Members of the research group

First and last name

Title

Organisation (country)

PhD
defence year**

Project
role (PI, D, PD, S)

Maja-Marija
Nahod

assoc.
prof., Ph.D., Civ.Eng.

University
of Zagreb Faculty of Civil Engineering (Croatia)

2014

V

Maja-Marija
Nahod coordinates all research activities, ensures the implementation of
scientific research, digitalization of construction processes, adaptation of
the regulatory framework and development of business models. Her task
includes the development of guidelines for the circular economy (O1), the
management of the development of digital tools (O2), the coordination of
business model research (O3), legal adaptation (O4) and the organization of
educational activities (O5). He also oversees cooperation with industry
partners, dissemination of results and organization of conferences.

Matej
Mihić

assist.prof.,
Ph.D.

University
of Zagreb Faculty of Civil Engineering (Croatia)

2017

TEAM
MEMBER

The key
competencies that Mihić brings to ADiCu the following projects are:
digitalization, safety and safety at work, optimization of construction
resources. Matej Mihić is key to the analysis of the legal aspects of the
circular economy and safety standards in the construction industry. His role
includes adapting the regulatory framework (O4), ensuring security aspects in
the digital tool (O2) and participating in the development of circular
economy guidelines (O1). It also helps to establish occupational safety
standards for the reuse of building materials.

Mladen
Tomašković

Ph.D., Civ.Eng.

Geotehnika
d.o.o. (Croatia)

2024

TEAM
MEMBER

The key competencies that Tomašković carries in the ADiCu project are:
infrastructure contractual models, economics of construction processes,
maintenance of construction facilities. Mladen Tomašković supervises the
development of circular economy business models (O3) and ensures the
practical applicability of the developed methods. It also participates in the
development of a digital tool (O2) and the analysis of regulatory barriers (O4).
His experience enables the testing of innovative models on real construction
projects and the validation of the economic viability of circular strategies.

Marina
Džunić Matak

mag,
ing, aedif.

City
of Zagreb

—

TEAM
MEMBER

The key competencies
that Džunić Matak carries in the ADiCu project are: sustainable planning,
strategic planning, resource optimization. Marina Džunić Matak participates
in the development of guidelines for the circular economy (O1) and the
analysis of the regulatory framework (O4). It ensures that the proposed
guidelines are harmonized with EU legislation and proposes changes to
regulations that enable easier implementation of circular models in
construction practice. It also analyses legal hurdles and potential regulatory
risks.

Romano Perić

Ph.D., Civ.Eng.

BIM Project D.O.

2025

TEAM MEMBER

Perić has
conducted previous interdisciplinary research in the field of construction
project management, digitalization and sustainability. His ability to
identify regulatory inconsistencies and propose standardized solutions
ensures more efficient project management within the circular economy.
Through his work on optimizing sustainable and efficient construction
processes, Perić develops models that enable waste reduction, better
utilization of building materials and long-term savings. His contribution to
the development of adaptive business models is focused on improving the
circular economy in construction. The implementation of digital tools ensures
a more efficient implementation of the principles of circular construction,
thus improving the resilience and adaptability of the construction sector.
His commitment to digitalization and BIM will further contribute to the ADiCu
project, enabling more precise resource coordination, process optimization,
and material tracking throughout the construction lifecycle. The key
competencies that Dr. Perić carries in the ADiCu project are: construction
project management, standardization, regulation and digitalization of processes.
Romano Perić leads the development of the digital tool (O2) and ensures its
compatibility with BIM and GIS systems. It also contributes to the
development of guidelines (O1) and regulatory proposals (O4). Its key role is
to create the software architecture of the digital tool, connect sensor data
and optimize circular processes through digital twins.

Sandra
Matuhina

Ph.D.,
dipl.oec.

GLOBO
d.o.o.

2018.

ASSOCIATE

10%

The key
competencies that Matuhina carries in the ADiCu project are: project
management, sustainable development, market analysis. Sandra Matuhina leads
the development of financial models for business strategies in the circular
economy (O3) and participates in the design of educational materials (O5).
Its task is to analyze market trends, assess cost-effectiveness and develop
methodologies for financing circular models. He also participates in the
education of construction professionals on the economic benefits of the
circular economy. 

„VA“

Ph.D., Civ.Eng.

—

—

VA

100%

A senior
assistant is in charge of advanced data analysis, modeling circular processes
using machine learning, and GIS analysis of material flows. His key role is
the optimization of the digital tool (O2), model validation through
simulations and spatial modeling of resources. It also helps in the
development of educational materials and the transfer of knowledge.

“A” (PhD student)

mag.ing.aedif.

—

—

A

100%

Employment
through  the Young Researchers
Career Development Project – training of new PhDs in 2026. The assistant
is involved in all research activities, including data collection, material
flow analysis, digital tool testing, and regulatory framework adaptation. It
also helps in educational activities and the preparation of scientific
publications. He should be skilled in the use of BIM technologies, GIS
analyses and digital tools, in order to be able to actively participate in
the development of methodologies for resource monitoring and optimization of
circular processes. In addition to technical skills, an understanding of the
life cycle assessment of building materials, waste analyses and reuse models
is required, as well as the ability to adapt regulatory and standardization
frameworks for the implementation of the circular economy in construction.