Univerza na Primorskem

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UP IAM ■ Andrej Marušič Institute

Raziskovalni inštitut Univerze na Primorskem

Centre of Excellence for Research and Innovation in the Field of Renewable Materials and Healthy Living Environments

About the Department

Research activities focus on renewable materials and sustainable construction, particularly innovative approaches in woodworking, with the aim of transfer into industrial practice. They promote regenerative sustainability through design solutions based on the Restorative Environmental and Ergonomic Design (REED) approach. The department participates in numerous European research projects, conducts trainings, promotes science, develops innovations, contributes to New European Bauhaus initiatives, and leads the NEB Academy.

Department Head
prof. dr. Andreja Kutnar
Deputy Head
izr. prof. dr. Michael David Burnard

Research Areas

  • Acoustics
  • Air Pollution Modeling
  • Architecture and Design
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer science
  • Data Structures
  • Engineered living materials
  • Human Health in the Built Environment
  • Materials
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular biology
  • Neurobiology
  • Optimization
  • Physics
  • Renewable Materials for Healthy Built Environments
  • Wood Science
Projects37
A New Era for Alpine Wool WoolShed
1. 9. 2024 – 31. 8. 2027 | WoolShed Active
Advanced Materials for NEB-Inspired Environmental Public Procurement
1. 6. 2026 – 31. 5. 2028 | Laura Sánchez | AMBIENT Active
Application-level Swarm-based Orchestration Across the Cloud-to-Edge Continuum
1. 1. 2024 – 31. 3. 2027 | Swarmchestrate Active
Bioinspired living skin for architecture (ARCHI-SKIN)
1. 9. 2022 – 31. 8. 2027 | Anna Malgorzata Sandak | ARCHI-SKIN Active
Bioluminiscenčni mikrobni premaz za arhitekturne površine / Bioluminescent microbial coating for architectural surfaces (BIOLUMICOAT)
1. 1. 2025 – 31. 10. 2026 | Wojciech Jakub Pajerski | N2-0410 Active
Bioregional mineralisation with agricultural resources for construction
1. 5. 2025 – 30. 4. 2028 | BIOARC Active
DIAgnostika Mehanskih lAstnosti starNih lepilnih sTikov v lesenih konstrukcijah / DIAgnostics and Mechanical tests Of aged adhesive layers used in joiNts of wooDen structureS (DIAMONDS)
1. 1. 2023 – 30. 9. 2027 | Matthew John Schwarzkopf | N2-0280 Active
Dizajn, ki ga navdihuje narava za dobro počutje ljudi / Nature-Inspired Design for Human Wellbeing (BUILDWELL)
1. 1. 2025 – 31. 12. 2026 | Michael David Burnard | N2-0386 Active
Empowering Furniture Companies with Life Cycle Assessment for Sustainable Practices
1. 12. 2024 – 31. 1. 2027 | FurnitureLCA Active
Fungal Melanin: Enemy or Friend? Evaluating its Role in Human Health and Antimicrobial Properties
1. 1. 2025 – 31. 12. 2025 | Anja Černoša, Ingrida Bružaitė | Fungal Melanin: Enemy or Friend? Evaluating its Role in Human Health and Antimicrobial Properties Active
Hibridni živi material na bioosnovanem kompozitnem ogrodju / Hybrid Living Material on Bio-based Composite Scaffold – LIVEMAT
1. 3. 2025 – 28. 2. 2029 | Anna Malgorzata Sandak | N2-0380 Active
Kompetenčni center za razvoj kadrov v lesarstvu
7. 2. 2025 – 31. 10. 2026 | KOCles 5 Active
Lifecycle extension of salvaged wooden materials through reuse in dowel-laminated timber
1. 9. 2024 – 28. 2. 2027 | Mohammad Derikvand | EcoDLT Active
Microbially Induced Mineralisation of Wood for Improved Fire Resistance
1. 9. 2024 – 28. 2. 2027 | Karen Butina Ogorelec | MICRO-INSERT Active
Mikroplastika in prirejeni mikrobni konzorciji / Microplastics and engineered microbial consortia (EMiCoPlast)
1. 1. 2025 – 31. 12. 2027 | Cene Gostinčar | J4-60078 Active
Monitoring the Concentration of Air and Marine Pollutants
26. 1. 2015 – 31. 12. 2030 | dr. Jure Pražnikar | LUKA KOPER Active
Nadzor škodljivcev v gozdarskem in lesnem sektorju z uporabo netradicionalnih mrežnih alarmnih sistemov / Pest insect control in the forestry and timber sector using non-traditional grid-based alarm systems
1. 1. 2026 – 31. 12. 2027 | Miklos Kresz | BI-HU/26-27-007 | Slovenia, Hungary Active
Občanska znanost za trajnostne dolgoročne odločitve z visokim vplivom (CS-SLOTH) / Citizen Science for Sustainable LOng-Term High-impact Decisions (CS-SLOTH)
1. 9. 2026 – 30. 11. 2027 | Ana Slavec | O7-60122 Active
PATH2ELMs – Integration of the REMEDY into the EIC Pathfinder ELMs portfolio
16. 6. 2025 – 31. 3. 2027 | Anna Malgorzata Sandak | PATH2ELMS Active
REMEDY – Archibiome tattoo for resistant, responsive, and resilient cities
1. 2. 2025 – 31. 1. 2029 | dr. Anna Sandak | REMEDY Active
Robust (re)Design of Material Flow in Circular Networks
1. 3. 2026 – 28. 2. 2029 | Balazs David | N2-0486 Active
Simulacija in optimizacija potencialnih načinov valorizacije lesa slabše kakovosti v Sloveniji / Simulation and optimisation of potential valorization routes for lower quality wood in Slovenia
1. 9. 2025 – 30. 11. 2026 | Balazs David | V4-2512 SIMOLES Active
Single item identification for forest production, protection and management
1. 5. 2023 – 30. 4. 2027 | SINTETIC Active
Socialno-psihološki vidiki dolgoročnega odločanja pomembnega vpliva s strani zasebnih lastnikov gozdov in domov / Socio-psychological aspects of LOng-Term High-impact decisions of private forest and home owners (SLOTH)
1. 5. 2025 – 30. 4. 2028 | Ana Slavec | J7-60122 Active
Space Testing for Advanced Resilience of Engineered Living Materials
1. 5. 2026 – 31. 10. 2026 | Anna Malgorzata Sandak | STAR N2-0445 Active
Strongly Regular Graphs and CFSG-free Arguments in Algebraic Graph Theory
1. 3. 2026 – 28. 2. 2029 | Dragan Marušič | J1-70047 Active
The Resilient Theatre: Participatory cultural theatre rooted in local materials for and with Ukrainian veterans
3. 8. 2026 – 31. 5. 2027 | Emma Penot | Resilient Theatre Active
Trajnostna in optimizirana vrednostna veriga modularne gradnje / Sustainable and optimised modular construction value chain
1. 3. 2026 – 28. 2. 2030 | Jakub Michal Sandak | N2-0434 Active
Wood Education for Sustainable Construction. Empowering professionals and students to build a more sustainable future through innovative and tailored training in circular wood and timber construction
1. 10. 2024 – 30. 9. 2026 | WENUS Active
Building a sustainable & circular economy through innovative, biobased manufacturing lines
1. 4. 2023 – 31. 3. 2026 | NewWave Completed
Carbon Accounting In The Forest-Based Industry – Maximising The Mitigation Potential Of Wood Products In Slovenia
1. 5. 2022 – 14. 1. 2026 | Daša Majcen | MAXIWOOD Completed
COST Action HELEN CA20139 – Driving Innovation and Collaboration in Taller Timber Buildings
12. 10. 2021 – 11. 10. 2025 | COST Action HELEN CA20139 Completed
Inovativni lesni proizvodi iz termo-hidro-mehansko zgoščenega lesa z izboljšanimi fizikalnimi, mehanskimi in požarnimi lastnostmi / Innovative engineered wood products made from Thermo-hydro-mechanical densified wood with enhanced physical, mechanical and
1. 10. 2023 – 30. 9. 2026 | Andreja Kutnar | J4-50132 WoDeFi Completed
Model za vključevanje državljanov za trajnostne in zdrave domove/A model for citizen engagement for sustainable and healthy homes
1. 9. 2025 – 31. 8. 2026 | Michael David Burnard | O2-0386 Completed
Spektroskopske Metode Za Hitro Fenotipizacijo Dreves, Ki Odražajo Njihovo Ekološko Odpornost / Spectroscopic methods for rapid phenotyping of trees reflecting their ecological resilience (DENDRO-SPEC)
1. 1. 2023 – 31. 12. 2025 | Jakub Michal Sandak | N4-0274 Completed
Umeščanje načela 24-urnega gibalnega vedenja kot determinante zdravja v slovenski prostor
1. 10. 2023 – 30. 9. 2025 | NEJC ŠARABON | GIB24, V3-2305 Completed
Vključevanje občanov v oblikovanje digitalnega dvojčka za nepremično kulturno dediščino v starem mestnem jedru Kopra / Engaging Citizens in Building a Digital Twin for Koper’s Cultural Heritage District
1. 7. 2025 – 30. 9. 2026 | Črtomir Tavzes | O2-8298 Completed
Employees70
asist. Acquah Richardrichard.acquah [at] famnit.upr.si
Adembegović Hujdurović Zijadazijada.hujdurovic [at] upr.si
asist. Asgari Erfanerfan.asgari [at] iam.upr.si
asist. Baldouski DaniilDaniil.baldouski [at] iam.upr.si
Batič Alijanaalijana.batic [at] upr.si
asist. Bazyar Khoshroodi Donyadonya.bazyar [at] iam.upr.si
Berčič Mihaelmihael.bercic [at] upr.si
Bubnič Natašanatasa.bubnic [at] upr.si
izr. prof. dr. Burnard Michael Davidmichael.burnard [at] iam.upr.si
dr. Butina Ogorelec KarenKaren.Butina [at] iam.upr.si
asist. dr. Campos Mijangos Cuauhtlicuauhtli.campos [at] upr.si
dr. Černoša Anjaanja.cernosa [at] iam.upr.si
doc. dr. David Balazsbalazs.david [at] famnit.upr.si
doc. dr. Derikvand Mohammadmohammad.derikvand [at] famnit.upr.si
Dijanić Josipjosip.dijanic [at] upr.si
Fábián Gertrudgertrud.fabian [at] upr.si
asist. dr. Fašalek AndrejAndrej.Fasalek [at] iam.upr.si
asist. Földvári-Nagy Editedit.foldvari-nagy [at] iam.upr.si
Grahek Rudirudi.grahek [at] upr.si
asist. Gregorič Klaraklara.gregoric [at] iam.upr.si
asist. dr. Grzybek Jakub Sylwesterjakub.grzybek [at] iam.upr.si
asist. Gubenšek Anaana.gubensek [at] iam.upr.si
Hallez Tobi Tobiastobi.hallez [at] upr.si
asist. dr. Han Leilei.han [at] iam.upr.si
asist. dr. Hribljan Valentinavalentina.hribljan [at] upr.si
doc. dr. Hrovatin Nikiniki.hrovatin [at] famnit.upr.si
Hrvatin Laralara.hrvatin [at] iam.upr.si
dr. Jantar Sonjasonja.jantar [at] iam.upr.si
Jerman Blažblaz.jerman [at] upr.si
Jokić Miladinmiladin.jokic [at] upr.si
prof. dr. Kasal Bohumilbohumil.kasal [at] famnit.upr.si
doc. dr. Kastelic Kajakaja.kastelic [at] iam.upr.si
asist. Klobučar Rokrok.klobucar [at] iam.upr.si
dr. Klokic Sumeasumea.klokic [at] iam.upr.si
asist. Kordbacheh Elahehelaheh.kordbacheh [at] upr.si
Kotrle Barbarabarbara.kotrle [at] upr.si
prof. dr. Kresz Miklos Ferencmiklos.kresz [at] iam.upr.si
prof. dr. Kutnar Andrejaandreja.kutnar [at] upr.si
prof. dr. Legat Andražandraz.legat [at] iam.upr.si
dr. Malat Ihabihab.malat [at] upr.si
doc. dr. Marrot Laetitia Sarah Jenniferleatitia.marrot [at] iam.upr.si
Mavrič Timtim.mavric [at] famnit.upr.si
prof. dr. Mrissa Michael Nicolasmichael.mrissa [at] famnit.upr.si
Niemelä Aarne Johannesaarne.niemela [at] upr.si
asist. Pavlin Julijajulija.pavlin [at] iam.upr.si
Peroša Mihamiha.perosa [at] upr.si
Perumal Sasikalasasikala.perumal [at] upr.si
Poropat Cek Silvasilva.poropat [at] upr.si
Prah Laralara.prah [at] iam.upr.si
izr. prof. dr. Pražnikar Jurejure.praznikar [at] iam.upr.si
Prelovšek Niemelä Evaeva.prelovsek [at] upr.si
asist. dr. Primožič Lealea.primozic [at] iam.upr.si
doc. dr. Prislan Rokrok.prislan [at] famnit.upr.si
Rakinić Vidmar Aleksandraaleksandra.rakinic.vidmar [at] iam.upr.si
izr. prof. dr. Sandak Anna Malgorzataanna.sandak [at] famnit.upr.si
izr. prof. dr. Sandak Jakub Michaljakub.sandak [at] famnit.upr.si
Sandak Ryszard Jakubryszard.sandak [at] upr.si
prof. dr. Schwarzkopf Matthew Johnmatthew.schwarzkopf [at] iam.upr.si
asist. Selmanović Aminaamina.selmanovic [at] iam.upr.si
Simmons Amy Noelamy.simmons [at] iam.upr.si
doc. dr. Slavec Anaana.slavec [at] famnit.upr.si
asist. Srejić Olgaolga.srejic [at] iam.upr.si
asist. mag. Starman Vesnavesna.starman [at] upr.si
Šukljan Tinetine.sukljan [at] upr.si
dr. Tavzes Črtomircrtomir.tavzes [at] iam.upr.si
doc. dr. Tošić Aleksandaraleksandar.tosic [at] upr.si
Turk Tamaratamara.turk [at] upr.si
asist. Vake Domendomen.vake [at] famnit.upr.si
Vrtovec Špelaspela.vrtovec [at] upr.si
asist. Vuletić Unauna.vuletic [at] upr.si