Dr Davor Kržišnik, assistant professor at the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana, is an expert in wood science and technology. Dr Kržišnik has a background in teaching and research and lectures at the Department of Wood Science and Technology and the Academy of Fine Arts and Design. His areas of expertise include biotechnology and the conservation of works of art. With a PhD in wood science, Dr Kržišnik demonstrates his ability to combine laboratory and field testing for a comprehensive assessment of the functional and aesthetic service life. His research, particularly the prediction of outdoor moisture dynamics and the analysis of colour changes in wood through innovative laboratory techniques, has had a significant impact on the field. Dr Kržišnik has published more than 30 original scientific articles in leading wood research journals. His contributions have earned him recognition, notably the Ron Cockroft Award from the International Association for Wood Protection. In education, Dr Kržišnik excels at mentoring graduate students and leading exercises in wood science and technology, wood engineering, biotechnology, and conservation. He consistently integrates relevant training into his teaching, which is reflected in consistently excellent pedagogical evaluations. Outside academia, Kržišnik is passionate about promoting wood science in secondary schools and works with the wood industry cluster.
