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doc. dr. Štefan ČelanBiography: Štefan Čelan, PhD, director of SRC Bistra Ptuj
He was born in Ptuj on 8 December 1957, he spent his youth in Spuhlja. He attended his elementary school in Tone Žnidarič (today Mladika), and secondary school at the Technical Chemistry School in Ruše. As a student, he completed his university studies in chemical technology at the University of Maribor in 1988. In 1990, he continued his postgraduate studies as a young researcher and assistant, and in 1993 he received a master's degree and later in 1997.
He gained rich work experiences in the years 1976-1989 in the companies Agis and Sava Kranj. And he constantly worked on the development of new products and technologies in the development and technology department. His major successes include the development of the pharmaceutical program of rubber goods/ products.
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From 1989 to 1992, he continued his professional career at the University of Maribor as a young researcher and later as an assistant at the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology.
In 1992, he was employed in the municipal administration of the then Municipal Assembly of Ptuj as a consultant for research and development. Among the important results from this period is the establishment of the public scientific research institute SRC Bistra Ptuj. He was the first director of the Institute between 1994 and 2002.
In 2002, he was elected direct as mayor of the Municipality of Ptuj, and the municipality held full three mandates. During this period, the significant investments were made in Ptuj in the fields of science, education, economy, tourism, trade, economic and environmental public infrastructure, health, culture and sports. Among the major investments is the renovation of the barracks for the needs of higher education and the renovation of all elementary schools and kindergartens, the city stadium and the artificial grass court, as well as the construction, modernization of sports, parks and halls. The great achievement is the construction of the Puhov Bridge and the road network with numerous roundabouts and highways. Purification plants were built and an upgraded sewage network was built, a municipal waste management centre was built and modernized. Minority and Dominican monastery, the city square and numerous cultural institutions (city theater, old prisons, castle stable, historical archives, cultural halls and fire brigade homes) were also renovated. The participation of Ptuj as a partner city in the project Maribor 2012 - European Capital of Culture was the major challenge in the field of culture. By building many trading facilities, the city has acquired a new corporate image and additional jobs.
After completion of the mayor's office in 2012, he again took over the management of the public institution SRC Bistra Ptuj and strengthened it personally and financially to the extent that it is one of the best regional development institutions within the European space according to international quality indicators.
In addition to expert articles published in foreign and domestic scientific journals, the co-author and co-owner of several patents. As the author of the idea of a higher education program of bionics and at the same time a habilitated professor, he is particularly proud that the creation of higher and higher vocational colleges increased the offer of educated staff for the domestic economy.
He received numerous awards for his work in various fields. He was awarded as an innovator in 1982 in Agis and in 1985 in Sava Kranj. With two patents, he appeared at international patent and innovation fairs in Geneva and Nuremberg and received silver medals. In the field of protection of ethnographic heritage, he was awarded the title of Honorary Senator by the World Association of Carnival Cities (FECC international).
In the field of humanitarian activities, he has been a founding member of the Ptuj Lions Club in numerous humanitarian projects. He also received a Medal of Honor for Charity from Lions International.
As a scientist and researcher, he is sworn by the holistic principles of the Universe. When looking for answers to eternal questions: "Where' s the human come from? Where did he come from in this vast universe? What is his mission? ", He is looking for answers in holistic studies of natural science, social sciences, humanities, philosophy, theology, metaphysics, esoterics, etc. Since many guidelines for the holistic conception of the Universe were found in the study of the Kurent ritual, he invested a lot of energy into exploring the primeval meaning of these rituals, which with the help of many associates managed to place on the UNESCO list of the intangible cultural heritage of mankind.
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EMPLOYEES
Štefan Čelan, PhD BSc. Chemical Technology public institution director Senior Project & Research Manager T: +386 2 748 02 51 E: |
Dušan Klinar, PhD BSc. Chemical Technology Master of Science in Business and Economics Senior Project & Research Manager T: +386 2 748 02 48 E: |
Klavdija Rižnar, PhD BSc. Chemical Technology Senior Project & Research Manager T: +386 2 748 02 55 E: |
Dr. Sc. Lidija Tušek Doctor of Chemistry Senior Project & Research Manager T: +386 2 748 02 59 E: |
Mojca Šibila Drobnič, Msc. Master of Science in European Studies Project Manager T: +386 2 748 02 52 E: |
Ksenija Rakuša Bachelor of Economics Senior Project Officer T: +386 2 748 02 54 E: |
Rosvita Bedrač Bachelor of Economics Senior Project Officer T: +386 2 748 02 50 E: |
Jadranka Krajnc Bachelor of Economics Senior Project Officer T: +386 2 748 02 57 E: |
Danilo Čeh Master of Science in Management Senior Project Manager T: +386 2 748 02 68 E: |
Julija Potisk Bachelor of Geography Senior Project Officer T: +386 2 748 02 61 E: |
Mirjana Nenad, Msc. MScs in Political Science Senior Project Officer T: +386 2 748 02 65 E: |
Nataša Mršek High School Graduate Project Officer T: +386 2 748 02 49 E: |
Blaž Kukec BSc Political Science Project Officer T: +386 2 748 02 48 E: |
Robert Novak Bachelor in Management Senior Project Officer T: +386 2 748 02 64 E: |
Brigita Drevenšek Bachelor of Economics Senior Project Officer T: +386 2 748 02 66 E: |
Zvonka Lazar Borak Bachelor of History Project Officer T: +386 2 748 02 56 E: |
Iztok Uhan BSc. Chemical Technology Senior Project Officer T: +386 2 748 02 63 E: |
Tjaša Glažar Master of Science in Economics Senior Project Officer T: +386 2 748 02 62 E: |
Erik Mihelič Master of Science in Chemical Engineering Young researcher T: +386 2 748 02 58 E: |
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