PhD Igor Križaj

PhD Igor Križaj
no.: 00412 source: ARIS

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Research activity

Code Science Field Subfield
1.05.00  Natural sciences and mathematics  Biochemistry and molecular biology   
3.00.00  Medical sciences     
Keywords
Proteins, structure, function, phospholipases A2, receptors, isolation, characterisation, toxins, neurotoxins, synapse, lipids, membranes, signal transduction, localisation, cell cultures
Bibliography Representative bibliographic units | Personal | COBISS+
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Evaluation (metodology)
Evaluation of bibliographic research performance indicators according to ARIS methodology
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Points
1,020.8
A''
102.86
A'
423.62
A1/2
529.52
CI10
2,202
CImax
144
h10
24
A1
3.42
A3
0.02
Data for the last 5 years (citations for the last 10 years) on October 15, 2025; Data for score A3 calculation refer to period 2020-2024 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Data for ARIS tenders ( 23.05.2022 – Target research programmes, archive )
Citations Citations for bibliographic records in COBIB.SI that are linked to records in citation databases
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Database Linked records Citations Pure citations Average pure citations
WoS 185  4,612  3,352  18.12 
Scopus 180  5,016  3,720  20.67 
Mentoring junior researchers
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no. Name and surname Type Period Code
1 Tadeja Bele   Bologna doctoral studies  10/1/2019 - 9/30/2023  53554 
2 PhD Adrijan Ivanušec   Bologna doctoral studies  10/1/2017 - 9/30/2022  50498 
3 PhD Eva Jarc Jovičić   Bologna doctoral studies  10/1/2015 - 1/20/2020  38200 
4 PhD Jernej Oberčkal   Bologna doctoral studies  11/1/2010 - 4/23/2015  33324 
5 PhD Tamara Sajevic   Uniform doctoral studies  10/1/2008 - 1/22/2014  30888 
6 PhD Mojca Mattiazzi Ušaj   Uniform doctoral studies  11/1/2005 - 7/20/2010  26460 
7 PhD Lidija Kovačič   Uniform doctoral studies  11/1/2004 - 4/30/2009  25628 
8 PhD Uroš Logonder   Uniform doctoral studies  10/1/2003 - 8/31/2008  24267 
9 PhD Jernej Šribar   Doctoral degree  10/1/2000 - 3/31/2005  21553 
10 PhD Nina Vardjan   Doctoral degree  12/1/1999 - 11/30/2003  20214 
11 Alenka Čopič   Master's degree  10/15/1997 - 4/14/2000  18283 
12 MSc Nataša Vučemilo   Master's degree  11/1/1996 - 4/30/1999  16412 
Education
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Level of education Professional title Study subject Faculty Year
  B. Sc.   Chemistry  SI University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical technology 1987 
Master's degree  M. Sc.   Biochemistry  SI University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical technology 1990 
Doctoral degree  Ph. D.     SI University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical technology 1993 
Doctoral dissertations and other final papers Show
Obtaining results now
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Employments
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Type of employment Research org. Research group Date of employment Position Role Title
Full time employment (100%, RD:100%)  Jožef Stefan Institute  Odsek za molekularne in biomedicinske znanosti (Slovene)  11/16/1987  Research counsellor  Researcher   
Research projects Legend
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no. Code Title Period Head
1. J4-4560  Engineering polygenic traits in S. cerevisiae   5/1/2023 - 4/30/2026  PhD Uroš Petrovič   1,946 
2. J1-4394  Parasitic-like modulation of Bacillus thuringiensis development and larvicidal activity by a bacteriophage   10/1/2022 - 9/30/2025  PhD Matej Butala   4,863 
3. J2-3040  Magnetically-controllable nanocarriers mimicking endogenous lipid particles for improved drug/nanoparticle delivery   10/1/2021 - 9/30/2025  PhD Darko Makovec   4,160 
4. J1-2475  Development of an innovative drug to treat venous thromboembolism based on a unique viper venom anticoagulant   9/1/2020 - 8/31/2024  PhD Igor Križaj   2,101 
5. J1-2482  Impact of environmentally relevant nano- and micro-plastics on soil invertebrates   9/1/2020 - 8/31/2023  PhD Anita Jemec Kokalj   3,810 
6. J3-2521  Inflammatory process in interstitial cystitis and evaluation of the influence of cannabinoid receptor agonists in urinary bladder - from cells to patients   9/1/2020 - 8/31/2023  PhD Peter Veranič   4,076 
7. J3-2534  Reversibility of transient thrombocytopenia induced by a snake venom component offers a safe antithrombotic prevention in interventional angiology and cardiology   9/1/2020 - 8/31/2023  PhD Miran Brvar   2,751 
8. L4-1839  Development of medical chestnut honey quality control and technology   7/1/2019 - 3/31/2023  PhD Janko Božič   4,661 
9. J4-1778  Exploitation of a virus-borne small protein to combat antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus   7/1/2019 - 12/31/2022  PhD Matej Butala   3,618 
10. J4-1772  Protein complexes from the fungal genus Pleurotus, new bio-pesticides for controlling Colorado potato beetle and western corn rootworm   7/1/2019 - 6/30/2022  PhD Kristina Sepčić   5,266 
11. J7-1818  Targeting lipid droplets to reduce cancer cell resistance to stress   7/1/2019 - 6/30/2022  PhD Toni Petan   3,177 
12. J1-9162  Neurotoxicity or neuroprotection of nanomaterials: the rele of biocorona   7/1/2018 - 6/30/2022  PhD Damjana Drobne   5,604 
13. J7-9400  Neuropsychological dysfunctions caused by low level exposure to selected environmental pollutants in susceptible population – NEURODYS   7/1/2018 - 6/30/2021  PhD Milena Horvat   7,684 
14. J2-8166  Anizotropni magnetni nanodelci za magneto-mehansko zdravljenje raka (Slovene)   5/1/2017 - 4/30/2020  PhD Darko Makovec   4,687 
15. J1-8150  "DNA sampling II": Metoda za prepoznavo na DNA neposredno ali posredno vezanih proteinov v bakteriji (Slovene)   5/1/2017 - 4/30/2020  PhD Matej Butala   4,069 
16. L1-7544  Improved treatment and monitoring of Water Framework Directive priority pollutants   3/1/2016 - 2/28/2019  PhD Ester Heath   7,858 
17. J4-7162  Applications of aegerolysin-like proteins for detection and eradication of pests   1/1/2016 - 12/31/2018  PhD Kristina Sepčić   5,461 
18. J7-7424  Evaluation of possible harmful effects of nanoparticles and underlying mechanisms - from physico-chemical and in vitro toxicity characterisation to innate immune system activation   1/1/2016 - 12/31/2018  PhD Vladimir Boštjan Bregar   4,009 
19. J4-7328  Genetic background of mastitis resistance   1/1/2016 - 12/31/2018  PhD Peter Dovč   4,788 
20. J1-6724  Termoforetsko vodenje, zbiranje in razvrščanje biomolekul v mikrofluidičnih napravah (Slovene)   7/1/2014 - 6/30/2017  PhD Natan Osterman   2,336 
21. V4-1418  Definition of molecular parameters for protection of Carniolan honeybee   7/1/2014 - 12/31/2016  PhD Peter Dovč   5,273 
22. J1-4044  Apoptotično delovanje alkilpiridinijevih spojin na celice pljučnega adenokarcinoma (Slovene)   7/1/2011 - 6/30/2014  PhD Tom Turk   6,673 
23. J3-4100  Odkrivanje inovativnih učinkovin za regulacijo hemostaze z venomiko kače Vipera a. ammodytes (Slovene)   7/1/2011 - 6/30/2014  PhD Igor Križaj   2,276 
24. J3-4168  Patogenomika in sistemska biologija novih virulenčnih faktorjev pri patogenih bakterijah (Slovene)   7/1/2011 - 6/30/2014  PhD Dušan Kordiš   2,250 
25. J1-4305  Spremembe lipidnih membran pri bolezni (Slovene)   7/1/2011 - 6/30/2014  PhD Gregor Anderluh   5,012 
26. J7-2230  Protivirusni proteini APOBEC3 in njihova vloga pri obrambi proti retroelementom (Slovene)   5/1/2009 - 4/30/2012  PhD Marija Nika Lovšin   1,269 
27. J1-2141  Regulatorna genomika: nastanek in evolucija kompleksnega transkripcijskega regulatornega omrežja pri vretenčarjih (Slovene)   5/1/2009 - 4/30/2012  PhD Dušan Kordiš   1,144 
28. L2-1112  Tehnologije znanj za odkrivanje novih zdravilnih učinkovin: analiza in načrtovnje eksperimentov v visokozmogljivostni genetiki (Slovene)   2/1/2008 - 1/31/2011  PhD Blaž Zupan   3,216 
29. J3-0389  Proteins of the long-nosed viper venom acting on haemostasis – development of innovative biomedical antitrombotics.   2/1/2008 - 1/30/2011  PhD Igor Križaj   1,136 
30. J3-0386  The role of secretory phospholipases A2 in breast cancer   2/1/2008 - 1/30/2011  PhD Jože Pungerčar   1,105 
31. J1-6507  Phospholipases in yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae   7/1/2004 - 6/30/2007  PhD Igor Križaj   1,496 
32. J3-1145  Interakcije Hg in Cd z lipoproteini, liposomskimi membranami, selenom in metalotioneini (Slovene)   1/1/1999 - 6/30/2001  PhD Peter Stegnar   4,432 
33. J1-0417  Tissue receptors for phospholipases A2 from snake venoms   7/1/1998 - 6/30/2001  PhD Igor Križaj   1,415 
34. J3-7888  Presynaptically toxic phospholipases a2, research tools in neurobiology   1/1/1996 - 6/30/2001  PhD Franc Gubenšek   1,501 
35. J1-7261  Tkivni akceptorji farmakološko aktivnih fosfolipaz A2 in njihovih analogov iz modrasovega strupa (Slovene)   1/1/1995 - 6/30/1998  PhD Igor Križaj   1,469 
ARIS research and infrastructure programmes Legend
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no. Code Title Period Head
1. P1-0207  Toxins and Biomembranes   1/1/2020 - 12/31/2027 PhD Igor Križaj   4,848 
2. P1-0207  Toxins and Biomembranes   1/1/2015 - 12/31/2019 PhD Igor Križaj   5,133 
3. P1-0207  Toxins and Biomembranes   1/1/2009 - 12/31/2014 PhD Igor Križaj   4,964 
4. P1-0207  Toxins and Biomembranes   1/1/2004 - 12/31/2008 PhD Igor Križaj   4,864 
5. P0-0501-0106  Toxinology   1/1/1999 - 12/31/2003 PhD Franc Gubenšek   2,482 
Biography
Dr. Igor Križaj (1963) accomplished his doctoral studies at the Jožef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana (JSI), the leading Slovenian scientific research institute, and at the Imperial College in London, UK. He received his PhD from the University of Ljubljana (UL), Slovenia. He was a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute Pasteur in Paris. Since 2004, he is heading the Research Programme “Toxins and Biomembranes” and since 2007 also the Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences at JSI. He is a full Professor of Biochemistry at UL and at the Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School in Ljubljana. His major research topics are: (1) Toxinology (animal venoms, envenomation, neurotoxins, anticoagulants, procoagulants, antithrombotics, hemorrhagins, myotoxins, molecular mechanisms of action, toxin receptors, venomics, venoms to drugs); (2) Secreted phospholipases A2, their inhibitors and activators, physiological and pathological roles; and (3) Proteomics and protein structure: structure-function relationships. So far, he published 180 papers in SCI ranked journals (refer to PubMed and Cobiss) and 5 chapters in scientific monographs. He has led 30 research projects, national, international or industrial. He supervised 61 students on different levels of the study, among these 13 doctoral students. He is a member of several professional societies, in some he served as an officer. His most prestigious functions were the Secretary of the European Section of the International Society on Toxinology (IST) and the Member of the IST Council from 2004 to 2012. He is an editorial board member at several international scientific journals, including Toxicon. For his scientific achievements, he received Jožef Stefan Golden Emblem Prize, Zois Distinction, Lapanje Award and Zois Award.
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