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Team

Research Team

An interdisciplinary team bringing together theoretical expertise, methodological diversity and international collaboration in digital inclusion.

  • Erik Brezovec

    Assistant Professor, PhD

    Erik Brezovec

    Faculty of Croatian Studies, Department of Sociology

    Project LeadProject Lead

    Focuses on sociological theory, particularly systems theories of society. Actively studies the relationship between society and technology and the role of generative AI in different social systems.

    Role in the project

    • Theoretical conceptualisation of the research
    • Mapping digital exclusion in Croatia
    • Development of a lifelong digital literacy programme
    • Qualitative research phase
  • Irena Cajner Mraović

    Professor, PhD

    Irena Cajner Mraović

    Faculty of Croatian Studies, Department of Sociology

    Research Collaborator

    An internationally recognised scholar in procedural justice and institutional legitimacy, with experience researching the treatment of vulnerable groups.

    Role in the project

    • Quantitative research phase
    • Research with decision-makers
    • Development of a lifelong learning programme
  • Dario Pavić

    Associate Professor, PhD

    Dario Pavić

    Faculty of Croatian Studies, Department of Sociology

    Research Collaborator

    Expertise in operationalising and measuring digital literacy, motivational factors in digital competence and adult education.

    Role in the project

    • Quantitative research phase
    • Data processing
    • Digital literacy testing
  • Marica Marinović Golubić

    Associate Professor, PhD

    Marica Marinović Golubić

    Faculty of Croatian Studies, Department of Sociology

    Research Collaborator

    Research into migration, qualitative methodology and marginalised groups.

    Role in the project

    • Qualitative research phase
    • Case study of foreign workers
    • Development of a lifelong learning programme
  • Marija Zelić

    PhD

    Marija Zelić

    Faculty of Croatian Studies, Department of Sociology

    Research Collaborator

    Holds a doctorate on the digitalisation of public administration and e-participation; focuses on measuring e-service quality and digital inclusion.

    Role in the project

    • Conceptual framework for the digital maturity of public services
    • GIS analysis and interactive risk maps
    • Online digital inclusion dashboard
  • Ana Marija Dunaj

    Assistant Professor, PhD

    Ana Marija Dunaj

    FHS — Sociology and Communication Studies

    Research Collaborator · Communications

    Works at the intersection of communication studies and sociology, focusing on internal and external communication in public sector institutions.

    Role in the project

    • Management of the project's social media and website
    • Quantitative and qualitative phases
    • Development of a lifelong learning programme
  • Lucia Miškulin Saletović

    PhD

    Lucia Miškulin Saletović

    FHS, Department of Educational Sciences

    Research Collaborator

    English and German language learning and teaching; the use of AI in language teaching and translation.

    Role in the project

    • Testing digital competence among university students
    • Lifelong learning programme — the role of digital technology in language learning
  • Adrian Beljo

    Senior Lecturer

    Adrian Beljo

    FHS, Department of Communication Studies

    Research Collaborator

    English for academic and specific purposes; the use of technology and AI in translation.

    Role in the project

    • Testing digital competence among university students
    • Technology and AI in English language teaching
  • Katarina Jelić

    Master of Psychology

    Katarina Jelić

    External Research Collaborator

    Research Collaborator

    Mental health, psychosocial empowerment and work with vulnerable groups; experience in prevention and counselling.

    Role in the project

    • Development of a lifelong learning programme
    • Qualitative research phase
    • Psychological expertise for working with vulnerable groups
  • Josip Ježovita

    Assistant Professor, PhD

    Josip Ježovita

    Faculty of Croatian Studies

    Research Collaborator

    Research into the relationship between technology and society; a member of the Croatian European Values Study team; development of quantitative instruments.

    Role in the project

    • Assessment of survey questionnaire reliability
    • Data processing
    • Digital competence testing
  • MB

    Associate Professor, PhD

    Mario Brčić

    Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing

    Research Collaborator · AI

    Intelligent systems, decision-making optimisation and the design of complex systems in the context of digital transformation.

    Role in the project

    • Integration of AI into evaluation and educational tools
    • Models for detecting patterns of digital vulnerability
    • Quantitative research phase
  • SW

    Professor, PhD

    Steven Watson

    Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge

    International PartnerInternational Research Collaborator

    Transdisciplinary expertise in education, sociology and technology; the role of generative AI in society through an autopoietic ontology.

    Role in the project

    • Theoretical conceptualisation of the relationship between generative AI and digital exclusion
    • Ethical and strategic guidelines for digital inclusion