ABOUT ME
I am Professor of Sociology, Jean Monnet Chair and Fellow of Regional Studies Association, with research interest in sociological theory, innovations and technology in regional development. I engage in interdisciplinary research, often linking academia, businesses and civil society.
FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016 - 2019
Jean Monnet Chair Cultural Political Economy of Europe2020
since 2016
Fellow of Regional Studies Association
2016
Gosar award for outstanding achievements in research fundraising
2002
Marie Curie PhD fellowship, Aalborg University
1999 - 2003
PhD fellowship, Slovenian Research Agency, at University of Ljubljana
Higher Education & Research
Working in academia since 1999, with visiting positions in United Kingdom, USA, Russia, Germany, Ireland and Lebanon.
Public Administration
Director General for Higher Education and Science (2012-2013)
Consulting
Working as consultant to Council of Europe, national and transnational foundations, and administrations on local, regional and national level