Review article
Advancement of the scientific-research potential of the Faculty of Metallurgy through the implementation of infrastructure projects
Zdenka Zovko Brodarac
orcid.org/0000-0002-7892-2633
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Metallurgy
Abstract
Metallurgical production is considered as one of the drivers of the world economy. Metallurgy is a traditional, profitable and export-oriented industry branch in the Republic of Croatia. Excellence can be based on investment in highly sophisticated equipment as a potential for acquiring new and/or innovative knowledge, creativity and recognition on the European research map. The investment potential is based on the infrastructure projects Center for Founding - SIMET (KK.01.1.1.02.0020) of the Faculty of Metallurgy University of Zagreb in partnership with the Sisak-Moslavina County and VIRTULAB – Integrated laboratory for primary and secondary raw materials (KK.01.1.1.02.0022) in which the Faculty of Metallurgy is one of the partners. The projects were funded by the European Fund for Regional Development in the framework of Operational Program Competitiveness and Cohesion (2014 2020). Investment in equipment is not an end in itself! The created research potential forms the basis for investments in the knowledge, skills and competences of employees and students, while opening opportunities for economically targeted activities. Today, self-sustainability must be achieved by delivering excellent research results to stakeholders. Specific scientific research and professional projects as well as targeted education and training for critical and innovative thinking based on sophisticated equipment purchased through infrastructure projects will stimulate innovations in metallurgy. Raising the level of research quality with the motto “From idea to final product” will promote the competitiveness, recognition and general importance of ideas and innovations in metallurgy and metal industry as an important sector of the economic development of the Republic of Croatia.
Keywords
metallurgy, foundry, raw materials, economy, scientific research and high education
Hrčak ID:
302297
URI
Publication date:
16.5.2023.
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