Senior Research Scientist
I use genetics and breeding to manage and improve populations. I am interested in: (i) applied breeding, (ii) design and optimisation of breeding programs, (iii) methods for genetics and breeding, and (iv) phenotypic and genetic/genomic analysis of production and breeding traits to unravel their biological basis and to inform new ways of breeding.
Employment History
2019: Chancellor's Fellow in Data Driven Innovation for AgriTech
The Roslin Institute, UK.
2013: Research Fellow in Computational Genetics and Genomics
The Roslin Institute, UK.
2011: Assistant Professor in Animal Science
University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Slovenia.
2010: Teaching Assistant in Animal Science
University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Slovenia.
Education
2005-2010: PhD in Genetics
University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Slovenia.
Thesis: Estimation of population and individual allele probabilities in complex pedigrees.
1999–2003: BSc of Animal Sciences
University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Slovenia.
Thesis: Prediction of breeding values for carcass traits in pigs
Faculty recognition for outstanding success in studies and award for the thesis.
