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Dr. Marjeta Maček Kržmanc

Marjeta

Senior research associate

Biography

Education

1986-1991 Faculty for Natural Sciences and Technology, Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Chemistry, University of Ljubljana.
1992-1995 Master degree: Spectroelectrochemical and Structural properties of Fe2O3 and Mixed Fe/(III)/Ti(IV) Oxides, Prepared by Sol-Gel Method (Mentor: Prof. Dr. Boris Orel)
1995-1997 Ph. D.: Structural, Electrochemical and Optical Properties of Niobium (V) and Iron (III) Oxide and Some Mixed Iron (III) Oxides, Prepared by Sol-Gel Method (Mentor: Prof. Dr. Boris Orel)

Professional background

1991-1992: Factory for Production of Insulating Materials (TIM Laško): Technologist
1992-1997: National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana: Ph. D. student
1997- 1998: Factory for Production of Insulating Materials (TIM Laško): Technologist
1998-2001: Tuba Packaging: Quality Control Manager
2001- present: Advanced Materials Department, Jožef Stefan Institute: Scientist

Research interests

• Shape- and phase-controlled synthesis of inorganic functional materials
• Microwave dielectrics
• Ceramic materials compatible with LTCC technology
• Study of crystallization mechanisms of glasses
• Solid state chemistry
• Thermal analysis (TG/DTA/DSC)
• Electron microscopy
• X-ray diffraction analysis.