About me

I was born in 1967. I completed elementary and middle school in Požega, Croatia. I obtained my M.Eng., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in 1991, 1997 and 2002, respectively all from University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing in the field of electrical power engineering. For my success during my final year of bachelor’s degree, I received a faculty award.

In 1992, after graduating, I started working at the Department of Energy and Power Systems of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing. Currently, I am a Full Professor and the Head of the Department of Energy and Power Systems at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing. My scientific interests include problems in electric power system dynamics and control, unit commitment, maintenance of electrical equipment, as well as power system analysis, smart grids and integration of renewable energy sources.

I serve in 10 international journals as an associate editor or a member of editorial board. I published three books and more than 200 journal and conference papers including technical studies for utilities and private companies. I was the project leader on more than 60 technical projects for industry and electric power companies. I received several scientific awards.

I am a member of IEEE Power & Energy Society since 1994 and a senior member since 2004. I organized several conferences and participated in many IEEE activities, both on regional and local level. For my work in IEEE, I received several awards.

My CV can be found below. More information about my professional competences and other details can be found by clicking here.


Education

Degree Year Institution
Master of Engineering 1991 University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (UNIZG-FER)
Master of Science 1997 University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (UNIZG-FER)
Ph.D. 2002 University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (UNIZG-FER)

Experience

From To Employer Position
2015 Present UNIZG-FER Full Professor in Electric Power Systems
2014 Present UNIZG-FER Head of Department of Energy and Power Systems
2010 2015 UNIZG-FER Associate professor in electric power systems
2004 2010 UNIZG-FER Assistant professor in electric power systems
2002 2004 UNIZG-FER Post-doctoral researcher
1997 2002 UNIZG-FER Senior research and teaching assistant
1992 1997 UNIZG-FER Junior research and teaching assistant


IEEE activities

IEEE Major Committee Boards

2017 – 2018 Member of the MGA Member Benefits Portfolio Advisory Committee

IEEE regional activities

2017 – Present IEEE Region 8 Member of Awards & Recognition Committee
2015 – 2016 IEEE Region 8 Vice Chair for Technical Activities
2011 – 2015 IEEE Region 8 Representative of all IEEE IAS Chapters
2010 – 2015 Central Europe and Scandinavia Representative of all IEEE PES Chapters
2009 – 2012 IEEE Region 8 Committee Member

IEEE section activities

2017 – 2018 IEEE Croatia section Chapter Coordinator
2013 – 2016 IEEE Croatia section Responsible for nominations and appointments
2009 – 2012 IEEE Croatia section Chair
2005 – 2008 IEEE Croatia section Vice Chair

IEEE chapter activities

2012 – Present IEEE Croatia section, PES Chapter Chair
2012 – Present IEEE Croatia section, PES Chapter student branch Branch Chapter Advisor
2012 – 2015 IEEE Croatia section, IAS Chapter student branch Branch Chapter Advisor
2008 – 2011 IEEE Croatia section, IAS Chapter Chair

IEEE conference organization

2021 2nd IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Synchronized Measurements and Analytics (SGSMA 2021), Split, Croatia Conference chairman
2020 11th IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG 2020), Dubrovnik, Croatia Chair of finance committee
2014 3rd IEEE ENERGYCON 2014, Cavtat, Hrvatska Conference chairman
2013 15th IEEE EUROCON 2013, Zagreb, Croatia Conference chairman

IEEE Awards

2016 IEEE Region 8 plaque for notable services and contributions as Vice chair for technical activities
2014 IEEE Region 8 plaque for excellent organization of the international conference IEEE ENERGYCON 2014 (as conference chairman)
2014 IEEE PES Outstanding Small Chapter Award (as IEEE PES Croatia chapter chair)
2013 IEEE History Committee Plaque for first IEEE Milestone in Croatia, Milestone Krka-Šibenik Electric Power System, 1895 (as milestone nominator)
2013 IEEE Region 8 plaque for excellent organization of the international conference IEEE Eurocon 2013 (as conference chairman)
2013 IEEE Croatia Section Distinguished Service Award for outstanding volunteer work
2012 IEEE PES plaque in recognition and appreciation for sustained support of PES Activities

Other awards

2020 Award for excellence in the field of technical sciences, awarded by the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts
2018 The National Science Award for the year 2018 for outstanding contribution in the field of smart grid applications in the transmission system (highest Croatian scientific award)
2016 Annual Science Award of Faculty of electrical engineering and computing for outstanding achievement in research work or innovations in the last five years in the field of smart grids flexibility
1991 Award “Josip Lončar” for excellent success in the final year of Master Programme at Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb