He was awarded the TOP Scholarship for TOP Students, the Faculty Council Award for Outstanding Achievement, the Lions Club Award for the Best University Students, and other awards for activities at the Science Festival and Medic Day in Osijek. He is a native speaker of the German language and a fluent speaker of the English language.
With an extensive body of work, he has authored numerous scientific papers, many of which are indexed in prestigious international databases. Furthermore, he has contributed chapters to various books and assumes editorial responsibilities for professional and scientific publications, including one focused on the intricate workings of the renin-angiotensin system.
Actively involved in scholarly endeavors, he serves as a guest editor and reviewer for reputable journals like Oxidative Medicine & Cellular Longevity and Journal of International Medical Research, alongside his roles as a reviewer and editorial board member for other notable foreign publications such as ‘Frontiers in Physiology’.
Additionally, he mentors several graduates and five doctoral students attending the Biomedicine and Health postgraduate doctoral program, guiding them through their academic pursuits.
His leadership extends to the realm of scientific research, where he has led institutional projects like IP-8 at the Faculty of Medicine in Osijek and collaborated on various initiatives, including those supported by the Croatian Science Foundation. He has also taken charge of the MEFOS-2 research group within the Scientific Centre of Excellence (ZCI), focusing on personalized healthcare within the Scientific Unit for Research, Production, and Medical Testing of Functional Food.
Furthermore, he contributes his expertise as a member of the scientific board of the ZCI, showcasing his dedication to advancing knowledge and practices in both academia and healthcare.
