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We are a high-performing team driven by integrity, knowledge, and a strong commitment to professionalism. With a clear focus and a positive, solution-oriented mindset, we bring expertise and precision to every challenge.
Unified by shared values and a passion for innovation, we deliver results that matter.
Prof. dr. Lidija Fras Zemljič
Univ. dipl. eng. in chem. tech.
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Prof. dr. Tatjana Kreže
Univ. dipl. eng. tex.
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Prof. dr. Simona Strnad
Univ. dipl. eng. tex.
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Assist. prof. dr. Matej Bračič
Msc. eng. in form. and text.
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Assist. prof. dr. Olivija Plohl
Univ. dipl. eng. chem. technol.
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Assist. prof. dr. Klementina Pušnik Črešnar
Prof. of chemistry and biology
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Tjaša Kraševac Glaser
Univ. dipl. eng. chem. technol.
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Tanja Kos
Dipl. eng. tex.
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Doris Bračič
Eng. in design and text mat.
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Athira John
Msc. biopolymer science
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Saša Kaloper
Msc. biotechnol.
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Miša Žnidarič
Msc. eng. chem. eng.
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Tadej Slatinek
Master of Science in Polymer Technology
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Assist. prof. dr. Thomas Luxbacher
Dipl. eng. tech. sci.
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Assoc. prof. dr. Rupert Kargl
Msc rer. nat.
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Assist. prof. dr. Tamilselvan Mohan
Univ. dipl. chem.
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Tadej Slatinek

Master of Science in Polymer Technology

Expertise: Polymer chemistry, polymer materials, polymer technology, characterization, covalent adaptable networks, self-healing, nanomaterials

doc. dr. Tamilselvan Mohan

univ. dipl. chem.

Expertise: 3D bioprinting and bioengineering, biomaterials, polysaccharides, thin films, proteins and cells, solid-liquid interface studies

Teaching Fields: Environment and Biobased Systems, Macromolecular Materials and Material Technologies, 3D printing, Carbohydrate technology

Employed: Graz University of Technology, Austria; University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Slovenia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rupert Kargl

MSc rer. nat.

Expertise: Polysaccharides, Peptides, Bioconjugates, Crosslinking, Biomaterial Science, Surface Science, Colloids, Gels, Extrusion 3D Printing

Teaching Fields: General Chemistry (Laboratory Course), Bionanomaterials and Biomimetics (lecture), Transformation and Shaping of Biobased Systems (lecture), Chemical processing and Environment (lecture), Selected Topics of Polysaccharide Chemistry (seminar)

Employed: Graz University of Technology, Austria, IBIOSYS; University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Slovenia

Assist. prof. dr. Thomas Luxbacher

Dipl. Eng. tech. sci.

Expertise: Particle Characterization and Surface Charge

Employed: Anton Paar GmbH; University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Slovenia; University of Maribor, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Slovenia

Miša Žnidarič

MSc. Eng. chem. Eng.

Expertise: Cultural Heritage Preservation, Natural Fibers, Polymer Nanocomposite, Functional Packaging

Employed: University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Slovenia

Saša Kaloper

MSc. biotechnol.

Expertise: Antiviral PPE, Physico-Chemical Antiviral Mechanisms, Interfacial Interactions, Active Packaging, Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Antimicrobial Testing

Employed: University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Chair of Textile Materials and Design, Slovenia

Athira John

MSc. Biopolymer science

Expertise: Materials, Synthesis and characterization of (bio)polymers, copolymers and blends, Processing of polymers, Food packaging, Active coatings

Employed: University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Slovenia

Doris Bračič

Eng. in Design and Text Mat.

Expertise: Materials, Polymers, Natural Fibers and modification, bio-composites, Processing and Testing of composite materials  

Employed: University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Slovenia

Tanja Kos

Dipl. Eng. Tex.

Expertise: Finishing of Textiles, Chemical Analyses, Textile testing

Teaching Fields: Textile Chemistry (Finishing of Textiles), Textile Materials

Employed: University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Chair of Textile Materials and Design, Slovenia

Tjaša Kraševac Glaser

univ. Dipl. Eng. Chem. Technol.

Expertise: Synthesis and characterization of polysaccharide particles, particle characterization and surface charge, active packaging, surface functionalization

Employed: University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Chair of Textile Materials and Design, Slovenia

Assist. Prof. Dr. Klementina Pušnik Črešnar

Prof. of Chemistry and Biology

Expertise: Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocomposites, Renewable Polymer (Nano)composites, Processing and Reactive Extrusion of Polymers and (Nano)composites, Covalent Adaptable Network (CAN) Nanocomposites, Recyclable and Sustainable Advanced Materials: Recyclable Polymers, Self-Healing Polymers.

Employed: University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering - Chair of Textile Materials and Design, Slovenia; University of Maribor, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Slovenia

Assist. Prof. Dr. Olivija Plohl

univ. dipl. Eng. Chem. Technol.

Expertise: Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, Surface functionalization with biopolymers, Advanced nanocomposites, Colloid chemistry, Wastewater treatment, Adsorption

Teaching Fields: Nanomaterials, Advanced hybrid and composite materials, Surface properties of polymer materials

Employed: University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Chair of Textile Materials and Design, Slovenia

Doc. dr. Matej Bračič

Msc. Eng. in Form. and Text.

Expertise: Surface interactions and polymer materials

Teaching Fields: Materials, Textiles

Employed: University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Chair of Textile Materials and Design, Slovenia

Prof. dr. Simona Strnad

univ. dipl. Eng. Tex.

Expertise: Natural and chemical fibers, fibers’ structure and properties, surface properties, surface modification, sustainable materials, biomaterials, textile materials characterization

Teaching Fields: Textile Fibers, Advanced Textile Materials, High Performance Fibres, Bioactive Textile Materials, Technical Textiles

Employed: University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Chair of Textile Materials and Design

Prof. dr. Tatjana Kreže

univ. dipl. Eng. Tex.

Expertise: Characterization of the structure and properties of fibre-forming polymers, Sustainable materials, Cellulose fibres

Teaching Fields: Sustainable materials and technologies, Structure, properties and fibers applications, Textile materials testing, Standardization and quality, Eco-textiles

Employed: University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Chair of Textile Materials and Design, Slovenia

Dr. Lidija Fras Zemljič

Prof., Univ. Dipl. Eng. in Chem. Tech.
Head of Laboratory
Vice-Dean for Research of Faculty

Expertise: functional polymer materials, colloid and surface chemistry, surface functionalization, surface chemistry, development of active packaging, development of functional textiles, advanced polymeric materials, interaction studies

Teaching Fields: sustainable materials, polymers, surface and colloidal chemistry, surface properties of polymer-based materials, textile finishing

Employed: University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Chair of Textile Materials and Design, Slovenia