Project “FININC” is implemented within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021–2026 and is financed by European Union funds through the NextGenerationEU instrument.
Research team
Biography
Full Prof. (with tenure) Alen Stojanović, Ph.D. with his previous experience in project management, scientific research and teaching work, and professional knowledge in the broader field of financial institutions and markets, and financing of public interest purposes, brings valuable competencies to this project for cooperation in all areas and activities of the project. He is the Head of the University Specialist Study “Financial Institutions and Markets”, the founder and head of the “Institute for Financial Markets Research”, a member of the National Council for Science, Higher Education and Technological Development and a national representative in the European Scientific Advisory Forum.
Selected projects:
2007 - 2014: Project MZOS no. 067-0000000-1438 "Models of Market Financing for Public Interest Purposes" (Project Leader)
Published papers:
https://www.croris.hr/osobe/profil/6995
Biography
Full Prof. Mihovil Anđelinović, Ph.D. participates in the project as a member of the project team, contributing expertise in the fields of financial institutions and markets, sustainability, digital transformation and financial innovation. His scientific and professional work focuses on payment systems, modern payment methods and financial literacy, which is directly related to the goals of this project. Through previous experience in leading and participating in numerous projects, he has acquired significant competencies in the field of research, interdisciplinary collaboration and dissemination of results to the academic and wider public.
Selected projects:
2022 – 2024: ESDGs Academic (Project Leader)
2022 – 2024: BOOMER (Project Leader)
Published papers:
https://www.croris.hr/osobe/profil/6844
Biography
Assoc. Prof. Jakša Krišto, PhD through his scientific research and teaching activities, as well as the expertise gained in the broader field of financial institutions and markets, brings valuable competencies for collaboration in all areas and activities of the project. He is the head of the Institutional Investors Lab, deputy head of the “Institute for Financial Market Research,” and currently a member of the management board of the Faculty of Economics and Business – Vice Dean for Students, Teaching, and Cooperation with the Business Sector. Additionally, he is connected to professional practice through membership in supervisory boards and working groups.
Published papers:
https://www.croris.hr/osobe/profil/1772
Biography
Ana Ivanisevic Hernaus, PhD, is an associate professor at the Department of Finance at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb. With her doctoral thesis titled „Development of socially responsible investment through different investment strategies” she won the international EDAMBA Thesis Competition 2015, organized by the European Doctoral Association in Management and Business Administration. She is the Sustainable finance course coordinator. She serves as a member of the Forum to Support Sustainable Financing, established by the Government of the Republic of Croatia.
Selected projects:
2025.- „Development Perspectives of Sustainable Finance (SUSTAINFIN)" institutional research project financed by the funds of the European Union – NextGenerationEU within the framework of the Call IIP-581-2025 (Project Leader)
2024.- “ESG Disclosure and Risk in Supply Chain Companies” international project at the CAM-Risk Research Centre (Centre for the Analysis and Measurement of Global Risks) at the University of Pavia, Italy, Department of Economics and Management (Researcher)
2020.-2024. COST Action (CA19130) "Fintech and Artificial Intelligence in Finance: Towards a Transparent Financial Industry", financed by European Cooperation in Science and Technology - COST (Management Committee Member and Project Associate)
2007.-2014. „Models of Market Financing for Public Interest Purposes“ MZOS project 067-0000000-1438 at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb (Project Associate)
Published papers:
https://www.croris.hr/osobe/profil/28713
Biography
Project Associate Assoc. Prof. Sanja Broz Tominac, Ph.D., based on her associate roles in previous projects, brings competencies acquired through the implementation of research activities and the dissemination of results in the form of scientific papers in the field of non-financial reporting in the public sector. In this context, she will be included in all project activities (collaborator). Her role will also cover significant assistance to the project leader in project administration. Previous projects and papers confirm the competencies of the associate.
Selected projects:
2019 – 2023: Project HRZZ-PZS-2019-02-5372: "Challenges of financial and non-financial reporting of public sector entities in the context of changing user" (Project Associate)
2014 – 2018: Project HRZZ 8509: "Accounting and financial reporting reform as a means for strengthening the development of efficient public sector financial management in Croatia" (Project Associate)
2007 – 2013: Project MZOS no. 067-0811272-1074: "Perspectives of management accounting application in the public sector" (Project Associate)
Published papers:
https://www.croris.hr/osobe/profil/17367
Biography
Project leader Assoc. Prof. Branka Tuškan Sjauš, Ph.D., based on her collaboration on previous project, brings competencies acquired through the implementation of research activities and the dissemination of results in the form of scientific and professional papers in the field of financial institutions and markets, financing of public interest purposes, sustainability and social responsibility in the operations of financial institutions, including a broader scope of financial inclusion. She is the head of the Sustainability Committee and a member of the scientific council of the Institute for Financial Markets Research at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb. As the leader of this project, she will be involved in all project activities with an emphasis on effective project management.
Selected projects:
2025- Institutional research project "Financial Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (FININC)", financed by the funds of the European Union – NextGenerationEU within the framework of the Call IIP-581-2025 (Project Leader)
2007 - 2014: Project MZOS no. 067-0000000-1438 "Models of Market Financing for Public Interest Purposes" (Project Associate)
Published papers:
https://www.croris.hr/osobe/profil/28085
Biography
Katarina Sičaja, MA, participates in the project as a member of the project team. As an assistant and doctoral student, she is actively involved in scientific research in the field of financial institutions and markets, sustainable investments, payment transactions, and modern and digital payment systems. Her research interests focus on digitalization and innovation in financial institutions and their role in improving financial inclusion. Her previous academic training and research interests provide a solid basis for contributing to the goals of this project.
Published papers:
https://www.croris.hr/osobe/profil/47834