Department of Environmental Sciences
The Department of Environmental Sciences encompasses a broad range of research activities, diverse and varied as the environment itself.

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Dr. Chouhan Wins Best Poster Award at Biosensors 2025
We are proud to share that our colleague dr. Raghuraj S. Chouhan has received the Best Poster Award at the prestigious Biosensors 2025 – 35th Anniversary World Congress on Biosensors, held from 19–22 May 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
PROmedLIFE final meeting and stakeholder workshop
On May 13 and 14, O2 hosted the final meeting of the PRIMA PROmedLIFE project, an initiative focused on enhancing adherence to the Mediterranean diet through a multi-actor approach. The project promotes the adoption of healthy eating habits while minimizing the environmental and economic impacts of food production and processing. PROmedLIFE also emphasizes effective food communication and education through tailored training programs for primary and secondary students, their families, and all age groups—from children to older adults.
World Metrology Day in Portorož
On May 20, 2025, the global metrology community celebrated World Metrology Day, marking the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention — a foundational agreement that established a unified, internationally recognized measurement system.
Dr. Radojko Jaćimović Appointed Chair of the k0-ISC
In April 2025, Dr. Radojko Jaćimović was elected Chair of the k0-International Scientific Committee (k0-ISC), following the resignation of the previous Chair, Dr. László Szentmiklósi.
New Review Article on Mercury Isotopes Published in Top-Ranked Journal
We are proud to share that the review article “Mercury isotopes in the atmosphere: Synthesis, perspectives, and analytical considerations”, authored by our colleagues Jan Gačnik, Igor Živković, and Milena Horvat, has been published in Trends in Analytical Chemistry (TrAC)—the highest-ranked journal in the field of analytical chemistry.
Training on Leadership and Effective Team Development
On 16.4.2025 a training session titled Leadership and Development of Effective Teams was held at the Department of Environmental Sciences.
Successful PARC T4.3 H01-H02-H03 Meeting Hosted by O2
From April 1st to 3rd, O2 proudly hosted the PARC T4.3 H01-H02-H03 meeting, bringing together experts to discuss cutting-edge topics in chemical analysis.
EU-Funded CO₂-to-Polyethylene Research Wins Silver Medal
The Horizon 2020 research project led by Dr. Reza Gholizadehaghoyeh and funded by the European Union has been awarded the Silver Medal for Best Inventive Solutions in the Circular Economy by the Slovenian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation.
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The Department of Environmental Sciences encompasses a broad range of research activities, diverse and varied as the environment itself.
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They are multidisciplinary, from different natural sciences to social sciences, in particular chemical, physical, geological and biological, which define our environment, society and human activities.
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With our research we would like to clarify the relationship between natural processes and human activities, and the influence of these activities on human health and the environment
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