics 

(Thermooxidative degradation of PVC, the process of loss of plasticizers from PVC). 

Adsorption process. Modelling of ion exchange on zeolite. 

Kinetics of catalytic reactions with solid catalyst. Catalyst deactivation problems. Using the 

system point of view for modelling reaction kinetic followed by deactivation. 

Chemical kinetics and reactor system. Development of program support in mathematic tools: 

Mathcad, Mathematica and Matlab. 


1. Z. Gomzi, Kemijski reaktori, HINUS, Zagreb, 1998. 

2. H.S. Fogler, Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineers, Pearson Education, New York, 2005. 


1. V.S. Ramachandran, R.M. Parolli, J.J. Beaudoin, A.H. Delgado, Handbook of Thermal Analysis 

of Construction Materials, Wiliam Andrew Publishing, 2002. 

2. K. Pielichowski, Z. Njuguma, Thermal Degradation Polymeric Materials, Rapra Technology 

Limited, 2005. 





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Course title: SPECIAL DRYING TECHNIQUES AND MODERN DRIERS IN 

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


DKIM04 

elective 

II or III 




dr. sc. SREĆKO TOMAS, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: The aim of course is to inform with special drying 

techniques, which are combination of basic drying methods and some unit operations that 

involved heat and mass transfer. Furthermore, it will be present some modern driers in chemical 

engineering and their optimisation. 

Course contents: Introduction to ecologically drying processes. Recuperation of waste-heat 

during drying processes. Heat-exchangers and driers efficiency. Drying processes modelling. 

Contact-sorption drying. Drying with inert particles. Combined filtration and drying. Drying with 

pulsation heating. Drying with superheat steam. Dielectric and microwave drying. Ring driers. 

Agitated flash drier. Contact driers with stirring. Drying processes with combination of drying 

methods. 


1. T. Kudra, A.S. Mujumdar, Advanced drying technologies, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 

2002. 

2. J. Irudayaraj, Food Processing Operations Modelling. Design and Analysis, Marcel Dekker, 

Inc., New York, 2001. 

3. A. S. Mujumdar, Handbook of Industrial Drying, Marcel Dekker Inc, Third Edition, 2006. 


1. J. Welti-Chanes, J.F. Vélez-Ruiz, G.V. Barbarosa-Cánovas, Transport Phenomena in Food 

Processing, Boca Raton, CRC Press LLC, 2003. 

2. A. Ibarz, G.V. Barbarosa-Cánovas, Unit Operations in Food Engineering, Boca Raton, CRC 

Press LLC, 2003. 

3. Članci u meñunarodnom časopisima: Drying Technology, Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, i 

sl. 

Assessment methods: oral exam or seminar presentation 




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Course title: 

MIXING IN MULTIPHASE SYSTEMS 




Semester: 

II. or III. 


ECTS: 



dr. sc. NENAD KUZMANIĆ, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: On completion of this course student will get to 

acquainted with principles of mixing in multiphase systems as well as with selection, scale-up and 

design issues for mixing equipment in the industrial production of materials of specific properties 

used for various purposes. 

Course contents: Basic principles of mixing in multiphase systems. Hydrodynamic interaction 

between phases in mechanically agitated vessels. Design basis for industrial mixing processes. 

Power consumption. Mixing time. Mixing in immiscible liquid-liquid systems. Fundamentals: 

breakup, coalescence, phase inversion and drop size distribution. Mass transfer in liquid-liquid 

systems. Equipment selection for liquid-liquid operation. Solid-liquid mixing. Hydrodynamics of 

solid suspension. Solids concentration distribution in an agitated vessel. Dispersion models. Mass 

transfer in agitated solid-liquid systems. Selection, scale-up and design issues for solid-liquid 

mixing equipment. Gas-liquid mixing process objectives and mechanisms. Flow patterns and 

operating regimes. Gas cavity forms and power draw based on flow regime-impeller 

hydrodynamics. Gas hold-up fraction. Gas-liquid mass transfer. Classification of three phase 

reactors. Bubble-particle-liquid interactions. Effect of inert solid particles on gas-liquid mass 

transfer. Selection, design, and scale-up rule for three phase mixing equipment. 


1. E. L. Paul, V.A. Atiemo-Obeng, S.M. Kresta, Handbook of Industrial Mixing, John Wiley & 

Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, 2004. 

2. A.W. Nienow, M.F. Edwards, N. Harnby, Mixing in Process Industries, Butterworths, London, 

2000. 

3. M. Zlokarnik, "Stirring - Theory and Practice", Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinhem, 2000. 


1. G.B.Tatterson, "Scaleup and Design of Industrial Mixing Processes", McGraw-Hill Inc., New 

York, 2003. 

2. R.H. Perry, D.W. Green, J.O. Maloney, "Perry's Chemical Engineer's Handbook", 7 th edition, 

McGraw-Hill, New York, 1999. 





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Course title: 

PROCESS CONTROL 



elective 

Semester: 

II. or III. 


ECTS: 



dr. sc. RATIMIR ŽANETIĆ, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Systematic approach to process analysis in chemical 

engineering, especially in solving contemporary control issues. 

Course contents: Entrance system analysis processes in chemical engineering. Mathematical 

descriptions simples and complex processes. Control loop: feedback and feed forward, oscillations 

and stabilizations, analysis and synthesis. Control open loop. Distributed system control. Adaptive 

and non-linear control loop. Contemporary methods control. Neural networks. Fuzzy controllers. 

Examples of process control (chemical reactor, thermal processes, destilation). 


1. F.G. Shinskey, Process Control Sistems, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1996. 

2. W. Altman, Practical Process Control for Engineers and Technicians, Elsevier, London, 2005. 

3. W.L. Luyben, Chemical Reactor Design and Control, John Wiley, New York, 2007. 


1. R. Žanetić, Voñenje procesa u proizvodnji, KTF-Split, Split, 2006. 

2. N. Bolf, I. Jerkić, Primjena umjetnih neuronskih mreža pri identifikaciji i voñenju procesa, 

Kem. Ind., 55 11 (2006) 457. 





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Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


ELECTROCATALYSIS 

DKIM07 

elective 

II. or III. 




dr. sc. JAGODA RADOŠEVIĆ, Prof. Emeritus 

Learning outcomes and competences: After passing the exam, the knowledge acquired makes it 

possible to select the most appropriate electrode material for individual electrochemical reactions. 

Course contents: Introduction. Similarity and differences of catalysis and electrocatalysis. Stages 

of electrocatalytic reactions and factors that may affect individual stages. Examples: ethylene 

oxidation on Pt and Pt-Ru alloy, hydrogen and oxygen extraction on Pt in different potential 

ranges. Type of electrode and factors affecting v/i related to the structure of the material. 

Geometrical-structural factor of the catalyst – grid parameters. Examples: determination of 

adsorbtion of H 2 on Pt monocrystals by the linear polarization method, oxidation of HCOOH on 

Pt, reduction of O 2 on Au by means of the rotating disk. Dependence of i o on electronic properties 

of metal. Effect of the energy of the M-H bond on overpotential. Oxidation of small organic 

molecules. Current density relative to latent metal sublimation heat – the “volcanic curve”. 

Oxygen reduction reaction followed by ring-disk electrode. Effect of the double layer structure on 

the rate of the electrocatalytic reaction. Special properties of electrocatalysis. Effect of the electric 

field. Reactivity at low temperatures. Activation of catalysts. Increase of output power by changes 

in the reaction path. Use of porous electrodes. 


1. J. Lipkowski, P.N. Ross (Eds.), Electrocatalysis, Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1998. 


1. S. Hočevar, M. Gaberšček, A. Pintar (Eds.), Electrocatalysis: Advances & Industrial 

Applications, National Institute of Chemistry – Slovenia, Ljubljana, 1999. 





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Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


ELECTRODEPOSITION OF METALS 

DKIM08 

elective 

II. or III. 




dr. sc. SENKA GUDIĆ, Assoc. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Students will become acquainted with basic laws and 

problems of electrochemical deposition of metal. Based on knowledge acquired, they will be able 

to participate in development and research studies in this scientific field. 

Course contents: Introduction. The structural and dynamic aspects of crystalline metal surface. 

2D metal phase formation. Thermodynamic and kinetic formation of 2D phase. Structures of 2D 

phase. Nucleation and formation of 3D metal phase. Crystal-substrate interaction. Gibbs-Wulff- 

Kaishew theorem. 3D and 2D nucleation. Gibbs-Thomson equation. Nucleation rate. Classical 

approach (Volmer and Weber). Kinetic approach (Becker and Doering). Binding energy and 

energy of nucleation. Electrodeposition of metal on a foreign substrate surfaces. Specific 

phenomena in processes of electrochemical deposition of metals. Morphology and texture of metal 

deposits. Epitaxial and layer-by-layer crystals growth. Theory of spiral growth. Crystals growth 

and morphology in conditions of slow transport from the solution. Dendritic growth, growth of 

whiskers and powdery deposits. Electrodeposition of metals by periodically variable current 

modes. Electrodepositon of alloys. 


1. N. Kanani, Electroplating: Basic Principles, Process and Practice, Elsevier, London, 2004. 

2. M. Schlesinger, M. Paunović (Eds.), Modern Electroplating, J. Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 

2000. 


1. M. Paunović, M. Schlesinger, Fundamentals of Electrochemical Deposition, J. Wiley & Sons, 

Inc., New York, 1998. 





42


Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


CORROSION INHIBITORS 

DKIM09 

elective 

II. or III. 





Learning outcomes and competences: Based on knowledge acquired, students will be able to 

select the appropriate corrosion inhibitor relative to the material, environment and other criteria of 

application, and estimate its efficiency and mechanism of action. 

Course contents: Corrosion inhibition – general aspect. Stability of inhibitors. Behaviour of 

inhibitors in acid, neutral and alkaline solutions. Behaviour of metal in inhibition. Chemical 

aspects of corrosion inhibition. Stability of complex compounds. Hard and soft acid and base 

interaction (HSAB-principle). Application of the Hammett equation in corrosion inhibition. The 

Hansch model in corrosion inhibition. Free-Wilson correlation. Application of corrosion 

inhibitors. Inhibition of corrosion in oil and gas wells. Corrosion inhibition in refinery and 

petrochemical plants. Corrosion inhibition of reinforcing steel in concrete. Inhibitors in cooling 

water systems. Inhibitors for acid systems. Vapor phase corrosion inhibitors. Environmentallyfriendly 

corrosion inhibitors. PARCOM guidelines. Standardized environmental testing. Data 

modeling development. 


1. V.S. Sastri, Corrosion Inhibitors: Principles and Applications, J. Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 

1998. 

2. S. Gudić, Inhibitori korozije metala, KTF-Split, 2006. (skripta za studente doktorskog studija) 


1. R. W. Revie (Ed.), Uhlig′s Corrosion Handbook, J. Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 2000. 

2. A.J. Bard, M. Stratmann, G.S. Frankel (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Electrochemistry, Volume 4, 

Corrosion and Oxide films, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 2003. 





43


Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


MATERIALS FOR METAL SURFACE PROTECTION 

DKIM10 

elective 

II. or III. 

lectures 



Learning outcomes and competences: The aim of this subject is extension of knowledge of 

corrosion protection technologies, which is necessary for the student to be able to select and 

maintain an efficient system of protection. The student will be acquainted with the standards 

applied to surface protection of materials. 

Course contents: Introduction. Selection of materials for metal surface protection. Protective 

coating. An overview of coating methods. Classification of protective films and coatings. Metal 

coatings. Oxide and conversion films. Films with inhibitory action, films for temporary protection. 

Films for gas turbines and high temperatures, cementitious films. New materials with high 

corrosion stability. Organic films and coatings. Nature of the organic coating – metal interface. 

Selection of coatings in shipbuilding. Coatings for drinking water tanks and for ballast tanks. 

Coatings for high temperatures. Anti-vegetative coatings, properties and application. Zincenriched 

coatings. Examinations in surface protection. Effect of metal surface protection on the 

environment. 


1. Uhlig ' s Corrosion Handbook(2 nd ed.), R.W. Revie (ed.), Pennington, New Yersey, 2000. 

2. P.R. Roberge, Handbook of Corrosion Engineering, McGraw-Hill Co., New York, 2000. 

3. A.A. Tracton, Coatings Materials and Surface Coatings, Crc. Press, New Jersey, 2006. 


1. Corrosion Atlas (3 rd ed.), Compiled by E.D.D. During, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1997. 

2 I. Esih, Osnove površinske zaštite, Sveučilište u Zagrebu, FSB, Zagreb, 2003. 



Quality assurance methods: 

Quality assurance will be performed at three levels: (1) University Level; (2) Faculty Level by 

Quality Control Committee; (3) Lecturer's Level. 

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Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


MODELLING OF FUEL CELLS PROCESSES 

DKIM11 

elective 

II. or III. 




dr. sc. FRANO BARBIR, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Electrochemical reactions. Difference between theoretical 

and practical efficiency. Comparison between fuel cells and other energy conversion technologies. 

Understanding of a complete fuel cycle. Advantages of fuel cells. Modelling of complex 

processes, involving electrochemical reactions, mass and heat transfer, fluid mechanics. 

Course contents: Main components of a fuel cell and their properties. Fuel cell polarization 

curve. Fuel cell operation and operational parameters: flow rates, temperature, pressure and 

humidity or reactant gases. Mass and energy balance. Fuel cell stack design/engineering. 

Numerical modeling of processes inside a fuel cell. Diagnostic methods. Ancillary equipment - 

Fuel cell systems: Hydrogen-Oxygen, Hydrogen-Air. Hydrogen generation from hydrocarbon 

fuels – reformation methods. Optimization of fuel cell systems. Fuel cell applications. Hydrogen 

as a fuel – definition and description of the Hydrogen Energy System. 


1. Frano Barbir, PEM Fuel Cells: Theory and Practice, Elsevier/Academic Press, 2005. 


1. J. Larminie and A. Dicks, Fuel Cell Systems Explained, J. Wiley, New York, 2nd ed., 2003. 

2. U.S. Department of Energy, Fuel Cell Handbook, NETL, 7th Ed., 2004 (CD). 

Assessment methods: Lectures with real life examples. Homeworks with selected problems. 

Individual and group consultations, discussing homework problems. 





45


Course title: 

PLASTICIZATION AND STABILIZATION OF POLYMERS 



elective 

Semester: 

II. or III. 



ECTS: 




dr.sc. NATAŠA STIPANELOV VRANDEČIĆ, Assist. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Students get acquainted with possibilities of modification 

of polymeric materials, as well as with kinds of plasticizers and stabilizers and their mode of 

action. 

Course contents: Historical overview. Definition of plasticizers and plasticization. Theories of 

plasticizers action: lubrication theory, thermodynamic theory, solvation theory and polarity theory. 

Kinds of plasticizers. Characteristics of plasticizers. Compatibility: thermodynamic properties of 

polymer liquid systems, compatibility as function of molecular structure (entropy and heat of 

mixing), plasticizers mixtures. Plasticizer efficiency, the relationship between efficiency and 

structure. The relationship between compatibility and efficiency. Permanence, loss of plasticizers 

from polymeric materials: diffusion of plasticizers (in amorphous and crystalline structures), 

volatilization, extraction and migration of plasticizers. The effect of plasticizers on other 

characteristics of polymeric materials. Behavior of plasticizers with respect to environmental 

influences. Effect of structure on degradation and stability of polymers. Autooxidation of synthetic 

polymers: basic physical and chemical processes. Dependence of oxidative stability on polymer 

structure. Structures and action mechanisms of antioxidants. Synergism between antioxidants. 

Chemical, physical and toxicological requirements for antioxidants. Photodegradation of 

antioxidants. Mechanism of UV stabilization. Technical aspects of light stabilization: structure, 

solubility, compatibility, migration and extraction. Thermal degradation and stabilization. 

Biostabilizers: definition, requirements and fields of application. Requirements on stabilizers with 

respect to environmental influences. 


1. R.F. Grossman, J.T. Lutz Jr. (Eds.), Polymer Modifiers and Additives, CRC Press, London, 

2000. 

2. J.J. Meister, Polymer Modification, Marcel Dekker AG, Basel, 2000. 


1. S. Al-Malaika, F. Ciardelli, I. Meisel, C.S. Kniep, S. Spiegel and K. Grieve (Eds.), Polymer 

Reactive Processing, Stabilisation and Functionalisation, Wiley-VCH, 2002. 

Assessment methods: seminar presentation, oral exam 

Language of instruction: Croatian, English 

Quality assurance: Quality assurance will be performed at three levels: (1) University Level; (2) 

Faculty Level by Quality Control Committee; (3) Lecturer' Level. 

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Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


SYNTHETIC POLYMERS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES 

DKIM13 

elective 

II. or III. 





Learning outcomes and competences: Knowledge acquired of polymer materials that do not 

belong to the group of conventional polymers, i.e. polymer materials of specific properties and for 

specific purposes. It particularly refers to thermostable polymers, polymers with good mechanical 

properties (engineering polymers), optical and conductive properties, water- soluble polymers and 

hydrogels. 

Course contents: Survey of polymeritazion reactions in which the main development is expected: 

"living" polymerization (anionic, cationic, radical), transfer group polymerization, 

polycondensation reactions without evolution of salts, polymerization of olefins catalysed with 

metallocenes. Sol-gel processes of synthesis of new materials (plastic-ceramic). Synthesis of smart 

polymers. Synthesis and characterization of polymers for special purposes. Thermostable and easy 

processibility polymers: fluoropolymers, polyaryls (polyphenylensulphides, polyethersulphones, 

polyetherketones), aromatic polyesters and polyamides (aramides), heterocyclic and ledder 

polymers (polyimides, polyimidazoles). carbon based polymers (C-fibres). Engineering polymers 

(that are not contained in the above mentioned groups): acetals, polycarbonates, amorphous 

polyesters and others. Synthesis of functional polymers have chemical and physical properties 

unconventional for polymers. Polymers with special properties: electrical (conductive polymers), 

optical, biological (biomedical, biodegradable polymers) and barrieric properties. Synthesis and 

physical behaviour (adsorption, gelation, rheology) of water-soluble polymers. Water swellable 

polymer networks (reversible hydrogels, hydrogels sensitive to stimuli. 


1. C.Carraher Jr., G.G. Swift (eds.), Functional Condensation Polymers, Springer, Munich, 2002. 

2. A.M. Donald, A.H. Windle, S. Hanna, Liquid Crystalline Polymers, 2 nd Ed., Camridge 

university Press, Cambridge, 2006. 

3. W.J. Blau, Molecular Materials and Functional Polymers, Springer Verlag, Munich, 2001. 


1. A. Nussinovitch, Water-soluble polymer applications in foods, Blackwell Publishers, 2003. 

2. K. L. Mittal (ed), Polyimides and other high temperature polymers: synthesis, characterization, 

and applications, V. S. P. Intl Science, 2005. 

3.T. Blythe, D. Bloor: Electrical Properties of Polymers, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 

2005. 


Language of instruction: Croatian language 



47


Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


POLYMER BLENDS 

DKIM14 

Elective 

II. or III. 

lectures, student presentations, analysis of scientific paper 



dr. sc. BRANKA ANDRIČIĆ, Assoc. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Gaining knowledge of importance and the methods of 

polymers blending toward new properties design for different demands and applications. 

Course content: Economical and ecological aspects in polymer blends development. Properties 

design of polymer blends. Theories of component mixing in blends. Interactions in polymer blends 

and determination of interaction parameter. FTIR application in the interaction analyses of 

polymer pairs. Crystallization, morphology and properties of melts of miscible and immiscible 

polymer blends. Methods of surface energy determination. Compatibility. Compatibilizers, 

reactive compatibilization, interpenetrating polymer networks. Compounding of polymer blends. 

Ageing and degradation of polymer blends. Role of polymer blends technology in polymer 

recycling. Biodegradable polymer blends. Future trends in development of polymer blends. 


1. L. A. Utracki (Ed.) Polymer Blends Handbook, Kluver, Dordrecht, 2002. 

2. D. J. David, A. Misra, Relating Materials Properties and Structure, Technomic Publ. Co., Basel, 

1999. 


1. D.R. Paul, C.B. Bucknal (Eds.), Polymer Blends, Formulation and Performance, John Wiley 

and Sons, New York, 2000. 

Assessment methods: Oral examination, seminar presentation. 




48


Course title: 

POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES 



elective 

Semester: 

II. or III. 


ECTS: 




dr. sc. TONKA KOVAČIĆ, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Knowledge of nanotechnology and polymer 

nanocomposites, commercially the most important type of nanocomposite materials, will be 

obtained. Introduction to their preparation, morphology, properties, advantages, limitations, 

commercial applicability and modern characterisation techniques. 

Course contents: Introduction: composite materials, matrixes, fillers/reinforcing agents, interface, 

compatibility and compatibilization. Polymer composites, structure-property models. Types of 

nanocomposites, type of nanofillers. Polymer nanocomposites with layered silicates as nanofillers. 

The morphology of nanofillers, polymers and polymer nanocomposites. Preparation methods of 

polymer nanocomposites. Compatibilization of polymer matrix and nanofillers. Mechanical, 

thermal, rheological, processing, barrier, electrical and other properties of polymer 

nanocomposites. Modeling and defining the optimal preparation conditions. Modern techniques of 

polymer nanocomposites characterization. Commercial applicability, current status and future 

trends of polymer nanocomposites. 


1. T. J. Pinnavaia, G. W. Beall, Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 

Chichester, 2001. 

2. R. Krishnamoorti, R. A. Vaia, Polymer Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization and 

Modeling, American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C., 2001. 


1. M. Alexandre, P. Dubois, Polymer-layered silicate nanocomposites: preparation, properties and 

uses of a new class of materials, Mater. Sci. Eng., 28 (2000) 1. 

2. W. Groenewoud, Characterisation of Polymers by Thermal Analysis, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 

2001. 





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Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 

Type of course 

ECTS: 


THERMAL AND THERMOOXIDATIVE DEGRADATION OF 

POLYMERS 

DKIM16 

elective 

II. or III. 




dr.sc. NATAŠA STIPANELOV VRANDEČIĆ, Assist. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Students get acquainted with mechanism and kinetics of 

degradation process of polymers and polymeric materials during their life cycle, as well as with 

analytical methods for investigation of thermal degradation processes. 

Course contents: Overview of thermal degradation processes. Factors that influence on polymer 

stability. Thermal and thermooxidative degradation of polymers, copolymers and polymer blends. 

Thermal degradation of biodegradable polymers. Thermal degradation of reinforced polymeric 

nanocomposites. Thermal degradation during polymer processing. Modeling of degradation 

processes. Solid state kinetics. Kinetics of thermal and thermooxidative polymer degradation. 

Kinetic parameters of solid state reactions. Methods for kinetic parameters evaluation. Standard 

("model-fitting") i advanced ("model-free" i IKP method) approach to kinetic data processing. 

Isoconversional methods for kinetic parameters evaluations. Kinetic compensation effect. 

Identification of kinetic sheme (mechanism) of polymer degradation processes. Application of 

thermal analysis methods for investigation of polymer degradation. 


1. K. Pielichowski and J. Njuguna: Thermal Degradation of Polymeric Materials, Rapra 

Technology Limited, Shawbury, UK, 2005 

2. W. Groenewoud, Characterisation of Polymers by Thermal Analysis, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 

2001. 

3. Znanstveni članci autora P. Budgureac i S. Vyazovkin na temu kemijske kinetike razgradnih 

procesa objavljeni u CC časopisima u periodu 1996-2006. 


1. G.E. Zaikov, A. Jimenez (Editors), Polymer Analysis, Degradation & Stabilization, Nova 

Science Publishers Inc.,U.S., 2005. 

Assessment methods: seminar presentation, oral exam 


Quality assurance: Quality assurance will be performed at three levels: (1) University Level; (2) 

Faculty Level by Quality Control Committee; (3) Lecturer' Level. 

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Course title: 

Course code 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


CEMENT COMPOSITES WITH INTENDED PROPERTIES 

DKIM17 

elective 

II. or III. 




dr.sc. PETAR KROLO, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Acquisition and extension of knowledge in the area of 

development of binding materials. Preparation and application of cement composites with 

intended and improved physical and chemical properties by selection of reaction mixtures. 

Course contents: Cement composites and modern construction. Early hydration and solidification 

of cement composites. Development of new materials and formation of cement composites with 

intended properties by introducing additions to the cement – water reaction system. Hydration and 

solidification of cement composites in the presence of additions affecting hydration processes. 

Hydration and solidification of cement composites in the presence of additions affecting 

workability and applicability. Aeration of cement composites and their stability at low 

temperatures. Additions with pozzolanic activity and cement composites. Development of 

microstructure and corrosion stability of cement composite binder. Optimum quantity of addition 

for achieving intended properties of hardened cement composite. Effect of addition on cement 

composite hydration mechanism. Preparation of cement composites of intended properties, high 

strengths and watertightness and stability and corrosion stability. 


1. M. Levitt, Concrete materials, E & Spon, Taylor & Francis Group, London, 2003. 

2. S.K. Mazumdar, Composites, Manufacturing, Materials Product and Process Engineering, CRC 

Press, New York, 2002. 

3. P. Stutzman, Chemistry and structure of hydration products, Cement research progres, Chapter 

2, Am. Ceram. Soc., Westerville,1999. 


1. W.D., Callister, Jr. Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction; J. Wiley & Sons, 

Inc.(etc.), New York, 2004. 

2. V. S. Ramachndran, R. M. Paroli, J. J. Beaudoin, A. H. Delgado, Handbook of thermal analysis 

of construction materials, Noyes Publications, New York, 2002. 

3. H.F.W. Taylor, Cement chemistry, 2 nd edition, Thomas Telford Services Ltd, 1997. 





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Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


KINETIC ANALYSIS OF HYDRATION OF CEMENT BINDERS 

DKIM18 

elective 

II. or III. 




dr. sc. PERO DABIĆ, Assist. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Acquisition of knowledge of possibilities of mathematical 

description of complex heterogeneous systems. Determination of significant system parameters, 

kinetic constants, and building of kinetic models of systems examined. 

Course contents: Hydration of basic clinker minerals, methods for tracing hydration and 

determining the hydration degree for individual clinker minerals. Kinetic models that describe 

hydration of individual clinker minerals. Cement hydration, problems of determination of 

hydration degree due to poly-phase and poly-disperse properties of the multi-component cement - 

water system. Direct and indirect methods of tracing the progress of hydration and calculation of 

the system reaction degree. Development of mathematical models of systems examined. Kinetic 

models that include several simultaneous processes at different rates – determination of kinetic 

constants for individual hydration processes and sequence and duration of individual processes of 

nucleation and crystal growth, processes at phase boundaries, and diffusion processes. Kinetic 

models of hydration of cement binders based on continuous monitoring of composition of 

significant system components and the reaction system image analysis (in situ - ESEM + EDAX). 


1. V.S. Ramachandran et al., Handbook of thermal anlysis of construction materials, Noyes 

publication, William Andrew Publishing, Norwich, 2002. 

2. R. Rixom, N. Mailvaganam, Chemical Admixtures for Concrete,Taylor & Francis, London, 

2002. 

3. J.E. House, Principles of Chemical Kinetics, Elsevier Inc., New York, 2007. 


1. M. Levitt, Concrete Materials - problems and solutions, E & FN SPON, New York, 2003. 

Assessment methods: written exam, seminar presentation 



Level; (2) Faculty Level by Quality Control Committee; (3) Lecturer´s Level 

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Course title: METHODS FOR SILICATE MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


DKIM19 

elective 

II. or III. 




dr.sc. JELICA ZELIĆ, Assoc. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Gaining theoretical knowledge necessary for successful 

accomplishment of analysis and the interpretation of the results related to the methods used for 

characterisation of silicate materials. 

Course contents: Theoretical principles of the X-ray diffraction. X-ray spectra, continuous and 

characteristic spectrum. Bragg’s equation. qualitative and quantitative X-ray analysis. X-ray 

structure analysis. Fourier series methods in a crystalline structure determinations. The Patterson 

function. X-ray fluorescence analysis. Silicate structures and their characteristic X-ray diffraction 

patterns. Electron microscopy and electron diffraction. Electrons in electric and magnetic field. 

Application of transmission electron microscopy), scanning electron microscopy and electronprobe 

microanalysis on silicate materials. Infrared spectroscopy. Electromagnetic spectrum and 

molecular vibrations. Characteristic absorption band position of the individual functional groups 

of minerals. Infrared spectra of the phylosilicates. The SiO 2 modifications and their characteristic 

infrared spectra. Glasses and their spectra. Thermal methods. Differential thermal and 

thermogravimetric analysis. Silicate materials and their characteristic differential thermal curves. 


etc New York, 

2001. 

2. Developments in Clay Science, I., F.Bergaya, B.K.G. Theng and G. Lagaly (eds.), Elsevier, 

2006. 

1. B.D: Cullity, S.R: Stock, Elements of X-Ray Diffraction, Addison-Wesly, [ .] 


1. Scientific papers. 





53


Course title: 

MAGNESIUM OXIDE FROM SEAWATER 



elective 

Semester: 

II. or III. 


ECTS: 





Learning outcomes and competences: Acquisition of knowledge of using sea resources for the 

purpose of obtaining magnesium oxide, and also acquisition of knowledge of obtaining sintered 

magnesium oxide as high-temperature refractory material. 

Course contents: Sea and marine environment as deposit and source of mineral raw materials. 

Seawater as the raw material basis for obtaining magnesium oxide. The effect of constituents 

contained in seawater and the precipitation reagent on the quality of magnesium hydroxide 

precipitate. Substoichiometrical precipitation. B 2 O 3 in magnesium oxide from seawater. The effect 

of magnesium hydroxide sedimentation process on plant capacity. Treatment of waste waters from 

the technological process of production of magnesium oxide from seawater. Sintering of 

magnesium oxide. Properties of the MgO powder and their effect on sintering. The effect of 

pressing pressure on sintering. The effect of atmosphere. The effect of temperature and duration of 

isothermal sintering. Mineralogical changes in sintering of magnesium oxide. The effect of the 

type and quantity of addition on sintering of magnesium oxide. The effect of the TiO 2 addition on 

reduction of the B 2 O 3 content during sintering of magnesium oxide obtained from seawater. 

Determination of the pore shrinking mechanism in the isothermal sintering process. 


1. Handbook of Marine Mineral Deposits by D. S. Cronan (Editor), CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2000. 

2. E. Brown et al., Seawater: Its compositions, properties and behaviour, Butterworth Heinemann 

in associattion with The Open University, 2 nd Ed., Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, 2000. 

3. S-J.K. Kang, Sintering, Densification, Grain Growth and Microstructure, Elsevier, Oxford, 

2005. 


1. M. E. Q. Pilson, Introduction to the Chemistry of the Sea, 1 st ed., Prentice Hall, 1998. 

2. M.A. Shand, The Chemistry and Technology of Magnesia, Wiley, New York, 2006. 





54


Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS 

DKIM21 

elective 

II. or III. 




dr. sc. PERO DABIĆ, Assist. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Acquisition of knowledge of development of 

nanostructured materials, methods and techniques of preparation, properties and possible 

applications of such materials. 

Course contents: Achievements so far in development of nanostructured materials. Techniques of 

preparation of nanostructured materials: sol-gel techniques, chemical vacuum deposition and 

plasma vacuum deposition. Methods and techniques of examination of nanostructured materials. 

Properties of nanostructured materials, especially particle size and distribution, and specific area. 

Possibility of programming the nanostructure: pore size and distribution and the number of active 

sites. Application of nanostructured materials in catalytic processes, separation processes – 

molecular sieves, preparation of nano-bioceramics, nano-MEMS devices, nano-optics and nanosensors. 


1. W. A. Goddard et al., Nanoscience, Engineering and Technology, CRC Press, New York, 2003. 

2. J. D. Wright, N. A. J. M. Sommerdijk, Sol-Gel Materilas - Chemistry and Applications, CRC 

Press, New York, 2001. 

3. Z. L. Wang, Y. Liu, Z. Zhang, Handbook of Nanophase and Nanostructured Materials, 

Synthesis, Materials Systems and Applications, Vol.1 - 4, Kluwer Academic Press/Plenum 

Publisher, New York, 2003. 


1. R. R. Willey, Practical Design and Production of Optical Thin Films, Second edition, Revised 

and Expanded, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York -Basel, 2002. 

2. M. Gad-el-Hak, MEMS handbook, CRC Press, London, 2002. 

Assessment methods: written exam, seminar presentation 



Level; (2) Faculty Level by Quality Control Committee; (3) Lecturer´s Level 

55


Course title: 

INTRODUCTION TO NANOTECHNOLOGY 



elective 

Semester: 

II or III 

Teaching methods: lectures, analysis of scientific papers 

ECTS: 



MAGDY LUČIĆ LAVČEVIĆ, Assist. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Knowledge of the synthesis of nanomaterials. 

Understanding of the dependence of properties of nanomaterials on dimensions of their building 

units, i.e. on the nanometer scale design. Knowledge of the actual and potential applications of 

nanomaterials. 

Course contents: Overview of the main topics in the development of nanotechnology. Classes of 

nanomaterials: separated and aggregated nanoparticles, quantum dots, nanowires, bulk 

nanostructured materials, thin and multilayered nanostructured films, nanocomposites. Physical 

and chemical methods of synthesis of nanomaterials: synthesis from gas and condensed phases, 

vacuum synthesis, mechanical milling and consolidation. Processing, control of the structure, 

morphology and microchemistry. Phase transitions. Properties of nanomaterials. Correlations 

between structure / morphology and the properties of nanocrystals of metals, semiconductors and 

ceramics - the importance of the structural and morphological design on the nanometric scale. The 

advanced techniques of characterization of the structure, morphology and properties. The role of 

the electromagnetic radiation in the research of nanomaterials. Functionality, actual and potential 

applications of nanomaterials (the examples: nanomaterials with large surfaces, catalytic aspects 

of nanocrystals, batteries and solar cells of the new generation, nanotribology, corrosion 

protection, sensors, nanomachines and nanotools). 


1. C. P. Poole, F.J. Owens, Introduction to nanotechnology, John Wiley&Sons, Hoboken, NJ, 

2003. 

2. M. Wilson, K. Kannangara, G. Smith, M. Simmons, B. Raguse, Nanotechnology: Basic Science 

and Emerging Technologies, Chapman & Hall/CRC, Boca Raton, 2002. 


1. Nanotechnology, G.L.Timp (Ed), AIP Press, Springer, New York, 1999. 

2. Nanoscale materials in Chemistry, K. J. Klabunde (Ed), John Wiley&Sons, New York, 2001. 

3. Corresponding review articles. 





56


Course title: 

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 

Course cod: DKIO1 

Level of course: elective 

Semester: II and III 

Teaching methods: lectures 

ECTS: 

5(2 for lectures and tutorial; 3 for learning) 


dr.sc. MARIJA BRALIĆ, Assist. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Getting knowledge about the sources of environmental 

pollution, as well as getting to know new methods and standards linked to environment and its 

preserving. 

Course contents:Earth and its geosphere. Natural resources and geochemical cycles. Natural 

energy flows. Geothermal energy. Ballance of energy distribution. Kinetics and thermodynamics 

of atmospheric gases. Free radical, chain reactions. Atospheric interactions. Chatalytic destruction 

of ozone. Correlation of nitrogen oxides and organic compaunds. Water as ecosystem. 

Biochemical energy and redox potential in aquatic ecosystem. Redox potential and its influence on 

water quality. Reaction rate and transport phenomena. Theory of activated complexes. pH as 

master variable; equilibrium calculations using a graphical approach. Ecological or toxic efects 

dependent on of species. Representative equilibrium diagrams for fresh water and seawater. 

Analytical consideratins: Gran plots. Reactions with carbonate. Rinsing of pollutants from 

atmosphere. Surface changes of colloids. Colloid stability. Understanding of the nature of 

environmental problems, successful solutions and the current trends in environmental regulation. 

Chemometric in environmental analysis. Chemical analysis, methods and standards. 


1. S.E. Manahan, Environmental Chemistry, CRC; 8 editione New York 2004. 

2. P.R.Paquin, Metals in Aquatic Systems: A Review of Exposure, Bioaccumulation and Toxicity 

Models (Metals and the Environmental Series) Society of Environmental Toxicology and 

Chemistry; 2003. 

3. J.W.Einax, H.W. Zwanziger, S. Geib, Chemometrics in Environmental Analysis, Wiley-VCH, 



1. J.E. Andrews, P. Brimblecombe, T.O. Jickells, P.S. Libs, B.J. Reid, An Introduction to 

Environmental Chemistry, Blackwell, New York, 2004. 

2. C.N. Sawger, P.L. McCarty, G.F. Parkin, Chemistry for Environmental Engineering and 

Science, 5 th edition, McGraw-Hill, Professional, New York, 2003. 

3. P.J. Sullivan, F.J. Agardy, J.J. Clark, The Environmental Science of Drinking Water, Elsevier, 

London, 2005. 




Level; (2) Faculty Level by Quality Control Committee; (3) Lecturer's Level 

57


Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 

Teaching methods:: 

ECTS: 


WATER RESOURCES IN KARST 

DKIO02 

elective 

II. or III. 

lectures, student presentations, seminars, analysis of scientific 

papers 



dr. sc. NIVES ŠTAMBUK GILJANOVIĆ, Assoc. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Getting insights into the water resources in karst. 

Course contents: Main features of water circulation in karst regions. Water supply structures 

(tanks, wells, water supply collectors). Desinfection of drinking water. Regularities in the 

formation of the chemical water content. Division of water resources according to ratios 

calcium/magnesium, sulfate/chloride, corrosion coefficient K (ratio between the sum of chlorides, 

sulfates and carbonate hardness) according to the concentrations of sodium and sulfates. Influence 

of sodium and sulfates upon human health. Pollution of karst water resources. Main features of 

water quality on the islands. Evaluation/assessment of water quality by employing the index. 

Comparison of arithmetic, geometric and modified arithmetic indeces for quality. Advantages of 

modified arithmetic index for the division of water resources. Water habitats on the island. 

Characteristics of water resources in Dalmatia according to the catchment areas of the Zrmanja, 

Krka, Cetina, lower Neretva Rivers, the Baćina lakes, the Vrgorac, Imotski and Dubrovnik 

regions. Water supply in Dalmatia and protection of water resources in karst regions. 


1. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, Water resources in Dalmatia (second, expanded edition), Institute of 

Public Health, the Split–Dalmatain County, Split, 2006. (in print/forthcoming). 

2. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, The Neretve River and its catchment area, Institute of Public Health, 

the Split–Dalmatain County/Croatian Water Resources, Split,1998. 

3. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, The Cetina River and its catchment area, Institute of Public Health, the 

Split–Dalmatain County/Croatian Water Resources, Split, 2002. 


Scientific papers from the journals 



Quality assurance methods: Quality assurance will be performed at three levels:(1) University 

Level, (2) Faculty Level, by the Quality Control Committee for the quality assessment, (3) 

Lecturer's Level. 

58


Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES 

DKI03 

elective 

II. or III. 

lectures, student presentations, seminars, analysis of scientific 

papers 




Learning outcomes and competences: Acquisition of knowledge with relation to advanced 

wastewater treatment processes for improvement of their quality and their reuse. 

Course contents: Definition of advanced wastewater treatment processes. Need for advanced 

wastewater treatment. Recycling and water reuse. Improved natural water quality. Removal 

processes of toxic compounds and biorefractory organics. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). 

Reaction mechanisms and kinetics of production of hydroxyl radicals in oxidation systems: 

H 2 O 2 /UV, Fe 3+ /UV, Fe 3+ /H 2 O 2 /UV, Fe 2+ /H 2 O 2 , Fe 3+ /H 2 O 2 . Factors influencing oxidation 

processes. Application of adsorption to remove residual dissolved organic impurities. Factors 

influencing adsorption. Mathematical models in adsorption columns. Mass transfer models. 

Removal of nitrogen by biological processes. Nitrification/denitrification processes. Biological 

phosphorous removal. Removal of dissolved inorganic substances by ion exchange. Mechanisms 

and kinetics processes. Advanced wastewater treatment system based on membrane separation. 

Ultrafiltration. Reverse osmosis. Electrodialysis. 


1. G. Tchobanoglous, F.L. Burton, H. D. Stensel (eds.), Wastewater Engineering:treatment and 

Reuse, Metcalf&Eddy Inc., McGraw-Hill, Boston, 2003. 

2. L. Bonomo, C. Nurizzo, R. Mujeriego, T., Asano(eds.), Advanced Wastewater Treatment, 

Recycling and Reuse, IWA Publishing, Milan, 1999. 

3. T. Matsuo, K. Hanaki, S. Takizawa, H. Satoh (eds.), Advances in Water and Wastewater 

Treatment Technology, Elsevier, London-Amsterdam, 2001. 

Supplementary reading: Scientific papers 




Level; (2) Faculty Level by Quality Control Committee, (3) Lecturer's Level. 

59


Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


NATURAL ZEOLITES IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

DKIO04 

elective 

II. or III. 

lectures, student presentations 



dr. sc. MARINA TRGO, Assist. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Knowledge of application of natural zeolites for removal 

of harmful substances, which present environmental pollutants. 

Course contents: Definition and structural properties of zeolites. Division and types of zeolitic 

minerals. Physical and chemical properties of zeolites. Zeolites as catalysts, adsorbents of waste 

gases and ion exchangers. The kinetics of mass transfer through zeolitic particle. Diffusion models 

in heterogeneous systems. Calculation of the diffusion parameters. Equilibrium in the 

heterogeneous systems. Mathematical description of equilibrium using empirical isotherms. The 

capacity of zeolites for different pollutants. Experimental performance of removal of heavy metals 

from wastewaters by ion exchange using batch method and column method. Preservation of waste 

zeolite saturated with heavy metals. 


1. D. L. Bish, D. W. Ming (ed.), Natural zeolites, Occurence, Properties, Applications. 

Mineralogical Society of America, Vol. 45, Washington DC, 2001. 

2. P. Misaelides, F. Macasek, T. J. Pinnavaia, C. Colella (ed.), Natural Microporous Materials in 

Environmental Technology. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, 1999. 

3. Ch. Baerlocher, W. M. Meier, D. H. Olson (ed.), Atlas of the zeolite framework types. Elsevier, 

Amsterdam-London, 2001. 


1. J. Čejka, N. Žilkova, P. Nachtigall (ed.), Molecular sieves: From basic research to industrial 

applications. Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal. Vol. 158, Elsevier, Amsterdam-London, 2005. 

Assessment methods: oral exam, seminar presentation. 

Language of instruction: Croatian and English language. 



60


Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


CHEMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY 

DKIO05 

elective 

II. or III. 




Dr.sc. TOMISLAV ZVONARIĆ, scientific collaborator 

Learning outcomes and competences: The main aim of this course is to introduce the students to 

the basic chemical oceanography that studies chemistry of the oceans and the properties and 

interactions of substances present in the marine environment occurring between ocean, sea bottom 

and atmosphere. 

Course contents: Historical development of chemical oceanography; - Major components of 

seawater (the concept of salinity); -Minor elements of seawater; -Ionic interactions; -Dissolved 

gases other than CO 2 (Composition of the atmosphere and air-sea exchange; Distribution of O 2 in 

seawater);--The Carbonate System; -Micronutrients in the Oceans (P, N, Si – chemical forms, 

cycles and distributions in ocean waters); -Organic compounds; -Processes in the Oceans. 


1. P.J. Wangersky, Marine Chemistry: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, Vol.5, Water 

Pollution-Part D, Springer-Verlag Berlin, 2000. 

2. E.K. Duursma, J. Carroll, Environmental Compartments (Equilibria and Assessment of 

Processes between Air, Water, Sediments and Biota), Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 1996. 

3. E. Merian, M. Anke, M. Inhat, M. Stoeppler, Elements and their Compounds in the 

Environment (Occurrence, Analysis and Biological Relevance), Wiley VHC, New York, 2004. 


1. J.Lehr, J.Keeley: Water Encyclopedia: Oceanography; Meteorology; Physics and Chemistry, 

Water Law and Water History, Art and Culture; John Wiley & Sons, 2005. 


Language of instruction: Croatian, English and Slovenian language 



61


Course title: MICROBIOLOGICAL POLLUTION OF MARINE ENVIRONMENTS 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


DKIO06 

elective 

II. or III. 




dr. sc. NADA KRSTULOVIĆ, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Students will gain competences in microbiological 

pollution sources in the marine environments and how microbiological pollution, as an ecological 

factor, influences the environmental changes. 

Course contents: Introduction to microbiological pollution of marine environments. Pollution 

Sources. Microorganisms which are actual or potential pathogens: Pathogenic bacteria, Viruses, 

Pathogenic Fungi, Algal Biotoxins. Faecal pollution indicators. Quality Criteria and Standards. 

Survival of alohtonic microorganisms in marine environments. Accumulation of alohtonic 

microorganisms in organisms. Determination of faecal pollution indicators in the sea waters and 

organisms (shellfish). Microbiological pollution as an ecological factor influencing the 

environmental changes. 


1. N. Krstulović, M. Šolić, Mikrobiologija mora, Sveučilišni udžbenik, Institut za oceanografiju i 

ribarstvo, Split, 2006, p. 317. 

2. R.B. Clark, Marine Pollution, (Fifth Edition), Clarendon Press, Oxford, 2001, p. 248. 


1. E.A. Laws, E.A. Aquatic Pollution, An Introductory Text (Third Edition), Willey Intersci. 

Publ., New York, 2000, p. 672. 

2. Scientific papers. 





62


Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


NATURAL MARINE TOXINS 

DKIO07 

elective 

II. or III. 

lectures; analysis of scientific papers 


dr. sc. MAJA PAVELA-VRANČIČ, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: The student will gain knowledge of the causes of toxicity 

in seawater and in seafood, the chemical structure of natural toxins, their molecular physiology, 

and the analytical methods used for isolation and identification of toxic compounds. The acquired 

knowledge can be applied in quality control of seafood, monitoring of the development of toxicity 

in phytoplankton communities and in shellfish, in environmental protection and protection of 

human health. 

Course contents: Peptide toxins, DSP, PSP, NSP, ASP, ciguatera, azaspirazids: chemical 

structure, biotransformation, toxicity. Causes and their distribution. Symptoms of intoxication. 

Environmental factors. Biosynthetic systems. Methods of isolation and identification of toxic 

substances: mouse bioassay; extraction; high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC); mass 

spectrometry. Natural toxins in the Adriatic Sea (North and Central Adriatic). Analysis of DSP 

toxins okadaic acid, DTX-1,2, jessotoxin, pectenotoxin. Analysis of data from 1994 to the present 

day. 


1. D.S. Bhakuni, D.S. Rawat, Bioactive Marine Natural Products, Springer, New York, USA & 

Anamaya Publishers, New Delhi, India, 2005. 


1. M. Pavela-Vrančič, V. Meštrović, I. Marasović, M. Gillman, A. Furey, K.K. James, The 

occurrence of 7-epi-pectenotoxin-2 seco acid in the coastal waters of the Central Adriatic 

(Kaštela Bay), Toxicon 39 (2001) 771-779. 

2. Maja Pavela-Vrančič, Vedrana Meštrović, Ivona Marasović, Marion Gillman, Ambrose Furey, 

Kevin J. James, DSP Toxin Profile in the Coastal Waters of the Central Adriatic Sea, Toxicon 

40 (2002) 1601-1607. 

3. Maja Pavela-Vrančič, Ivana Ujević, Živana Ninčević, Ambrose Furey, Accumulation of 

diarrheic toxins in the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis from the Adriatic Sea, Croat. Chem. 

Acta. 79 (2006) 291-297. 

Assessment methods: seminar presentation 

Language of instruction: Croatian, English and German language 



63


Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


TOXIC PHYTOPLANKTON BLOOMS 

DKIO08 

elective 

II. or III. 




dr. sc. IVONA MARASOVIĆ, Full Prof. 

dr.sc. ŽIVANA NINČEVIĆ-GLADAN, Assist. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: The aim of this course is to introduce the students to the 

issues of harmful algal blooms (HAB) and shellfish toxicity and make them capable of working on 

marine environmental protection and development of Croatian aquaculture related to EU new 

directives. 

Course contents: Causes and types of harmful algal blooms (HAB). HAB species of 

phytoplankton. Ecological aspects of HAB. Spatial and temporal distribution of harmful algal 

blooms. Monitoring of shellfish toxicity. Methods for analysis of shellfish toxicity. Method of 

estimating cell number of toxic phytoplankton species. Mitigation strategies of HAB. Control 

measures and legislation related to shellfish toxicity. 


1. G.M. Hallegraef, D.M. Anderson, A.D. Cembella, Manual of Harmful Marine Microalgae, Eds. 

Unesco Publ., Paris, 2003, p. 793. 

2. Harmful Marine Algal Blooms (2005). Eds. Lassus, P., Arzul, G. Erard-Le Denn, E., Gentien, 

P., Marcaillou-Le Baut. Lavoisier Intercept Ltd. Publ., Paris, p. 550. 

3. Harmful Algae (1998). Eds. B. Reguera, J. Blanco, M. Fernandez & T.Wyatt, Xunta de Galicia 

and IOC UNESCO, Santiago de Compostela, p.635. 


1. Koukaras, K., Nikolaidis G., J. Plankton Res. 26 (2004) 445-457. 

2. Pavela-Vrančić, M., Meštrović, V., Marasović, I., Gilman, M. , Furey,A., James, K. Toxicon 40 

(2002) 1601-1607. 

3. Marasović, I., Ž. Ninčević, M. Pavela-Vrančić, S. Orhanović. J. Mar. Biol. Ass., UK. 78 (1998) 

745-754. 





64


Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


BALLAST WATER 

DKIO9 

elective 

II. or III. 





Learning outcomes and competences: The aim of this course is to introduce the students to 

possible impact of irregular discharge of ships' ballast water, to possibility of reducing harmful 

consequences, and to control and treatment of ballast water. 

Course contents: Introduction to the problem of ships' ballast water. Main routes of ballast water 

transfer. Ecological aspect of introduction of alien marine species to new areas. Transfer of 

harmful species by ballast water. Survivorship and physiological condition of different organisms 

in ballast water. Menagement strategies of ballast water. Monitoring and control of ballast water 

related to PSSA. Treatment techniques of ballast water 


1. Alien marine organisms introduced by ships in the Mediterranean and Black seas (2002).Eds. 

CIESM .Workshop Monographs n o 20 P, Monaco, p.136. 

2. G.M. Hallegraef, D.M. Anderson and A.D. Cembella, Manual of Harmful Marine Microalgae, 

Eds. Unesco Publ., Paris, 2003, p. 793. 

3. B. Reguera, J. Blanco, M. Fernandez & T.Wyatt, Harmful Algae Eds., Xunta de Galicia and 

IOC UNESCO, Santiago de Compostela, 1998, p.635. 


1. Ballast Water Issues for Croatia – ADRIATIC PSSA. Ed. Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Oslo, 

Norway, 2006, p.31. 

2. Balastne vode i sedimenti – Upravljanje, pravni okviri, prijedlozi i preporuke. Ed. JANAF – 

stručna grupa, Zagreb, 2004, p.101. 

3. SUO projekta «Družba Adria»- II dio:Luka Omišalj i more, Ed. RGN, Fakultet Sveučilišta u 

Zagrebu i Institut za oceanografiju i ribarstvo, Split, Zagreb, 2005. 

4. I. Marasović, Balastne vode-uzročnici nestabilnosti u morskim ekosustavima. Hrvatska 

vodoprivreda 78 (1999) 25-28. 





65


Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 

DKIO10 

elective 

II. or III. 

lectures 


dr.sc. MARIJA BRALIĆ, Assist. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Gaining knowledge of principles and relations in 

environmental monitoring, obtaining information about pollution in environment, about new 

methods of monitoring and control processes in removal of different contaminants from 

environment. 

Course contents: Principles and elaboration conceptions about characteristics of environment. 

Determination of zone sampling. Sampling and data quality objectives in environmental 

monitoring. Automated data acquisition and processing. Maps in environmental monitoring. 

Geographic information systems and their use for environmental monitoring. Monitoring soil, 

water and air. Physical and chemical properties in environment. Physical, chemical and microbial 

properties. In-situ masurement of physico-chemical water quality parameters. Field measurements 

and monitoring of wastewater discharge in sea-water. Monitoring of trace metals in water. 

Environmental monitoring of nutrients. Design of sensor for long term water monitoring. 

Sediment physical parameters and techniques. Sediment and soil quality criteria. Atmosphere 

exchanges of chemical compounds and global change. Risk assessment in environment. New 

technique for monitoring chemical and biological process and removal compounds from different 

sources. Statistics in environmental monitoring. Description procedures applicable to all 

environmental parameters. Time series analysis on chlorides, nitrates, ammonium and dissolved 

oxygen concentrations in waste water. Statistic and trend analysis of water quality parameters. 


1. J. Artiola, I. Pepper and M. Brusseau: Environmental Monitoring and Characterization, 

Academic press, New York, 2003. 

2. N.B. Harmancioglu, O.Fistikaglu, M. N. Alpaslan, S. Ozkul, O. Fistikoglu, V.P. Singh: Water 

Quality Monitoring Network Design, Springer, New York, 1999. 


1. B. Dalal-Clayton, S. Bass: Sustainable Development Strategies, James & James/Earthscan, 

2002. 

2. L.C.Brown, P Mac Berthouex: Statistic for Environmental Engineers, CRC Press, 2002. 




Level; (2) Faculty Level by Quality Control Committee; (3) Lecturer's Level 

66


Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


ECOTOXICOLOGY 

DKIO11 

elective 

II. or III. 

lectures 

5 (2 for lectures and tutorial; 3 for individual study) 

dr. sc. JASNA MARŠIĆ LUČIĆ, Assist. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Gaining knowledge of sources of environment pollution, 

toxic substances and their direct and indirect effect on live organisms, of risk estimate methods 

and environmental health standards. 

Course contents: Historical development and introduction to ecotoxicology. Basic expressions 

and definitions in ecology and toxicology. Global ecological issues. Sources of pollution as a 

consequence of human activity. Main groups of pollutants. Pesticides, metals and other 

compounds used in industry and agriculture, radioactive substances/smog. Ecological toxins. 

Definition, classification and mechanism of the effects of ecological toxins. Molecular-cellular 

aspect of toxicity: Transport of toxicants through cellular membrane. Biodegradation of toxic 

substances. Biotransformation. Biodynamics (effect of toxic substances). Secretion of toxic 

substances from organism. Biochemical mechanisms of toxicity. Genotoxicity. Examples 

(Pollution of hydrosphere: Bioaccumulation and bio concentration in sea organisms; Transfer 

mechanisms in environment; Sources and effects of contamination). Analysis of health risks due 

to ecological toxins; Epidemiological toxicity tests, risk estimate. Environmental health standards. 

Legal regulations. 


1. C.H. Walker, S.P. Hopkin, R.M. Sibly, D.B. Peakall, Principles of Ecotoxicology, Third 

edition, CRS Press Inc: Boca Raton, 2005. 

2. P.D. Josephy, B. Mannervik, Molecular toxicology, Oxford university press, Oxford, 2006. 


1. M.C. Newman, M.A. Unger, Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology, Lewis Publishers, Chemical 

pollution: a global overview, (1992) UNEP, Geneve, 2002. 


Language of instruction: Croatian and English 


level; (2) Faculty level by Quality Control Committee; (3) Lecturer’s level. 

67


Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


ENVIRONMENT AND FOOD SAFETY 

DKIO12 

elective 

II. or III. 




dr. sc. VIŠNJA KATALINIĆ, Assoc. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Adopting basic knowledge of significance of food in 

preserving human life and health. Understanding the paths of deliberate and indeliberate chemical 

pollution of natural and industrially processed food, including the regulations concerning chemical 

safety of food and risk assessment. 

Course contents: Introduction. Quality and health safety of food product. Food safety in the 

context of globalization. Deliberate and indeliberate pollution of natural and industrially processed 

food. Contamination of food chain by chemical factors from the environment (Food chains. 

Circling of substances in ecosystem. Global contamination. Ecological toxicants. Accumulation, 

bioconcentration, biomagnification). Examples of food chain contamination and health 

consequences. Ecological catastrophes. Terrorism and food safety. Pesticides in food. Additives 

in food. Natural toxins in food. Food irrradiation. Acrilamid. Genetically modified foodstuff. 

Control of food products. Basic principles of proactive, dynamic and comprehensive food safety 

politics and consumer protection politics. Traceability in food chain. Data gathering and analysis 

of existing and potential food safety threats. Establishment of food safety management system. 

International and national regulations. 


1. D.H. Watson, Food Chemical Safety, Vol I.: Contaminants. Food Standards Agency, England, 

UK, 2001. 

2. Bijela knjiga o sigurnosti hrane. Commission of the European Communities, Brisel, (pdf), 2000. 

3. Sustavi upravljanja sigurnošću hrane-Zahtjevi za svaku organizaciju u lancu hrane. 

Referencijski broj: HRN EN ISO 22000:2006, hr., en., 2006. 


1. D.H. Watson, Food Chemical Safety, Vol II.: Additives. Food Standards Agency, England, UK. 

2001. 

2. C.H. Walker, S.P. Hopkin, R.M. Sibly, D.B. Peakall, Principles of Ecotoxicology, Third 

edition. CRC Press Inc:Boca Raton, 2005. 

3. Valić, F. Zdravstvena ekologija. Medicinska naklada, Zagreb, 2001. 





68


Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 

DKIO13 

elective 

II. or III. 




dr. sc. BRANKO KLARIN, Assist. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: The main goal of the course is to teach students to 

understand the basics of selected renewable energy sources. Students will acquire knowledge of 

nature and properties of renewable sources with wide application or near future perspective. The 

course gives knowledge needed for selection, techno-economical studies and construction of 

power systems. Systems are powered by most usable and perspective renewable energy sources 

due to scientists and engineers. 

Course contents: Introduction. Harmful emissions and Kyoto protocol. Basic ecology decrees in 

European Union. Solar radiation an atmospheric flows. Geothermal energy. Biomass. Hydrogen. 

Passive architecture. Biodiesel and eco-fuels. Most important renewable energy sources. Sun path. 

Irradiance and insolation. Radiation on inclined plate. Photovoltaic effect. Atmospheric boundary 

layer and influences on airflow. Wind potential and wind power. Hydrogen from electrolysis, bioand-thermochemical 

processes. Renewable energy transformers and storing. Photovoltaics. Solar 

collectors, concentrators and heliostats. Stirling motor. Solar heating and cooling. Wind turbines. 

Hydrogen cells. Accumulators. Power systems with total penetration of renewable sources. Hybrid 

systems. Public grid penetration. Zero emission veichles. Analysis of standalone and hybrid 

systems. Case study and system parts selection. 


1. Lj. Pilić-Rabadan, Vodne turbine i pumpe, vjetroturbine, Fakultet elektrotehnike, strojarstva i 

brodogradnje, Split, 1999. 

2. G. M. Masters, Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2004. 


1. J.F. Manwell, J.G. McGowan, A.L. Rogers, Wind energy explained – Theory, Design and 

Application, Wiley, 2002. 

2. J. Larminie, A. Dicks, Fuel Cell Systems Explained, Wiley, 2003. 

Assessment methods: Seminar presentation and oral exam. 





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Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT 

DKIO14 

Elective 

II. or III. 

lectures, student presentations, analysis of scientific paper 



Dr. sc. BRANKA ANDRIČIĆ, Assoc. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Gaining knowledge of the effects of polymeric materials 

on the environment during their life cycle as well as the possibilities of diminishing the harmful 

influences. 

Course content: Direct and indirect effect of polymeric materials on the environment. Renewable 

and non-renewable resources for polymeric materials production. Life-time prediction of 

polymeric materials. Pollutions evolved in production, processing and use of polymeric materials 

(emissions and solid waste). Plastics in agriculture and marine environment. Plastics degradation 

in the environment. Modification of plastics in course of degradability improvement (modification 

of polymers, degradable and biodegradable additives). Mechanisms of degradation and recycling 

of biodegradable polymeric materials. Drives and barriers for polymeric materials recycling. 

European legal standards for plastics in the environment. Strategy development in plastic waste 

management. Sustainable development in the polymer materials production. 


1. A.L. Andrady, Plastics and the Environment, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New Jersey, 2003. 

2. A. Azapagic, A. Emsley, I. Hamerton, Polymers, the Environment and Sustainable 

Development, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, Chichester, 2003. 

3. R. Smith, Ed., Biodegradable Polymers for Industrial Applications, Woodheap Publ. Ltd., 

Cambridge, 2005. 


1. J.D. Hamilton and R. Sutclife, Ecological Assessment of Polymers, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 


2. L. Lundquist et al., Life Cycle Engineering of Plastics, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2000. 

Assessment methods: Oral examination, seminar presentation. 




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Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


SOLID WASTE MATERIALS, THEIR DISPOSAL AND 

RECYCLING 

DKIO15 

elective 

II. or III. 

lectures 


dr.sc. FELICITA BRIŠKI, Assist. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: After passing the exam, students can perform planning 

and research activities and be technical managers in industry and state institutions, taking account 

of environment protection and recycling of materials. 

Course contents: Classification of waste materials by origin, type and properties. Effect of waste 

materials on the environment. Waste disposal. Types of disposal sites. Economy of disposal sites. 

Safety and activity during operation of the disposal site. Problems of sewage dumps of the region. 

Modern methods of waste management – prevention of formation, reduction of quantity, recycling 

and energetic use. Technologies, processes and equipment for recycling of different types of 

wastes. Systems for collection, transportation and mechanical processing of solid wastes. Thermal 

processing – incineration and pyrolysis. Designing a device for thermal processing of wastes. 

Modern methods for waste processing. Biological processing of wastes. Industrial waste material 

management. Examples from the industry in the region. Processing waste disposal sites. 


1. M. K. Hill, Understanding Environmental Pollution (2 nd ed.), Cambridge University Press, 

2004. 

2. R. J. Watts, HazardousWastes: Sources, Pathways, Receptors, John Wiley & Sons, INC., New 

York, 1997. 

3. G. Tchobanoglous, F. Kreith, Handbook of Solid Waste Menagement (2 nd ed.), McGraw-Hill, 



1. Professional and scientific journals (Industry and Environment-UNEP). 





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Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


STABILIZATION OF WASTE MATERIALS IN CEMENT 

COMPOSITES 

DKIO16 

elective 

II. or III. 




dr. sc. PETAR KROLO, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Acquisition and extension of knowledge in the area of 

development of new materials and environment protection, using stabilization of harmful wastes 

by solidification in cement composites. 

Course contents: Classification and characterization of wastes. Harmful wastes. Cement 

composites as systems for stabilization of wastes. Interaction of cement composite and wastes 

containing harmful admixtures. Effect of heavy metals from wastes on hydration of cement 

composites. Stabilization of harmful wastes displaying pozzolanic activities. Microstructure and 

properties of composites after waste stabilization. Criteria for successful 

stabilization/solidification. Leaching of the harmful component from solidified cement composite 

and development of tests based on the cement matrix. Ensuring and controlling the quality of the 

stabilization/solidification process quality. 


1. R.D. Spence, C. Shi, Stabilization and solidification of hazardous, radioactive, and mixed 

wastes, CRC Press, New York, 2005. 

2. A. Al-Tabbaa, J.A. Stegemann, Stabilization/solidification tretmant ad remediation, Advances 

in S/S for waste and contaminated land, Taylor & Francis Group plc, London, 2005. 

3. F. H. Chen, Soil Engineering: Testing, Design, and Remediation, CRC Press, London, 2000. 


1. H. O. Chang (ed.), Hazardous and Radioactive Waste Treatment Tecnologies, CRC Press, New 

York, 2001. 

2. I. Liu, Environmental Engineers´ Handbook, CRC Press, New Jersey, 1999 

3. S. S. Suthersan, Remediation Eengineering Design Concepts, CRC Press, New York,1999. 





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Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


CORROSION AND PROTECTION OF BUILDING MATERIALS 

DKIO17 

elective 

II. or III. 




dr.sc. JELICA ZELIĆ, Assoc. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Synthesis of basic knowledge of processes of corrosion 

and protection of building materials at conditions of their exploitation in particular environments. 

Course contents: Relationship between building materials structure and properties in valuation of 

their resistance and durability at conditions of their exploitation in particular environments. 

Portland cement and concrete, most popular and widely used building materials. Factors 

influencing concretes corrosion and their degradation (ground water, industrial wastewaters, and 

marine environments). Types of corrosion processes and their mechanisms in dependence of 

aggressive environments Influence of cement type, sulphate cation type, sulphate concentration, 

temperature and exposure period on the rate of concrete corrosion. Corrosion control methods and 

the corrosion protective measures in practice. Effect of pozzolana and limestone additions on the 

sulphate corrosion resistance and durability of concrete. New, environmentally friendly, 

sufficiency performing and cost effective building materials with improved chemical resistance 

and structure durability. Correlations of engineering properties of new inorganic polymeric 

cementitious materials related to Portland cement. Economical and ecological meaning of the 

building materials protection. 


1. R. A. McCauley, Corrosion of Ceramic and Composite Materials, M. Dekker Inc., New York, 

2004. 

2. R. P. Roberge, Handbook of Corrosion Engineering, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2000. 

3. D.W. Callister, Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering, An Integrated Approach, 

John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2005. 


1. Mechanism of chemical degradation of cement-based systems, K.L. Scriever and J.F. Young 

(eds.), E & F.N. Spon (Publ.), London, 1997. 

2. Scientific papers 





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Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL 

DKIO18 

elective 

III 




dr. sc. ŽELJAN LOZINA, Full Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Provide students with a better knowledge and physical 

understanding of the noise, vibration and dynamic response of mechanical and acoustic systems. 

An emphasis on environmental impacts and advanced technology understanding will be 

developed. 

Course contents: Introduction to single DOF, 2-DOF and Multi degree freedom systems. Free 

and Forced Response. Vibration of Continuous systems: strings, bars, beams and plates. Force 

Transmissibility, Design of Vibration Isolators and Absorbers. Torsional Vibration, Basics of 

Acoustics, Solution of 1-D and 3-D wave equation, Sound Field Characterization, Principles of 

Noise Control, Sound Control Materials: Absorbers, Barriers and Damping Materials, Silencers, 

Introduction to Active Noise and Vibration Control. FFT analysis. FFT analysers. Noise and 

vibration measurement. Noise and vibration impact to human and enviroment. 


1. M.P. Norton, D.G. Karczub, Fundamentals of Noise and Vibration Analysis for Engineers, 

University press, Cambridge, 2003. 


1. I.L. Vér, L.L. Beranek, Noise and Vibration Control Engineering: Principles and Applications, 

John Wiley & Sons, 2005. 





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Course title: 

Course code: 


Semester: 


ECTS: 


INTEGRATED COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT 

DKIO19 

elective 

II or III 




dr. sc. IVAN KATAVIĆ, Full Prof. 

dr. sc. VLADO DADIĆ, Assist. Prof. 

Learning outcomes and competences: Students will get basic knowledge in integrated planning, 

management and protection of coastal areas. Based on practical examples (i.e. planning for 

mariculture, tourism etc) they will be introduced into possibilities how to solve problems while 

dealing with integrated management and sustainable use of marine ecosystems. 

Course contents: Particularities of coastal environment. Increased pressure on coastal resources, 

developing processes, conflicts and compatibilities; coalition and inter-dependence. Historical 

overview, application of GIS technology. Characteristics and evaluation of space variables. 

Objective and multicriteria analyses. Current trends with particular emphases to Mediterranean 

and Adriatic basin. Sectorial planning and integrated approach to planning. Conflict analyses. 

Environmental impact assessment, social benefit and cost and benefit estimate. Lesson to be 

learned. Recognition of the weak points. Future and perspectives of integrated coastal areas 

planning. 


1. Guidelines for Integrated Management of Coastal and Marine Areas, UNEP Regional Seas 

Reports and Studies, 161, UNEP/PAP/RAC Split, Croatia, 2002. 

2. I. Katavić et al., Guidelines to marine aquaculture planning, integradition and monitoring in 

Croatia, Project „Coastal zone management plan for Croatia“, Zagreb, 2005, p. 78. 

3. A. Frankić, C. Hershner, Sustainable Aquaculture:Developing the promise of aquaculture. 

Aquaculture International, 11(6) (2003) 517-530. 

4. N. Scialabba, Integrated coastal area management and agriculture, forestry and fisheries. FAO 

Guidelines Environment and Natural resources Service, FAO, Rome, 1998, p. 256. 


1. Planning and managemet for sustainable coastal aquaculture development, GESAMP No 68, 

FAO, 2001. 

2. MERAMED PROJECT, 2004. www.MERAMED.COM 

Assessment methods: written exam, oral exam, seminar presentation 




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3.5. Programme requirements (degree plan) 

During the study the candidate, in consultation with the mentor, takes the contents with load of at least 

33 ECTS credits. He/she gains 18 ECTS credits by taking the basic courses, and the remaining 15 

ECTS credits by taking the optional stream courses. Optional courses have to relate to the issues of 

doctoral work. The load of scientific-research activities amounts 37 ECTS credits. 

To enrol on the second year of the study the student has to get the lecturers’ signatures for having 

attended the lectures and consultations, and to register the first study year as completed. 

In the second year the student takes the remaining optional courses (10 ECTS) and the Qualification 

Exam (10 ECTS). 

To enrol on the third year it is necessary to pass the courses of the I. and II. smester and the 

Qualification Exam, before one can take the doctoral work. 

After the third year has been registered as completed, the student enrols the apsolvent’s study years 

(three years to the utmost). At the enrolment of the apsolvent’s years it is necessary to give to the 

supervisor of the study a brief report on the work and the mentor’s opinion. 

To complete the doctoral study every student has to get 180 ECTS credits, within which he/she is 

obliged to publish at least one scientific work in a CC/SCI periodical, while other scientific activities are 

optional. The student completes the doctoral study by defending the doctoral work. 

3.6. Thesis supervision and academic advising 

The Commission for Doctoral Study names an advisor for each student to advise him/her when 

choosing the basic courses and streams courses and assist the student during the I. semester of the study. 

After the I. semester the student gets a mentor who helps him/her to finish the study. Mentor can be a 

person who has a scientific-teaching or scientific vocation and who is scientifically active in the field of 

the student’s doctoral work, which he/she proves by the scientific works published in the last 5 years. 

The Faculty Council names the mentor at the proposal of the student and the mentor’s consent to accept 

that duty. Mentor is co-responsible for the student’s advancement, for his/her involvment in scientific 

research and scientific improvement. Also, mentor presents a report on the student’s work once a year 

to the Faculty Council. 

3.7. Transferable courses and modules 

Besides the specialists courses offered at this study, students can also take the courses of related studies 

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of the University of Split, universities in Croatia, and also those abroad. Where necessary students can 

also take the courses of undergraduate and graduate studies. Not more than two courses are allowed to 

take, i.e. 10 ECTS credits, with consent of the guide of doctoral study and the guides of the studies from 

which the courses have been chosen. 

3.8. Courses and modules offered in foreign languages 

In principle, the study is carried out in Croatian language, and if necessary it can be in English language 

(see 3.4. Course information). 

3.9. ECTS recognition 

Students who take the courses from other studies are given 5 ECTS credits for each course. 

3.10. Admission to Dissertation defense 

In the course of the IV. semester the student has to pass the Qualification Exam, i.e. to do the seminar 

work in which he/she elaborates the subject of doctoral dissertation. Then he/she presents it before the 

three-member commission named by the Faculty Council at the mentor’s proposal. If the assessment of 

the Qualification Exam is unfavourable, the candidate can be examined again after three months. If the 

assessment is unfavourable again, the candidate has to change the subject of dissertation. 

The seminar work consists of: a proposal for the subject of doctoral dissertation, recent facts about the 

subject, explanation of the subject, methodology of work, and the expected scientific contribution. The 

Commission forms a judgement on the scientific contribution and possibility of elaboration of doctoral 

thesis, gives assessment of the seminar work to the supervisor of the study. If the judgement is 

favourable, the study supervisor forwards the proposal to the Faculty Council that appoints a 

Commission for Approval of Doctoral Thesis Subject. The Commission consists of at least three 

members in scientific-teaching vocation of the scientific field of doctoral dissertation, of which the 

mentor cannot be president of the commission, and one member has to be from some other faculty or 

scientific institute. The Commission for Approval of Doctoral Thesis Subject presents a report to the 

Faculty Council with a proposal for accepting or refusing the subject of doctoral thesis, and the Faculty 

Council makes the final decision and informs the candidate about its decision. 

Before the doctoral study is completed every student has to achieve 180 ECTS credits according to the 

previously described requirements for gaining the ECTS credits and have the Decision of the Faculty 

Council that the subject of doctoral thesis has been accepted. The Faculty Council appoints a 

Commission for the Assessment of Doctoral Thesis of at least three members in scientific-teaching 

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vocation of the scientific field of doctoral dissertation one of which has to be from some other faculty or 

scientific institute. The Commission for the Assessment of Doctoral Thesis presents a report to the 

Faculty Council, which contains: a survey of doctoral thesis, opinion and assessment of work and the 

applied methods, as well as the thesis’ scientific contribution and final proposal. The candidate binds 

the doctoral dissertation after the assessment has been accepted, and before it is defended. 

In case the doctoral work has not been accepted, a procedure follows determined by the Rules on 

Getting the Doctorate of Science. 

After the assessment of doctoral thesis has been accepted, the Faculty Council appoints a Commission 

for Defence of Doctoral Thesis consisting of three members in scientific-teaching vocation of the 

scientific field of doctoral thesis, one of which has to be from some other faculty, and determines the 

date and place of the defence of thesis. The defence of doctoral thesis is public and it is announced on 

the Faculty notice board at least eight days before it is held. The members of the Commission for 

Assessment of Doctoral Dissertation can be also the members of the Commission for Defence of 

Doctoral Dissertation. 

The doctoral thesis that has not been defended in the period of four years since the approval of the 

subject of thesis, subjects to the repeated procedure of approval. 

The procedure of registration, assessment and defence of doctoral thesis is determined by the Rules on 

Getting the Doctorate of Science. 

With permission of Faculty Council the student can defend the doctoral dissertation before the end of 

the third year of study, under the condition that he/she has fulfilled all the requirements, has collected 

the specified number of ECTS credits and published at least one work in a CC/SCI journal. 

3.11. Continuation of studies 

In accordance with the articles 3.10. and 3.14., students can join in the procedure of education at the 

point where they withdrew from it, unless they have lost the right of studying as specified by the Statute 

of the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split. 

3.12. Certificates requirements for Life-long education 

If the student has become an absolvent of postgraduate doctoral study, he can be given a certificate that 

he/she has listened to and passed the courses and has completed the professional-scientific activities. 

The text and form of such a certificate is determined by the Rules on Getting the Doctorate of Science 

of the FCT in Split. 

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3.13. Taught Doctorate course requirements / Non-taught Doctorate 

The persons who have realized some significant scientific achievements that are adequate to meet the 

requirements for the election to scientific vocation, and those who meet the requirements of the article 

73. item 3. of the Scientific Activities and Higher Education Act, can elaborate the doctoral thesis 

without having to join in the teaching procedure and pass the courses. The scientific achievements 

should respond the number of ECTS credits needed to register the doctorate of science (works 

published from the scientific field of Chemical Engineering and Other Basic Sciences, and refer to 

materials development and environmental protection and which bring at least 40 ECTS credits in 

accordance with article 3.3.). The candidates are obliged to take the Qualification Exam in public before 

the three-member commission in accordance with article3.10. 

3.14. Maximum duration of study 

In principle the study lasts three years, but the student can be given three more years (three study years 

and three absolvent’s years). If there are some valid and documented reasons, the Faculty Council can 

prolong, on the basis of the student’s application, the study period for one academic year more. If the 

student does not achieve the doctorate of science within that period, he/she loses the right to further 

education at this study. 

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4. Institutional information 

4.1. Location 

The proposed postgraduate doctoral study will be carried out in the lecture rooms and laboratories of the 

Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split and also in the research laboratories of the institutions whose 

lecturers take part in the development of the study programme. 

4.2. Premises and equipment 

The space in which the lectures and scientific-research work at the FCT is carried out is situated in two 

buildings, located in Split, Teslina 10, and in Kaštel Sućurac, Radničko naselje 1. The total area 

amounts 3916 m². 

a) Lecture rooms 

At the location in Split there are 6 lecture rooms of which one has 120 seats, two 80 seats 

each and the remaining three 50 seats each. All the rooms are equipped with modern 

teaching equipment. 

b) Laboratories 

At the location in Kaštel Sućurac there are 8 student laboratories with 160 working places 

and 3 half-industrial laboratories with 60 working places. At the location in Split there are 

14 laboratories, which are mostly research laboratories, but also partly used for students’ 

exercises. 

The students’ laboratories are equipped with standard laboratory equipment (scales, 

centrifugal machines, driers, stoves, thermostats, pH-meters, refractometers, electrical 

measuring instruments, potentiometers, oscilographs, conductometers, electrolyser, 

oscilloscope, etc). The half-industrial laboratories are additionally equipped with the 

instruments for various operations in chemical industry (filtration, fluidisation, mixing, heat 

transition, drying, absorption, distillation, measuring of flow and drop of pressure). 

Sophisticated equipment is situated in the research laboratories (see list ad 4.2.f.). 

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c) Students computer room 

In this room there are 9 working places equipped with computers. The Faculty disposes of 

over 100 computers placed in institutes and laboratories. All computers operate 

interactively. 

d) Lecturers’ and assistants’ studies 

Most of lecturers and assistants’ studies are located in Split. 

e) Library 

The library is situated in the building in Split and consists of two rooms of 110m² in which 

there are the storeroom, working area and reading room. The content of library materials is 

adequate to the users’ needs and also follows the needs of lecturers, scientific and 

professional work, covers the field of chemistry and chemical engineering, as well as the 

fields of other natural and technical sciences, i.e. the scientific disciplines lectured and 

researched at the Faculty. 

The total number of publication titles (books) is 11958 volumes (copies), of which 6418 

titles. The total number of periodicals’ titles is 206, of which 118 are foreign and 88 home 

periodicals. 

f) List of sophisticated equipment at FCT: 

- Atomic absorbing spectophotometer, Analyst 600, Perkin-Elmer 

- EDXRF-analyzer, Oxford instruments 

- FT-IR spectrophotometer, Spectrum one B, Perkin-Elmer 

- Thermogravimeter Pyris-1, Perkin-Elmer 

- GC-MS, Hewlett Packard, 5890-5971A 

- Ionic chromatograph, 761 Metrhm Compact IC 

- Polarograph, PAR 174A 

- UV-VIS spectrophotometer, Schimadzu UV-1601 

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- UV-VIS spectrophotometer, Perkin-Elmer, Lambada EZ201 

- UV-VIS spectrophotometer, Uvi Light XTD-5, Secomam 

- System for differential thermal analysis, DTA/TG, Pyris Diamond, Per4kin Elmer 

- Differential calorimeter, Perkin- Elmer 

- System for FIA with potentiometric detector, Precision Components Analyzer, Wayne-Kerr, 

6430A 

- Potentiostat/galvanostat, M273A 

- Bi-potentiostat with rotating ring-disk electrode, AFRDE4, Pine Instruments Company 

- Bi-potentiostat System Configuration, 366 A, Pine Instruments Company 

- Ultrasound processor with protection, Misonix 3000, Bandelin Electronic 

- Laboratory mini extruder, Qualitest Int. 

- Ion analyzer 960 

- Nano-scale, QCA922, Princeton Applied Research 

- Oxidative oil stability set, 743 Rancimat, Metrohm 

- Apparatus for gas emission measurement, MSI 150 Compact, Dräger 

- Apparatus for gas emission measurement, Multiwarin II, Dräger 

- Gas monitor, Pac III, Dräger 

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4.3. Research and development projects relative to the programme 

Scientific projects MZOŠ, 2002-2006 year 

Number Title of project Main researcher 

0011001 Electrochemical processes at phase boundaries and Jagoda Radošević 

physical properties of surfaces- ELGRAFAII 

0011002 Ecological polymers and polymer blends Tonka Kovačić 

0011003 Antioxidant effect of volatile compounds from Mladen Miloš 

aromatic plants 

0011004 Activated sintering of magnesium oxide Vanja Martinac 

0011005 Preparation and analytical application of 

potentiometric sensors 

0011006 Transfer processes in reactors for sustainable 

development 

Njegomir Radić 

Edita Mitrović 

Kessler 

0011007 Natural zeolites in environmental protection Jelena Perić 

0011008 Properties of electrolites in mixed solvents Ivo Tominić 

0011009 Portland cement, hydration and hazardous waste Petar Krolo 

0011010 Essential Oils-Glycosides of Volatile Compounds- 

Glycosides Synthesis 

0011011 Simple analytical technique for ecomonitoring in 

water-ground-plant systems 

0011012 Industrial Waste Management: New Construction 

Materials 

Jozo Mastelić 

Marija Bralić 

Jelica Zelić 

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Scientific project of MZOŠ approved in 2007 

Number 

011- 

0112247 

-2241 

011- 

1252970 

-2254 

011- 

0000000 

-2239 

011- 

1252971 

-2249 

011- 

1252973 

-2243 

011- 

1252970 

-2252 

011- 

2160547 

-1330 

011- 

0112247 

-2250 

011- 

2160547 

-2226 

011- 

0982929 

-1329 

011- 

0982886 

Title of project 

Optimization of mixing and transport phenomena 

in solid-liquid agitated systems 

Cement composites and stabilization of harmful 

wastes 

Natural zeolites in water protection 

Polymer blends with biodegradable components 

Electrochemical processes at phase boundaries and 

physical properties of surfaces- -ELGRAFAIII 

Utilisation of Fly Ash in New Inorganic Binding 

Materials 

Antioxidative constituents and cholinesterase 

inhibitors from aromatic herbs 

Activated sintering of magnesium oxide 

Natural sources of resveratrol and its synergic 

effect with other polyphenols 

Essential Oils and Flavours-Biological Active 

Compounds and their Modifications 

Nanostructures of metal oxides and metals: 

morphology and properties 

Main researcher 

Nenad Kuzmanić 

Petar Krolo 

Jelena Perić 

Tonka Kovačić 

Jagoda Radošević 

Jelica Zelić 

Mladen Miloš 

Vanja Martinac 

Višnja Katalinić 

Josip Mastelić 

Magdy Lučić 

Lavčević 

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-1366 

011- 

0112247 

-2245 

Chemical engineering in examination of 

mariculture 

Davor Rušić 

With the FCT projects, outside lecturers are the main researchers and/or cooperators at the 

scientific projects of home institutions. 

4.4. Institutional supervision 

The Faculty Council, which appoints the supervisor of the study and the Commission for Doctoral 

Study, supervises the doctoral study of the Faculty of Chemistry and Technology. 

4.5. Contractual aspects (student – institution) 

The relationship between the students and the Faculty of Chemistry and Technology in Split as a holder 

of the doctoral study will be regulated in accordance with the regulations of the University in Split and 

the Faculty of Chemical Technology. 

4.6. Lecturers 

Course title 

Selected topics in solid state physics 

Chemical and engineering thermodynamics 

Mass and energy transfer 

Electrochemical engineering 

Corrosion engineering 

Rheology in chemical engineering 

Application of numerical methods in chemical 

engineering 

Modelling of sustainability chemical technologies 

systems 

Precipitation processes 

Polymer Physics 

Processes in the heterogeneous silicate systems 

Industrial Engineering 

Lecturers: 

Magdi Lučić Lavčević 


Edita Mitrović-Kessler 


Maja Kliškić 

Ivka Klarić 

Davor Rušić 

Ratimir Žanetić 

Jelena Perić 


Petar Krolo i Jelica Zelić 

Ivica Veža 

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Thermal engineering 

Engineering of dispersed systems 

Modelling of reaction kinetics in heterogeneous 

systems 

Processes of desiccation in chemical engineering 

Mixing in multiphase systems 

Process control 

Electrocatalysis 

Electrodeposition of metals 

Corrosion inhibitors 

Materials for metal surface protection 

Modelling of fuel cells processes 

Plasticization and stabilization of polymers 

Synthetic polymers for specific purposes 

Polymer blends 

Polymer nanocomposites 

Thermal and thermo oxidative degradation of 

polymers 

Cement composites with intended properties 

Kinetic analysis of hydratation of cement binders 

Methods for silicate materials characterization 

Magnesium oxide from seawater 

Nanostructured materials 

Introduction to nanotechnology 

Environmental chemistry 

Water resources in karsts 

Advanced wastewater treatment processes 

Natural zeolites in environmental protection 

Chemical oceanography 

Microbiological pollution of marine environments 

Natural marine toxins 

Toxic phytoplankton blooms 

Ballast water 

Environmental monitoring 

Branko Tripalo 

Nenad Kuzmanić and Antun Glasnović 

Davor Rušić 

Srećko Tomas 

Nenad Kuzmanić 

Ratimir Žanetić 


Senka Gudić 

Senka Gudić 

Maja Kliškić 

Frano Barbir 

Nataša Stipanelov Vrandečić 

Ivka Klarić 

Branka Andričić 


Nataša Stipanelov Vrandečić 

Petar Krolo 

Pero Dabić 

Jelica Zelić 


Pero Dabić 

Magdi Lučić Lavčević 


Nives Štambuk Giljanović 

Jelena Perić 

Marina Trgo 

Tomislav Zvonarić 

Nada Krstulović 

Maja Pavela-Vrančič 

Ivona Marasović and 

Živana Ninčević-Gladan 

Ivona Marasović 


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Ecotoxicology 

Environment and food safety 

Renewable energy sources 

Polymeric materials and the environment 

Solid waste materials, their disposal and recycling 

Stabilization of waste materials in cement composites 

Corrosion and protection of building materials 

Noise and vibration control 

Integrated coastal zone management 

Jasna Maršić-Lučić 

Višnja Katalinić 

Branko Klarin 

Branka Andričić 

Felicita Briški 

Petar Krolo 

Jelica Zelić 

Željan Lozina 

Ivan Katavić and Vlado Dadić 

N.B.: Written statements of the lecturers who are not employed at the FCT that they are ready to carry 

out the teaching procedure, and written permissions of the heads of their institutions, with the list of 

courses and the period for which the permission is given, will be procured before the applications for 

the doctoral study are invited. 

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Lecturer: 

dr.sc. BRANKA ANDRIČIĆ, Assoc. Prof. 

Institution: 

E-mail address: 

Personal web-page: 

Course(s): 


branka@ktf-split.hr 

POLYMER BLENDS 

POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT 

Biography: Dr.sc. BRANKA ANDRIČIĆ was born in 1965 in Slivno. She graduated from the 

Faculty of Technology in Split in 1989, took her M.Sc. degree in 1995 on the Faculty of Chemical 

Engineering and Technology in Zagreb and Ph.D. in 2001 on the Faculty of Chemistry and 

Technology in Split. From 1991 to 2002 she was employed at the Faculty of Chemistry and 

Technology in Split in the Department of Organic Technology as the scientific novice. In 2002 

she became the assistant professor and since 2006 she has been the associated professor. At the 

undergraduate study she has taught 2 courses in the polymeric materials field and 1 course in the 

biotechnology field; at the postgraduate study she lectured 1 course in the polymeric materials 

field. She has published 10 scientific papers in the journals citied in CC, 3 scientific papers in 

other journals and 5 papers in the proceedings of scientific meetings. She has worked on the 

research programs on polymer blends in the course of broadening the application area, 

modification of conventional polymers by biodegradable ones as well as on the possibilities of 

compatibilization of synthetic polymers for the purpose of plastic waste recycling. 

Last election: Associated Professor, 2006 

Publication list of the most important papers in the last 5 years: 

1. B. Andričić, S. Perinović, I. Karalić, T. Kovačić, Influence of nano-filler on phase transitions 

and swelling of PVC/CPE blends, MATRIB 2006, Conference Proceedings(CD), Croatian 

Society for Materials and Tribology, Zagreb, 2006, p.1. 

2. B. Andričić, T. Kovačić, I. Klarić, Miscibility and Thermo-oxidative Degradation of 

Poly(vinyl chloride)/biodegradable Aliphatic-aromatic Copolyester Blends, J. Appl. Polym. 

Sci. 100 (2006) 2158. 

3. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, B. Andričić, T. Kovačić, Kinetics of isothermal thermooxidative 

degradation of poly(vinyl chloride)/chlorinated polyethylene blends, Polym. Degrad. Stab. 90 

(2005) 455. 

4. B. Andričić, T. Kovačić, I. Klarić, M. Leskovac i D. Vrsaljko, Compatibilization possibility of 

PVC and PP by surface modified filler, MATRIB 2004, Conference Proceedings(CD), Croatian 

Society for Materials and Tribology, Zagreb, 2004, p. 9. 

5. M. Erceg, B. Andričić, T. Kovačić, I. Klarić, Thermal degradation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) 

plasticized with acetyl tributyl citrate, MoDeSt 3, Lyon, 2004, Papers on CD-ROM. 

6. B. Andričić, T. Kovačić, I. Klarić, Kinetic analysis of the thermooxidative degradation of 

poly(vinyl chloride) in poly(vinyl chloride) / methylmethacrylate-butadiene-styrene blends. 1. 

Nonisothermal degradation, Polym. Degrad. Stab. 79 (2003) 265. 


poly(vinyl chloride) in poly(vinyl chloride)/ methylmethacrylate-butadiene-styrene blends. 1. 

Isothermal degradation, Polym. Degrad. Stab. 78 (2002) 459. 

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8. B. Andričić, T. Kovačić i I. Klarić, Influence of additives on thermal behaviour of 

PVC/MBS blends, Conference Proceedings, Polymeric Materials and Additives, Society of 

Plastics and Rubber Engineers, Zagreb, 2002, p. 47. 

Relevant references for teaching this course(s): 

1. B. Andričić, S. Perinović, I. Karalić, T. Kovačić, Influence of nano-filler on phase transitions 

and swelling of PVC/CPE blends, MATRIB 2006, Conference Proceedings(CD), Croatian 



Poly(vinyl chloride)/biodegradable Aliphatic-aromatic Copolyester Blends, J. Appl. Polym. 

Sci. 100 (2006) 2158. 

3. B. Andričić, T. Kovačić, I. Klarić, M. Leskovac, D. Vrsaljko, Compatibilization possibility of 

PVC and PP by surface modified filler, MATRIB 2004, Conference Proceedings(CD), Croatian 


4. B. Andričić, T. Kovačić, Degradation of PVC in the blend with MBS investigated by DSC, 

Polimeri 21 (2000) 191. 

5. B. Andričić, T. Kovačić, Nonisothermal Degradation of PVC/MBS Blends, Polym. Degrad. 

Stab. 65 (1999) 59. 

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dr. sc. FRANO BARBIR, Full Prof. 

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 

Naval Architecture in Split E- 

barbir@unido-ichet.org 

MODELING OF FUEL CELLS PROCESSES 

Biography: Frano Barbir was born in Split in 1954. He graduated in 1978 at the Faculty of 

mechanical and naval engineering in Zagreb, University of Zagreb, got his M.Sc. in 1985 at the 

Faculty of technology, University of Zagreb, and got his Ph.D. in 1992 the field of mechanical 

engineering at the University of Miami. In the period from 1978 to 1985 he worked as Project 

Engineer in Project Office Termofriz - Split, from 1985 to 1989 as Research Engineer in Institute 

of the Shipbuilding Industry in Split, from 1989 to 1992 as Research Assistant in Clean Energy 

Research Institute, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, from 1991 to 1992 as Teaching 

Assistant in Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Miami, from 1992 to 1998 as 

Adjunct Professor/Lecturer in Department of Mechanical Energy, University of Miami, Coral 

Gables, Florida, from 1992 to 1999 as Research Fellow in Clean Energy Research Institute 

University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, from 1992 to 2000 as Principal Research Engineer in 

Energy Partners, West Palm Beach, FL, USA, from 2000 to 2001 as Vice President Technology 

and Chief Scientist in Energy Partners, West Palm Beach, FL, USA, from 2001 to 2003 Director 

of Advanced Technology and Chief Scientist, Proton Energy Systems, Wallingford, CT, USA, 

from 2003 as Professor-in-Residence in Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of 

Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA and since 2006 as full professor at the Faculty of electrical 

engineering, mechanical engineering and naval architecture in Split. He has had numerous 

specializations: Electrochemical Measurements Workshop, Ernest B. Yeager Center for 

Electrochemical Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, 1995; Short 

courses on Energy Analysis, Minimodel Simulation and Ecological Economics, University of 

Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1989; Visiting Scholar in Energy and Resources Group; courses on 

Interdisciplinary Energy Analysis; University of California, Berkeley, 1988. His field of scientific 

work encompasses studies of fuel cells, hydrogen energy technologies and renewable energy. He 

has published more than 140 scientific papers (1 book, 1 monograph, 18 book chapters, 24 

scientific papers journal, 6 technical papers in magazines, 50 papers in international conference 

proceedings) and 3 U.S. patents. 

Last election: Full Professor, 2006. 


1. F. Barbir, PEM Fuel Cells: Theory and Practice, Elsevier/Academic Press, 2005. 

2. F. Barbir, H. Gorgun and X. Wang, Relationship Between Pressure Drop and Cell 

Resistance as a Diagnostic Tool for PEM Fuel Cells, Journal of Power Sources 141 (2005) 

96. 

3. F. Barbir, T. Molter and L. Dalton, Efficiency and Weight Trade-off Analysis of 

Regenerative Fuel Cells as Energy Storage for Aerospace Applications, International Journal 

of Hydrogen Energy 30 (2005) 231. 

4. F. Barbir, System Design for Stationary Power Generation, in W. Vielstich, A. Lamm, and 

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H. Gasteiger (eds.), Handbook of Fuel Cell Technology – Fundamentals, Technology and 

Applications, Vol. 4, J. Wiley, New York, 2003, p. 683. 

5. F. Barbir, S.A. Sherif and T.N. Veziroglu, Principles of Hydrogen Energy Production, 

Storage and Utilization, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 62 (2003) 46. 

6. F. Barbir, Energija Vodika, in B. Labudovic (ed.), Obnovljivi Izvori Energije, Energetika 

Marketing, Zagreb, 2002. 

7. F. Barbir, PEM Fuel Cell Stack Design Condiderations, Proc. Fuel Cell Technology: 

Opportunities and Challenges, AIChE Spring National Meeting, New Orleans (2002) 520. 

8. F. Barbir, S.A. Sherif and T.N. Veziroglu, Fundamentals of Hydrogen Energy Utilization, in 

Y. Goswami and K. Boehr (eds.), Advances in Solar Energy, Vol. 14, American Solar Energy 

Society, 2001, p. 67. 


1. F. Barbir, PEM Fuel Cells: Theory and Practice, Elsevier/Academic Press, 2005. 

2. F. Barbir, System Design for Stationary Power Generation, in W. Vielstich, A. Lamm, and 

H. Gasteiger (eds.), Handbook of Fuel Cell Technology – Fundamentals, Technology and 

Applications, Vol. 4, J. Wiley, New York, 2003, p. 683. 

3. F. Barbir, S.A. Sherif and T.N. Veziroglu, Principles of Hydrogen Energy Production, 

Storage and Utilization, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 62 (2003) 46. 

4. F. Barbir, PEM Fuel Cell Stack Design Condiderations, Proc. Fuel Cell Technology: 

Opportunities and Challenges, AIChE Spring National Meeting, New Orleans (2002) 520. 

5. F. Barbir, S.A. Sherif and T.N. Veziroglu, Fundamentals of Hydrogen Energy Utilization, in 

Y. Goswami and K. Boehr (eds.), Advances in Solar Energy, Vol. 14, American Solar Energy 

Society, 2001, p. 67. 

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dr. sc. MARIJA BRALIĆ, Assist. Prof. 


marija.bralic@ktf-split.hr 

www.ktf-split.hr/∼bralic 

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 

Biography: Marija Bralić was born in November 1 st , 1956 at Vojnić, (Trilj), Croatia. She 

graduated in January 19-th 1981 at the Faculty of Technology in Split and won a master`s degree 

in November 20 th , 1990 at the Faculty of natural and mathematic science. She also won a doctor`s 

degree in July 18 th , 1997 at the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split. 

Since 01.12.1982, with some breaks, she has worked on the Faculty of Chemical Technology, 

Split, at the Department for Analytical Chemistry, that is at the Department forEnvironmental 

Chemistry in which she is superintendent. She teaches the following courses: Environmental 

chemistry, Chemistry of atmosphere and Analytical instrumentation. Until now, she has published 

11 scientific works cited in CC, while three works have been in procedure of recension. 

The scientific area includes the examination related to environmental events as well as 

construction of chemical sensors for countinuous measurements. 

Last election: Assist. Prof., 19.03.2002. 


1. M. Bralić, Nj. Radić, S. Brinić, E. Generalić, Fluoride Electrode with LaF3 - Membrane and 

Simple Disjoining Solid-State Internal Contact. Talanta, 55 (3) (2001) 581 

2. M Bralić, S. Brinić, E. Generalić, E.; L. Vrsalović, Development of a flow manifold for Fe(III) 

ion determination with a fluoride ion-selective electrode, Talanta, 63 (2004) 777-783 

3. S. Brinić, M. Buzuk, M. Bralić, F. Caktaš, Preparation Of (All) Solid State Copper Ise With 

Pvc As Inert Matrix, Talanta. (2006) (u postupku recenzije) 

4. M. Ruščić, M. Bralić, D. Mirić, I. Veletić, Influence of atmosphere on peel acidity of some 

woody plants on the extend area of Split, Acta Biologica Cracoviensia Botanica, (2007) (u 

postupku recenzije). 


1. Nj. Radić, M. Bralić, Aluminium Fluoride Complexation and its Ecological Importance in the 

Aquatic Environment, The Since of the Total Environment 172 (1995) 237. 

2. M. Ruščić, M. Bralić, D. Mirić, I. Veletić, Influence of atmosphere on peel acidity of some 

woody plants on the extend area of Split, Acta Biologica Cracoviensia Botanica, (2007) (u 

postupku recenzije). 

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dr.sc. FELICITA BRIŠKI, Assist. Prof. 

Faculty oc Chemical Engineering and Technology in Zagreb 

fbriski@fkit.hr 

www.fkit.hr 

Teaching course: SOLID WASTE MATERIALS, THEIR DISPOSAL AND 

RECYCLING 

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Biography: Born in 1951 in Novi Sad. Bachelor of Science got in 1975 at Faculty of Technology, 

Department of Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Master of Science (Ecological engineering) 

in 1984 and PhD in 1991. From 1979 worked as microbiologist and after it as head of Department 

of Development and Technical-Technological Control in mineral water filling facility Badel- 

Jamnica. In 1987 started to work as research assistant at Faculty of Chemical Engineering and 

Technology in Division of Industrial Ecology, in 1995 as assistant professor and in 2005 as 

associate professor. Chairman of Division from 1995.She has published 14 scientific papers in CC 

database, 12 in other databases and 12 in Proceedings of international and national conferences. At 

undergraduate and graduate studies teaches several courses in the field of environment protection, 

microbiology, industrial ecology and waste treatment. Fields of researches: biological removal of 

organic and inorganic pollutants from waste water, removal of ammonia and humic substances 

from ground water, protection of drinking water resources, biocorrosion of materials, 

agroindustrial solid waste management, modelling the composting process and development of 

small composters. 

Last election: Assist. Prof., 17. 01. 2005. 


1. L. Foglar, F. Briški, Wastewater denitrification process - the influence of methanol and kinetic 

analysis, Process Biochem., 39 (2003) 95-103. 

2. F. Briški, N. Horgas, M. Vuković, Z. Gomzi, Aerobic composting of tobacco industry solid 

waste-Simulation of the process, Clean Technol Environ Policy, 5 (2003) 295-301. 

3. F. Briški, Z. Gomzi, N. Horgas, M. Vuković, Aerobic composting of tobacco solid waste, Acta 

Chim. Slov., 50 (2003) 715-729. 

4. T. Štembal, M. Markić, F. Briški, L. Sipos, Rapid start-up of biofilters for removal of 

ammonia, iron and manganese from groundwater, J Water Supply: Res. and Technol.–Res. and 

Technol., Aqua, 53 (2004) 509-518. 

5. L. Foglar, F. Briški, I. Sutlović, Stabilisation of the metalworking fluid from the 

biodeterioration, Strojarstvo 46(2004) 107-113. 

6. T. Štembal, M. Markić, N. Ribičić, F. Briški, L. Sipos, Biological removal of ammonia, iron 

and manganese from groundwater of northern Croatia – pilot plant studies, Proc. Biochem. 40 

(2005) 327-335. 

7. L. Foglar, F. Briški, L. Sipos, M. Vuković, High nitrate removal from synthetic wastewater 

with mixed bacterial culture, Bioresource Technology, 96 (2005) 879-888. 

8. M. Vuković, F. Briški, M. Matošić, I. Mijatović, Analysis of the Activated Sludge Process in 

an MBR under Starvation Conditions, Chemical Engineering and Technology, 2005, 29 (2005) 

357-363. 

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Relevant references for teaching this course: 

1. F. Briški, N. Horgas, M. Vuković, Z. Gomzi, Aerobic composting of tobacco industry solid 

waste-Simulation of the process, Clean Technol Environ Policy, 5 (2003) 295-301. 

2. F. Briški, Z. Gomzi, A. Hublin, M. Vuković, Aerobno kompostiranje otpadaka voća i povrća: 

modeliranje procesa, Kem. Ind. 52 (2003) 95-102. 

3. R. Budin, I. Sutlović, A. Mihelić-Bogdanić, F. Briški, Smanjenje toplinskog i kemijskog 

opterećenja okoliša u procesu proizvodnje FDPE, Sigurnost 45 (2003)1-11. 

4. T. Štembal, M. Markić, N. Ribičić, F. Briški, L. Sipos, Biological removal of ammonia, iron 

and manganese from groundwater of northern Croatia – pilot plant studies, Proc. Biochem. 

40(2005)327-335. 

5. L. Foglar, F. Briški, L. Sipos, M. Vuković, High nitrate removal from synthetic wastewater 

with mixed bacterial culture, Bioresource Technology, 96(2005)879-888. 

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dr. sc. PERO DABIĆ, Assist. Prof 


dabic@ktf-split.hr 

KINETIC ANALYSIS OF HYDRATION OF CEMENT 

BINDERS 

NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS 

Biography: Pero Dabić, born at Matići on May 30, 1962. Graduated in 1987 at the Faculty of 

Technology in Split. Received his M.Sc. in June 1995 at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and 

Technology in Zagreb. Received his Ph.D. in April 2004 at the Faculty of Chemical Technology 

in Split. From 1987- 1990 worked in industry. Since 1991 employed at the Faculty of Technology 

in Split, Institute for inorganic technology and metallurgy, University of Split as junior assistant, 

as assistant since 1996, as senior assistant since 2004, and as assistant professor since 2006. 

Teaches the following subjects at the graduate study: New inorganic materials, Seminar in 

technological processes in inorganic industry I and II; for the study of pharmacy – First aid and 

safety in laboratory, and for professional study – Safety at work. He has published 6 papers cited 

CC, 1 scientific paper cited in secondary publication, 2 scientific papers, reviewed, in proceedings 

of an international conference. 3 papers in proceedings of national conferences. The field of his 

scientific work is examination of processes in heterogeneous systems, kinetic analysis of 

hydration, processes of solidification/stabilization and new inorganic materials. 

Last election: Assistant Professor, 2006. 


1. P. Krolo, R. Krstulović, P. Dabić, A. Bubić, Hydration and leaching of the cement - saturated 

zeolite composite, Ceramics-Silikaty 49 (3) (2005) 213. 

2. P. Krolo, R. Krstulović, P. Dabić, A. Žmikić, A. Bubić, Stabilization of hazardous zeolite 

wastes in cement composites and its effect on hydration, Materiali in Technologije 37 (2003) 

327. 

3. P. Krolo, R. Krstulović, A. Žmikić, J. Zelić, P. Dabić, Polimeri u reakcijskom sustavu cementvoda, 

Polimeri 21 (2001) 194. 

4. P. Dabić, P. Krolo, A. Žmikić, J. Zelić, Utjecaj dodataka na hidrataciju portland cementa, 

Kemija u industriji 50 (2001) 623. 


1. P. Dabić, R. Krstulović, D. Rušić, A new approach in mathematical modelling of cement 

hydration development, Cem. Concr. Res. 30 (2000) 1017. 

2. R. Krstulović, P. Dabić, A conceptual model of the cement hydration process. Cem. Concr. 

Res. 30 (2000) 693. 

3. R. Krstulović, A. Žmikić, P. Dabić, Examination of reaction between the NSF superplastifer 

and cement, Cem. Concr. Res. 24 (1994) 948. 

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4. P. Dabić, R. Krstulović, P. Krolo, A. Žmikić, J. Zelić, Razrada kinetičkog modela rane 

hidratacije cementa, XVII. savjetovanje o tehničkim dostignućima u proizvodnji cementa: 

meñunarodni znanstveno-stručni skup, P. Žižić, (ed.) Split: Dalmacijacement, Kaštel Sućurac, 

1997, p. 3-10. 

5. P. Krolo, R. Krstulović, A. Žmikić, J. Zelić, P. Dabić, Utjecaj amorfnog SiO 2 na pucolansku 

reakciju pri hidrataciji portland cementa, XVII. savjetovanje o tehničkim dostignućima u 

proizvodnji cementa: meñunarodni znanstveno-stručni skup, P. Žižić (ed) Split: 

Dalmacijacement, Kaštel Sućurac, 1997, p. 27-35. 

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dr.sc. VLADO DADIĆ, Assist. Prof. 

Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in Split 

dadic@zor.hr 

www.izor.hr/~dadic 


Biography: Mr. Dadic received B.Sc. in electronics at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, 

Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Split, M.Sc. in electronics 

(oceanographic instrumentation) and Ph.D. in applications of computer science in oceanography 

(procedures for acquisition, analysis and presentation of oceanographic data) at the Faculty of 

Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb. Employed in the Institute of 

Oceanography and Fisheries since 1976. Mr. Dadic chaired Computer center of Institute between 

1981-1994, and has chaired Committee of Information system since 1995. Mr. Dadic has 

coordinated and participated in more than thirty national and international projects concerning 

acquisition, analysis and management of marine environmental data (MEDALPEX, 

MEDAR/MEDATLAS, SEA-SEARCH, GODAR, ITHACA, EACE, ADRICOSM, 

DOLCEVITA, MEDALPEX, POEM, SEADATANET, etc). He had invited speeches in USA, 

Germany, France, Greece and Malta. He is Croatian representative in the Committee for 

international data exchange of IOC (UNESCO), and he was Croatian coordinator in the 

Information network of the aquaculture in the Mediterranean region SIPAM (FAO) from 1995- 

2005. He is a member of several professional societies (CIESM, ELMAR, IEEE, Croatian GIS- 

FORUM-president). Mr. Dadic published more than 100 scientific and professional papers, most 

of them from the field of GIS applications in marine environment research, problems of data 

acquisition; validation and management of spatially distributed data, and application of modern 

technique in oceanographic measurements. He has lectured at the four undergraduate and 

postgraduate courses at the University of Split: Computer applications in fisheries and marine 

ecology at the Marine study (1996-), and three courses: Computer graphics, Internet with 

designing web pages, and GIS systems with their applications in environmental management at 

the Faculty of natural sciences, mathematics and education (2000 -). 

Last election: Assistant. Professor 


1. V. Dadić, An application of kriging method in objective analysis of randomly distributed 

oceanographic data, 43 rd ELMAR International Symposium. Proceedings, 2001, p. 98-102. 

2. V. Dadić, M. Srdelić, Z. Gržetić,. Analiza oceanografskih svojstava Jadranskoga mora s 

pomoću GIS tehnike - Analysis of oceanographic properties of the Adriatic Sea by GIS 

technique, (Englesko-hrvatski usporedni tekst), Časopis Kartografija i geoinformacije 1 (2002) 

46-59. 

3. V. Dadić, D. Ivanković, I. Šerić, New capabilities of the automatic system for monitoring of 

marine environment (AMOS), 46 th Intrnational symosiumu Electronics in marine, ELMAR- 

2004, 16-18 June, Zadar, 2004, p. 460-465. 

4. V. Dadić, V. Tičina, M. Srdelić, Estimation of distribution of small pelagic fish populations in 

the Adriatic Sea using GIS. Spatial and temporal fishery regulation measures in the Croatian 

part of the Adriatic Sea, GIS forum and University of Silesia, Poland,: 386, (2004) 115-123. 

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5. G.Beg Paklar, A. Bajić, V. Dadić, B. Grbec, M. Orlić, Bora - induced currents corresponding to 

different synoptic conditions above the Adriatic, Annales Geophysicae 23 (2005) 1083-1091. 

6. I. Vilibić, V. Dadić, H. Mihanović, Large-amplitude internal Kelvin waves trapped off Split 

(Middle Adriatic Sea), Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 61 (2004) 623-630. 

7. V. Dadić, M. Srdelić, D. Ivanković, GIS usage in planing of marine area ssignment – Case study. 

Proceedings of the IEEE conference and exibition OCEANS'05 EUROPE, June 20-23 2005. 

Brest, France; p. 6. 

8. V. Dadić, M. Bone, D. Ivanković, Reconstruction of oceanographic spatial fields by numerical 

model and real-time data acquisition – case study, GIS forum and University of Silesia, Poland: 

386 (2005) 102-111. 


1. V. Dadić, V. Tičina, M. Srdelić, Estimation of distribution of small pelagic fish populations in 

the Adriatic Sea using GIS. Spatial and temporal fishery regulation measures in the Croatian 

part of the Adriatic Sea, GIS forum and University of Silesia, Poland: 386, (2004) 115-123. 

2. G.Beg Paklar, A. Bajić, V. Dadić, B. Grbec, M. Orlić, Bora - induced currents corresponding to 

different synoptic conditions above the Adriatic, Annales Geophysicae 23 (2005) 1083-1091. 

3. I. Vilibić, V. Dadić, H. Mihanović, Large-amplitude internal Kelvin waves trapped off Split 

(Middle Adriatic Sea), Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 61 (2004) 623-630. 

4. V. Dadić, M. Srdelić, D. Ivanković, GIS usage in planing of marine area ssignment – Case study. 

Proceedings of the IEEE conference and exibition OCEANS'05 EUROPE, June 20-23 2005. 

Brest, France; p. 6. 

5. V. Dadić, M. Bone, D. Ivanković, Reconstruction of oceanographic spatial fields by numerical 

model and real-time data acquisition – case study, GIS forum and University of Silesia, Poland: 

386 (2005) 102-111. 

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dr. sc. ANTUN GLASNOVIĆ, Full Prof. 

Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, 

University of Zagreb 

aglasnov@fkit.hr 


Biography: Antun Glasnović was born in Zagreb, Croatia, December 6, 1948. He graduated in 

1972 from Faculty of Technology in Zagreb. He obtained his MSc in 1974 and his PhD in 1980 

from Faculty of Technology in Zagreb. In 1972 he started to work as an assistant on Faculty of 

Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, where he is currently employed. He 

was elected to Full Professor in 2003. All the titles were awarded in technical sciences, in the field 

of chemical engineering. He was Vice dean of Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology 

in period from 2002 to 2005 and he is currently Dean of the same Faculty (from 2005). As visiting 

researcher he stayed at University of Technology, Dresden, Germany (1989). He is a member of 

the Croatian Chemical Society and the Croatian Society of Chemical Engineers (president from 

2001, and vice president from 2005 to 2007.). In the graduate, and postgraduate studies he teaches 

a number of courses in the field of chemical engineering. 

Last election: Full prof., 2003. 


1. G. Matijašić, K. Žižek, A. Glasnović, Suspension Rheology During Wet Comminution in 

Planetary Ball Mill, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 2007. (prihvaćeno za tisak) 

2. J. Prlić-Kardum, A. Sander, A. Glasnović, Batch Crystallization of KCl: The Influence of the 

Cooling and Mixing Rate on the Granulometric Properties of Obtained Crystals, Chem. 

Biochem. Eng. Q. (2005). 

3. A. Sander, A. Glasnović, Procjena karakterističnih veličina u procesu sušenja, Kem. Ind., 53 

(2004) 109. 

4. A. Sander, A. Glasnović, Mathematical Modelling of Drying, 15th International Congress of 

Chemical and Process Engineering, CHISA 2004, Prag. 

5. Matijašić, A. Glasnović, Influence of Dispersed Phase characteristics on Rheological Behavior 

of Suspensions, Chem. Biochem. Eng. Q., (2002) 

Relevant references for teaching this course(s) (max. 5 papers): 

1. G. Matijašić, K. Žižek, A. Glasnović, Suspension Rheology During Wet Comminution in 

Planetary Ball Mill, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 2007. (prihvaćeno za tisak) 

2. J. Prlić-Kardum, A. Sander, A. Glasnović, Batch Crystallization of KCl: The Influence of the 

Cooling and Mixing Rate on the Granulometric Properties of Obtained Crystals, Chem. 

Biochem. Eng. Q., (2005). 

3. A. Sander, A. Glasnović, Mathematical Modelling of Drying, 15th International Congress of 

Chemical and Process Engineering, CHISA 2004, Prag. 

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4. J. Prekop, I. Mijatović, S. Osmak, A. Glasnović, The Study of Deep Bed Filtration Process 

with Chemical Pretreatment of Filtered Bentonite Suspension, Chem. Biochem. Eng. Q., 9 

(1995) 179. 

5. S. Osmak, A. Glasnović, The Study of Filter Coefficient Behavior Using Attachment- 

Detachment Model for Deep Bed Filtration, Chem.Biochem. Eng. Q., 8 (1994) 177. 

6. A. Glasnović, M. Hraste, The Grinding Equation in the Investigation of the Coarse Dispersing 

System of Cement, Cem. Concr. Res., 12 (1982) 415. 

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senka@ktf-split.hr 

ELECTRODEPOSITION OF METALS 

CORROSION INHIBITORS 

Biography: Senka Gudić was born in Sinj in 1965. She graduated in 1990 at the Faculty of 

technology in Split, got her M.Sc. in 1995 at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology 

in Zagreb, and got her Ph.D. in 2000 at the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split. Since 1990, 

she has been employed at the Faculty of Chemical Technology, Department for Electrochemistry 

and Material Protection, first as a collaborator, then as junior assistant from 1991, assistant from 

1995, senior assistant from 2000, assistant professor from 2001, and associate professor since 

2006. She teaches several subjects at graduate and post-graduate studies in the field of 

electrochemistry and protection of materials from corrosion. She has published 11 scientific 

papers cited in CC, 1 paper in a book with international review, 5 papers in proceedings of 

international scientific conferences, and 12 papers in proceedings of national scientific 

conferences. Her field of scientific work encompasses studies of electrochemical processes at the 

solid/liquid phase boundary, surface reaction mechanisms and charge transport in complex 

metal/oxide/electrolyte systems that are important for understanding the degradation of materials 

and for selection of appropriate protection. 

Last election: Associate Professor, 2006. 


1. S. Gudić, J. Radošević, I. Smoljko, M. Kliškić, Cathodic breakdown of anodic oxide film on 

Al and Al-Sn alloys in NaCl solution, Electrochim. Acta. 50 (2005) 5624. 

2. L. Vrsalović, M. Kliškić, J. Radošević, S. Gudić, The effect of electrolyte flow rate and 

temperature on corrosion and protection of Al-2.5Mg alloy by (+)-catechin, J. Appl. 

Electrochem. 35 (2005) 1059. 

3. J. Radošević, M. Kliškić, S. Gudić, I. Smoljko, L. Vrsalović, Some New studies of sacrificial 

anodes, Proceedings of the First World Congress on Corrosion in the Military (2005) (CD- 

ROM). 

4. M. Kliškić, J. Radošević, L. Vrsalović, S. Gudić, Phenolic acid as corrosion inhibitor of Al- 

2.5Mg alloy in non-stationary conditions, Proceedings of the 10 th European Symposium on 

Corrosion Inhibitors (10 SEIC), Suppl. No. 12 (2005) 915. 

5. S. Gudić, J. Radošević, A. Višekruna, M. Kliškić, Oxide film growth on Al-In alloys in a 

borate buffer solution in conditions of galvanostatic anodising, Electrochim. Acta 49 (2004) 

773. 

6. M. Kliškić, J. Radošević, S. Gudić, Yield of hydrogen during cathodic plarization of Al-Sn 

aloys, Electrochim. Acta, Electrochim. Acta 48 (2003) 4167. 

7. S. Gudić, J. Radošević, M. Kliškić, Study of passivation of Al and Al-Sn alloys in borate 

buffer solutions using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, Electrochim. Acta 47 (2002) 

3009. 

8. S. Gudić, J. Radošević, D. Krpan-Lisica, M. Kliškić, Anodic film growth on aluminium and 

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Al-Sn alloys in borate buffer solutions, Electrochim. Acta 46 (2001) 2515. 




2. M. Kliškić, J. Radošević, S. Gudić, V. Katalinić, Aqueous extract of Rosmarinus Officinalis 

L. as inhibitor of Al-Mg alloy corrosion in chloride solution, J. Appl. Electrochem. 30 (2000) 

823. 

3. Lj. Aljinović, S. Gudić, M. Šmith, Inhibition of CuNi10Fe corrosion in seawater by sodiumdiethyl-dithiocarbamate: 

an electrochemical and analytical study, J. Appl. Electrochem. 30 

(2000) 973. 

4. M. Kliškić, J. Radošević, S. Gudić, Pyridine and its derivatives as inhibitors of aluminium 

corrosion in chloride solution, J. Appl. Electrochem. 27 (1997) 947. 

5. S. Gudić, J. Radošević, M. Kliškić, Impedance and transient study of aluminium barrier-type 

oxide films, J. Appl. Electrochem. 26 (1996) 1027. 

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dr. sc. VIŠNJA KATALINIĆ, Assis. Prof. 


visnja.katalinic@ktf-split.hr 

ENVIRONMENT AND FOOD SAFETY 

Biography: Born on 7th of July 1950 in Sinj. Graduated in 1974 from the Faculty of Chemical 

Technology in Split, M.A. degree gained in 1981 at the Centre for Postgraduate Studies of the 

University of Zagreb, PhD degree gained in 1994 at the Faculty of Food Technology and 

Biotechnology in Zagreb. From1980-1996 worked as assistant for the Adriatic Culture and 

Melioration of Karsts Institute, Split. From 1996-2004 worked at the Naval Medicine Institute, of 

the Croatian Ministry of Defence. From 2004 till now has been working as assistant professor of 

the Faculty of Chemical Technology. From 2000 has been participating in lectures of the Faculty 

of Medicine, Split. Professional training: Brooks Air Force Laboratories Texas, USA, 1997; 

Varian Laboratories, Zug Switzerland 1990. Important functions: Head of the Sanitary Chemistry 

and Toxicology Department, Naval Medical Institute, of the Croatian Ministry of Defence (1996- 

2004); temporary head of the Food Technology Department of the „Marko Marulić“ Polytechnic, 

Knin (2005-); head of the Department for Food Technology of the Faculty of Chemical 

Technology, Split (2006-). Teaching several courses from the field of food technology at the 

undergraduate study of the Faculty of Chemical Technology, and Health Ecology at the Faculty of 

Medicine. Published 11 original scientific papers in CC/SCI journals, 17 papers in other 

international and national scientific journals; 39 papers in conference proceedings or international 

and national scientific congresses abstracts; 10 elaborates; 11 expert papers; co-author of one 

chapter in a book and author of one script. 53 SCI-exp citations in the last ten years. Active 

researcher on scientific and technological projects approved by the Ministry of Science, Education 

and Sport (national and international). Held several invited lectures (USA, Czech Republic, 

Croatia). Field of scientific work is chemistry of food, especially plant polyphenols and 

possibilities of their use in preventing harmful processes of oxidation. During work at the Naval 

medical Institute received five congratulations for personal work and/or work of the Sanitary 

Chemistry and Toxicology Department. 

Last election: Associated Professor, 2005. 


1. D. Modun, I. Musić, V. Katalinić, Ž. Dujić, M. Boban, Glycerol and ethanol in red wine are 

responsible for rate-related increase in plasma antioxidant capacity. Clinical Chemistry 52 

(2006) 785-787. 

2. V. Katalinić, M. Miloš, T. Kulišić, M. Jukić, Screening of seventy medicinal plant extracts for 

antioxidant capacity and total phenols. Food Chemistry 94 (2006): 550-557. 

3. V. Katalinić, D. Modun, I. Musić, M. Boban, Gender differences in antioxidant capacity of 

heart, kidney, liver and brain tissue in rats. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 140 

(2005) 47-52. 

4. I. Musić, D. Modun, V. Katalinić, I. Salamunić, B. Kozina, M. Boban, The effects of fourweeks 

moderate drinking of red wine and ethanol on the rat isolated heart and aortic rings 

reactivity during ischemia and hypoxiy. Periodicum Biologorum 107 (2005) 165-173. 

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5. T. Kulišić, A Radonić, V. Katalinić, M. Miloš, A contribution to the study of antioxidant 

activity of the essential oil isolated from oregano (Origanum vulgare L. ssp. hirtum). Food 

Chemistry 85 (2004) 633-640. 

6. V. Katalinić, M. Miloš, D. Modun, I. Musić, M. Boban, Antioxidant effectivness of selected 

wines in comparison with (+)-catechin. Food Chemistry 86 (2004) 593-600. 

7. T. Tičinović Kurir, A. Markotić, V. Katalinić, D. Božanić, V. Čikeš, T. Zemunik, D. Modun, 

J. Rinčić, V. Boraska, B. Bota, I. Salamunić, S. Radić, Effect of hyperbaric oxygenation on the 

regeneration of the liver after partial hepatectomy in rats. Brazilian Journal of Medical and 

Biological Research 37 (2004) 1231-1237. 

8. D. Modun, I. Musić, V. Katalinić, I. Salamunić, M. Boban, Comparison of Protective effect of 

Catechin Applied in Vitro and in Vivo on Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in the Isolated Rat 

Hearts. Croatian Medical Journal 44 (2003) 690-696. 


1. I. Pezo, Lj. Šimac, V. Katalinić, F. Mlikota, Utjecaj primjene herbicida na koncentraciju 

biogenih elemenata u lišću Kujundžuše bijele. Agronomski glasnik 4-5 (1993) 277-292. 

2. LJ. Šimac, V. Katalinić, Teški metali (Pb, Cd, Zn i Cu) u nekim mineralnim gnojivima i tlu, 

Znanstvena edicija Instituta za jadranske kulture i melioraciju krša Split (1994) 110-114. 

3. R. Mulić, S. Giljanović, D. Ropac, V. Katalinić, Neke epidemiološke osobitosti alimentarnih 

toksoinfekcija u Hrvatskoj u razdoblju 1992.-2001. godine. Acta Medica Croatica 58(2004) 

421-427. 

4. V. Katalinić, R. Mulić, D. Ropac Nutritivna gustoća cinka, bakra, željeza i mangana u dnevnoj 

prehrani odraslih osoba. Liječnički vjesnik 124 (3-4) (2002) 67-70. 

5. V. Katalinić, High-performance liquid chromatographic determination of flavan fingerprints in 

plant extracts. Journal of Chromatography A 775 (1997) 359-367. 

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Prof. dr. sc. IVAN KATAVIĆ , Full Prof. 

Fisheries Directorate 

ivan.katavic@mps.hr 


Biography: Born 02. January 1951 in Prolozac, Croatia. B.Sc received in biology, M.Sc. in 

Oceanology and Ph.D in aquaculture (1984). Being a Fulbright scholar he had post-doctorate 

studies in the USA in 1984/85. Employed in the Biological Institute in Dubrovnik from 1974 to 

1976. From 1977-2001 headed Laboratory of Aquaculture at the Institute of Oceanography and 

Fisheries, Split. He was head of Research Council of the IOF, Split, member of editorial board of 

scientific edition “Acta Adriatica”, head delegate of Croatia to ICCAT, team leader in the 

negotiation process with EU in the field of Fisheries and Vice Chair of Fisheries Commission in 

the Mediterranean (GFCM). He has published more than 100 scientific papers most of them 

dealing with marine biology, aquaculture and environment. Being one of pioneers in mariculture 

in the Mediterranean facilitated its development focusing interest on sustainability of the sector 

and its environmental performances. During the 1984-94 period acted as the UNEP/PAP-RAC 

coordinator for the Priority action on aquaculture and fisheries, having prepared a number of 

documents related to fisheries and aquaculture issues, and also in the context of Integrated Coastal 

Zone Management. He has also provided leadership for international networking activities in 

aquaculture of the Mediterranean (EAM Network). Curerently he is in charge of fisheries sector 

in the national Ministry of agriculture, forestry and water management. From 2001 on he has 

organized cooperation between national and international research and governmental institutions. 

Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan for Croatia – focussing on aquaculture was one of 

interministerial projects being supported by international experts creating an excellent ground for 

collaboration. He has lectured at the undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Aquaculture, 

Environmental Aspect of Marine Aquaculture, Resource and Coastal Area Management at the 

Universities of Split, Zagreb and Sarajevo respectively. He was invited speaker at international 

conferences, seminars and workshops and participated in the organization and training of fisheries 

personnel from developing countries. 

He was given a special recognition from US Fish and Wildlife Services for achievement in 

cooperation with US institutions and scientists. 

Last election: Full professor, 2001. 


1. I. Katavić, Marikultura (engl.Mariculture), Udžbenik, I. Bogut (ed), Ribogojstvo (engl. 

Aquacultrure), Sv. Zagreb, Osjek, Split, 2006, p. 352 – 523. 

2. D. Brñanović, I. Katavić, Dutch support for the Croatian fishery sector, EVD, Ministry of 

Economic, Affairs, the Netherlands, 2006, p. 82. 

3. I. Katavic, T-J. Herstad, H. Kryvi, P. White, V. Franičević, N. Skakelja (ed), Guidelines to 

marine aquaculture planning, integration and monitoring in Croatia. Project "Coastal zone 

management plan for Croatia", Zagreb, 2005, pp. 78. 

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4. V. Tičina, L. Grubišić, I. Katavić, Sampling and tagging of live bluefin tuna in growth-out 

floating cages. Aquaculture Research 35 (2004) 307-310. 

5. I. Katavić,. Starteške smjernice za razvitak marikulture (engl. summary:Strategic plans for the 

development of Croatian mariculture), Naše more 51 (1-2) (2004) 6-11. 

6. I. Katavić, N. Skakelja, Status and future of Coratian marine fisheries. Croatian International 

Relations Review., Vol. IX, No.32 (2003) 28-32. 

7. I. Katavić, Učinci kaveznih uzgajališta riba duž istočne obale Jadrana na morski okoliš. 

Ribarstvo 61(4) (2003) 175-194. 

8. J. Dulčić, L. Grubišić, I. Katavić, N. Skakelja,. Embrionic and larval development of the tub 

gurnard Trigla lucerna (Pisces: Triglidae), J. Mar. Biol. Ass. U.K. 81 (2001) 313-316. 


1. I. Katavić, Marikultura (engl.Mariculture). Udžbenik, I. Bogut. (ed), Ribogojstvo (engl. 

Aquacultrure), Sv. Zagreb, Osjek, Split, 2006.pp. 352 – 523. 

2. I. Katavić, T-J. Herstad, H. Kryvi, P. White, V. Franičević, N. Skakelja (ed), Guidelines to 

marine aquaculture planning, integration and monitoring in Croatia. Project "Coastal zone 

management plan for Croatia", Zagreb, 2005, pp. 78. 

3. I. Katavić,. Starteške smjernice za razvitak marikulture (engl. summary:Strategic plans for the 

development of Croatian mariculture), Naše more 51 (1-2) (2004) 6-11. 

4. I. Katavić, V. Dadić,. Environmental consideration for mariculture - GIS application in 

determination of suitable areas for mariculture in Croatia. 5th Internationa Conference 

organized by European Coastal Association for Science and Technology (EUROCOAST) on 

Responsivle Coastal Zome Management – the challenge of the 21st Century, Cavtat, Sept. 13- 

17, 2000. Proceedings (Pozar-Domac, A. Ed.), 2000, 85-90. 

5. I. Katavić, et al. (eds), Approaches for zoning of coastal areas with reference to Mediterranean 

aquaculture, UNEP/PAP-RAC, Split, Croatia, 1996. 

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klaric@ktf-split.hr 

RHEOLOGY IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 

SYNTHETIC POLYMERS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES 

Biography: Ivka Klarić was born in Split in 1948. She graduated from the Faculty of Chemical 

Technology in Split, where she also completed postgraduate study in 1981 and PhD in 1992. Since 

1971 she has worked at the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split, first as an assistant, then a 

scientific assistant. In 1992 she was elected as assistant professor, in 1997 associate professor and 

in 2003 she was elected as full professor in scientific area of technical science, scientific field of 

chemical engineering. She was twice abroad for shorter periods, in Haake, Karlsruhe (Germany) 

to train for work with Rotovisco. From 1999 to 2003 she was Vicedean and since 2003 she has 

been Dean of the Faculty. She holds lectures for several subjects at undergraduate and 

postgraduate studies, in the field of polymer engineering and organic chemical technology. She 

has publicised 18 papers referred in CC journals, 13 scientific papers in secondary journals, 16 

papers in the books of meetings, and presented papers at 11 domestic and 33 international 

scientific symposia and conferences. The area of her scientific interest comprises investigation of 

degradation and stabilization of polymers and polymer mixtures, as well, as the characterization of 

polymers. During her studying she got the Deanَ s and Rectorَ s awards for excellent success. 

Last election: Full Prof., 2003. 



Poly(vinyl chloride)/Biodegradable Aliphatic-aromatic Copolyester Blends, J. Appl. Polym. 

Sci. 100 (2006) 2158-2163. 

2. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, B. Andričić, I. Klarić, T. Kovačić, Kinetics of isothermal 

thermooxidative degradation of poly(vinyl chloride) chlorinated polyethylene blends, Polym. 

Degrad. Stab. 90 (2005) 455-460. 

3. M. Erceg, T. Kovačić, I. Klarić, Dynamic thermogravimetric degradation of poly (3- 

hydroxybutyrate)/aliphatic-aromatic copolyester blends, Polym. Degrad. Stab. 90 (2005) 86- 

94. 

4. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, I. Klarić, T. Kovačić, Thermooxidative degradation of poly(vinyl 

chloride)/chlorinated polyethylene blends investigated by thermal analysis methods, Polym. 

Degrad.Stab. 84 (2004), 23-30. 


chloride) and chlorinated polyethylene with different Ca/Zn carboxylates, J. Therm. Anal. Cal. 

74 (2003) 171-180. 

6. B. Andričić, T. Kovačić, I. Klarić, Kinetic analysis of thermooxidative degradation of 

poly/vinyl-chloride) in poly(vinyl-chloride/methylmetacrylate-butadiene-styrene blends 1. 

Isothermal degradation, Polym. Degrad. Stab. 78 (2002) 459-465. 

7. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, I. Klarić, U. Roje, Dynamic and Isothermal Thermogravimetric 

Degradation of Poly(vinyl chloride/Chlorinated Polyethylene Blends, J. Therm. Anal. Cal. 65 

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(2001) 907. 

8. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, I. Klarić, U. Roje: Effect of Ca/Zn stabilizer on thermal degradation 

of poly(vinyl chloride)/chlorinated polyethylene blends, Polym. Degrad. Stab. 74 (2001) 203. 


1. I. Klarić, U. Roje, T. Kovačić, A. Nardelli, Viskozimetrijsko istraživanje mješljivosti 

poli(vinil-klorida) s drugim polimerima, Polimeri 12 (1-2) (1991)10. 

2. I. Klarić, U. Roje and N. Stipanelov: Kinetic Investigation of Thermooxidative Degradation of 

Poly(vinyl chloride)/Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Blends by Isothermal Thermogravimetric 

Analysis, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 70 (1999) 833. 

3. I. Klarić, N.Stipanelov Vrandečić, U.Roje, Effect of Poly(vinylchloride)/Chlorinated 

Polyethylene Blend Composition on Thermal Stability, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 78 (2000)166. 

4. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, I. Klarić and T. Kovačić, Thermooxidative degradation of poly(vinyl 

chloride) and chlorinated polyethylene with different Ca/Zn carboxylates, J. Therm. Anal. Cal. 

74 (2003) 171-180. 


Poly(vinyl chloride)/Biodegradable Aliphatic-aromatic Copolyester Blends, J. Appl. Polym. 

Sci. 100 (2006) 2158-2163. 

Supervisor to M.Sc. thesis and PhD thesis: 

1. N. Stipanelov, Prilog poznavanju procesa toplinske razgradnje mješavina poli(vinilklorid)/klorirani 

polietilen, master’s thesis, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of 

Split, Split, 1999. 

2. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, Studij procesa termooksidacijske razgradnje mješavina 

poli(vinil-klorid)/klorirani polietilen, doctor’s thesis, Faculty of Chemical Technology, 

University of Split, Split, 2003. 

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Dr. sc. BRANKO KLARIN, Assist. Prof. 

Faculty of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering 

and Naval Architecture in Split 

Branko.Klarin@fesb.hr 

www.fesb.hr/ ~ bklarin, stens.fesb.hr 

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 

Biography: Branko Klarin was born in 1962 in Zadar, Croatia. He reached B.Sc. degree in 1990 

at the Faculty of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of 

Split, M.Sc. degree in 1995 at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, 

University of Zagreb and Ph.D. in 2004 at the Faculty of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering 

and Naval Architecture, University of Split. Professional experience from 1990 as construction 

engineer in TEM company, Split, from 1991 as Research Assistant at the Faculty of Electrical and 

Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Split - Mechanical Engineering 

and Naval Architecture Dept., from 2000 Teaching Assistant and from 2005 Assistant Professor. 

From 1997 to 2000 part-time lecturer at the Politechnic Dept. at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, 

University of Split. From 2006 elected member of The Faculty Board. In 2004 study visit at KTH, 

Stockholm under EU TEMPUS program. At undergraduate studies of the Faculty of Mechanical 

Engineering and Naval Architecture he supports and hold several courses in the field of Fluid 

Mechanics, Hydraulic, Termal, Naval and Aero machines, Solid Body Mechanics and Engineering 

Graphics. Author and co-author of 1 book, 19 scientific papers at international congresses and 30 

and more expertises and studies. Since 2006 member of The Croatian Meteorological Society. 



1. B. Klarin, Prilozi za idejne projekte za 11 vjetroparkova u Republici Hrvatskoj, Fractal, Split, 

2005. 

2. B. Klarin i dr., Idejni projekti za 13 vjetroparkova u Republici Hrvatskoj, EHN-Hrvatska, 2004. 

3. B. Klarin, N. Matić, Design and implementation of a small wind-photovoltaic hybrid system, 

Zbornik Energija i okoliš, Opatija, 2002., 261-266. 

4. B. Klarin, Environmental impact of wind turbine as a source of sound and measurements, 

Zbornik Energija i okoliš, Opatija, 2002., 189-197. 

5. B. Klarin, Zulim I., Opskrba energijom iz obnovljivih izvora bazne postaje VIPNET-GSM na 

Korčuli, VIPNET-Odjel izgradnje u Splitu, Split, 2001. 


1. Lj. Pilić-Rabadan, B. Klarin, M. Sansević-Novaković, Z. Milas, Energy output estimation of 

wind turbines at potential island and coastal sites of Croatia, Proc. European Wind Energy 

Conference and Exhibition, Nice, 1999., 1153-1156. 

2. Lj. Pilić-Rabadan, B. Klarin, M. Sansević-Novaković, Possibilities of offshore and onshore 

wind plants siting on the Croatian part of the Adriatic sea, Proc. European Wind Energy 

Conference and Exhibition, Nice, 1999., 524-526. 

3. L. Horvath, i dr.: ENWIND - program korištenja energije vjetra (prethodni rezultati i buduće 

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aktivnosti), Energetski institut '’Hrvoje Požar’', UDK 338.49:620.91, ISBN 953-6474-18-2, 

Zagreb, 1998. 

4. Lj. Pilić-Rabadan, B. Klarin, M. Sansević, Z. Milas: Studija o mogućnostima proizvodnje 

električne energije iz energije vjetra u Republici Hrvatskoj-II dio, Hrvatska elektroprivreda- 

FESB, Split, 1996. 

5. Lj. Pilić-Rabadan, Z. Milas, B. Klarin, M. Sansević, CAMP The Island of Rhodes - feasibility 

study, Activity No7. United Nations Action Plan - Mediteraanien Action Plan, Split, 1994. 

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kliskic@ktf-split.hr 

CORROSION ENGINEERING 

MATERIALS FOR METAL SURFACE PROTECTION 

Biography: Maja Kliškić, Ph.D., was born in Split in 1953. She graduated in 1980, got her M.Sc. 

in 1991, and her Ph.D. in 1994 at the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split. She has been 

employed at that Faculty since 1983. She was elected assistant professor in the area of technical 

sciences, scientific field: chemical engineering in 1996, associate professor in 2001, and full 

professor in 2006. She teaches several subjects at graduate and post-graduate studies in the field of 

electrochemical engineering, corrosion and material protection, and environment protection. Her 

field of scientific work encompasses studies of corrosion processes and possibilities of protection 

of construction materials during exploitation, and examination of electrochemically active alloys. 

The scientific activity of Maja Kliškić has been evidenced through 37 original scientific papers, 1 

of which published in a book, 14 in international journals cited in Current Contents, 2 in journals 

cited in secondary publications, 8 in proceedings of international scientific conferences, 11 in 

proceedings of national scientific conferences, and 1 science-popularization article. She has 

participated in 15 international and 26 national scientific conferences. 



1. S. Gudić, J. Radošević, I. Smoljko, M. Kliškić, Cathodic breakdown of anodic oxide film on Al 

and Al-Sn alloys in NaCl solution, Electrochim. Acta. 50 (2005) 5624. 



Electrochem. 35 (2005) 1059. 



ROM). 




5. S. Gudić, J. Radošević, A. Višekruna, M. Kliškić, Oxide film growth on Al-In alloys in a borate 

buffer solution in conditions of galvanostatic anodising, Electrochim. Acta 49 (2004) 773. 

6. M. Kliškić, J. Radošević, S. Gudić, Yield of hydrogen during cathodic polarisation of Al-Sn 

alloys, Electrochim. Acta, Electrochim. Acta 48 (2003) 4167. 

7. S. Gudić, J. Radošević, M. Kliškić, Study of passivation of Al and Al-Sn alloys in borate buffer 

solutions using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, Electrochim. Acta 47 (2002) 3009. 

8. S. Gudić, J. Radošević, D. Krpan-Lisica, M. Kliškić, Anodic film growth on aluminium and Al- 

Sn alloys in borate buffer solutions, Electrochim. Acta 46 (2001) 2515. 

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Relevant references for teaching this courses: 

1. L. Vrsalović, M. Kliškić, J. Radošević, S. Gudić, Influence of Flow and Temperature of 

Electrolyte on Corrosion and Protection of Al-2.5Mg Alloy by (+)-Catechin, J. Appl. 

Electrochem. 35 (2005) 1059-1065. 

2. M. Kliškić, J. Radošević, S. Gudić, Yield of hydrogen during cathodic polarisation of Al-Sn 

alloys, Electrochim. Acta, Electrochim. Acta 48 (2003) 4167. 

3. M. Kliškić, J. Radošević, S. Gudić, V. Katalinić, Aqueous Extract of Rosmarinus Officinalis L. 

as Inhibitor of Al-Mg Alloy Corrosion in Chloride Solution, J. Appl. Electrochem. 30 (2000) 

823-830. 

4. M. Kliškić, J. Radošević, S. Gudić, M. Šmith, Cathodic Polarization of Al-Sn Alloy in Sodium 

Chloride Solution, Electrochim. Acta, 43 (1998) 3241-3255. 

5. A. Despić, J. Radošević, P. Dabić, M. Kliškić, Abnormal Yields of Hydrogen and the 

Mechanism of its Evolution During Cathodic Polarization of Aluminium, Electrochim. Acta 35 

(1990) 1743-1746. 

Supervisor of one M.Sc. thesis and one Ph.D. thesis: 

1. L. Vrsalović, Proučavanje utjecaja protoka i temperature elektrolita na koroziju i zaštitu Al-2.5 

Mg slitine, Master’s thesis, Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split, University of Split, 2004. 

2. L. Vrsalović, Studij inhibicijskog djelovanja fenolnih kiselina na koroziju Al i Al-Mg slitina, 

Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split, University of Split, (The Faculty Council instituted 

proceedings of gaining the doctorate of science and accepted the subject of the dissertation in 

July 2004). 

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dr. sc. TONKA KOVAČIĆ, Full Prof. 


kovacic@ktf-split.hr 

POLYMER PHYSICS 

POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES 

Biography: Prof. dr. sc. Tonka Kovačić was born in Split, Croatia, in 1940. She graduated in 

1964 from the Faculty of Technology, Division for Biotechnology in Zagreb, obtained her MSc in 

1973 from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry in Zagreb, and her PhD in 1978 from the 

Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split. In 1964 she started as an assistant at the Department of 

Organic Technology at the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split, were she is currently 

employed. She was elected to an Assistant Professor in 1979, to an Associate Professor in 1987, 

and to a Full Professor 1991. In 1997, she was re-elected to the position of Full Professor. All the 

titles were awarded in technical science, in the field of chemical engineering. Over the years-long 

working life on the Faculty she filled a number of different functions, she was vice-dean, over the 

years she is Head of Department of Organic Technology, and currently she is also Head of 

Division of Engineering and Technology. In the graduate and postgraduate studies she teaches a 

number of courses in the field of polymers and polymer materials, and currently she is also the 

supervisor of the postgraduate study. She published more than 60 scientific papers. She was an 

associate in 5 research projects and senior researcher of 2 research projects, and 2 collaboration 

research projects. She supervised more than 70 graduation theses, 1 master’s thesis, and 2 doctoral 

theses. 



1. B. Andričić, T. Kovačić, I. Klarić, Miscibility and Thermo-oxidative degradation of 

Poly(vinyl chloride)/biodegradable Aliphatic-aromatic Copolyester Blends, J. Appl. 

Polym. Sci. 100 (2006) 2158. 

2. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, B. Andričić, T. Kovačić, I. Klarić, Kinetics of isothermal 

thermooxidative degradation of poly(vinyl chloride)/chlorinated polyethylene blends, 

Polym. Degrad. Stab. 90 (2005) 455. 

3. M.Erceg, T. Kovačić, I. Klarić, Dynamic thermogravimetric degradation of poly(3- 

hydroxybutyrate)/aliphatic-aromatic copolyester blends, Polym. Degrad. Stab. 90 (2005) 86. 

4. M.Erceg, T. Kovačić, I. Klarić, Thermal degradation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) plasticized 

with acetyl tributyl citrate, Polym. Degrad. Stab. 90 (2005) 313. 

5. Ptiček, Z. Hrnjak-Murgić, J. Jelenčić, T. Kovačić, Study of the effect of structure of ethylenepropylene-diene-graft-polystyrene 

copolymers on their physical properties, Polym. Degrad. 

Stab. 90 (2005) 319. 

6. Ž. Mrklić, D. Rušić, T. Kovačić, Kinetic model of the evaporation process of benzylbuthyl 

phthalate from plasticized poly(vinyl chloride), Thermochim. Acta 414 (2004) 167. 


chloride)/chlorinated polyethylene blends investigated by thermal analysis methods, Polym. 

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poly(vinyl chloride) in poly(vinyl chloride)/ methylmethacrylate-butadiene-styrene blends.2. 

Nonisothermal degradation, Polym. Degrad. Stab. 79 (2003) 265. 


1. M. Erceg, T. Kovačić, I. Klarić, The non-isothermal degradation of poly(3- 

hydroxybutyrate)/organoclay nanocomposites, Fourth International Conference on Polymer 

Modification, Degradation and Stabilization, 2006, San Sebastian, Španjolska. 

2. B. Andričić, S. Perinović, I. Karalić, T. Kovačić, Utjecaj nano punila na fazne prijelaze i 

bubrenje ekstrudiranih polimernih mješavina poli(vinil-klorid)/klorirani polietilen, MATRIB 

2006, Hrvatsko društvo za materijale i tribologiju, Vela Luka, 2006., (Zbornik radova) 

3. Andričić, T. Kovačić, I. Klarić M. Leskovac, D. Vrsaljko: Istraživanje mogućnosti 

kompatibilizacije poli(vinil-klorida) i polipropilena površinski modificiranim nano punilom, 

MATRIB 2004, Hrvatsko društvo za materijale i tribologiju, Vela Luka, 2004, (Zbornik 

radova) 

4. Ptiček, Z. Hrnjak-Murgić. J. Jelenčić, T. Kovačić, Structure-properties relationships of graft 

copolymers EPDM-g-PS, PE-g-HH, EPDM-g-HH, Third International Conference on Polymer 

Modification, Degradation and Stabilization, MoDeSt 3. Lyon, 2004, (Zbornik radova) 

5. T.Kovačić, Ž. Mrklić: The kinetic parameters for the evaporation of plasticizers from 

plasticized poly(vinyl chloride), Thermochim. Acta 381 (2002) 49. 

Supervisor of MSc Thesis and PhD Thesis: 

1. B. Andričić, Studij termooksidacijske razgradnje mješavina PVC+MMBS, PhD Thesis, 

University of Split, Faculty of Chemistry and Technology, Split,1991. 

2. Ž. Mrklić, studij kinetike gubitka omekšavala iz omekšanih PVC folija, PhD Thesis, 

University of Split, Faculty of Chemistry and Technology, Split, 1999. 

3. B. Barić: Toplinska razgradnja mješavina poli(vinil-klorid) / poli(metilmetakrilat-butadienstiren), 

MSc Thesis, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, 

Zagreb, 1995. 

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dr. sc. PETAR KROLO, Full Prof. 



krolo@ktf-split.hr 

PROCESSES IN THE HETEROGENEOUS SILICATE 

SYSTEMS (1/2) 

CEMENT COMPOSITES WITH INTENDED 

PROPERTIES 

STABILIZATION OF WASTE MATERIALS IN CEMENT 

COMPOSITES 

Biography: Petar Krolo, full professor, born in Kamensko (Sinj) in 1946. Finished grammar 

school in Sinj in 1965. Graduated at the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split in 1970. Got his 

M.Sc. in 1980. Got his Ph.D. in 1990 at the Faculty of Technology in Split. Has worked at the 

Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split in the Institute for Inorganic Technology since 1971. 

Assistant since 1971, associate professor since 1991, associate professor since 1999, and full 

professor since 2004. Deputy dean of the Faculty from 1995-1999. Head of the Institute from 

1993-1995, and from 2002-onwards. Teaches several subjects at the graduate and post-graduate 

studies in the field of inorganic technological processes. Has published so far: 40 scientific papers, 

5 of them in journals cited by CC and SCI, and 3 discussions in CC journals, 9 papers in 

secondary publications, 13 at international congresses, 13 at national ones. Was a researcher in 6 

and a leader of 1 scientific project, with 1 being evaluated. A mentor for more than 20 graduate 

theses and currently a mentor of a young researcher. Awarded by the Faculty award for success in 

study during his graduate studies. The field of his scientific work encompasses processes in 

complex systems of silicate and other inorganic materials with special emphasis on development 

of binder composites to be used in modern construction technologies and in stabilization and 

disposal of harmful substances and wastes, which is one of trends in technologies of sustainable 

development and environment protection 



1. P. Krolo, R. Krstulović, P. Dabić, A. Bubić, Hydration and leaching of the cement - zeolite 

composite, Ceramics-Silikaty 49 (3) (2005) 213-219. 

2. P.Krolo, R.Krstulović, P.Dabić, A. Žmikić, A. Bubić, Stabilization of hazardous zeolite wastes 

in cement composites and its effect on hydration processes, Materials and Technology 37 (6) 

(2003) 327-332. 

3. P. Dabić, P. Krolo, A. Žmikić, J. Zelić, Utjecaj dodataka na hidrataciju portland cementa, 

Kemija u industriji 50 (11) (2001) 623-629. 


1. P. Krolo, R. Krstulović, P. Dabić, A. Bubić, Hydration and leaching of the cement - zeolite 

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composite, Ceramics-Silikaty 49 (3) (2005) 213-219. 

2. J. Zelić, R. Krstulović, E. Tkalčec, P. Krolo, The properties of Portland cement- limestonesilica 

fume mortars, Cement & Concrete Research 30 (1) (2000) 145-152. 

3. R. Krstulović, P. Krolo, Determination of kinetic parameters in cement hydration, 9 th 

International congress on the chemistry of cement, New Delhi, Vol. IV (1992) 31-37. 

4. R. Krstulović, P. Krolo, A. Žmikić, T. Ferić, J. Perić, Comparative examinations of admixtures 

to cement, V - Proceedings of the International RILEM Symposium, Admixtures for Concrete 

Impovement of properties, Barcelona, E. Vazquez (ed.), First edition 1990,1990 RILEM, 

Chapman and Hall, London, Vol.5 (1990) 142-155. 

5. R. Krstulović, T. Ferić, P. Krolo, Study of kinetics of industrial cements hydration, 7 th 

International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Paris, Vol. II (1980)I I-153 - II-160. 

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dr. sc. NADA KRSTULOVIĆ, Full Prof. 


krstulovic@izor.hr 

MICROBIOLOGICAL POLLUTION OF MARINE 

ENVIRONMENTS 

Biography: Born 16.01.1949 in Suhač (Sinj). Completed primary and secondary education in 

Split. Higher education: B. Sc. in Biology, 1973. Faculty of Natural Sciences & Mathematics, 

University of Zagreb, M. Sc. in Oceanology, 1976. University of Zagreb, Ph. D. in Marine 

Microbiology, 1989. Place of employment: Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Split since 

1973. Current position: Full professor. Position held: Head of the Laboratory of Marine 

Microbiology. Published 2 books, over 70 scientific papers in the field of marine microbiology, 

numerous popular expert papers, teaching experience at undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate 

level, advisor on doctoral, master and undergraduate theses. 

Last election: Full professor, 2005. 


1. N. Bojanić, M. Šolić, N. Krstulović, S. Šestanović, Ž. Ninčević, I. Brautović, The role of 

ciliates within the microbial food web in the eutrophicated part of Kastela Bay. Sci. Marina 70 

(2006) 431-442. 

2. N. Bojanić, M. Šolić, N. Krstulović, S. Šestanović, I. Marasović, Ž. Ninčević, Temporal 

variability in abundance and biomass of ciliates and copepods in the eutrophicated part of 

Kaštela Bay (Middle Adriatic Sea). Helgoland. Marine Res. 59 (2005) 107-120. 

3. S. Šestanović, M. Šolić, N. Krstulović, D. Šegvić, I. Ciglenečki, Vertical structure of microbial 

community in an eutrophic meromictic saline lake. Fresenius Env. Bulletin, 14 (2005) 668-675. 

4. S.Šestanović, M. Šolić, N. Krstulović, Seasonal and vertical distribution of planktonic bacteria 

and heterotrophic nanoflagellates in the middle Adriatic Sea. Helgol. Mar. Res. 58 (2004) 83- 

92. 

5. S.Šestanović, M. Šolić, N. Krstulović, Bacterial biomass in sediments of coastal Adriatic Sea. 

Rapp. Comm. int. Mer Medit. 37 (2004) 288-290. 

6. M. Šolić, N. Krstulović, S. Šestanović, The roles of predation, substrate supply and 

temperature in controlling bacterial abundance: interaction between spatial and seasonal scale. 

Acta Adriat. 42 (2001) 35-48. 

7. N. Krstulović, M. Šolić, Distribution of phototrophic sulfur bacteria throughout the time scale 

of the anoxic water renewal in the Rogoznica Lake. Fresenius Env. Bulletin, 10 (2001) 586- 

589. 

8. N. Krstulović, M. Šolić, Total and sulfur bacteria during holomictic period and period of 

stratification in the saline Rogoznica Lake (Central Adriatic). Rapp. Comm. int. Mer Medit. 36 

(2001) 190-195. 


1. N. Krstulović, M. Šolić, Mikrobiologija mora. Sveučilišni udžbenik, IOR-Split, 2006, p. 317. 

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2. N. Bojanić, M. Šolić, N. Krstulović, S. Šestanović, I. Marasović, Ž. Ninčević, Temporal 

variability in abundance and biomass of ciliates and copepods in the eutrophicated part of 

Kaštela Bay (Middle Adriatic Sea). Helgoland. Marine Res. 59 (2005) 107-120. 

3. S. Šestanović, M. Šolić, N. Krstulović, D. Šegvić, I. Ciglenečki, Vertical structure of microbial 

community in an eutrophic meromictic saline lake. Fres. Environ. Bull. 14 (2005) 668-675. 

4. M. Šolić, N. Krstulović, Ekologija morskog bakterioplanktona, Sveučilišni priručnik, IOR- 

Split, 2002, p. 472. 

5. N. Krstulović, M. Šolić, Distribution of phototrophic sulfur bacteria throughout the time scale 

of the anoxic water renewal in the Rogoznica Lake. Fresenius Env. Bulletin 10 (2001) 586-589. 

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dr. sc. NENAD KUZMANIĆ, Asocc. Prof. 


kuzmanic@ktf-split.hr 

MIXING IN MULTIPHASE SYSTEMS 


Biography: Nenad Kuzmanić was born in Split, Croatia, in 1959. He graduated in 1983 from the 

Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split, obtained his MSc in 1989 from the Faculty of Chemical 

Technology in Zagreb, and his PhD in 1995 from the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split. 

From 1983 to 1984 he worked as chlorine production technologist in chemical industry 

"Jugovinil". In 1984 he started to work as an assistant at the Department of Chemical Engineering 

at the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split, where he is currently employed. He was elected to 

a Scientific Assistant in 1989, to an Assistant Professor in 1996, and to an Associate Professor in 

2002. All the titles were awarded in technical sciences, in the field of chemical engineering. He 

was Head of Department of Chemical Engineering, and in period from 2003 to 2006 he was vice 

dean of the Faculty of Chemical Technology in charge for education. He has published more than 

20 scientific papers. He has been an associate in 4 research projects. As visiting researcher he 

stayed at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Department 

of Measurements and Automated Process Control (1985, 4 months), at Politecnico di Torino, 

Dipartimento di Scienza dei Materiali e Ingegneria Chimica, Torino, Italia, (1992, 12 months), and 

at University of Missouri - Rolla, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rolla, Missouri, SAD, 

(2001, 10 months). For his research activities he got award from University of Missouri - Rolla. 

He is a member of the Croatian Chemical Society and the Croatian Society of Chemical 

Engineers. In the professional, graduate, and postgraduate studies he teaches a number of courses 

in the field of chemical engineering. 

Last election: Assoc. Prof., 2002. 


1. N. Kuzmanić, M. Akrap, A. Kovačević, An Experimental Investigation into the Complete 

Drawdown of Floating Solids in Dual-Impeller Stirred Vessels, J. Chem. Eng. Japan, 39(9) 

(2006) 932-939. 

2. N. Kuzmanić, M. Akrap, E.M. Kessler, V. Jakus, Impact of Impeller Position on the Complete 

Drawdown of Floating Solids in Agitated Vessel Provided with Multiple Impellers, 12th 

European Conference on Mixing - Mixing 2006, Bologna, Italy, 2006. p. 295-302. 

3. N. Kuzmanić, R. Žanetić, Vrijeme homogenizacije i utroška snage miješanja pri 

suspendiranju plutajućih čestica u miješalici s dva turbinska miješala, Kem. Ind., 52, 9 (2003), 

433-441. 

4. N. Kuzmanić, B. Ljubičić, Suspension of Floating Solids with Up-pumping Pitched Blade 

Impellers: Mixing Time and Power Characteristics, Chem. Eng. J. 84(3) (2001) 325-333. 

5. G. Patterson, M. Chandavimol, N. Kuzmanić, Flow and Suspension Characteristics of Gas- 

Liquid-Solid Suspension, Mixing XVIII, 18 th Biennial Conference on Mixing, North American 

Mixing Forum of AIChE, Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania, SAD, 2001. 

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1. N. Kuzmanić, M. Akrap, A. Kovačević, An Experimental Investigation into the Complete 

Drawdown of Floating Solids in Dual-Impeller Stirred Vessels, J. Chem. Eng. Japan, 39(9) 

(2006) 932-939. 

2. N. Kuzmanić, B. Ljubičić, Suspension of Floating Solids with Up-pumping Pitched Blade 

Impellers: Mixing Time and Power Characteristics, Chem. Eng. J. 84/3 (2001) 325-333. 

3. N. Kuzmanić, R. Žanetić, Influence of Floating Suspended Solids on the Homogenization of 

the Liquid Phase in a Mixing Vessel, Chem. Eng. Technol. 22 (1999) 943-950. 

4. N. Kuzmanić, D. Rušić, Concentration Distribution of Floating Solids Suspended in a Stirred 

Vessel", Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 38 (1999) 2794-2802. 

5. N. Kuzmanić, E. Mitrović-Kessler, Continuous Sampling of Floating Solids Suspension from a 

Mixing Tank, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 36 (1997) 5015-5022. 

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dr. sc. ŽELJAN LOZINA, Full Prof. 

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 

Naval Architecture in Split 

zeljan.lozina@fesb.hr 

NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL 

Biography: Željan Lozina was born on April 25th, 1956 in Sarajevo, graduated from high school 

“Marko Marulic” in Split. He enrolled in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the 

Faculty of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture of the University of 

Split, where he successfully graduated in 1980. He was employed for two years in Shipyard of 

Split as design engineer (1980-1982). He took his Master of Science degree studying structural 

analysis at the University of Zagreb, with the thesis “The Comparative Analysis of the Numerical 

Methods for Transient Analysis”. His doctoral (PhD) dissertation titled “Modal Synthesis in 

vibration of Structures”, (April, 5th, 1989, University of Zagreb) dealt with modal synthesis of 

vibrating structures, i.e. substructures were represented by the respective frequencies and the 

vibration modes, while constraints were imposed via Lagrangian multipliers. The participation in 

the Faculty management: a) Two mandates as a member of Department management team. For 

four years (between 1991-1995), he was elected to be Vice Dean of the FESB. 

Last election: Full. Professor, 2005. 


1. D. Vučina, Ž. Lozina, Proposed optimization of metal sandvich plates with corrugated core, 

International Journal for Engineering Modelling 2005. 

2. D. Vučina, Ž. Lozina, Optimization Model for Aluminum Sandvich Plates with Corrugated 

Core, EUROGEN 2005, R. Schilling, W. Haase, J. Periaux, H. Baier, G. Bugeda (ed.). 

München, FLM, München, 2005, p. 1-12. 

3. I. Duplančić, Ž. Lozina, D. Kostović, J. Prgin, Z Bračić, Numerical Simulation of Behavior of 

Weld-Pocket Dies During Extrusion of Thin Walled Solid Section, Billet Process and 

Equipment Die Design and Technology Value-Added Processes, Orlando, International 

Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar, 2004, p. 199-207. 

4. I. Duplančić, Ž. Lozina, D.Vučina, D. Kostović, Prediction Of Stresses And Strains Within 

Weld Pocket Dies During Extrusion Of Rectangular Solid Sections, Proceedings of 3rd 

DAAAM, Split, 2004. p. 113-118. 

5. D. Kostović, Ž. Lozina, A comparative analysis of analitical and numerical solutions for 

uniformly loaded cantilever beam subjected to large displacment, Proceedings of 3rd DAAAM, 

Split, 2004, p. 41-46. 

6. Ž. Lozina, F. Vlak, D. Sedlar, Dynamic analysis of flexible multibody systems, Theory of 

Machines and Mechanisms, J. Mrazek, M. Bilek, J. Kaniok, J. Hartlova J, (ed.), Liberec, 

Technical University of Liberec, 2004, p. 497-502. 

7. Ž. Lozina, F. Vlak, D. Sedlar, Dynamic analysis of constrained multibody systems, From 

Scientific Computing to Computational Engineering, Atena, 2004. 

8. F. Vlak, V. Cvitanić, Ž. Lozina, Dynamic analysis of multibody systems using constraint 

elimination methods, 4th International Congress of Croatian Society of Mechanics, Bizovac, 

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2004. 


1. Ž. Lozina, F. Vlak, D. Sedlar, Dynamic analysis of flexible multibody systems, Theory of 

Machines and Mechanisms, J. Mrazek, M. Bilek, J. Kaniok, J. Hartlova J, (ed.), Liberec, 

Technical University of Liberec, 2004, p. 497-502. 

2. Ž. Lozina, F. Vlak, D. Sedlar, Dynamic analysis of constrained multibody systems, From 

Scientific Computing to Computational Engineering, Atena, 2004. 

3. F. Vlak, V. Cvitanić, Ž. Lozina, Dynamic analysis of multibody systems using constraint 

elimination methods, 4th International Congress of Croatian Society of Mechanics, Bizovac, 

2004. 

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dr. sc. MAGDI LUČIĆ LAVČEVIĆ, Assist. Prof. 


malula@ktf-split.hr 

SELECTED TOPICS IN SOLID STATE PHYSICS 

INTRODUCTION TO NANOTECHNOLOGY 

Biography: Magdi Lučić Lavčević was born in 1957 in Split. She reached M.S. degree in natural 

sciences in 1993 and Ph.D. degree in natural sciences in 1998 at the Physics Department of the 

Faculty of Natural Sciences in Zagreb. Since 1982 she has worked at the Physics Department of 

the Faculty of Chemistry and Technology in Split, as assistant, senior assistant (since 1998) and 

assistant professor (since 2003). The area of her interest is in the experimental solid-state physics. 

Investigating mainly the fundamental physical properties of nanostructures of metals and metal 

oxides and partly the applicability of novel-designed materials in advanced technologies, she 

participated in 7 Croatian scientific projects, 1 Slovenian-Croatian scientific project and 3 

scientific projects with the ELETTRA synchrotron in Italy, published 15 papers in scientific 

journals, 1 scientific paper in a book and 7 papers in proceedings of scientific conferencies. She 

participated in 17 scientific conferencies - 5 at home and 12 abroad. Her scientific trainings took 

place in periods from 1991 to 2005 at the University of Zagreb, at the Institute Ruñer Bošković 

and at the ELETTRA synchrotron. She is head of the Physics Department. 


Publication list of the most important papers in the last 5 years (max. 8): 

1. M. Lučić Lavčević, P. Dubček, Z. Crnjak Orel, A. Turković, GISAXS view of 

vanadium/cerium oxide thin films and influence of lithium intercalation, J. Chem. Inf. Model. 

46 (2005)1553. 

2. P. Dubček, A. Turković, M. Lučić Lavčević, Z. Crnjak Orel, S. Bernstorff, Nanostructure of 

Vanadium Oxide Films and the influence of Li+ Intercalation, u K. Zahib, C. Julien, P. 

McGinn, W. West, J.P.Dodelet (ed.), Nanostructured materials for Energy storage and 

conversion. PV-2005-09 V1, The Electrochemical Society, Pennington, 2005. 

3. D. Posedel, I. Pucić, M. Lučić Lavčević, Z. Crnjak-Orel, A. Turković, Electrical properties of 

Zn/(PEO) 8 ZnCl 2 [V205-CeO2(at 38 at.%of V)];SnO2:F thin film galvanic cells, u M. Gojo 

(ed.), Proceedings / 3 rd Croatian Symposium on Electrochemistry, Hrvatsko društvo kemijskih 

inženjera i tehnologa, Zagreb, 2004. 

4. M. Lučić Lavčević, A Turković, D. Posedel, SAXS/WAXD on thermally annealed 

nanostructured CVD-obtained TiO 2 films, u M.D. Allendorf, F. Maury, F. Teyssandier (ed.), 

Chemical Vapour deposition XVI and EUROCVD 14. Vol.2, IBT Global London, London, 

2003, p. 1138. 

5. M. Lučić Lavčević, Z. Ogorelec, Melting and solidification of Sn-clusters, Materials Letters 57 

(2003) 4134. 

6. M. Lučić Lavčević, Z. Ogorelec, Aggregates of Sn-clusters: partial coalescence during the 

initial heating, Materials Letters 57 (2003) 1885. 

7. M. Lučić Lavčević, A. Turković, Small-angle X-ray scattering and wide-angle X-ray 

diffraction on thermally annealed nanostructured TiO 2 films, Thin Solid Films 419, (2002) 105. 

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8. M. Lučić Lavčević, A. Turković, The measurements of particle/crystallite size in 

nanostructured TiO 2 films by SAXS/WAXD method, Scr. Mater. 46 (2002)501. 


1. M. Lučić Lavčević, A. Turković, Small-angle X-ray scattering and wide-angle X-ray 

diffraction on thermally annealed nanostructured TiO 2 films, Thin Solid Films 419, (2002) 105. 

2. M. Lučić Lavčević, Z. Ogorelec, Melting and solidification of Sn-clusters, Materials Letters 57 

(2003) 4134. 

3. M. Lučić Lavčević, Z. Ogorelec, Mechanical strain and structural phase transition in small 

particles, FIZIKA A 4 (1995) 647. 

4. M. Lučić Lavčević, A. Turković, The measurements of particle/crystallite size in 

nanostructured TiO 2 films by SAXS/WAXD method, Scr. Mater. 46 (2002) 501. 

5. M. Lučić Lavčević, P. Dubček, Z. Crnjak Orel, A. Turković, GISAXS view of 

vanadium/cerium oxide thin films and influence of lithium intercalation, J. Chem. Inf. Model. 

46 (2005) 1553. 

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marasovic@izor.hr 

BALLAST WATER 

TOXIC PHYTOPLANKTON BLOOMS 

Biography: Born: 21.02.1949., Split 

Education: 1972, B.Sc. in Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences & Mathematic, University of 

Zagreb 

1975, M.Sc. in Oceanology, University of Zagreb 

1990, Ph.D. in Marine Biology, University of Zagreb 

Professional experience: 

1972-1976 Research assistant at the Ruñer Bošković Institute 

1977-1983 Scientific assistant and Project leader 

1984-1990 Senior Project Leader - Phytoplankton 

1990 - Senior Scientific Officer at the IOF 

1993- Head of the Laboratory of Marine Biology at the IOF 

1995-1997 Head of the Department of Oceanography at the IOF 

1997- Director of the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries 

Professor at the University of Split (undergraduate and postgraduate study) and University of 

Zagreb (postgraduate study), fields of marine biology and oceanography. 

Published: 27 scientific papers in CC journals, 6 scientific papers in international books, 61 

scientific papers in international journals. 

Last election: Full Professor,. 2005 


1. I. Marasović, Ž. Ninčević,G. Kušpilić, S. Marinović, S. Marinov, Long-term changes of basic 

biological and chemical parameters at two stations in the middle Adriatic, Journal of Sea 

Research 54 (2005) 3-14. 

2. N. Bojanić, M. Šolić, N.Krstulović, S.Šestanović, I. Marasović, Ž. Ninčević, Temporal 

variability in abundance and biomass of ciliates and copepods in the eutrophicated part of the 

Kaštela Bay (Middle Adriatic), Helgoland Marine Research 59 (2005) 150 –159. 

3. M. Pavela-Vrančić, I. Marasović, Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) in the Central Adriatic 

Sea, Croatica Chemica Acta 77 (2004) 627-631. 

4. A. Barić, B. Grbec,G. Kušpilić, I. Marasović, Ž. Ninčević, I. Grubelić, Physical, chemical and 

biological characteristics of a small saline lake (Lake Rogoznica) caused by unusual holomictic 

conditions, Scientia Marina 67 (2003) 129 – 141. 

5. M. Pavela-Vrančič, V. Meštrović, I. Marasović, M. Gillman, A. Furey, J.K. James, DSP toxin 

profile in the coastal waters of the central Adriatic Sea, Toxicon 40 (2002) 1601-1607. 

6. D. Viličić, I. Marasović, D. Mioković, Checklist of phytoplankton in the eastern Adriatic Sea, 

Acta Botanica Croatica 61 (2002) 57-91. 

7. Ž. Ninčević, I. Marasović, G. Kušpilić, Deep chlorophyll a maximum at one station in the 

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middleAdriatic Sea, Journal of Marine BiologyAssociation U.K. 82 (2002) 9-19. 

8. M. Pavela-Vrančič, V. Meštrović, I. Marasović, M. Gillman, A. Furey, K. James, The 

occurrence of 7-epi-pectentoxin-2 seco acid in the coastal waters of the Central Adriatic 

(Kaštela Bay), Toxicon 39 (2001) 771-779. 


1. I. Marasović, Encystment and Excystment of Gonyaulax polyedra during Red Tide. Estuarine, 

Coastal and Shelf Scence 28 (1989) 35-41. 

2. I. Marasović, T. Pucher-Petković, V.J. Petrova-Karadžova, The Prorocentrum minimum in the 

Adriatic and Black Sea. Journal of Marine Biology Association U.K. 70 (1990) 473-476. 

3. I. Marasović, M. Gačić, V. Kovačević, N. Krstulović, G. Kušpilić, T. Pucher-Petković, N. 

Odžak, M. Šolić, Development of the red tide in the Kaštela Bay (Adriatic Sea), Marine 

Chemistry 32 (1991) 375-385. 

4. I. Marasović, Ž. Ninčević, S. Orhanović, M. Pavela-Vrančič, A survey of shellfish toxicity in 

the central Adriatic Sea, Journal of Marine Biology Association U.K. 78 (1998): 745-754. 

5. I. Marasović, Ž. Ninčević, G. Kušpilić, S. Marinović, S. Marinov, Long-term changes of basic 


Research 54 (2005) 3-14. 

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dr.sc. JASNA MARŠIĆ-LUČIĆ, Assist. Prof. 

Institute for Oceanography and Fisheries in Split 

jmarsic@izor.hr 

ECOTOXICOLOGY 

Biography: Born in Split in 1961. Enrolled on the Food-Biotechnological Faculty in Zagreb in 

1980 and graduated in 1985. Gained master’s degree on 18 th July 1991 at the same faculty. Got 

doctor’s degree in 1995 at the FBF in Zagreb. She has been employed at the Institute for 

Oceanography and Fisheries in Split since 1988 as an assistant in the Laboratory for Aquaculture, 

and since 2002 as a research assistant. In 1990 in Split attended a course organized by 

FAO/IOC/UNEP on statistical treatment and data interpretation in sea chemistry within the 

programme for sea pllution and investigations in the Mediterranean –MED POL-Phase II. In 1994 

stayed France, Montpellier, in the Laboratoire de genetque et environment, Université Montpellier 

II, improving the knowledge from the field of genetics of shells and fish and statistical data 

processing. Since 2000 teaches the course Ecotoxicology at the University in Split, University 

Study Centre for Sea-Studies at the undergraduate and graduate study of Sea Fishery and Biology 

and Ecology of Sea. She has published 5 scientific works in the periodical cited in CC, 4 scientific 

works cited inn/97, has taken part in home and international congresses. The scope of scientific 

work encompasses the toxic effects of anaesthetics, antiparasitics on sea organisms and the 

influence of breeding-population of fish on natural populations of the same kinds and on 

environment. 

Last election: assistant professor, 2002. 


1. I. Mladineo, J. Maršić-Lučić, M. Bužančić, Toxicity and gross pathology of Ivermectin bath 

treatment in sea bream (S. aurata, L). Ecotoxicol. Environ. Safety, 63 (2006) 438. 

2. I. Mladineo, J. Maršić-Lučić,. Host switch of Lamellodiscus elegans (Monogenea: 

Monopisthocotylea) and Sparicotyle chrysophrii (Monogenea: Polyopisthocotylea) between 

cage-reared sparids, Vet. Res. Commun., 2006 (In press). 

3. J. Maršić-Lučić, I. Mladineo, M. Tudor,. Comparative effectiveness of 2-phenoxyethanol and 

propiscin as anestetics for juvenile sea bass, Aquacult. Int., 13 (6) (2005) 543. 

4. J. Maršić-Lučić, Toxicity of 2- phenoxyethanol and Propiscin as a new anesthetic for larval sea 

bass D. labrax, Rapport Commision International Mer Mediteraneae 37 (2004) 395. 

5. J. Maršić-Lučić, P. David, Relationship between multiple-locus heterozygosity and growth rate 

in O.edulis.populations, J. Mollus. Stud., 69 (4) (2003) 319. 


1. I. Mladineo, J. Maršić-Lučić, M. Bužančić, Toxicity and gross pathology of Ivermectin bath 

treatment in sea bream (S.aurata,L), Ecotoxicol. Environ. Safety 63 (2006) 438. 

2. J. Maršić-Lučić, I. Mladineo, M. Tudor,. Comparative effectiveness of 2-phenoxyethanol and 

propiscin as anestetics for juvenile sea bass, Aquacult. Int., 13(6) (2005) 543. 

3. J. Maršić-Lučić, Toxicity of 2- phenoxyethanol and Propiscin as a new anesthetic for larval sea 

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bass D. labrax, Rapport Commision International Mer Mediteraneae 37 (2004) 395. 

4. J. Maršić-Lučić, Genetic effects of cultured shellfish populations on ecosystem, 

Workshop:Integrated sustainable aquaculture in the coastal zone, (abstracts), Split, 2005, p. 7-8. 

5. M. Tudor, I. Katavić, J. Maršić Lučić, Accute toxicity of ammonia to juvenile sea bass 

(Dicentrarchus labrax, L.) at different aeration levels, Aquaculture 128 (1994) 89. 

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martinac@ktf-split.hr 

Teaching course(s): CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS 

MAGNESIUM OXIDE FROM SEAWATER 

Biography: Vanja Martinac was born in Split on January 27, 1959. She graduated in 1982, got her 

M.Sc. in 1987 and her Ph.D. in 1994 at the Faculty of Technology of the University of Split. She 

was employed by the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split as a trainee – postgraduate in 1984. 

She was elected assistant professor in 1996, associate professor in 2001, and full professor in 

2006. Since 1998 she has been the head of the Department of Thermodynamics. She teaches 

several subjects at the graduate and post-graduate studies in the field of chemical engineering. Her 

scientific activities are related to the research in the field of obtaining magnesium oxide from 

seawater, and isothermal and activated sintering of magnesium oxide. She has published 32 

original scientific papers, one of which in a book with international review, 13 papers in 

international journals from the CC / SCI / SCI ex selection, 11 papers in journals cited in secondary 

publications (CA, CEA), 4 papers in proceedings of international and 4 papers in proceedings of 

national scientific conferences. She is the coauthor of the book «Technical Thermodynamics» (N. 

Petric, I. Vojnović, V. Martinac) which is a university manual at the University of Split (editor: 

Hinus, Zagreb, 1999.- ISBN 953-97716-1-7). She has participated with reports at 10 international 

and 22 national scientific conferences. She has been a mentor for 10 graduate theses, 1 M.Sc. 

thesis, and 1 Ph.D. thesis. She has participated in 4 scientific projects, and has been the leader for 

the scientific project “Activated sintering of magnesium oxide” since 2002. 



1. V. Martinac, M. Labor, N. Petric, B 2 O 3 and CaO in the magnesium oxide from seawater, 

Mater. Tehnol. 40 (2006) 65-68. 

2. V. Martinac, M. Labor, N. Petric, Utjecaj načina ispiranja na udjel B 2 O 3 u magnezijevu 

oksidu dobivenom iz morske vode, Kem. Ind. 54 (2005) 419-423. 

3. V. Martinac, M. Labor, N. Petric, Boric oxide in seawater derived magnesia, Indian J. Mar. 

Sci. 33 (2004) 226-230. 

4. V. Martinac, N. Petric, M. Labor, V. Tripalo, B 2 O 3 in Magnesium Oxide from Seawater, The 

Journal of Global Issues and Solutions [on line], III, 2003, 4, 1-8, [cited 2003-07-07], 

Available from World Wide Web: 

http://www.bwwsociety.org/journal/html/magnesiumoxide.htm 

5. V. Martinac, M. Labor, N. Petric, The effect of the pH of the rinsing solution on the 

properties of magnesium oxide from seawater, Mater. Tehnol. 36 (2002) 395-399. 

6. V. Martinac, N. Petric, M. Labor, An examination of B 2 O 3 in magnesium oxide obtained 

from seawater, Mater. Tehnol. 35 (2001) 113-116. 

7. V. Martinac, M. Labor, N. Petric, Utjecaj TiO 2 i načina ispiranja na svojstva magnezijeva 

oksida iz morske vode, Kem. Ind. 50 (2001) 543-550. 

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1. N. Petric, V. Martinac, M. Labor, M. Mirošević-Anzulović, Activated Sintering of 

Magnesium Oxide from Sea Water, Chem.Eng.Technol. 22 (1999) 451-456. 

2. N. Petric, V. Martinac, M. Labor, M. Mirošević-Anzulović, Aktivirano sinteriranje magnezijoksida, 

Kem. Ind. 48 (1999) 145-150. 

3. N. Petric, V. Martinac, M. Labor, O. Jurin, Effect of 818A and 827N flocculant on seawater 

magnesia process, KZLTET 33 (1999) 473-478. 

4. N. Petric, B. Petric, V. Martinac, N. Bogdanić, M. Mirošević-Anzulović, M. Labor, Sintering 

of magnesium oxide obtained from sea water, J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 13 (1994) 545-549. 

5. N. Petric, B. Petric, V. Martinac, M. Labor, M. Mirošević-Anzulović, Effect of TiO 2 on 

properties of magnesium oxide obtained from sea water, J. Mater. Sci. 29 (1994) 6548-6550. 

6. N. Petric, I. Vojnović, V. Martinac, Tehnička termodinamika, Hinus, Zagreb, 1999, (ISBN 

953-97716-1-7). 

V. Martinac is mentor of the Master’s Thesis of M. Labor, B. S., titled “Isothermal and activated 

sintering of magnesium oxide” (Faculty of chemical technology University of Split, 2000.) 

V. Martinac is mentor of the Doctoral Thesis of M. Labor, M.Sc., titled “A study of sedimentation 

and sintering processes of magnesium oxide from seawater”. 

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dr.sc. EDITA MITROVIĆ-KESSLER, Full Prof. 


kessler@ktf-split.hr 

MASS AND ENERGY TRANSFER 

Biography: Edita Mitrović-Kessler was born on May 10, 1940 in Zagreb. She graduated in 1966 at 

the Faculty of Chemical Technology of the University of Split, got her M.Sc. in 1978 at the 

Faculty of Chemical Technology of University of Split, and got her Ph.D. in 1982 at the Faculty of 

Technology of the University of Split. She was elected assistant at the Institute for chemical 

engineering in 1977, and scientific assistant in 1979. She was elected assistant professor in 1983, 

and associate professor in 1989. She was elected full professor in 1995 and tenured in 2000. From 

1989 to 1999 she was the head of the Institute for chemical engineering, from 1999 to 2003 she 

was the head of the Department of engineering and technology. From 2003 to 2005 she took on 

the duty of the head of the Institute for chemical engineering for the second time. She has 

published about 35 scientific papers in national and international journals with international 

reviews. She has participated at a number of international and national scientific conferences, and 

in realization of several scientific projects. She is a member of the association of chemical 

engineers and technologists. She teaches a series of courses in the field of chemical engineering at 

the graduate and post-graduate studies. 

Last election: Full Prof., 14. July 2000. 


1. N. Kuzmanić, M. Akrap, E. M. Kessler, V. Jakus, Impact of Impeller Position on the Complete 

Drawdown of Floating Solids in Agitated Vessel Provided with Multiple Impellers, 12 th 

European Conference on Mixing, Bologna, Italy, June, 2006. 

2. N. Kuzmanić, M. Akrap, E. M. Kessler, Floating Solid Dispersion in an Agitated Vessel: The 

Effect of Impeller Location, The Fifth World Congres on Particle Technology, Orlando, 

Florida, USA, April, 2006. 

3. Nenad Kuzmanić, E. Mitrović Kessler, Marija Akrap, Potpuna suspenzija plutajućih čestica u 

miješalici s različitim kombinacijama dvaju turbinskih mješala, XIX Hrvatski skup kemičara i 

kemijskih inženjera ,Opatija, 2005. 

6. E. Mitrović-Kessler, Prijenos tvari i energije, Kemijsko-tehnološki fakultet u Splitu, Split, 

2001. (skripta za poslijediplomski studij) 


1. N. Kuzmanić, M. Akrap, E. Mitrović Kessler, V. Jakus, Impact of Impeller Position on the 

Complete Drawdown of Floating Solids in Agitated Vessel Provided with Multiple Impellers, 

12 th European Conference on Mixing, Bologna, Italy, June, 2006. 

2. N. Kuzmanić, M. Akrap, E. Mitrović Kessler, Floating Solid Dispersion in an Agitated Vessel: 

The Effect of Impeller Location, The Fifth World Congres on Particle Technology, Orlando, 

Florida, USA, April, 2006. 

3. N. Kuzmanić, E. Mitrović Kessler, Continous Sampling of Floating Solids Suspension from 

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Mixing Tank, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 36 (1997) 5051-5022. 

4. E. Mitrović Kessler, R. Žanetić, I. Vojnović, N.Kuzmanić, Heat Transfer in Agitated Vessel 

with Liquids, Chem. Biochem. Eng. Q., 7,2 (1993) 65-72. 

5. N.Kuzmanić, E. Mitrović-Kessler, R. Žanetić, I. Vojnović, Application of Transformed LNfunction 

in Definition of Influence of Mixing on Styrene Polimerization Product, Chem. Bioch. 

Eng.Q., 7, 3 (1993) 133-137. 

She is a mentor for one M.Sc. and one Ph.D. thesis. 

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dr. sc. ŽIVANA NINČEVIĆ GLADAN, Assist. Prof 


nincevic@izor.hr 

TOXIC PHYTOPLANKTON BLOOM 

Biography: I was born in Sisak on May 10, 1968. I graduated in 1992, obtained Master’s degree 

in 1996, and Doctor’s degree in 2000 at the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb. .I have been 

working in the Laboratory of Plankton at the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries since 1993 

as assistant and since 2003 as Assistant professor. 

Training: 1994, Germany, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena “Qualitative and Quantitative 

Determination of Algal Toxins” HPLC methods for determination of fikotoxins; 1995, the IOC 

WESTPAC Training Workshop on Monitoring of PSP Plankton and Shellfish Toxicity held at 

School of Fisheries Sciences, Kitasato University, Japan; 2001, Rosenstiel School of Marine and 

Atmospheric Science, isolation of phytoplankton species into culture and maintain the culture; 

2002/2003, Fulbright Fellowship for Project: «Influence of nutrient ration and oligoelements on 

phytoplankton community structure» Experiments planning, work with phytoplankton culture 

University of Miami, Florida, SAD. I am conducting the biological and oceanological classes for 

students on undergraduate study. I published 13 scientific papers cited in CC and 10 papers with 

international review. 

Last election: Assist. Prof., 2003 


1. I. Marasović, Ž. Ninčević Gladan, S. Skejić, B. Grbec, M. Bužančić, I. Ujević, Temporal 

distribution of Dinophysis spp. in relation to DSP shellfish toxicity. Int. J of Environment and 

health. (in press) 

2. M. Pavela-Vrančić, I. Ujević, Ž. Ninčević Gladan, A Furey Accumulation of diarrheic toxins in 

the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis from the Adriatic Sea, Croatica Chemica Acta 79 (2006) 

291-297. 

3. I. Marasović, Ž. Ninčević, G. Kušpilić, S. Marinović, S. Marinov, Long-term changes of basic 


Research 54 (2005) 3-14. 

4. S. Šestanović, M. Šolić, N. Krstulović, Ž. Ninčević, Seasonal and vertical distribution of 

planktonic bacteria and heterotrophic nanoflagellates in the middle Adriatic Sea, Helgoland 

Marine Research 58 (2004) 83-92. 

5. Ž. Ninčević, I. Marasović, G. Kušpilić, Deep chlorophyll a maximum at one station in the 

middleAdriatic Sea, J. Mar. Biol. Ass. U.K. 82 (2002) 9-19. 


1. I. Marasović, Ž. Ninčević Gladan, S. Skejić, B. Grbec, M. Bužančić, I. Ujević, Temporal 

distribution of Dinophysis spp. in relation to DSP shellfish toxicity. Int. J of Environment and 

health. (in press) 

2. M. Pavela-Vrančić, I. Ujević, Ž. Ninčević Gladan, A Furey Accumulation of diarrheic toxins in 

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the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis from the Adriatic Sea, Croatica Chemica Acta 79 (2006) 

291-297. 

3. I. Marasović, Ž. Ninčević, M. Pavela-Vrančić, S. Orhanović, A Survey of Shellfish Toxicity in 

the Central Adriatic Sea, J. Mar. Biol. Ass. U.K., 78 (1998) 1-10. 

4. S. Orhanović, Ž. Ninčević, I. Marasović, M. Pavela-Vrančić, Phytoplankton Toxins in the 

Central Adriatic Sea, Croatica Chemica Acta 69 (1996) 291-303. 

I am conducting the PhD dissertation of assistant Mia Bužančić. 

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dr. sc. MAJA PAVELA-VRANČIČ, Full Prof. 

Faculty of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Kineziology in Split 

pavela@pmfst.hr 

NATURAL MARINE TOXINS 

Biography: Maja Pavela-Vrančič was born in 1952 in Split. She graduated in 1975 at the Faculty 

of Chemical Technology in Split, obtained her master’s degree in 1980 and her PhD in 1989 at the 

University of Zagreb. From 1976-80 she was employed at the „Ruñer Bošković“ Institute in 

Zagreb, and from 1980 till the present day at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and 

Kinesiology in Split at the Department of Chemistry, from 1980 as an assistant, from 1995 as 

Assistant Professor, from 2000 as Associate Professor and from 2006 as Full Professor. 

Postdoctoral fellowship 1991-93 at the Institut für Biochemie und Molekulare Biologie, TU 

Berlin, Germany, supported by the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS); 1992 

University of Cambridge; Institut für Biochemie und Molekulare Biologie, TU Berlin, Germany 

(1993, fellowship of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology IUBMB; 

1994, fellowship of the European Molecular Biology Organization EMBO; 1995 head of a 

bilateral project Jülich-BMFT; 1995. fellowship of the Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst 

DAAD; on several occasions from 1996-02, head of the bilateral project DLR-BMFT. Head of the 

Department of Chemistry (1993-96, 2005-); Vice-dean for research (1996-99), Dean (2001-05). 

Lecturer at the graduate and postgraduate level in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and 

Biotechnology. She published 32 scientific papers cited in Current Contents, a chapter in the 

textbook Industrial Microorganisms: Basic and Applied Molecular Genetics (R. H. Baltz, G. D. 

Hegeman, and P. L. Skatrud, eds.) 1993, American Society for Microbiology, Washington. The field 

of her scientific interest relates to investigation of multienzyme systems in the biosynthesis of 

secondary metabolites including antibiotics, toxins and inhibitors. 

Last election: Full Professor, 22. 05. 2006. 


1. M. Pavela-Vrančič, I. Ujević, Ž. Ninčević, A. Furey, Accumulation of diarrheic toxins in the 

mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis from the Adriatic Sea, Croat. Chem. Acta. 79 (2006) 291. 

2. V. Bučević-Popović, M. Pavela-Vrančič, R. Dieckmann, H. von Döhren, Relationship between 

activating and editing functions of the adenylation domain of apo-tyrocidin synthetase 1 (apo- 

TY1), Biochimie 88 (2006) 265. 

3. V. Bučević-Popović, M. Pavela-Vrančič, R. Dieckmann, Metal-ion Induced Conformational 

Changes in Alkaline Phosphatase from E. coli Assessed by Limited Proteolysis, Biochimie, 86 

(2004) 403. 

4. M. Pavela-Vrančič, I. Marasović, Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) in the Central Adriatic 

Sea, Croat. Chem. Acta 77 (2004) 627. 

5. M. Pavela-Vrančič, R. Dieckmann, H. von Döhren, ATPase activity of non-ribosomal peptide 

synthetases (NRPS), Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1696 (2004) 83. 

6. S. Orhanović, M. Pavela-Vrančič, Dimer assymetry and the catalytic cycle of alkaline 

phosphatase from Escherichia coli, Eur. J. Biochem. 270 (2003) 4356. 

7. V. Meštrović, M. Pavela-Vrančič, Inhibition of alkaline phosphatase activity by okadaic acid, a 

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protein phosphatase inhibitor, Biochimie 85 (2003) 647. 

8. M. Pavela-Vrančič, V. Meštrović, I. Marasović, M. Gillman, A. Furey, K. J. James, DSP Toxin 

Profile in the Coastal Waters of the Central Adriatic Sea, Toxicon 40 (2002) 1601. 


1. M. Pavela-Vrančič, I. Ujević, Ž. Ninčević, A. Furey, Accumulation of diarrheic toxins in the 

mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis from the Adriatic Sea, Croat. Chem. Acta. 79 (2006) 291. 

2. M. Pavela-Vrančič, I. Marasović, Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) in the Central Adriatic 

Sea, Croat. Chem. Acta 77 (2004) 627. 

3. V. Meštrović, M. Pavela-Vrančič, Inhibition of alkaline phosphatase activity by okadaic acid, a 

protein phosphatase inhibitor, Biochimie 85 (2003) 647. 

4. M. Pavela-Vrančič, V. Meštrović, I. Marasović, M. Gillman, A. Furey, K. J. James, DSP Toxin 

Profile in the Coastal Waters of the Central Adriatic Sea, Toxicon 40 (2002) 1601. 

5. M. Pavela-Vrančič, V. Meštrović, I. Marasović, M. Gillman, A. Furey, K.K. James, The 

occurrence of 7-epi-pectenotoxin-2 seco acid in the coastal waters of the Central Adriatic 

(Kaštela Bay), Toxicon 39 (2001) 771. 

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jperic@ktf-split.hr 

PRECIPITATION PROCESSES 

ADVANCED WASTWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES 

Biography: Prof. dr. sc. Jelena Perić was born in Počitelj, Croatia, in 1944. She graduated in 1967 

from the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split, obtained her MSc in 1974 from the Faculty of 

Chemical Technology in Zagreb, and her PhD in 1983 from the Faculty of Chemical Technology 

in Split. In 1968 she started to work as an assistant at the Department of Inorganic Technology at 

the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split, where she is currently employed. She was elected to 

a Scientific Assistant in 1974, to an Assistant Professor in 1984, to an Associated Professor in 

1990, and to a Full Professor in 1999. In 2002, she was re-elected to the position of Full Professor. 

All the titles were awarded in technical sciences, in the field of chemical engineering. She founded 

the Department of Industrial Ecology, which is now called the Department of Environmental 

Engineering, of which she has been Head since 1999. In the professional, graduate, and 

postgraduate studies she teaches a number of courses in the field of chemical engineering and 

environmental protection. She published more than 50 scientific papers and about 20 professional 

papers. She was an associate in 3 research projects and a senior researcher of 2 research projects. 

She supervised more than 60 graduation theses, 2 master's thesis, and 2 doctoral thesis. She is a 

member of the Croatian Chemical Society, the Croatian Zeolite Association and the International 

Zeolite Association. 



1. M. Trgo, J. Perić, N. Vukojević-Medvidović, Investigations of different kinetic models for zinc 

ions uptake by a natural zeolitic tuff, J. Environ. Manage. 79 (2006) 298. 

2. N. Vukojević-Medvidović, J. Perić, M. Trgo, Column performance in lead removal from 

aqueous solutions by fixed bed of natural zeolite-clinoptilolite, Sep. Purif. Technol. 49 (2006) 

237. 

3. M. Trgo, J. Perić, N. Vukojević-Medvidović, The effect of concentration and pH on selectivity 

of ion exchange in the natural zeolite – Na + /Zn 2+ system aqueous solutions, Molecular sieves: 

From basic research to industrial applications, J. Čejka, N. Žilkova, P. Nachtigall (eds.), Stud. 

Surf. Sci. Catal., Vol.158B, Elsevier, Amsterdam-London, 2005, p. 1051-1056. 

4. J. Perić, M. Trgo, N. Vukojević-Medvidović, Removal of zinc, copper and lead by natural 

zeolite – a comparison of adsorption isotherms, Water Res. 38 (2004) 1893. 

5. M. Trgo, J. Perić, Interaction of the zeolitic tuff with Zn-containing simulated pollutant 

solutions, J. Colloid Interface Sci. 260 (2003) 166. 

6. M. Vučak, J. Perić, A. Žmikić, M. N. Pons, A study of carbon dioxide absorption into aqueous 

monoethanolamine solution containing calcium nitrate in the gas-liquid reactive precipitation of 

calcium carbonat, Chem. Eng. J. 87 (2002) 171. 

7. J. Perić, M. Trgo, N. Vukojević-Medvidović, K. Margeta, The comparative study of pH and 

electrical conductivity in aqueous suspensions of clinoptilolite tuffs, u P.Misaelides (ed.) Book 

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of Abstracts, 6 th International Conference on the Occurrence, Properties and Utilization of 

Natural Zeolites, Tessaloniki, Greece, 2002, p. 281-282. 

8. J. Perić, M. Trgo, Š. Cerjan-Stefanović, The sorption equilibria in natural zeolite-aqueous 

solutions system, u A.Galarneu, F. Di Renzo, F. Fajula, J. Vedrine (eds.), Zeolites and 

mesoporous materials at the down of the 21 st century, Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal. Vol. 135, Elsevier, 

Amsterdam-London, 2001, CD-ROM. 


1. M. Trgo, J. Perić, N. Vukojević-Medvidović, Investigations of different kinetic models for 

zinc ions uptake by a natural zeolitic tuff, J. Environ. Manage. 79 (2006) 298. 

2. N. Vukojević-Medvidović, J. Perić, M. Trgo, Column performance in lead removal from 


237. 

3. J. Perić, M. Trgo, N. Vukojević-Medvidović, Removal of zinc, copper and lead by natural 


4. M. Vučak, J. Perić, A. Žmikić, M. N. Pons, A study of carbon dioxide absorption into aqueous 

monoethanolamine solution containing calcium nitrate in the gas-liquid reactive precipitation of 

calcium carbonate, Chem. Eng. J. 87 (2002) 171. 

5. M. Vučak, J. Perić, M. N. Pons, S. Chanel, Morphological development in calcium carbonate 

precipitation by the ethanolamine process, Powder Technol. 101 (1999) 1. 

6. M. Vučak, J. Perić, M. N. Pons, The influence of various admixtures on the calcium carbonate 

precipitation from a calcium nitrate and monoethanolamine solution, Chem. Eng. Technol. 21 

(1998) 71. 


1. Marina Trgo, Studij vezanja cinkovih iona na prirodnom zeolitu-klinoptilolitu, Exchange of 

Zn 2+ on Natural Zeolite, PhD Thesis, University of Split, Faculty of Chemical Technology, 

Split, 2003. 

2. Marina Trgo, , A Study of Bonding of Zink Ions on Natural Zeolite, MSc Thesis, University of 

Zagreb, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Zagreb, 1999. 

3. Marijan Vučak, A stady of the Carbonation Process with the Quanification of Calcium 

Carbonate Crystal Shapes, PhD Thesis, University of Split, Faculty of Technology, Split, 

1996. 

4. Marijan Vučak, Process for Obtaining Precipitated Calcium Carbonate by Carbonation of Milk 

of Lime, MSc, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, 

Zagreb, 1993. 

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dr. sc. JAGODA RADOŠEVIĆ, Full Prof. 

Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split 

jagoda.radosevic@ktf-split.hr 

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING 

ELECTROCATALYSIS 

Biography: Jagoda Radošević was born in Sinj in 1937. She graduated in 1961 at the Faculty of 

Natural Sciences and Mathematics in Zagreb, got her M.Sc. in 1969 at the Faculty of 

Pharmaceutics and Biochemistry in Zagreb, and got her Ph.D. in 1976 at the Faculty of Natural 

Sciences and Mathematics in Zagreb. She has worked at the Faculty of Chemical Technology, 

Department for physical chemistry, as assistant since 1961, as assistant professor as 1976, as 

associate professor since 1981, as full professor since 1988, and as permanent full professor since 

1998. In 1963 she was at the “Boris Kidrič” institute in Belgrade with the purpose of extending 

her knowledge of radiochemistry. From 1983 to 1991 she was the head of the Department for 

Physical Chemistry, and since 1991 she has been the head of the Department for Electrochemistry 

and Material Protection. She teaches several subjects at graduate and post-graduate studies in the 

field of electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering. She has published 20 scientific papers 

cited in CC, 1 paper in a book with international review, 3 scientific papers in other journals, 14 

papers in proceedings of international scientific conferences, 17 papers in proceedings of national 

scientific conferences, and 2 science-popularization articles. She has participated at numerous 

international and national scientific conferences. Her scientific work encompasses the field of 

colloid chemistry, study of macro-morphological properties of electrodeposits in conditions of 

natural convection, and study of electrochemical properties of aluminum and its alloys with the 

possibility of their use in cathode protection – sacrificial anodes. She also studies the inhibition of 

metal corrosion. She has received the prestigious awards: Award of the University of Split at the 

occasion of its 30 th Anniversary for extraordinary contribution to the development of the 

University, and the Annual award “Rikard Podhorsky” for 2005. 

Last election: Professor Emeritus, 2007. 






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5. S. Gudić, J. Radošević, A. Višekruna, M. Kliškić, Oxide film growth on Al-In alloys in a 

borate buffer solution in conditions of galvanostatic anodising, Electrochim. Acta 49 (2004) 

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773. 

6. M. Kliškić, J. Radošević, S. Gudić, Yield of hydrogen during cathodic plarization of Al-Sn 

aloys, Electrochim. Acta, Electrochim. Acta 48 (2003) 4167. 

7. S. Gudić, J. Radošević, M. Kliškić, Study of passivation of Al and Al-Sn alloys in borate 

buffer solutions using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, Electrochim. Acta 47 (2002) 

3009. 

8. S. Gudić, J. Radošević, D. Krpan-Lisica, M. Kliškić, Anodic film growth on aluminium and 

Al-Sn alloys in borate buffer solutions, Electrochim. Acta 46 (2001) 2515. 


1. J. Radošević, M. Kliškić, A.R. Despić, Effect of organic acids and bases on cathodic 

corrosion of aluminium in chloride solutions, J. Appl. Electrochem. 22 (1992) 649. 

2. J. Radošević, Lj. Aljinović, M. M. Jakšić, Electrocatalytical effect of lanthanides for 

hydrogen evolution on noble metal substrates, Proceedings of 42 th ISE Meeting, Montreux, 

1991. 

3. J. Radošević, M. Kliškić, P. Dabić, R. Stevanović, A. Despić, Processes on aluminium on the 

negative side of the open-circuit potential, J. Electroanal. Chem. 277 (1990) 105. 

4. A.R. Despić, J. Radošević, P. Dabić, M. Kliškić, Abnormal yields of hydrogen and the 

mechanism of its evolution during cathodic polarization of aluminium, Electrochim. Acta 35 

(1990) 1743. 

5. J. Radošević, B. Kosanović, M. Jakšić, Osnove simultane elektrolitičke proizvodnje cinka i 

klora u ćeliji s ionizmjenjivačkom membranom, Kem. Ind. 37 (1988) 41. 

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dr. sc. DAVOR RUŠIĆ, Full. Prof. 


rusic@ktf-split.hr 

APPLICATION OF NUMERICAL METHODS IN 

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 

MODELLING OF REACTION KINETICS IN 

HETEROGENIUS SYSTEMS 

Biography: Davor Rušić was born in Split, Croatia, in 1951. He graduated in 1980 from the 

Faculty of Technology in Split, obtained his MSc in 1985 from the Faculty of Chemical 

Technology in Zagreb, and his PhD in 1992 from the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Zagreb. 

In 1993 he started to work as an assistant at the Department of Chemical Engineering at the 

Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split, where he is currently employed. He was elected to a 

Scientific Assistant in 1993, to an Assistant Professor in 1995, to an Associated Professor in 2001 

and to a Full Associated Professor in 2006. All the titles were awarded in technical sciences, in the 

field of chemical engineering. He published more than 20 scientific papers. He is a member of the 

Croatian Chemical Society and the Croatian Society of Chemical Engineers. In the professional, 

graduate, and postgraduate studies he teaches a number of courses in the field of chemical 

engineering. 

Last election: Full. Prof., 2006. 


1. J. Zelic., D. Rusic, R. Krstulovic, Kinetic analysis of thermal decomposition of Ca(OH)(2) 

formed during hydration of commercial Portland cement by DSC. Journal of Thermal Analysis 

& Calorimetry, 67 (3) (2002) 613-622. 

2. Ž. Mrklić, D. Rušić, T. Kovačić, Kinetic model of the evaporation process of benzylbutyl 

phthalate from plasticized poly(vinyl chloride), Thermochimica Acta, 414 (2004) 167-175. 

3. J. Zelić, D. Rušić, R. Krstulović, A Mathematical model for prediction of compressive strength 

in cement - silica fume blends, Cement & Concrete Research, 34 (2004) 2319-2328. 

4. S. Svilović, D. Rušić, S. Zrnčević, Effect of intraparticle diffusion on catalyst poisoning, 7 th 

World Congress of Chemical Engineering, Glasgow 2005. 

Relevant references for teaching this courses: 

1. D. Rušić, S. Zrnčević, Modelling of Catalyst Pellet Poisoning for Benzene Hydrogenation, 

J.Chem.Tech.Biotechnol. 57 (1993) 217-220. 

2. D. Rušić, S. Zrnčević, Impurity Poisoning of Ni-Catalyst Pellets, Catalyst Deactivation 1994 

(ed. B. Delmon, G.F. Froment) Elsevier, (1994) 623-627. 

3. D. Rušić, S. Zrnčević, Performance of Poisoned Ni-Al 2 O 3 Pellet by Thiophene, Catalyst 

Deactivation 1997 (ur. H. Bartholomew) Elsevier, (1997) 487-494. 

4. P. Dabić, R. Krstulović, D. Rušić, A new Approach in Modelling of Cement Hydration 

Development, Cement and Concrete Research, 30 (7) (2000) 1017-1021. 

5. Ž. Mrklić, D. Rušić, T. Kovačić, Kinetic model of the evaporation process of benzylbutyl 

phthalate from plasticized poly(vinyl chloride), Thermochimica Acta, 414 (2004) 167-175. 

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dr. sc. NATAŠA STIPANELOV VRANDEČIĆ, Assist. Prof. 


nstip@ktf-split.hr 

Teaching course(s): THERMAL AND THERMOOXIDATIVE DEGRADATION OF 

POLYMERS 

PLASTICIZATION AND STABILIZATION OF POLYMERS 

Biography: Nataša Stipanelov Vrandečić was born in 1966 in Split. She graduated in 1993 

from the Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Split. In 1994 she was employed in 

“Diokom–Termoplastika”, factory for polymeric materials processing. Since 1995 she has been 

working at the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split, Department of Organic Technology as 

scientific novice. She took M.Sc in 1999, and Ph.D. in 2003 at the Faculty of Chemical 

Technology, University of Split. In the same year she became assistant professor. At 

undergraduate study she has taught courses Packaging, Polymer Characterization and Coatings, as 

well as Packaging, Coatings and Fuels and Lubricants at professional study. She participated in 

three scientific projects associated with investigation of polymer blends and ecologically 

acceptable polymers. She has been author or co-author of 10 scientific papers and she has 

participated in several international and home conferences. 


Publication list of the most important papers published in the last 5 years: 

1. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, B. Andričić, I. Klarić, T. Kovačić, Kinetics of isothermal 


Polymer Degradation and Stability 90 (2005) 455-460. 

2. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, I. Klarić, T. Kovačić, Utjecaj Ca/Zn stabilizatora na 

termooksidacijsku razgradnju mješavina poli(vinil-klorid)/klorirani polietilen, Polimeri 3 

(2005) 121-127. 

3. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, I. Klarić, T. Kovačić, Kinetics of thermooxidative degradation of 

poly(vinyl chloride)/chlorinated polyethylene blends, Polymer Degradation and Stability 84 

(2004) 31-39. 

4. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, I. Klarić, T. Kovačić, Thermooxidative degradation of 

poly(vinylchloride)/chlorinated polyethylene blends investigated by thermal analysis 

methods, Polymer Degradation and Stability 84 (2004) 23-30. 


chloride) and chlorinated polyethylene with different Ca/Zn carboxylates, Journal of Thermal 

Analysis and Calorimetry 74 (2003)171-180. 

6. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, I. Klarić, U. Roje, Effect of Ca/Zn stabilizer on thermal 

degradation of poly(vinyl chloride)/chlorinated polethylene blends, Polymer Degradation and 

Stability 74 (2001) 203-212. 

7. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, I. Klarić, U. Roje, Dynamic and isothermal thermogravimetric 

degradation of PVC/CPE blends, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 65 (2001) 907 

- 918. 

8. I. Klarić, N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, U. Roje, Effect of poly(vinyl chloride)/chlorinated 

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polyethylene blends composition on thermal stability, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 78 

(2000) 166-172. 


1. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, I. Klarić, T. Kovačić, Utjecaj Ca/Zn stabilizatora na 

termooksidacijsku razgradnju mješavina poli(vinil-klorid)/klorirani polietilen, Polimeri 3 

(2005) 121. 


chloride) and chlorinated polyethylene with different Ca/Zn carboxylates, Journal of Thermal 

Analysis and Calorimetry 74 (2003)171. 

3. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, I. Klarić, U. Roje, Effect of Ca/Zn stabilizer on thermal 

degradation of poly(vinyl chloride)/chlorinated polethylene blends, Polymer Degradation and 

Stability 74 (2001) 203. 

4. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, B. Andričić, I. Klarić and T. Kovačić, Kinetics of isothermal 


Polymer Degradation and Stability 90 (2005) 455. 

5. N. Stipanelov Vrandečić, I. Klarić, T. Kovačić, Kinetics of thermooxidative degradation of 

poly(vinyl chloride)/chlorinated polyethylene blends, Polymer Degradation and Stability 84 

(2004) 31. 

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dr.sc. NIVES ŠTAMBUK GILJANOVIĆ, Assoc. Prof. 

Institute of public health, Split-Dalmatian County 

vode@zjz-split.htnet.hr 

WATER RESOURCES IN KARST 

Biography: Nives Štambuk-Giljanović was born in 1947. at Selca, on the island of Brač. She got 

her B.Sc. degree in 1971 at the Faculty of Chemistry and Technology, University of Split, her M. 

Sc. in 1976 and her Ph. D in 1981 at the Faculty for Technology, University of Zagreb. Since 1973 

she has been employed at the Institute of Public Health; since 1982 she has been appointed Head 

of the Laboratory for water analysis. In 1985 she was elected assistant for the course of health 

ecology and medicine at work.; in 2000 she was elected assistant professor and in 2005 associate 

professor at the Medical School, University of Split.. In 2005 she was elected a senior scientific 

cooperator in the field of biomedicine (public helath and health protection). Within the Project on 

the Protection of Human Environment in the Adriatic Region she got a scholarship by the United 

Nations Development Programme (UNDP), for a specialization at Eidgenössische Anstalt für 

Wasserversorgung Abwässerreinigung und Gewässerschutz (EAWAG), in Dübendorfu, near 

Züricha, in 1979. She has published 7 scientific papers cited in CC, 13 papers in other 

international indexed publications and 67 papers at professional and scientific conferences. In 

1999 she was awarded a prize for lifelong work by the Split-Dalmatian County, the annual award 

from the Croatian Management for Environmental protection for the field Protection of water 

resources and seawater; she has become a member of the New York Academy of Science. The 

American Who is Who in Science and Engineering, for the years 2002-2003 and 2003.-2004 

includes her curriculum vitae. The Croatian Academy for Science and Art awarded her with the 

Josip Juraj Strossmayer pize for her book entitled The Cetina River and its catchment area, as the 

best book in that field for the year 2002. In 2003 she became a member of the American 

association for the promotion of science in New York. In the year 2004 she was awarded the 

Croatian state prize for science. 

Last election: Assoc. Prof., 2005 


1. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, The quality of water resources in Dalmatia, Environ. Monit. Assess. 

104 (2005) 235. 

2. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, D. Štambuk, Information subsystem of the total hardness (Ca+Mg) as 

database for studying its influence on human health, J. Med. Syst. 29 (2005) 671. 

3. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, D. Štambuk, Information subsystem of the Ca/Mg ratio as a database 

for studying its influence on human health, J. Med. Syst. 29 (2005) 581. 

4. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, Comparison of Dalmatian water evaluation indices, Water Environ. 

Res. 75 (2003) 388. 

5. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, Characteristics of water resources in Dalmatia according to 

established standards for drinking water, J. Water Supply Res. Technol. 52 (2003) 307. 

6. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, The water quality of the Vrgorska Matica River, Environ. Monit. 

Assess. 83 (2003) 229. 

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7. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, The water quality of Buško Blato Reservoir, Environ. Monit. Assess. 

71 (2001) 279. 

8. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, Sodium levels in drinking water as an index to human health, Hum. 

Ecol. Risk Assess. 7 (2001) 1757. 


1. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, The quality of water resources in Dalmatia, Environ. Monit. Assess. 

104 (2005)235. 

2. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, D. Štambuk, Information subsystem of the total hardness (Ca+Mg) as 

database for studying its influence on human health, J. Med. Syst. 29 (2005)671. 

3. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, D. Štambuk, Information subsystem of the Ca/Mg ratio as a database 

for studying its influence on human health, J. Med. Syst. 29 (2005)581. 

4. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, Comparison of Dalmatian water evaluation indices, Water Environ. 

Res. 75 (2003)388. 

5. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, Characteristics of water resources in Dalmatia according to 

established standards for drinking water, J. Water Supply Res. Technol. 52 (2003)307. 

Additional books: 

1. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, Water resources in Dal,matia (second, expanded edition), Institute of 

Public Health, the Split–Dalmatain County, Split, 2006. (in print/forthcoming). 

2. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, The Neretve River and its catchment area, Institute of Public Health, 

the Split–Dalmatain County/Croatian Water Resources, Split,1998. 

3. N. Štambuk-Giljanović, The Cetina River and its catchment area. Split/Zagreb: Institute of 

Public Health, the Split–Dalmatain County/Croatian Water Resources, Split, 2002. 

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dr. sc. SREĆKO TOMAS, Full Prof. 

Faculty of Food Technology of Osijek 

srecko.tomas@ptfos.hr 

SPECIAL DRYING TECHNIQUES AND MODERN DRIERS 

IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 

Biography: He was born in 1954 in Drinovci (Grude), Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 1977 he 

graduated at the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split. He obtained a Master’s degree in 1989 

and a Doctor of Science degree in 1993 at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology in 

Zagreb. After he had graduated he worked for 9 years at the rural economy. Since 1987 he has 

been working at the Faculty of Food Technology in Osijek, first as an assistant, than as a senior 

assistant, lecturer, from 1998 as associate professor and from 2004 as full professor. From 1995 to 

1998 he was filling the post of vice-dean for academic affairs and head of Department for Process 

Engineering; from 1998 to 2002 he was dean (in two mandates) and form 2002 to 2004 he was 

vice-dean for science. He has again become dean of the Faculty of Food Technology since 2004. 

He has published more than 20 scientific and professional papers in relevant international and 

national scientific journals; he has participated on numerous domestic and international scientific 

congresses; he has lectured on five invited and other lectures. He is the principal investigator of 

the (active) scientific project (113-1130471-0338) “Modelling and simulation of drying and 

extraction processes in food processing”. He was a principal investigator of 1 scientific and 2 

technological finished projects and he took an active part in the realization of 4 scientific and 7 

professional projects. He organized theoretically a new syllabus for many courses on all study of 

the Faculty of Food Technology Osijek and on postgraduate interdisciplinary study of on the 

University of J.J. Srossmayer of Osijek. He is a member of more scientific and professional 

society. 

He gained the Rector's reward of the University of Split at the 1976 and the 2001 he got the 

Medallion of Faculty of Food Technology on the occasion of 30 anniversaries of faculty and for 

great contribution for rebuilding and developing of faculty. 2007 he got the annually reward 

“Richard Podhorsky” of Croatian Academy of Engineering. 



1. A. Bucić-Kojić, M. Planinić, S. Tomas, M. Bilić, D. Velić, Study of solid-liquid extraction 

kinetics of total poliphenols form grape seeds. J. Food Eng., 81 (2007) 236. 

2. M. Planinić, D. Velić, S. Tomas, M. Bilić, A. Bucić, Modelling of drying and rehydration of 

acrrots using Peleg's model, Eur. Food. Res. Technol. 221 (2005) 446. 

3. D. Velić, M. Planinić, S. Tomas, M. Bilić, Influence of airflow velocity on kinetics of 

convection apple drying, . J. Food Eng. 64 (2004) 97. 

4. D. Velić, M. Bilić, S. Tomas, M. Planinić, Simulation, calculation and possibilities of energy 

saving in spray drying process, Appl. Therm. Eng. 23 (2003) 2119. 

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1. A. Sander, S. Tomas, D. Skansi. Influence of air temperature on effective diffusion coefficient 

of moisture in the falling rate period, Dry. Tech. 16 (1998) 1487-1499. 

2. D. Skansi, S. Tomas, I. Pudic, A. Arapovic, The influence of pressure and temperature on the 

kinetics of vacuum drying of ketoprofen, Dry Tech. 15 (1997) 1617-1631 

3. S. Tomas, D. Skansi: Numerical interpretation of drying curve of food products. J. Chem. 

Eng. Japan 29 (1996) 367. 

4. S. Tomas, D. Skansi, Microwave drying kinetics of clay – plate, Ceram. Int. 21 (1995) 207. 

He is mentor of 2 doctor's thesis: 

1. M. Planinić, Modeliranje procesa i odreñivanje efektivnog koeficijenta difuzivnosti vlage 

tijekom sušenja mrkve i krumpira. 

2. A. Bucić-Kojić, Utjecaj procesnih uvjeta i načina kruto-tekuć ekstrakcije na ekstraktibilnost 

fenolnih tvari iz sjemenki grožña. 

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dr. sc. MARINA TRGO, Assist. Prof. 


mtrgo@ktf-split.hr 

NATURAL ZEOLITES IN ENVIRONMENTAL 

PROTECTION 

Biography: Assistant professor dr. sc. Marina Trgo, was born in 1972 in Split. She graduated 

from the Faculty of Technology in Split in 1995, and from March 1996 she has worked at the 

Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split as young researcher. She did M. Sc. thesis in 1999 at the 

Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology in Zagreb, and Ph. D. thesis in 2003 at the 

Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split. Until today she has been involved in realization of three 

scientific projects, currently working in the Department of Environmental Engineering and on 

scientific project “Natural zeolites in environmental protection”. She participated with seven 

papers in international meetings and with eight papers in national scientific meetings, published 

ten scientific papers with international review and ten professional papers. Besides the scientific 

work she is lecturer of subject "Industry and Environment" on the undergraduate study, and 

lecturer of subjects "Water in Industry" and "Wastewater Treatment" at the professional study. She 

is a member of Croatian Chemical Society, International Zeolite Association, International 

Mesostructured Material Association, and member of supervisory committee of Croatian Zeolite 

Association. She has got scientific award of Croatian Academy of Engineering "Vera Johanides" 

for young scientists. 

Last election: Assistant Professor, 2006 


1. M. Trgo, J. Perić, N. Vukojević Medvidović, Investigations of different kinetic models for zinc 


2. N. Vukojević Medvidović, J. Perić, M. Trgo, Column performance in lead removal from 


237. 

3. M. Trgo, J. Perić, N. Vukojević Medvidović, The effect of concentration and pH on selectivity 

of ion exchange in the natural zeolite – Na + /Zn 2+ system aqueous solutions, u J. Čejka, N. 

Žilkova, P. Nachtigall (ed.), Molecular sieves: From basic research to industrial applications, 

Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal. Vol. 158, Elsevier, Amsterdam-London, 2005, p. 1051-1056. 

4. J. Perić, M. Trgo, N. Vukojević Medvidović, Removal of zinc, copper and lead by natural 




6. M. Trgo, J. Perić, N. Vukojević Medvidović, The equilibrium properties of zinc, copper and 

lead immobilization on natural zeolite – the adsorption model approach, 6 th International 

Conference on the Occurrence, Properties and Utilization of Natural Zeolites, Tessaloniki, 

Greece, 2002, p. 355-356. 

7. J. Perić, M. Trgo, N. Vukojević-Medvidović, K. Margeta, The comparative study of pH and 

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electrical conductivity in aqueous suspensions of clinoptilolite tuffs, 6 th International 

Conference on the Occurrence, Properties and Utilization of Natural Zeolites, Tessaloniki, 

Greece, 2002, p. 281-282. 

8. J. Perić, M. Trgo, Š. Cerjan-Stefanović, The sorption equilibria in natural zeolite-aqueous 

solutions system, u A. Galarneu, F. Di Renzo, F. Fajula, J. Vedrine (ed.), Zeolites and 

mesoporous materials at the down of the 21 st century, Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal., Vol. 135, Elsevier, 

Amsterdam-London, 2001, CD-ROM. 


1. M. Trgo, J. Perić, N. Vukojević Medvidović, Investigations of different kinetic models for zinc 


2. N. Vukojević Medvidović, J. Perić, M. Trgo, Column performance in lead removal from 


237. 

3. M. Trgo, J. Perić, N. Vukojević Medvidović, The effect of concentration and pH on selectivity 

of ion exchange in the natural zeolite – Na + /Zn 2+ system aqueous solutions, u J. Čejka, N. 

Žilkova, P. Nachtigall (ed.), Molecular sieves: From basic research to industrial applications, 

Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal. Vol. 158, Elsevier, Amsterdam-London, 2005, p. 1051-1056. 

4. J. Perić, M. Trgo, N. Vukojević Medvidović, Removal of zinc, copper and lead by natural 




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dr.sc. BRANKO TRIPALO, Full Prof. 

Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology in Zagreb 

btripalo@pbf.hr 

THERMAL ENGINEERING 

Biography: Birth date: May /31/1946.Split; B.Sc.School: Faculty of Technology,University of 

Zagreb, Years:1965/70; M.Sc.School: Faculty of Technology, Year:1973/76; Ph.D.School:Faculty 

of Technology, Years:1981; Position: Assistant, Organization:Department of Biotechnology, 

Faculty of Technology, University of Zagreb, Years: 1971/81; Position: Assistant Professor, 

Organization: Department of Process Engineering, Faculty of Food Technology and 

Biotechnology; Years: 1981/88; Position: Associate professor, Years: 1988/92; Position: Full 

professor, Years: 1999; Position: Vice dean, Years: 1984/88. Position: Dean, Years: 1999/03; 

Position: General manager, Organization: Institute of Food Technology and Biotechnology, Years: 

1985/86; Position: Head, Organization: Department of Process Engineering, Years: 1988/97. 

Participation in work of professional organisations: Regular member of Croatian Academy of 

Engineering; Member of Section for the Manufacture of Agricultural Products and Biotechnology, 

Scientific Council for Agriculture and Forestry of Croatian Academy of Sciences and Art; 

Member of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists Society, Croatian Society of 

Chemical Engineers 

Last election: Associate Professor, 2006 


1. D.Ježek,D.Ćurić, D.Karlović, B.Tripalo, Production of Soluble Dietary Fibres from Sugar Beet 

Pulp with Betanaza T Enzyme in the Extrusion Process, Chem. Bio. Eng.Q. 10, 3 (1996) 103- 

106. 

2. D.Ćurić, D.Karlović, B.Tripalo, D.Ježek, Enzymatic Conversion of Corn Starch in Twin-Screw 

Extruder, Chem.Bio.Eng.Q.12(2) (1998) 63-71. 

3. V.Mrkic, M.Ukrainczyk, B.Tripalo, Applicability of moisture transfer Bi-Di correlation for 

convective drying of broccoli, Journal of Food Engineering 79 (2007) 640-646. 

4. M.Brncic, B.Tripalo, D.Jezek, D.Semenski, N. Drvar, M.Ukrainczyk, Effect of twin-screw 

extrusion parameters of mechanical hardness of direct-expanded extrudates, Sandhana, 31,5 

(2006) 527-536. 

5. D.Ježek, B.Tripalo, M.Brnčić, Influence of Different Process Parameters on Vegetable Drying 

in Gas Fluidized Beds, Compact Heat Exchangers and Enhancement Technology for the 

Process Industries, R.K.Shah (ed.), Begell House, Inc. New York, 2003, p.247-252. 

6. Z.Herceg, V.Lelas, M.Brnčić, B.Tripalo, D.Ježek, Fine Milling and Micronization of Organic 

and Inorganic Materials Under Dynamic Conditions, Powder Technolog y, 139 (2004) 111- 

117. 

7. Z.Herceg, V.Lelas, M.Brnčić, B.Tripalo, D.Ježek, Tribomechanical micronization and 

activation of whey protein concentrate and zeolite, Sadhana, Vol.29, Part 1 (2004) 13-26. 

8. M.Brnčić, B.Tripalo, D.Ježek, Influence of Chocolate Powder Addition on a Mechanical 

Hardness of Food Extrudates Type Flips, ECCE, 4 th European Congress of Chemical 

Engineering, Chemical Engineering, a Tool for Progress, Proceedings,Granada, Spain, P-11.3- 

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028 (2003). 


1. E.Perlov-Narančić i B. Tripalo, Evaporation (Isparavanje), Tehnička enciklopedija, 

Jugoslavenski leksikografski zavod, Zagreb, svezak 6, 1979, p. 540-551 

2. B.Tripalo, E.Perlov-Narančić, The Analysis of Economic Efficiency of the Use of Heat Pump 

in Oil Refineries, 8 th Internacional Congress of Chemical Engineering, Chemical Equipment 

Design and Automation, Praha, B4.3 (793) 1984. 

3. Perlov-Narančić, B.Tripalo, Analiza rada toplinske pumpe, Prehrambeno-tehnološka 

revija,7.23 (3) (1985) 103-109. 

4. B.Tripalo, Ž.Viličić, Drying (Sušenje) , Tehnička enciklopedija, Leksikografski zavod 

“Miroslav Krleža”, Zagreb, svezak 12, 1990, p. 451-461 

5. D.Ježek, B.Tripalo, M.Brnčić, Influence of Different Process Parameters on Vegetable Drying 

in Gas Fluidized Beds, Compact Heat Exchangers and Enhancement Technology for the 

Process Industries, ed.R.K.Shah, Begell House, Inc. New York, 2003, p. 247-252 

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dr. sc. IVICA VEŽA, Full Prof. 

University of Split, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical 

Engineering and Naval Architecture 

iveza@fesb.hr 

www.fesb.hr/~iveza 

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING 

Biography: Dr. Sc. Ivica Veža was born at Split, Croatia, 1951. After completing secondary 

schooling he earned a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University 

of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture. In 1985, at Faculty of 

Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture in Zagreb, he defended doctoral dissertation. In 

1975, upon completion of university studies, he was employed by the Shipyard of Split. From 

1978 to 1980 he was working at the Higher nautical School in Split as assistant in mechanical 

engineering. Dr. Sc. Ivica Veža has been with the University of Split, Faculty of Electrical 

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, from 1991, first as a Scientific 

Assistant in Dept. of Industrial Engineering, from 1992 as an Assistant Professor and from 1997 as 

a Professor. He is committed as a Head of Industrial Engineering Department and Head of 

Laboratory for Industrial Engineering and head of the graduate school in mechanical engineering 

at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture. As a 

visiting research worker he has been engaged in research for more than two years at several 

institutes in Germany: Fraunhofer-IPA Stuttgart and Fraunhofer-IPK Berlin. In his scientific work, 

he has been preoccupied with plant layout, modeling and simulation, Computer Integrated 

Manufacturing and logistics systems, production organization. His scientific work comprises more 

than 150 scientific papers published in various Croatian and foreign journals and symposia 

proceedings a s well as four books. Under his guidance, six scientific projects, including three 

international, have been realized for the Ministry of education, science and sport of the Republic 

of Croatia. 



1. J. Balič, I. Veža, F. Čuš; Napredni proizvodni sistemi (monografija), Fakulteta za 

strojništvo, FESB, Maribor, Split, 2006. 

2. J. Balič, I. Veža, F. Čuš; Napredni proizvodne tehnologije (monografija), Fakulteta za 

strojništvo, FESB, Maribor, Split, 2007. 

3. I. Veža, Model for Identification of Potential Regional Clusters, Advances in Production 

Engineering & Management. 1 (2006) 23. 

4. Z. Babić, T. Hunjak, I. Veža, Optimal System Design with Multi-criteria Approach. Global 

Business @ Economics Anthology. I (2006) 493. 

5. I. Veža, Regionalne mreže, Napredni proizvodni sistemi, J. Balič, I. Veža, F. Čuš (ur.). 

Maribor: Fakulteta za strojništvo, 2006, p. 155-170 

6. T. Grladinović, M. Figurić, I. Veža, Razvoj proizvodnih mreža u preradbi drva i proizvodnji 

namještaja, Strojarstvo: časopis za teoriju i praksu u strojarstvu. 44 (2002) 145. 

7. I. Veža, Projektiranje i lokacija skladišta, Upravljanje zalihama i skladišno poslovanje, Habek, 

M. (ur.). Zagreb : RRiF-Plus, 2002, p. 448 

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8. I. Veža, Upravljanje zalihama, Upravljanje zalihama i skališno poslovanje, Habek, M. (ur.). 

Zagreb : RRiF-Plus, 2002, p. 448. 

Relevant references for teaching this course(s) (max. 5 papers): 

1. I. Veža, Nove tehnologije za gospodarski razvitak grada Splita, Osnove gospodarskog razvitka 

grada Splita, Filipić, P.; Goić, S.; Grčić, B., Šimunović, I. (ur.).Split: Grad Split, Ekonomski 

fakultet Split, 2003, p. 206. 

2. I. Veža, B. Bilić, V. Belak, Core Competence for a Shipyard Company. Global Business @ 

Economics Anthology. 12 (2005) 

3. I. Veža, T. Grubić, Die Taguchi Methode in der Lieferkette (Supply Chain Design), ASIM - 

Nachrichten. 12 (2003) 14. 

4. I. Veža, T. Grubić, B. Bilić, Application of Robust Design in a Supply Chain Design Process, 

International Journal of Simulation Modelling. 2 (2003) 78. 

5. I. Veža, Upravljanje logističkim lancem, Računovodstvo, revizija i financije. 12 (2002) 143. 


1. B. Bilić, Optimiranje toka materijala u sustavu automatizirano voñenih vozila, PhD Thesis, 

University of Split, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval 

Architecture, Split, 2001. 

2. A. Grubišić: Optimiranje terminiranja radnih naloga, MSc Thesis. University of Split, Faculty 

of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, 2001. 

3. Z. Milanović: Model reinženjeringa poslovnog sustava, MSc Thesis, University of Split, 

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Split, 

2005. 

4. T. Grubić, Simulacijsko modeliranje i optimiranje dobavljačkih lanaca uz pomoć Taguchi 

metoda, MSc Thesis, University of Split, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical 

Engineering and Naval Architecture, Split, 2005. 

5. J. Šundrica: Optimiranje tehnolloških parametara kod proizvodnje materijala za elčektrične 

kontakte, habilitacijski rad, University of Split, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical 

Engineering and Naval Architecture, Split, 2002. 

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dr. sc. JELICA ZELIĆ, Assoc. Prof. 


zelic@ ktf-split.hr 

Teaching course(s): PROCESSES IN THE HETEROGENEOUS SILICATE 

SYSTEMS (1/2) 

CORROSION AND PROTECTION OF BUILDING MATERIALS 

METHODS FOR SILICATE MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION 

Biography: Jelica Zelić was born in Split 1952. She received her B.S. in 1976 at the Faculty of 

Chemical Technology of the University of Split, her M.Sc. in 1985 at the Faculty of Technology 

of the University of Zagreb, and her Ph.D. in 1997 at the Faculty of Technology of the University 

of Split. Since 1978 to 1993 she worked in the Dalmatian Ferroalloys Works R&D Dept. in Dugi 

Rat. Since 1993 she has been employed at the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split, 

Department of Inorganic Technology as an assistant since 1993, senior assistant since 1997, and 

assistant professor since 1998, associate professor since 2003. From 1998 to 2002, she was the 

Head of Dept. of Inorganic Technology and Metallurgy. From 2002 to 2006, she was the Head of 

the Centre of Technology Development. She teaches several subjects at the graduate and postgraduate 

studies in the field of chemical engineering. Her scientific activities are the research and 

development of cement composite materials with improved strengths and durability. From January 

to June 1984, she got the Governmental scholarship for the scientific perfection in the Jožef Štefan 

Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia. She has published 31 original scientific papers, one of which in a 

book with international review, 10 papers in international journals from the CC/SCI/SCIex 

selection, 3 papers in journals cited in secondary publications (CA, CEA), 13 papers in 

Proceedings of international and 4 papers of national scientific conferences. She has participated 

with her works in 12 international and 18 national scientific conferences. She has participated in 3 

scientific projects, and has been the leader for the national scientific projects and the task leader 

for the partner country in the European Community RTD project (The 5FP) since 2002. She has 

been a mentor for 26 graduate theses and 1 Ph.D. Thesis. She is a member of Croatian Chemical 

Society (HKD), Croatian Society of Chemical Engineers (HDKI), Association of Chemical 

Engineers and Technologists of Split (UKITS), American Ceramics Society. 

Last election: Associated Professor, 2003. 

Publication list of the most important papers in the last years: 

1. D. Jozić, J. Zelić, The effect of fly ash on cement hydration in aqueous suspensions, Ceramics- 

Silicate 50 (2006) 98. 

2. J. Zelić, D. Jozić, Environmental Management; Contribution to Solution, N. Koprivanac (ed.), 

Fly ash as an active mineral addition to Portland cement and concrete, Faculty of Chemical 

Engineering and Technology (Publ.), Zagreb, 2005, p. 191-198. 

3. J. Zelić, Properties of concrete pavements prepared with ferrochromium slag as concrete 

aggregate, Cem. Concr. Res. 35 (2005) 2340. 

4. J. Zelić, Rušić, Davor; Krstulović, Ruža: A mathematical model for prediction of compressive 

strength in cement-silica fume blends, Cem. Concr. Res. 34 (2004) 2319. 

5. J. Zelić, D. Jozić, N. Akrap, D. Tibljaš, M. Ivanda, Influence of fly ash from the Plomin-2 

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Thermal Power Plant on mechanical properties of cement mortars, Proceedings, VIIIth 

International Symposium Waste Management, Milanović, Z. (ed.), Zagreb, 2004, p.725-733. 

6. J. Zelić, D. Jozić, J. Radošević, Zbrinjavanje industrijskog otpada: novi konstrukcijski 

materijali, Zbornik radova, Drugo savjetovanje Hrvatska normizacija i srodne djelatnostitehničko 

usklañivanje na putu prema Europskoj uniji, Radić, J. (ur.), Zagreb, 2004, p.521-530. 

7. J. Zelić, The utilisation of the ferrochromium slag as concrete aggregate, 15. ibausil, 

Tagungsbericht, Fischer, H.B. (ed.), Weimar: Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar, Weimar, 2003,. 

Vol. 2, p.415. 

8. J. Zelić, D. Rušić, R. Krstulović, Kinetics of thermal decomposition of Ca(OH) 2 formed during 

hydration of commercial Portland cement by DSC, J. Therm. Anal. Cal., 67 (2002) 613. 


1. J. Zelić, D. Rušić, R. Krstulović, A mathematical model for prediction of compressive strength 

in cement-silica fume blends, Cem. Concr. Res. 34(2004) 2319. 

2. J. Zelić, Jelica; R. Krstulović, E. Tkalčec, P. Krolo, The properties of Portland cementlimestone 

–silica fume mortars, Cem. Concr. Res. 30 (2000) 145. 

3. J. Zelić, D. Rušić, D. Veža, R. Krstulović, The role of silica fume in the kinetics and 

mechanisms during the early stage of cement hydration, Cem. Concr. Res. 30 (2000) 1655. 

4. J. Zelić, R. Krstulović, E. Tkalčec, P. Krolo, Durability of the hydrated limestone-silica fume 

Portland cement mortars under sulphate attack, Cem. Concr. Res. 29 (1999) 819. 

5. E. Tkalčec, J. Zelić, Influence of amorphous silica on properties of Portland cement mortars, 

ZKG 11 (1987) 572. 

J. Zelić is mentor of the Doctoral Thesis of D. Jozić, M.Sc. (scientific novices), titled: „Study of 

the effect of fly ash from thermo-electric power plant on physical and chemical properties and 

behaviour of cement composite“. 

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dr.sc. TOMISLAV ZVONARIĆ, Full. Prof. 


zvonaric@izor.hr 

CHEMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY 

Biography: B.Sc. in Chemical Technology (1972) at the Faculty of Technology (Department in 

Sisak), University of Zagreb; M.Sc. in Oceanology (1975); Faculty of Natural sciences and 

Mathematics, Postgraduate study of Oceanology, University of Zagreb, Croatia; Ph.D. in Chemistry 

(1989), Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. 

Between 1972 and 1977 worked at the Institute "R. Bošković" Zagreb, Centre for Marine Research in 

Rovinj. In 1977 joined the staff of the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in Split. In the 

Institute employed as researcher, scientific collaborator in the Laboratory for Chemical 

Oceanography and Sedimentology of the Sea. Wider area of scientific interest: marine chemistry 

(chemical oceanography); heavy metal trace analysis; ecological cycle of heavy metals (mercury) in 

the marine environment; research of environmental pollution impact (environmental impact 

assessment of various development projects). 

Deputy head in bilateral international Projects (with Slovenia and UNEP/MED POL) and 

coordinator for heavy metals in international and national projects. Since 1992 head of scientificprofessional 

research for Croatian Waters State Agency (Project „Vir-Konavle“). By MEPPPC 

2004 appointed referee for SEI. Up to now, participated in more than 20 international scientific 

meetings, specializations and visits. As author and co-author published 106 papers, out which 93 

scientific papers (reached citation index is 77), and many scientific-professional papers. 

From 1993 – 2002 - participated on joint research of University of Split, Maritime Faculty and 

Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, teaching course "Analytical chemistry“. From 1998 – up 

to now- at University of Split, Dept. Biology and Ecology of the Sea, teaching course “Basis of 

chemical oceanography”. Occasionally teaching on postgraduate studies at University of Split, 

Faculty of Technology; Dept. Engineering chemistry, course: Marine chemistry. So far was 

mentoring two graduate theses, three M.S. theses and three PhD theses. 



1. Z. Kljakovic-Gaspic, N. Odzak, I. Ujevic, T.Zvonaric, M. Horvat, A. Baric, Biomonitoring of 

mercury in polluted coastal area using transplanted mussels, Science of the Total Environment, 

2005, (in press). 

2. Z. Kljakovic-Gaspic, B. Antolić, T. Zvonaric, A. Baric, Distribution of cadmium and lead in 

Posidonia oceanica (L) Delile from the Middle Adriatic Sea, Fresenius Environmental Bulletin 

13 (11b) 20041210-1215. 

3. M. Horvat, J. Kotnik, M. Logar, V. Fajon, T. Zvonarić, N. Pirrone, Speciation of mercury in 

surface and deep-sea waters in the Mediterranean Sea, Atmospheric Environment 37 

Supplement, No. 1 (2003) S93-S108. 

4. Z. Kljaković-Gašpić, T. Zvonarić, N. Vrgoč, N. Odžak, A. Barić, Cadmium and lead in 

selected tissues of two commercially important fish species from the Adriatic Sea, Water 

Research 36(20) (2002) 5023-5028. 

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5. N. Odžak, T. Zvonarić, Z. Kljaković-Gašpić, A. Barić, Biomonitoring of copper, cadmium, 

lead, zinc and chromium in the Kaštela Bay using transplanted mussels, Fresenius 

Environmental Bulletin 10 (1) (2001) 37-41. 


1. T. Zvonarić, N. Odžak, Distribution of Hg, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb in surface sediments from the 

coastal region of the Central Adriatic, u C.A. Brebbia, P. Anagnostopoulos (ed.), Water Pollution 

V Modelling, Measuring and Prediction, Editors:, Southampton:WIT Press, 1999, p. 455-463. 

2. N. Odžak, T. Zvonarić, Z. Kljaković-Gašpić, M. Horvat, A. Barić, Biomonitoring of mercury 

in the Kaštela Bay using transplanted mussels, The Science of the Total Environment 261(1-3) 

(2000) 61-68. 

3. T. Zvonarić, Mercury contamination of the Kaštela Bay, Workshop on Mercury in the Idrija 

Region and Northern Adriatic, Portorož, Slovenia, 13-16 May 2001. RMZ-Matter. 

Geoenviron., Vol.48, 1 (2001) 235-240. 

4. M. Horvat, J. Kotnik, M. Logar, V. Fajon, T. Zvonarić, N. Pirrone, Speciation of mercury in 

surface and deep-sea waters in the Mediterranean Sea, Atmospheric Environment 37 

Supplement, No. 1 (2003), S93-S108. 

5. Z. Kljaković-Gašpić, T. Zvonarić, N. Vrgoč, N. Odžak, A. Barić, Cadmium and lead in 

selected tissues of two commercially important fish species from the Adriatic Sea, Water 

Research 36(20) (2002) 5023-5028. 

He was mentoring two graduate theses, three M.S. thesis and three PhD thesis. 

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dr.sc. RATIMIR ŽANETIĆ, Assoc. Prof. 


zanetic@ktf-split.hr 

MODELLING OF SUSTAINABILITY CHEMICAL 

TECHNOLOGIES SYSTEMS 

Biography: Born at Blato, Korčula, where he completed primary education. Attended grammar 

school in Zagreb and graduated from the Technological Faculty in Zagreb (department of 

chemical technology). He got the master’s degree in 1969 and doctoral degree in 1977 in Zagreb 

too. After graduation he was employed in the factory of dyes and chemical products “Duga” in 

Split, and in 1965 at the Faculty of Chemical Technology, where he works today as a full 

professor. At the Faculty of Chemical Technology he filled the post of chairman of the 

Management Board, vice-dean and dean, and head of the Department for Engineering and 

Technologies. As a lecturer of the Faculty of Chemical Technology in Split he teaches at the 

undergraduate study the course “Measuring and Process Control”. The field of dr. sc. Ratimir 

Žanetić’s scientific-research work is chemical engineering, i.e. the operation of mixing with the 

processes of matter and energy transfer, as well as the control of processes, which resulted with 

over 40 scientific and professional works and taking part in scientific and professional meetings. 

Last election: full professor, permanent tenure, January 23, 1998 


1. N. Kuzmanić, R. Žanetić, Vrijeme homogenizacije i utroška snage miješanja pri suspendiranju 

plutajućih čestica u miješalici s dva turbinska miješala, Kem. Ind., 52, 9 (2003) 433. 

2. N. Kuzmanić, R. Žanetić, Dispersion of Floating Solids in Agitated Vessel Equipped with Two 

Downward-pumping Impellers, Chem. Eng. Science, 2005. 


1. E. Mitrović-Kessler, R. Žanetić, I. Vojnović, N. Kuzmanić, Heat Transfer in Agitated Vessel 

with Liquids, Chem. Biochem. Eng. Q., 7, 2 (1993), 65-72. 

2. N. Kuzmanić, R. Žanetić, Influence of Floating Suspended Solids on the Homogenization of the 

Liquid Phase in a Mixing Vessel, Chem. Eng. Technol., 22 (1999) 943-950. 

3. Ž. Kurtanjek, R. Žanetić, J. Božičević, M. Halagić, Nastavni primjer procjene vrijednosti 

koeficijenta prijelaza topline na granici staklo-kapljevina, Zbornik radova JUREMA 1975, 

Svezak II, 95-98. 

4. I. Mandić, R. Žanetić, Primjena analognog računala u kemijskoj kinetici, Zbornik radova 

JUREMA 1982, 35-38. 

5. D. Rušić, R. Žanetić, Razvoj matematičkog modela deaktivacije katalizatora, IV. 

multidisciplinarni simpozij "Modeliranje u znanosti, tehnici i društvu", Rijeka, 2000, 229-233. 

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4.7. Field work and professional practice (research bases and practice sites) 

The teaching procedure and scientific-research work will be carried out in the premises of the holder of 

the study, the Faculty of Chemistry and Technology in Split (in accordance with article 4.2.) and partly 

in the laboratories of the lecturers-mentors of the doctorate from cooperative institutions. 

4.8. Optimal number of students 

The optimal number of students who can take the proposed study considering the space, 

equipment and number of competent mentors is fifteen (15) per academic year. 

4.9. Cost assessment (per student) 

It has been estimated that the total cost of doctoral study amounts 100 000,00 kn per student. 

4.10. Financial aspects 

On the basis of the Principle for Establishing the Doctoral Studies (National Council for Higher 

Education, 36th meeting held on 12th July 2006) , the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports 

provides funds for postgraduate doctoral studies through collaborators' posts (junior researchers 

and assistants), so that each such student gets his/her salary and is employed in the institution in 

which a scientific project is carried out and within which the doctoral dissertation is elaborated. 

The teaching load (periods of lectures) at the doctoral studies and the load of lectures at the 

undergraduate and graduate studies make the lecturer's total load and it is financed by the Ministry 

of Science, Education and Sports. Expenses for the students' scientific work are paid from the 

scientific projects in which the students are involved or from other sources. Expenses for foreign 

students, for employees of various companies and the like should be ensured from other funds 

(various scholarships, material means of the firms that send their candidates to study, foundations, 

etc.) and should be presented before the candidates enrol on the proposed study. 

4.11. Quality assessment methods 

Quality assessment methods are the following: 

- Assessment through anonymous polls carried out at three levels: (1) university level; (2) faculty 

level, carried out by the Quality Control Committee, and (3) lecturers’ level. 

- Monitoring the realization of teaching programme (acquiring the competences) and level of 

success analysis in passing the exams and involvement of students in scientific-research work. 

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- On the basis of polls and monitoring of the realization of doctoral programme, self-assessment 

will be carried out and level of success will be evaluated. This will be the ground for quality 

improvement of doctoral programme. 

- Discussions and interviews with the students who have completed the study will be one of the 

significant correctives for quality assessment. 

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