Prof. Dr. Milena Horvat Receives the Zois Award for Lifetime Achievement / 8.11.2026

Prof. Dr. Milena Horvat, Head of the Department of Environmental Sciences, has received the Zois Award for Lifetime Achievement in environmental sciences. She was honoured for her outstanding contributions to research on mercury and its impact on the environment.

Prof. Dr. Milena Horvat is an established researcher in environmental sciences whose work has greatly advanced research on environmental pollutants. Her research is known internationally for its new analytical approaches and for deepening our understanding of environmental challenges.

The Zois and Puh Awards and Certificates of Recognition are among Slovenia’s most important national honours for outstanding achievements in scientific research, development and innovation.

We are very proud of this recognition and warmly congratulate all other recipients of this year’s awards and certificates of recognition on their exceptional contributions to science.

Photo: Matjaž Tavčar