Prof. Sašo Šturm Head of the department, Senior scientist
Field of research:
- Material processing:
- Solid state synthesis of functional ceramics
- Hydrothermal synthesis of nanomaterials
- Advanced TEM characterization and method developments:
- Structural and chemical characterization of materials and correlation to properties at high spatial resolution
- Quantitative atomic-scale studies of crystal structure, chemistry and bonding of interfaces and nanostructures
- Quantitative atomic resolution HRTEM and HAADF/ABF/BF STEM image analysis
- Quantitative EELS analysis
- In situ transmission electron microscopy:
- In situ heating and cooling TEM experiments
- In situ studies of structural phase transitions
Dr. Anže Abram Scientist
Field of research:
- Hydrothermal synthesis of TiO2 coatings
- Photocatalysis
- Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
- Transmision electron microscopy (TEM)
- Atomic force microscopy (AFM)
Dr. Belisa Alcantara Marinho Scientist
Field of research:
- Photocatalysis
- Photoelectrocatalysis
- Photocatalytic reactors
- Supported photocatalysts
- Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Dr. Maja Antanasova Scientist
Field of research:
- Dental materials
- Prosthodontics
- Metal-ceramic bond
- Additive manufacturing
Prof. Slavko Bernik Senior scientist, scientific advisor
Field of research:

- High-temperature reactions
- Phase equilibria
- Microstructure development,
- Zinc Oxide ceramics
- Varistors
- Oxide thermoelectrics
- Scanning electron microscopy – SEM
- Electron microprobe analysis-WDS
- Qualitative, quantitative analysis
- Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanostructures and nanopowders
Nikhil Bhootpur, M.Sc. Ph.D. student
Field of research:
- Additive manufacturing
- Radiation-assisted Rapid sintering
- Ceramic Multimaterials
Dr. Fabian Burkhardt Scientist
- Hard magnetic materials
- Radiation Assisted Sintering
- Magnetic Measurements
- Optical and electron microscopy
- Hydrogen processing of NdFeB Magnets and Rare Earths
Prof. Miran Čeh Head of the Centre for Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis, senior scientist, scientific advisor
Field of research:
- Functional ceramics with perovskite structure, thermoelectrics
- 1-D oxide nanostructures
- Solar cells
- Photocatalytic (micro)reactors
- Electron microscopy (SEM, EPMA, STEM/TEM, AEM, HR HAADF-STEM)
Sabina Cintauer, M.Sc. Departmental administrative office
Giulia Della Pelle, M.Sc. Ph.D. student
Field of research:
- Theranostic formulations
- Photothermal therapy
- Biomimetic nanostructures
Dr. Nataša Drnovšek Scientist
Prof. Jean-Marie Dubois Senior scientist, Scientific advisor, European Academy of Sciences, Fellow
Field of research:

- Non-crystalline alloys and compounds: metallic glasses, intermetallics and complex metallic alloys, quasicrystals.
- Crystal structure and local order; formation and stability of complex compounds; properties of complex metallic compounds and quasicrystals: electronic structure, heat transport, solid-solid adhesion,
wetting, friction; applications of quasicrystals & complex intermetallics.
Darko Eterović Senior technician
Field of research:
- Dry and wet materials processing
- Metallographic sample preparation
- Dilatometry
- Porosimetry
- Materials mechanical properties evaluation
Sanja Fidler, B.Sc. Financial & Project Manager
Field of interests:
- Projects & Finances
Nik Gračanin, B.Sc. Expert Associate
Field of research:
- Mineralogy and crystallography of geological systems and ceramic materials
- Analysis with line electron microscopy (SEM), sample preparation with SEM / FIB
Dr. Aljaž Iveković Scientist
Dr. Petra Jenuš Scientist
Field of research:

- Exchange-coupled two-phase magnetic materials (preparation and characterization)
- Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
- Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
- Spark plasma sintering (SPS)
- Promotion of science
Dr. Sina Khoshsima Scientist
Field of research:
- Hard Magnetic Materials
- Solid-state synthesis
- Nanomaterials
- Composite materials (MMCs)
- Additive manufacturing (SLM)
- Biomaterials
- X-ray analysis methods (XRD, XPS, XRF)
- Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Diana Knyzhnykova, M.Sc. Ph.D. student
Field of research:
- Fusion materials
- Metal matrix composites
- Additive manufacturing
- Liquid metal infiltration
Prof. Spomenka Kobe Scientific Advisor, Slovenian Academy of Engineering, Member
Field of research:

- Hard magnetic materials
- Intermetallic alloys – thin films and nanostructures
- Magnetocaloric materials
- Effect of processing on microstructure and physical properties
- Applications of high-energy permanent magnets in ecology
- The influence of magnetic field on crystallisation
- Complex metallic alloys
Assoc. Prof. Andraž Kocjan Programme group leader, CTO, Senior scientist
Asst. Prof. Matej Komelj Scientist
Field of research:
- Ab-initio electronic structure calculations, based on the density functional theory, focused on magnetic properties of solids, namely hyperfine parameters, nonlinear magnetoelastic effects, X-ray magnetic dichroism (XMCD) spectra…
Klara Laura Konda Expert Associate
Field of research:
- Crystal growth from solution (ZnO, TiO2)
- Photocatalytic degradation of microplastics
Asst. Prof. Nina Kostevšek Scientist
Field of research:
- Electrochemical study and deposition of magnetic thin films, nanowires and nanotubes based on Fe-Pd and Co-Pt system
- Multifunctional nanomaterials based on magnetic (FePt, Fe3O4) and optically active components (Au) for bioapplications such as magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic hyperthermia, photo-thermal and sensing
- Formation of »smart nanocarriers« made of SiO2, biopolymers (chitosan, gelatine, etc.) and thermo-responsive liposomes
Abhilash Krishnamurthy Ph.D. student
Field of research:
- Electrochemical sensors
- Electrocatalytic materials for organic redox mechanisms
- Design and Evaluation of Electronic Circuits
Kaja Križman, B.Sc. Expert Associate
Master of pharmacy
Field of interests:
- Biomaterials
- Drug delivery and tissue engineering
- Bioglass and bioceramic materials
- Aseptic technique
Monika Kušter, M.Sc. Ph.D. student
Field of research:
- Complex metallic alloys, quasicrystals and composite materials
- Arc melting technique for metals and alloys
- X-ray diffraction (XRD)
- Scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS)
Barbara Ljubec Božiček, M.Sc. Ph.D. student
Field of research:
- Photo (electro) catalytic degradation of organic pollutants in (waste) water
Dr. Amit Mishra Scientist
Field of research:
- Material Synthesis
- Nd-Fe-B magnets
- Processing of magnets
Prof. Saša Novak Krmpotič Senior scientist, scientific advisor
Field of research:

- Biomaterials
- Materials for fusion applications
- Composites
- Colloidal processing
- Electrophoretic deposition
- Nanotoxicology
- Promotion of science
Ipeknaz Özden , M.Sc. Ph.D. student
Field of research:
- Processing of ceramic materials
- Additive manufacturing
Dr. Matejka Podlogar Scientist
Dr. Benjamin Podmiljšak Scientist
Field of research:
- Hard magnetic materials
- Magnetocaloric materials
- Magnetic measurements
- Sample preparation
- Materials characterisation
Tina Radošević, B.Sc.
Field of research:
- Solid-state synthesis of ceramic materials
- Hydrothermal synthesis of ZnO and TiO2
- Photocatalysis
- Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
- Sample preparation for transmission electron microscope (TEM)
Mihaela Rebernik, M.Sc. Expert Associate
Field of research:
- Hard Magnetic Materials
- Melt-spun materials
- Spark plasma sintering (SPS)
Prof. Aleksander Rečnik Senior scientist
Field of research:
- Atomic-level studies of polytypic phase transitions, twinning, epitaxy, nucleation of planar faults; atomic structure & chemistry of twin boundaries, inversion boundaries, antiphase boundaries, low-angle tilt grain boundaries; special grain boundaries and their relation to exaggerated and anisotropic crystal growth; microstructure development.
Dr. Vesna Ribić Scientist
Field of research:
- Density functional theory calculations, focused on solving local structures of doped metal-oxide materials
- Microscopic and theoretical investigations of interfaces, planar and point defects at the atomic scale
Dr. Boris Saje Senior scientist
Dr. Zoran Samardžija Senior scientist
Field of research:
- A specialist for scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron-probe microanalysis (EDXS, WDXS)
Marija Šebjan Pušenjak Departmental administrative office
Dr. Sorour Semsari Parapari Scientist
Field of research:
- Advanced electron microscopy techniques: TEM, HRTEM, HAADF/ABF STEM image analysis, EDS and EELS analysis
- In-situ TEM: heating and electrochemical liquid state TEM
- Studying the chemistry-structure-property relationship in materials
- Electrochemical systems and lithium ion batteries
- Cement and cementitious materials
Nejc Skoporc Technician
Layrton José Souza da Silva, M.Sc. Ph.D. student
Vinko Sršan, M.Sc. Ph.D. student
Field of research:
- Magnetic skyrmions
- Helimagnetism in non-centrosymmetric alloys
- (S)TEM imaging of magnetization textures
Dr. Tomaž Tomše Scientist
Field of research:
- Hard magnetic materials
- Melt-spun materials
- Spark plasma sintering (SPS)
- Magnetic measurements
- Optical and electron microscopy
Dr. Špela Trafela Scientist
Field of research:
- Electrochemical sensors for chemical species in food and enviroment based on metallic nanowires, nanotubes and nanoparticles
Aleksander Učakar, M.Sc. Ph.D. student
Field of research:
- Hard magnetic materials
- Hydrothermal synthesis
- Sintering by Intense Thermal Radiation (SITR)
- Magnetic measurements
Anubhav Vishwakarma Ph.D. student
Field of research:
- Design of additive-manufactured magnets in the frame of classical electrodynamics by applying finite-elements method
- Magnetic harvester
Dr. Jelena Vujančević Scientist
Field of research:
- Electrochemical sensors for toxic organic substances in environment
Dr. Milan Vukšić Scientist
Field of research:
- Ceramic processing
- Additive manufacturing
- Heterogeneous Catalysis
Asst. Prof. Kristina Žagar Soderžnik Scientist
Prof. Kristina Žužek Senior scientist