At the University of Ljubljana, golden plaques are awarded to individuals and groups for outstanding contributions to the development of scientific, pedagogical or artistic creativity and for enhancing the reputation of the University of Ljubljana.
Prof. Luka Juhart
Proposed by: Academy of Music, University of Ljubljana
Prof. Luka Juhart has been instrumental in expanding the teaching and artistic programme at the Academy of Music of the University of Ljubljana and its international reputation. With his enthusiasm, skill, passion, high standards and relaxed approach, he impresses students and staff alike. Special mention should be made of his organisation of the Contemporary Music Days at the Studio for Contemporary Music, where, as the leader and main organiser of the events, he has proved to be an outstanding mentor to a large team.
Prof. Miha Rogina
Proposed by: Academy of Music, University of Ljubljana
Prof. Miha Rogina is renowned for his innovative interpretations of musical works. He teaches saxophone and directs the wind orchestra at the Academy of Music of the University of Ljubljana. He also holds the position of Vice-Dean for Student Affairs, where he has, with dedication and commitment, started the process of revamping the study programmes to make them comparable to those at the most successful foreign music universities and academies. He has already trained many remarkable students who have made a name for themselves both at home and abroad.
Senior Research Associate Dr Anna Magdalena Dragoš
Proposed by: Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana
Senior Research Associate Dr Anna Magdalena Dragoš is one of the world leaders in research on bacteriophages and bacterial interactions in biofilms. She was the first recipient of a prestigious European Research Council project at the Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, and has been instrumental in acquiring state-of-the-art equipment, building a ground-breaking international research team, and establishing collaborations at home and abroad that enhance the reputation of the Faculty and the University.
Prof. Dr Tanja Kunej
Proposed by: Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana
The work and results of Prof. Dr Tanja Kunej stand out both in the scientific and pedagogical fields. Her scientific contribution to genetics and genomics, her international recognition and the high profile of her work have contributed significantly to the development of these fields. She is characterised by her creative, innovative and, above all, collaborative work and her dedication to teaching students.
Prof. Dr Jurij Jaklič
Proposed by: School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana
Prof. Dr Jurij Jaklič is Head of the Academic Unit for Business Informatics and Logistics and Professor of Business Informatics at the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana. He mainly conducts research and works in the fields of business intelligence and analytics, and business process management. He is considered an exceptional and very popular professor among students. His courses in the master's programme in Business Informatics, Business Intelligence and Analytics and Data Mining, are particularly popular.
Assoc. Prof. Dr Andrej Kohont
Proposed by: Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana
Through a variety of projects seeking to enhance national and international teaching, research and professional cooperation, knowledge transfer, development and exchange, and engagement within the University of Ljubljana and externally, Dr Kohont contributes to building bridges among academia, higher education and the environment in which he operates. At the same time, through these activities and by focusing on the individual, the colleague or the field of human resource management in the development of organisations, he raises the reputation of the University of Ljubljana and the recognition of the employment potential of its graduates.
Prof. Dr Matjaž Vidmar
Proposed by: Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana
Prof. Dr Matjaž Vidmar's exceptional talent for teaching has laid a solid foundation for the subjects of radiation and optics. Throughout his career, he has fostered practical work and complete openness with regard to his teaching materials. He has developed numerous teaching aids for practical laboratory classes and has enhanced their explanatory power with freely available video content in English for the international promotion of studies at the University of Ljubljana.
Prof. Dr Irena Mlinarič-Raščan
Proposed by: Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana
Prof. Dr Irena Mlinarič-Raščan from the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, is an internationally respected and renowned expert, whose scientific work has been recognised in more than 2,000 citations. Her work and vision have contributed to the quality of teaching and fostering connections between academic researchers and industrial partners. She is a professor, supervisor, National Director of Slovenia at the European Consortium of Research Infrastructures EATRIS and President of the National Commission for UNESCO.
Prof. Dr Irena Drevenšek Olenik
Proposed by: Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana
Prof. Dr Irena Drevenšek Olenik from the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, has achieved outstanding success in the fields of teaching, scientific research, organisation and popularisation of experimental soft matter physics. Her research is related to liquid crystals, polymers and DNA. She also leads the Light and Matter research group. She is recognised by her students as an excellent teacher, lecturer and supervisor.
Prof. Dr Petar Pavešić
Proposed by: Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana
Prof. Dr Petar Pavešić is an outstanding expert in the field of algebraic topology and topological robotics. His international collaborations have contributed significantly to the reputation of the University of Ljubljana. During his rich academic career, he has held a number of demanding managerial and organisational positions at the University. He is also an extremely popular and admired university teacher.
Prof. Dr Matija Marolt
Proposed by: Faculty of Computer and Information Science, University of Ljubljana
Prof. Dr Matija Marolt is an outstanding educator and renowned researcher in the field of computer graphics, visualisation and information extraction from music. He is the head of the Laboratory for Computer Graphics and Multimedia, where he and his colleagues conduct a number of projects to provide freely accessible services from open data, in addition to scientific research and collaborations with industry.
Prof. Dr Mihael Budja
Proposed by: Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana
Prof. Dr Mihael Budja has taught Neolithic and Eneolithic Archaeology at the Faculty of Arts for 40 years. He has made a name for himself internationally through his interdisciplinary research and reflection on concepts such as neolithisation. He has published 57 scientific articles. He created the renowned Neolithic Seminars series and the journal Documenta Praehistorica, which is now one of the leading journals in the field of Neolithic studies.
Prof. Dr Danijel Petrovič
Proposed by: Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana
After graduating from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ljubljana in 1988, he joined the Faculty and became a full professor in 2011. Since 2006 he has been a member of the Doctor of Science Committee at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, and since 2007 he has been a member of the Committee for Doctoral Studies at the University of Ljubljana. He is active in research. He has published 153 SCI articles in journals with a high impact factor, and his publications have a high h-index. He is a member of the editorial board of three international journals, has supervised 15 completed doctorates, and is currently supervising five doctoral candidates.
Prof. Dr Alenka Pavko Čuden
Proposed by: Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of Ljubljana
Prof. Dr Alenka Pavko Čuden is an internationally renowned researcher with an extensive bibliography in the field of mechanical textile technology, with an emphasis on the functionalisation of knitted fabrics and knitwear. She carries out her pedagogical work with great dedication and sensitivity at the University of Ljubljana’s Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering and the Faculty of Education. She is active in the professional field, where she cooperates with numerous institutions and is responsible for popularising the textile profession.
Assoc. Prof. Dr Rok Fink
Proposed by: Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana
Associate Prof. Dr Rok Fink contributes significantly to the national and international reputation and visibility of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the University of Ljubljana with his work. His research success is demonstrated by numerous scientific publications and professional work projects. Dr Fink is distinguished by his selfless assistance to students and colleagues. As Head of Department, he encourages the development of the study programme and staff.