Our Valuable Team Members

Addiction: chocolate
Favorite quote: every second counts (L. A.)
I wish: this company’s success
References Gregor
Education
- May 2014 finished Ph.D. course at Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School (Ljubljana, Slovenia) with Ph.D. dissertation entitled “Determination of neutral atom density with laser powered catalytic sensor”. Acquired title: Doctor of Philosophy (International classification ISCED844).
- September 2010 finished Bachelor science course at Faculty of Electrical Engineering (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) with bachelor thesis entitled “Variation of the density of the oxygen atoms in an experimental plasma reactor using a movable recombinator”. Acquired title: University Dipl. Eng. of Electrical Engineering (International classification ISCED646).
Work
- April 2014-present: Plasmadis Ltd., Ljubljana, Slovenia
- November 2010-present: Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- March 2005-2007: student work as a software developer at Cosylab d.d.
Areas of expertise
- Low pressure inductively coupled plasmas and microwave plasmas
- Plasma characterization (DC, RF and MW)
- Plasma diagnostics (electrical probes, laser probes, catalytic probes, optical emission spectroscopy, etc.)
- Programming (C, C#, LabView, micro controllers)
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Addiction:
Favorite quote:
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References Miran
Education
- 1988 Univ. Dipl. Eng. Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
- 1992 Master of Technical Sciences, Technical Faculty, University of Maribor, Slovenia
- 1997 Ph. D., Electronic vacuum technologies, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Maribor, Slovenia
Employment
- April 2015-present: Plasmadis Ltd., Ljubljana, Slovenia
- 2003-present: Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- 1995-2003: Institute of Surface Engineering and Optoelectronics, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- 1988-1995: Institute for Electronics and Vacuum Technique, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Teaching courses
- Introduction to plasma technologies, JS International postgraduate school, Ljubljana
- Preparation of patent application, JS International postgraduate school, Ljubljana
- Plasma technologies in textiles, Faculty of natural sciences and technology, University of Ljubljana
- Physics of surfaces, University of Nova Gorica
- Guest lecturer at University of Ioannina, Greece, Universite Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France, University of Leeds, UK, University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA, University of Illinois, USA, Universite du Maine, Le Mans, France, University of Sydney, Australia, Nanyang University of Technology, Singapore, University Tomas Bata, Zlin, Czech Rep., Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India, University of Barcelona, Spain, Dublin City University, Ireland, National University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Leading experiences
- 1997-2000 Head of plasma Laboratory, Institute of Surface Engineering and Optoelectronics
- 2000-2003 Deputy director, Institute of Surface Engineering and Optoelectronics
- 2003-2009 Deputy Head of Department, Jozef Stefan Institute
- 2009-present Head of Department of Surface Engineering and Optoelectronics, Jozef Stefan Institute
Industrial development (Industrial partner)
- Powerful magnetrons for military purposes
- Quality control of paints for wood (Belinka, Ljubljana)
- Discharge cleaning of microprocessors (Iskra, Kranj)
- Surface finishing of switches (Iskra, Šentjernej)
- Development of powerful RF generators (Induktio, Ljubljana)
- New generation of paints for metals (Color, Medvode)
- Discharge cleaning of steels (Plasmait, Lebring)
- Etching and metallization of commutators (Kolektor, Idrija)
- Activation of foils for capacitors (Iskra, Semič)
- Discharge cleaning of high vacuum components (Vacutech, Ljubljana)
Partnership in EU projects
- Technology for synchrotron radiation instrumentation, 3rd framework
- Specialized products for surface science, 4th framework
- Recombination of oxygen atoms on surfaces of materials at high temperature, 6th framework
- Sensitive and differential blood and cerebrospinal fluid test for neurodegenerative dementia diagnosis, 6th framework
- Vascular Graft Interfaces, 6th framework
- Heterogeneous surface recombination of neutral hydrogen atoms on fusion relevant materials, 7th framework
- Plasma-surface interaction in fusion reactors, Horizon 2020
Awards, honours
- Member of Board, Strategic Research & Innovation Partnership – Factories of Future (since 2017)
- “Puh award” – the highest Slovenian award for transfer of scientific knowledge in industrial praxis (2011)
- President of Slovenian vacuum society (2007 – 2013)
- Chair of Education committee, Intl. union for vacuum science and applications (2010 – 2016)
- Member of New York Academy of Sciences (since 2004)
- Member of board, Centre of excellence for polymer materials (since 2010)
- President of 6 international conferences, member of program and/or organizing committees of numerous conferences, referee for numerous journals
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Addiction: internet browsing
Favorite quote: less is more (more or less)
I wish: to travel the world for a year
References Kaja
Education
- 2015 Ph. D., entitled “Environmental management and organizational life cycle theory : theoretical conceptualization and empirical research”, University of Ljubljana, Economic Faculty, Slovenia
- December 2013 Harvard University Extension School “Sustainability Certificate”
- July 2010 International full-time Master’s Program in Business Administration, Faculty of Economics (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) with major in marketing and thesis title “Renewable energy market in Slovenia with the emphasis on solar energy: An opportunity for small companies”
- July 2008 Undergraduate degree, Faculty of Economics (University of Ljubljana) with major in corporate finance
Employment
- April 2015-August 2017: Plasmadis, plasma systems and diagnostics, Ltd. (Head of Sales, Marketing nad Process optimization)
- October 2010–2015: University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Economics, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Summer 2010: MK Projekt Ltd. (Internship)
- January 2010: KPMG Ltd. (Internship)
Areas of expertise
- Environmental management
- Strategic management
- Sales and marketing
- Statistical techniques (SPSS, AMOS, fsQCA)

References Rok
Education
- Ph.D. degree in 2012, Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- B.Sc. degree in 2007, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of mathematics and physics, Department of physics, Slovenia
Employment
Areas of expertise
- Low pressure discharges (RF and MW plasmas)
- Atmospheric pressure discharge
- Plasma diagnostics and characterization
- Plasma technologies for tailoring surface properties
Other experiences
- Patent applications
- Leadership of national projects
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Addiction: activities in mountains
Favorite quote: If you want something done right, do it yourself
I wish: a day had more hours
References Alenka
Education
- Ph.D. degree in 2003, University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, program: Electronic vacuum technologies
- B.Sc. degree in 1999, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of mathematics and physics, Department of physics
Employment
- 2015-present: Plasmadis Ltd., Ljubljana, Slovenia
- 2003–present: Jozef Stefan Institute, Plasma laboratory, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- 2010-2012: Centre of Excellence Polimat (partially), Ljubljana, Slovenia
- 1999–2003: Institute for Surface Engineering and Optoelectronics (ITPO), Ljubljana, Slovenia
Areas of expertise
- Low pressure discharges (RF and MW plasmas)
- Plasma diagnostics and characterization
- Plasma technologies for tailoring surface properties
Other experiences
- Patent applications
- Leadership of national and EU projects
- Organisation of conferences and meetings
- Membership in national and international scientific societies
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Addiction: sharing good food with close friends and family
Favorite quote: all that shines is not gold
I wish: new copper cooking kettle
References Zika
Education
- 1993 stockbroker license
- October 1983 undergraduate degree, Faculty of Economics (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) with major in commercial and bachelor thesis entitled “Radical political economy and its critique of a neoclassical economic theory”
Work
- since January 2007: Brankov Ltd., Ljubljana, Slovenia
- August 2001-2007: Sole trader, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- January 1996-2001: Cap-Fin Ltd., Ljubljana, Slovenia
- August 1993-1996: Capita Jsc., Ljubljana, Slovenia
- January 1991-1993: Capita Ltd., Ljubljana, Slovenia
- June 1989-1990: CIM Ltd., Ljubljana, Slovenia
- October 1986-1989: ZRMK Ltd., Ljubljana, Slovenia
- August 1983-1986: Iskra Banka, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Areas of Expertise
- finance
- entrepreneurship
- governance