National research projects

National research projects

Research projects

The University of Maribor is implementing 66 basic research projects, 10 applied research projects, 5 postdoctoral research projects and 34 projects of the targeted research programme.

Nr.CodeTitlePeriodVodja
1J1-4358Ring Imaging Cherenkov detectors for the next generation of flavor physics experiments01.10.2022
30.09.2026
Peter Križan
2J3-4523 Patient individualised management of endometrial cancer raka endometrija01.10.2022
30.09.2026
Jure Knez
3J7-4642Basic Research for the Development of Spoken Language Resources and Speech Technologies for the Slovenian Language 01.10.2022
30.09.2026
Darinka Verdonik
4J6-4622The Art Heritage of the Counts of Cilli 01.10.2022
30.09.2026
Mija Oter Gorenčič
5J3-4524Development of advanced multidimensional in vitro kidney models 01.10.2022
30.09.2026
Sebastjan Bevc
6J5-4586The future of social dialogue in the platform economy: The case of Slovenia 01.10.2022
30.09.2026
Maja Turnšek
7J7-4641Heritage for Inclusive Sustainable Transformation - HEI-TRANSFORM 01.10.2022
30.09.2026
Sonja Ifko
8N3-0307Enriched conversational XAI methods for healthcare01.01.2023
31.12.2026
Gregor Štiglic
9N5-0293Political participation in the age of polarization: Austria, Poland, and Slovenia from a comparative perspective01.07.2023
30.06.2026
Andrej Kirbiš
10J2-4475Variable-speed generator system design to improve grid resilience01.05.2023
30.04.2026
Boštjan Polajžer
11J4-50135The significance of volatile compounds of selected vegetables in the indirect defense of plants against slugs01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Žiga Laznik
12J5-50156Positive Teacher Development Model - An interplay of the Individual (Motivational, Emotional, and Cognitive) and Contextual (School and System level) Assets during the School Year01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Ana Kozina
13J1-50034Library of opioid binding patterns in correlation with their adverse side effects01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Samo Lešnik
14J2-50048PREPARATION OF CRYSTALLIZED TWISTED AND TWINNED MORPHOLOGIES FROM SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS FOR CATALYSIS AND SEPARATION01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Aleš Podgornik
15J2-50058Synergistic Effect of Noble Metal Dispersion and Metal-Support Interactions in Anion-Exchanged Layered Metal Hydroxides for Efficient CO2 Hydrogenation Catalysis01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Andraž Mavrič
16J2-50076Development of electrochemical gas sensor for early detection of volatile peroxo explosives01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Vasko Jovanovski
17J2-50086Nanofibrilar cellulose membranes in microbial fuel cells: material development for sustainable, high value-added applications01.12.2023
30.11.2026
Selestina Gorgieva
18J4-50149Valorisation of residues from the vegetable oil industry based on a biorefinery approach -VALREO01.11.2023
31.10.2026
Aleksandra Petrovič
19J7-50043Coronaviral therapeutic target mutagenesis platform for communal treatment evaluation and the development of pan-coronavirus inhibitors01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Marko Jukič
20J7-50129Oxidative stress and systemic inflammatory response after cardiac surgery: minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation vs. conventional extracorporeal circulation01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Petra Kotnik
21J2-50087Fabrication of high capacitance electrospun fibrous net for flexible supercapacitor01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Alenka Ojstršek
22J2-50072Advanced methods for sub surface object detection with emphasis on data acquisition and interpretation01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Boštjan Batagelj
23J5-50176Understanding food cravings and consumption: From group averages towards a personalized approach01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Saša Zorjan
24J7-50095Spatiotemporal algorithms for microclimatic parameters assessment01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Niko Lukač
25J3-50098Development of microphysiological system of small intestine mucosa to investigate effects of microbiota on transepithelial transport and host immune response01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Aleksander Mahnič
26J3-50127Clinical pharmacist interventions in psychiatric hospitals in patients with mental disorders: impact on the medication-related problems01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Matej Štuhec
27J5-50162Empowering the neglected voices of children in tourism development01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Tina Šegota
28N2-0326Experimental and numerical analysis of static and fatigue double-side bending of rubber matrix composites01.01.2024
31.12.2026
Jernej Klemenc
29N2-0328The influence of the thermal history on the microstructure and mechanical properties of additively manufactured materials01.01.2024
31.12.2027
Damjan Klobčar
30N2-0340Functional polymers for electrocatalytic applications01.03.2024
28.02.2027
Sebastijan Kovačič
31N2-0361Multiscale investigations of carbon emissions capture and thermodynamic cycles01.04.2024
31.03.2027
Lidija Čuček
32J7-50233Smell and intangible cultural heritage01.07.2024
30.06.2027
Mojca Ramšak
33J7-50226Next generation analytical tools for heritage science01.07.2024
30.06.2027
Irena Kralj Cigić
34J7-50227Enhancing the Performance of Energy Conversion and Storage Systems through 2D Modified Electrochemical Interfaces01.07.2024
30.06.2027
Dušan Strmčnik
35J7-50232Prevalence and factors of climate anxiety among Slovenian youth and innovative digital solutions designed to reduce distress and facilitate pro-environmental behavior01.07.2024
30.06.2027
Bojan Musil
36J4-60080Harnessing the power of rhizobacteria to enhance wheat resilience to drought stress01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Nejc Stopnišek
37J7-60129Integration of two indigenous small ruminant breeds in a mixed grazing system; ethology, genomics, grassland productivity and biodiversity01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Janko Skok
38J7-60128AID HCH – Break through in humanities and cultural heritage with artificial intelligence01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Gorazd Bajc
39J5-60086"Everybody is in services": Navigating Regulatory Challenges of the Servitization Megatrend01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Janja Hojnik
40J1-60001Unveiling the Analgesic Potential of Herkinorin: A Comprehensive Approach to Designing Safer Opioids01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Samo Lešnik
41J1-60015Multifunctional surface engineering of titanium alloys: tailored porosity and biocompatible coatings for controlled delivery of therapeutic agents in orthopedic applications01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Uroš Maver
42J2-60031Peak absorption targeted photothermally triggered CO2 desorption from monolithic sorbents (HELICOSS)01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Blaž Belec
43J7-60120Design, development, and characterisation of innovative biodegradable vascular stents01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Janez Kramberger
44N2-0395Advancing Supercritical Processes for formulating porous materials01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Gabrijela Horvat
45J2-60048Development of anisotropic thermally conducting and insulating substrates for recyclable flexible electronics01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Vanja Kokol
46J2-60049Development of Advanced Cellular Metamaterials01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Nejc Novak
47J7-60118Human Exposure to Radiation from new Wireless Communication Technologies using Advanced Electromagnetic-Thermal Dosimetry Models01.02.2025
31.01.2028
Jure Ravnik
48N2-0388Novel approach to acquire UltraPURE nanoCELLulose01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Selestina Gorgieva
49J2-60046Motor Unit Functional and Anatomical Clustering in Isometric and Dynamic Contractions, Identified from High-density Electromyograms01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Aleš Holobar
50J5-60085Bridging the digital divide – The cybersecurity competency framework for older adults01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Kaja Prislan Mihelič
51J5-60090Electric scooters in urban environments: a study of safety, infrastructure, and mobility dynamics01.02.2025
31.01.2028
Tina Cvahte Ojsteršek
52J3-60062The impact of amino acids on the functioning of cell networks in the islets of Langerhans01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Marko Gosak
53J3-60069Molecular mechanisms and regulation of the newly discovered hepatic very low density lipoprotein cycle01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Tomaž Martini
54J5-60088The interplay between the EU and its member states in the policy-making processes in the field of employment policy01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Marko Hočevar
55J6-60100Divided Memory and Collectivisation of Individual Memories in Slovenia between 1941 and 199601.01.2025
31.12.2027
Urška Lampe
56J6-60106Nationalisation and Musealisation of Art Collections in Slovenia in the Light of Provenance Research01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Renata Komić Marn
57J6-60107Scientific Discovery and Scientific Justification: A Coherentist Perspective01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Borut Trpin
58J2-60044Computer-aided framework for the systematic synthesis, design, and integration of flow chemistry and microprocesses into sustainable production systems targeting Power-to-X01.02.2025
31.01.2028
Zdravko Kravanja
59J7-60116Slovenian reference genome project01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Tadej Battelino
60J3-60058A novel bottom-up approach to design an in vitro model of the human intervertebral disc01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Lidija Gradišnik
61N2-0412Bioaerogels for stimuli-responsive drug delivery01.03.2025
29.02.2028
Zoran Novak
62N6-0382Art Collections of the Central European Aristocracy, 1795–1939. A Comparative Study01.03.2025
29.02.2028
Tina Košak
63N4-0413Nano-nitrogen as a possible alternative for ecologically efficient plant production in water deficient environment01.03.2025
29.02.2028
Primož Titan
64N1-0431Domination in graphs: cubic graphs, products and games01.09.2025
31.08.2028
Boštjan Brešar
65J7-4597YO-VID22: Youth wellbeing and support structures before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic01.10.2022
30.09.2026
Andrej Naterer
66J4-4633Understanding the mechanisms and prevention of aggregation of biopharmaceutic proteins01.01.2023
31.12.2026
Matja Zalar
Nr.CodeTitlePeriodVodja
1L7-4494 New complex, bone layer incorporating human in vitro skin model for testing of non-invasive glucose sensors 01.10.2022
31.03.2026
Tina Maver
2L2-50059Nanostructured high entropy alloy coatings for tooling applications01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Aljaž Drnovšek
3L5-50163Assessing and improving information security culture of essential service providers: Analysis of organisational factors in resilience against cyber threats01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Gregor Petrič
4L2-60155Sustainable Treatment of Pharmaceutical Biological Wastewaters01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Darko Goričanec
5L7-60161Development of Electrochemical Biosensor for Detection of Methylmercury01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Urban Bren
6L2-60152Advanced methods for parameter identification and vector control of permanent magnet synchronous machines01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Martin Petrun
7L3-60156Effect of Tannins on the Development and Remission of Metabolic Syndrome01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Maša Skelin Klemen
8L2-60150Bio- and Alkali- activated STabilization of dredged marine sediments for inland, shore and offshore construction purposes (BAST)01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Stanislav Lenart
9L2-4456Multifunctional hydrogen technologies supporting power system balancing, energy storage and market01.10.2022
31.03.2026
Janko Petrovčič
10L2-60138Self-learning collaborative welding application-SelfCoWeld01.01.2025
31.12.2027
Timi Karner
Nr.CodeTitlePeriodVodja
1Z1-50021Balanced dual targeting of novel bacterial topoisomerase inhibitor-fluoroquinolone (NBTI-FQ) hybrids as an innovative approach in fighting bacterial resistance01.08.2024
31.07.2026
Anja Kolarič
2Z2-60175Efficient bacterial cellulose-based anion exchange membranes for alkaline fuel cell applications01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Maša Hren
3Z5-60179Adaptation Amidst Adversity: South Slavic Enemy Aliens from Austria-Hungary in the U.S. during World War I01.01.2025
31.12.2026
David Hazemali
4Z6-60180LOVE THROUGH ESPIONAGE: State Surveillance on Mixed Marriages with Eastern European Citizens in Slovenian Lands in the 1980s01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Ana Šela
5Z4-60176Mechanistic insights into the anticarcinogenic, antioxidative, and antimicrobial activity of natural polyphenolic compounds from Helichrysum italicum01.02.2025
31.01.2027
Veronika Furlan
Nr.CodeTitlePeriodVodja
1V3-2312Proposal of a model for forensic psychiatric system for adolescents in Slovenia01.10.2023
30.09.2026
Vesna Švab
2V5-2374Climate Literacy and Environmental Behaviour Among Young People in Slovenia and Europe: An Analysis of the Current State, Determinants, Consequences and a Proposal of Solutions01.10.2023
31.03.2026
Andrej Kirbiš
3V5-2316Strengthening the professional knowledge and skills of police officers in the implementation of preventive activities in the local and school environment, with a focus on prevention of psychoactive substance use, as well as establishing and enhancing cooperation between the Police and key stakeholders in the local community01.10.2023
31.03.2026
Maja Modic
4V2-2401Optimizing the development of sustainable food sovereignty in Slovenia01.09.2024
28.02.2027
Zorka Novak Pintarič
5V2-2403Possibilities of introducing biomethane obtained from the processing of waste agricultural biomass for powering agricultural tractors and reducing greenhouse gas emissions01.09.2024
31.08.2026
Viktor Jejčič
6V2-2426Guidelines for smart and precision farming01.09.2024
31.08.2026
Matjaž Mihelj
7V4-2405Regionalization of agricultural production in Slovenia for the needs of sustainable use of agricultural land, reduction of environmental and economic risks of production and adaptation of agriculture to climate change (RajonSI)01.09.2024
31.08.2027
Lovro Sinkovič
8V4-2417Standardization and improvement of the welfare of farm animals for sustainable agriculture01.09.2024
31.08.2026
Manja Zupan Šemrov
9V4-2428The use of unmanned aerial vehicles for precise application of pesticides, biostimulants and biocontrol agents for sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management – Fly4IPM01.09.2024
31.08.2027
Uroš Žibrat
10V2-24048Assessing and reducing the carbon footprint of the Slovenian healthcare system01.10.2024
30.09.2026
Damjan Krajnc
11V2-24066Development of a model of indicators for measuring the effectiveness of the implementation of the Data act in data spaces01.10.2024
30.09.2026
Matija Marolt
12V5-24058Exploring the inclusion of specific groups of students in higher education01.11.2024
30.04.2026
Petra Videmšek
13V5-24062Approaches to developing the creative potential of the gifted in the Slovenian educational system: A national and international comparative analysis and research-based recommendations01.11.2024
31.10.2026
Mojca Juriševič
14V2-24074Extension of the national measurement standard basis in the field of "length" and development of physical and technological basis for ensuring traceability of laser interferometers with frequency in infrared range on the unit metre01.10.2024
31.03.2026
Bojan Ačko
15V2-24008NNCR - Advanced National Cyber Range01.10.2024
30.09.2026
Muhamed Turkanović
16V5-24002MONSOON - Development of a model and prototype of a technical solution for managing security events at the local level01.11.2024
31.10.2026
Anže Mihelič
17V5-24069SAFE and solidary future FOR all: Assessment of the prevalence of violence against the OLDER adults (SafeFuture4Older)01.10.2024
31.03.2026
Kaja Prislan Mihelič
18V5-24077Effectiveness of Accompanied Driving01.10.2024
31.03.2026
Darja Topolšek
19V5-24003Religious and spiritual care for the Slovenian Armed Forces Personnel in the 21th Century01.10.2024
30.09.2026
Miha Šimac
20V1-24022The foundation for an assessment of climate change vulnerability and adaptation within statistical regions01.11.2024
31.10.2026
Tjaša Pogačar
21V5-2549Development of a transition strategy to sustainable models of scientific publishing, aligned with best practices in the European Research Area01.09.2025
31.08.2027
Jana Kolar
22V5-2514Corporate Law Measures to Enhance the Competitiveness of the Slovenian Economy in Relation to Compliance with International Treaties on Human Rights, the Environment, and Climate Change Mitigation01.09.2025
31.08.2026
Rado Bohinc
23V5-2503Analysis of Platform Work in Slovenia (ADPS): Current Situation and Key Challenges01.09.2025
31.08.2026
Valentina Franca
24V5-2504Measures to Improve Working Conditions in Platform Work in Slovenia: Legal Study (PLATFOsi)01.09.2025
31.08.2026
Grega Strban
25V2-2505Development of a flexible curriculum for non-formal digital competences education01.09.2025
31.08.2027
Luka Pavlič
26V5-2539A comprehensive appraisal framework for transport infrastructure investments: integrating external costs and benefits for sustainable decision-making and negative transport impacts mitigation01.09.2025
31.08.2026
Marina Zanne
27V2-2534Improving the Resilience of Organizations and Individuals to Human Vectors of Cyber Attacks and Identifying Non-Obvious Psychological Mechanisms of Coercion01.09.2025
31.08.2027
David Modic
28V5-2533Security Culture at the Ministry of Defence (VARKUL MO25)01.09.2025
31.08.2027
Miha Dvojmoč
29V5-2568VIAS-KV: Development of scalable model of older adults' awareness for the field of cybersecurity01.09.2025
28.02.2027
Anže Mihelič
30V1-2566Analysis of the Allergenic Pollen Load in Outdoor Air01.09.2025
31.08.2027
Rene Markovič
31V3-2558Development of a unified tool for assessing psychosocial risks in the work environment in Slovenia: Questionnaire validation and guidelines for use01.09.2025
31.08.2027
Sara Tement
32V5-2519Nationwide Slovenian Study on the Impact of Volunteering on Society: Determinants, Barriers, Consequences, and Policy Recommendations01.09.2025
31.08.2027
Andrej Kirbiš
33V5-2509Organizational model for tour guiding: quality, tourism trends and personnel needs01.09.2025
31.08.2026
Mitja Gorenak
34V5-2516SPENDING OF TOURIST TAX AND CONCESSION FEES FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: overview and analysis by municipality with recommendations01.09.2025
31.08.2026
Tina Šegota

Bilateral projects

International bilateral scientific and technological cooperation of the University of Maribor is conducted within 30 bilateral projects with various countries.

Nr.CodeTitlePeriodVodja
1BI-USExpectations, uncertainty and the economy01.07.2024
30.06.2026
Dejan Romih
2BI-USEnterprise risk management in nonfinancial corporations – from ESG risks up to transition risks towards green economy in an ecosystem with artificial intelligence01.07.2024
30.06.2026
Timotej Jagrič
3BI-USContemporary mechanisms for resolving sports law disputes under the auspices of NZS and USSF01.07.2024
30.06.2026
Katja Drnovšek
4BI-USDesign of novel STAT3 N-terminal domain modulators for the treatment of cancer01.07.2024
30.06.2026
Marko Jukič
5BI-USErgonomic and efficient human-robot collaboration01.07.2024
30.06.2026
Janez Gotlih
6BI-USUsing evolutionary algorithms to optimize energy-aware applications01.07.2024
30.06.2026
Miha Ravber
7BI-USInfluencing factors on person-centred care competencies among nursing students and clinical supervisors01.07.2024
30.06.2026
Sergej Kmetec
8BI-USVertical fractal dimension of hiking trails in hilly terrain through the lens of citizen science01.07.2024
30.06.2026
Klemen Prah
9BI-USDeterminants of Alcohol Use: Analysis of Slovenian and U.S. Youth01.07.2024
30.06.2026
Andrej Kirbiš
10BI-USEnhancing Urban Climate Resilience through Innovative Geographic Approach and Education01.07.2024
30.06.2026
Danijel Ivajnšič
11BI-TRLEUKOSENSE: Carbon Hybrid Nanostructures Based Next-Gen DNA-Biosensors for Selective Monitoring of Leukemia Therapies01.05.2025
30.04.2027
Matjaž Finšgar
12BI-TREffects of UV-B Radiation on Behaviour and Physiology of Different Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.) Subspecies01.05.2025
30.04.2027
Aleš Gregorc
13BI-MESustainability reporting readiness of financial sector participants: A comparison between Slovenia and Montenegro01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Daniel Zdolšek
14BI-NOLeader-subordinate relationship through the prism of generations - comparison of Slovenia and Norway01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Zlatko Nedelko
15BI-VBUncertainty and consumer sentiment01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Dejan Romih
16BI-HRModelling drivers of innovation using machine learning approach (INNO-DRIVE)01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Maja Meško
17BI-VBSlovenian Writers on the UK Book Market - Selling Women Short?01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Katja Drnovšek
18BI-FINAntibacterial activity of tannins - from the chelation of metal ions to decomposition products01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Veronika Furlan
19BI-HREnzyme stabilization by immobilization01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Darja Pečar
20BI-HRAugmentation, intensification and development of new integrated wastewater treatment processes01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Marjana Simonič
21BI-VBThe influence of natural plant products on micellization of surfactants01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Matja Zalar
22BI-DKSustainability aspects of production and innovation activities in European manufacturing industry01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Iztok Palčič
23BI-HRDetermination of the dynamic and limit load capacity of a single sided fillet weld of AISI 304 steel01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Jožef Predan
24BI-MEMaritime industry in circular economy01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Rebeka Rudolf
25BI-VBMXene-coated textiles for wearable electronic application and their electro-conductive and electrochemical characterisation01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Alenka Ojstršek
26BI-MEModern Domination Concepts and Their Application01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Aleksandra Tepeh
27BI-MELogistical problems of creating a concpet of a dispersed hotel in Slovenia and Montenegro01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Lazar Pavić
28BI-FINZdravje in politična participacija: panelna raziskava slovenske mladine in odraslih01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Andrej Kirbiš
29BI-MEForeign Languages and Responsible Tourism in the Era of Digital Communications (FLeRT)01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Gjoko Nikolovski
30BI-HRThe Media-didactic Habitus of Foreign Language Teachers and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Foreign Language Teaching and Learning01.01.2025
31.12.2026
Saša Jazbec

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