Team

Koraljka is a scientific advisor at the Croatian Geological Survey in Zagreb. Her scientific interests lie in studies of geological and paleoecological processes through the analysis of palynological samples, with a particular focus on Neogene and Quaternary deposits. Her research interests includes reconstructing ancient ecosystems and climate conditions through fossil dinoflagellate cysts, pollen and spores, as well as palynofacies analysis. Koraljka is the project leader.

Dario is an assistant professor at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, where he teaches courses related to geobotany, plant morphology, invasive plants and palynology. His research expertise includes palynology, aerobiology, forensic science, invasive alien plants, flora, ethnobotany, plant taxonomy and systematics. He is particularly experienced in the analysis of pollen and non-pollen palynomorphs as well as changes in vegetation cover, skills acquired as part of his dissertation. He pursued scientific training in Vienna, Krakow, Warsaw, Barcelona, ​​Liverpool and Marseille. Until now, he has published more than 130 scientific and professional articles, studies, brochures, congress abstracts etc.

Ivona is PhD student in Geology, and will contribute to project activities through palynofacies interpretation, and statistical analysis in the R program. She has experience with sedimentological, geochemical, and radiometric analysis of 14C carbon isotopes, as well as processing their results. Additionally, she is an experienced field geologist who will contribute to field research.

Božena is a full professor, tenured at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb. She teaches various botany courses in Croatian and English and has been the mentor of 78 (16 doctoral) graded theses. Her scientific activity covers the fields of flora, plant systematics, invasive plants, palynology, aerobiology, forensic science and ethnobotany. She received her scientific training at numerous reputable European institutions, most notably at the University of Vienna. She is a member of the editorial boards of three peer-reviewed scientific journals and IUCN expert groups for aquatic and invasive plants, has led seven scientific and several professional projects. So far, she has published over 100 scientific papers (Q1-Q4), participated in numerous scientific conferences (with more than 160 presentations), is the co-author of 10 books and 8 book chapters etc.

Anita is a senior research associate at the Croatian Geological Survey in Zagreb. Her research focuses on clay minerals, sedimentary rock petrology, and the provenance of clastic sedimentary rocks. She specializes in Neogene and Quaternary geology, conducting mineralogical analyses using X-ray diffraction, heavy and light mineral fraction analysis, and petrographic studies of sedimentary rocks. Additionally, she is involved in geological mapping, contributing to a better understanding of sedimentary processes and rock formation.

Danijel is a research associate at the Croatian Geological Survey. His  research interests span from environmental geochemistry, geostatistics, and data processing in GIS to remote sensing environments. He specializes in geochemical mapping, including fieldwork, sample preparation, and result interpretation. He works with open-source GIS software (QGIS, GRASS GIS, SAGA GIS, Monteverdi) for spatial data processing and 3D modeling, utilizing tools like ParaView and MeshLab for borehole data interpolation. 

Ankica is an expert in Quaternary vertebrate paleontology, paleoecology, and taphonomy of Quaternary birds. Her research also encompasses Quaternary geology and zooarchaeology. She is a research associate at the Institute for Quaternary Paleontology and Geology and adjunct assistant professor at the Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb. Her work contributes to understanding past ecosystems and vertebrate fossil records.

Zdravka is a full professor at the Department of Archeology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Zagreb. As the Head of the Office for Forensic Sciences of the University of Zagreb, she coordinates and participates in activities in the field of forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology. She will contribute to the project activities with her experience in the broad field of bioarchaeology, macromorphological, morphometric and microscopic methods of analysis of animal and human remains and archeometric analyses of other archaeological materials from the Vučedol site. She has been a longtime collaborator on field research at the Vučedol locality.

Danijela is an assistant professor at the Department of Archeology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. As a member of the expert team, she has been participating in the research of the Vučedol site for many years, conducting field classes and an archeological school for students as well as experimental archeology workshops. Her field of interest is archaeological ceramics, and scientific analysis in terms of geoarchaeological approach, interpretation of its origin and production technology. She studies all aspects of Vučedol culture with a special interest in the study of Vučedol settlements and its construction technology

Dinko is an archeologist with extensive experience in research and excavation of prehistoric sites and dissemination of archeological discoveries. He is the director of the Vis Museum (Zavičajni muzej grada Visa). Dinko has been the long-term research leader of the Vela spila cave site on Korčula. In this project, he will analyse archeological remains from sampled sediments, participate in field work and provide logistical support during sampling in Vela spila. 

Luka is PhD student in Physics from the Institute Ruđer Bošković in Zagreb, currently conducting research as a part of his doctoral dissertation in the field of gamma spectrometry. One of the main topics is measuring the activity of the radionuclide Pb-210 with the aim of sediment dating up to the age of two centuries. In this project, Luka will determine the activities of Pb-210 in the prepared sediment profiles, which he will then analyse and model the sedimentation process. In addition, he will participate in the field work and publication preparation.

Jan is a postdoctoral researcher at the Croatian Geological Survey. He is a paleontologist/zoologist whose research encompasses various aspects of invertebrate paleontology, including evolution, paleoecology, biostratigraphy, and paleogeography. He specializes in the evolution, phylogeny, and ecology of extinct Dictyopterans, preserved in amber. Notably, he co-authored a study describing a cockroach from Myanmar amber containing well-preserved fecal pellets, which provided insights into early endosymbiotic interactions and the coevolution of cockroaches with protists and bacteria.