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Research projects and programmes

Current projects and programmes

National projects and programmes

  • Analytics and Chemical Characterization of Materials and Processes (2004–2008)
    Research program, Slovenian Research Agency

  • Development of materials by sol-gel processing and their application in systems for exploitation of non-conventional energy sources(2004–2008)
    Research program, Slovenian Research Agency

  • Plant Physiology and Biotechnology(2004–2008)
    Research program, Slovenian Research Agency

  • Forest biology, ecology and technology(2004–2008)
    Research program , Slovenian Research Agency

  • The transformation of pollutants with ozone and advanced oxidation processes (2005–2008)
    Applied research project, Slovenian Research Agency

  • Self-cleaning and photocatalytic coatings for environmental applications (2005-2008)
    Applied research project, Slovenian Research Agency

  • Phenol potential of local plums and sweet cherry cultivars (2006-2008)
    Target research programmes »Slovenian Competitiveness 2006-2013«, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food and Slovenian Research Agency

  • Molecular detection of the effects of application and action of biological warfare and toxins with long term action (2006-2008)
    Target research programmes »Science for Peace and Security 2004-2010«, Ministry of Defense and Slovenian Research Agency

  • The effects of warfare agents on people and environment, with medical and environment-protecting actions (2006-2008)
    Target research programmes »Science for Peace and Security 2004-2010«, Ministry of Defense and Slovenian Research Agency

  • Self-cleaning photocatalytic paints and coatings (2006-2008)
    Target research programmes »Science for Peace and Security 2004-2010«, Ministry of Defense and Slovenian Research Agency

  • Development and comparison of new methods for determination of authenticity of oils in food products (2006-2008)
    Target research programmes »Slovenian Competitiveness 2006-2013«, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food and Slovenian Research Agency

  • Sustainable development of protected areas – An integrated approach and active role of the state: Sustainable management of protected areas and regional development (2006-2008)
    Target research programmes »Slovenian Competitiveness 2006-2013«, Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning and Slovenian Research Agency

  • Role of sumoylation in Human Papillomavirus (HPV) induced carcinogenesis (2007-2008)
    Postdoctoral research project, Slovenian Research Agency

  • Determination of local fruits' polyphenol potential (2007-2009)
    Postdoctoral research project, Slovenian Research Agency

  • Development and assessment of the assay for detection of nanoparticle toxicity by using Isopods (2007-2009)
    Basic research project, Slovenian Research Agency

  • Use of yeast for determination of toxicity of selected neonicotinoids on the genome level(2007-2009)
    Basic research project, Slovenian Research Agency

  • Development of photocatalytic coatings and gas-phase reactors for determination of coatings efficiency in air- and self-cleaning (2008-2011)
    Applied research project, Slovenian Research Agency

  • Construction, evaluation and optimization of a solar pilot photocatalytic reactor for degradation of persistent organic pollutants in wastewaters and for disinfection of drinking waters (2008-2010)
    Postdoctoral research project, Slovenian Research Agency

  • The role of the PML protein in the antiviral immune response (2008-2010)
    Postdoctoral research project, Slovenian Research Agency

International projects

  • Photoinduced properties of multicomponent and multilayer TiO2/SiO2 coatings(2008-2009)
    Bilateral project Slovenia – Czech Republic

  • SOLBIOPOLYSY - Biofuel Polygeneration System integrating MSW Landfill Gas and Solar Energy (2008-2011)
    EU Sixth Framework Program

  • Sol-gel produced TiO2 and SiO2-TiO2 for self-cleaning and photocatalytic coatings (2007-2008)
    Bilateral project Slovenia – Austria

  • Raziskave fotorazgradnje organofosfatnih pesticidov - mehanizem razgradnje in toksičnost fotoproduktov (2007-2008)
    Bilateral project Slovenia – France

  • Photocatalytic Technologies and Novel Nanosurfaces Materials – Critical Issues, COST 540, EU (2006-2010)

  • Development of materials for environmental applications (2006-2008)
    Leonardo da Vinci mobility project (SI/6/A/F/EX/176113)

  • Mesoporous titania-based films as photocatalysts for pesticides degradation (2005-2008)
    Bilateral project Slovenia – Italy

  • Colocalisation methods with the radial base function COBASE,National Research Council, ZDA

  • TransEcoNet-Transnational Ecological Networks in Central Europe (2008-20011) Central Europe (www.transeconet.eu)

Closed projects

National projects

  • Biological methods of waste water treatment(2005-2007)
    Center of excellence »Environmental technologies

  • Nanocomposite thin films and pigments for paint industry(2004–2007)
    Slovenian Research Agency

  • Stress response across levels of organization in the terrestrial isopod Porcellio scaber and the duckweed Lemna minor: a mechanicistic approach (2004–2007)
    Slovenian Research Agency

  • Prion diseases and their diagnostics (2004–2007)
    Slovenian Research Agency

  • Biological diversity among two grapevine viruses and their role in plant (2004–2007)
    Slovenian Research Agency

  • Chemical and biological monitoring of neonicotinoids and their impact assessment in the environment (2004–2007)
    Slovenian Research Agency

  • Vulnerability of territory and environmental impact assessment for fast railroad in Slovenia and regional development plan for the Goriška statistical region (2002–2006)
    Slovenian Research Agency, Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning of the Republic of Slovenia, Slovenian Research Agency

  • Terroir as an Element of competitiveness of Rebula grapes in Goriška brda region (2002–2006)
    Slovenian Research Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food of the Republic of Slovenia

  • Nerve gases and natural toxins (2004–2006)
    Ministry of Defense of the Research projects

  • Joint effects of binary mixtures of cadmium, zinc and mercury on selected test animals and plants (2001–2004)
    Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia

  • Experimental methods in the environment (1999–2003)
    Research program, Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia

  • Degradation of some organophosphorous compounds (1999–2001)
    Ministry of Science and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia

  • Optothermal spectrometry under conditions of strong light scattering (1998–2001)
    Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia

  • Health aspects of Soča river pollution in the Solkan HE power plant reservoir (1997-1999)
    Ministry of Science and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Slovenia, Soške elektrarne Nova Gorica

  • Radionuclides, heavy metals and organic pollutants in Slovene environment (1997-1999)
    Ministry of Science and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia

International projects

  • JEDIS – Joint environmental decision support information system (2005–2007)
    EU – Interreg

  • Determination of anthocyanins in different plant samples (2006-2007)
    Bilateral project Slovenia – Denmark

  • Trace analysis of biologically active substances in complex matrices (2006-2007)
    Bilateral project Slovenia – Croatia, Rudjer Bošković Institute, Zagreb

  • Analysis and degradation of neonicotinoids (2006-2007)
    Bilateral project Slovenia – Serbia and Montenegro, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences

  • Degradation of organophosphorous compounds using gama rays (2005–2006)
    Bilateral project Slovenia – Croatia, Rudjer Bošković Institute, Zagreb

  • Developmentof analytical techniques for detection of toxic compounds (2005–2006)
    Bilateral project Slovenia – Serbia and Montenegro, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences

  • Monitoring, degradation and the influence of pollutants and their photoproducts (2004-2005)
    Leonardo da Vinci project - mobi1ity, EU

  • Photodegradation of bioactive organic compounds (drugs and pesticides) and determination of toxicity of degradation products(2004–2005)
    Bilateral project Slovenia – Serbia and Montenegro, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences

  • Optothermal detection in ionic chromatography and flow injection analysis of metal species and organic micropollutants (2003–2005)
    Bilateral project Slovenia – Italy, University of Turin

  • Systems ecology: Application of results from investigation of forest ecosystem in new study course of Systems ecology at Nova Gorica Polytechnic (2002–2003)
    Bilateral project Slovenia – USA, Institute of Ecology, University of Georgia

  • Development of Thermal Lens Spectrometric Detection for Food Quality Control (2001–2002)
    Bilateral project Slovenia - Brazil, Universidade Estadual de Maringa

  • Development of Thermal Lens Spectrometric Detection of Carotenoids in Marine Samples (2000–2002)
    Bilateral project Slovenia - Denmark, Roskilde University

  • Control of Migration Profiles and Structural Evolution in Thin and Non-Compact Materials by Photothermal Methods (1999-2001)
    EC – Euram Brite III

  • Validation of Photoacoustic, Photothermal and Related Methods for Detection of Early Spoilage, Adulteration and Quality Assessment in Food Industry(1997-1999)
    EC - Inco Copernicus

Projects for industry

  • Measurements of the photocatalytic effect on facade points by using on-line UV-VIS spectroscopy (2006)
    Helios Domžale

  • Razvoj analitskih metod in raziskav koncentracij učinkovin v odpadnih vodah (2006-2007)
    Lek Ljubljana

  • Environmental impacts and chemical pollution in the area of municipal waste landfill Stara Gora (2003-2005)
    Komunala Nova Gorica

  • Introduction of bioanalytical assay for detection of organophosphate and carbonate pesticides in raw materials for fruit juice production (2003-2005)
    FRUCTAL d.o.o. Ajdovščina

  • Experts basis for the preparation of local environmental protection program at Ljubljana municipality, Evaluation of health and environmental risk due to pollution of atmosphere and ground water (2003)
    Mestna občina Ljubljana

  • Environmental impact for adaptation of meat processing facility Peloz d.o.o. (2003)
    Peloz d.o.o., Nova Gorica

  • Measurements of radioactivity in the area of the municipal waste landfill Dolga poljana (2002)
    Komunalno stanovanjska družba d.o.o. Ajdovščina

  • Environmental impact assessment at the area of Kemiplas Koper factory (2001–2003)
    Kemiplas Koper

  • Water quality in Vogršček reservoir in the period 1989–1999 (2000)
    VGP Soča, Nova Gorica

  • Monitoring of the Environmental Impact During the Construction of Hydroelectric Power Plants Doblar II and Plave II - Observations During the Construction and During the Initial Operation (1999–2004)
    Soške elektrarne, Nova Gorica

  • Determination of heavy metals and mineral oils in sediments from the accumulation lake at Most na Soči (1999)
    Soške elektrarne, Nova Gorica

  • Monitoring of the Environmental Impact During the Construction of Hydroelectric Power Plants Doblar II and Plave II – Observations of the present situation (1997)
    Soške elektrarne, Nova Gorica
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