Željko Knezić
Assist. Prof.
Faculty of Textile Technology University of Zagreb
Born: 1958
Education:
Year of awarding diploma degree: 1983
Year of awarding PhD degree: 2012
Business address:
Faculty of Textile Technology University of Zagreb, Prilaz baruna Filipovića 28a, 10000 Zagreb
e-mail address: zeljko.knezic@ttf.hr
Academy membership: Associate member
Year of admission to HATZ: 2019
Affiliation with the Academy Department: Department of textile technology
Professional activities
Leading of scientific and/or professional projects:
- UNITAS d.d. Tvornica konca Zagreb, Proposals of actions (taking measures) in order to reduce energy consumption, Zagreb, 2013
- Zlatna igla – Siscia Sisak – Study for the improvement of production efficiency, Sisak 2012
- “KOTKA“ konfekcija d.d. Krapina – Increasing energy efficiency, Krapina 2010
- „Fromax Inter“ d.o.o Zagreb – production plant Oroslavje, Dyeing room reconstruction and wastewater disposal project. Restructuring the production of terry cloth in the weaving and terry products. Rationalization of production processes, Oroslavje 2007
- „Regeneracija“ d.d. Zabok- profit center „KAŠIRANJE“, Project of restructuring and reconstruction of the production process, plans for relocation and modification of machines, devices and installations, Zabok 2006
- “Regeneracija“ d.d. Zabok – profit center „ZIVTEX”, Project of more rational carpet production and plans for the relocation of wool dyeing room and carpet production, Zabok 2006
- „Regeneracija“ d.d. Zabok – Reorganization of the maintenance service of industrial plants and installations, development of a computer program to enable more flexible and efficient operation of the service with current status indicators, Zabok 2005
- „Regeneracija“ d.d. Zabok – Design and reconstruction of the bedding production plant, Zabok 2004
- „ZIVT“ d.o.o. Zabok – Restructuring project, (and project implementation), Zabok 2000
- „ZIVT“ d.o.o. Zabok – Wool yarn spinning and woolen fabric weaving project Žutnica (Krapina), Zabok 1999
Area of scientific and professional interest:
- Innovative development and rationalization of production processes and maintenance procedures in the textile and clothing industry
- Teaching and promotion of the preservation of Croatian traditional hand weaving, designing and making devices for simpler hand weaving
- Development and application of electronic components in textiles and clothing
- Development of measuring systems for determining the properties of textile flat products
Memberships in scientific or professional associations:
- Croatian Textile Engineering Association
- Croatian Firefighting Association
Awards or recognitions:
- 2019. Special Award given by Indian Innovation Delegation, 6th Kaohsiung International Invention and Design EXPO (KIDE) 2019, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- 2019. Gold medal, 6th Kaohsiung International Invention and Design EXPO (KIDE) 2019, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- 2019. Award for the Best Innovation in Science, 44th International Invention Show and 15th Invention And Prototype Show And Student Business Plan Competition budi uzor / INOVA 2019, Zagreb, Croatia
- 2019. Platinum Award, awarded by the International Invention and Trade Expo, London, 44th International Invention Show, and 15th Invention And Prototype Show And Student Business Plan Competition budi uzor / INOVA 2019, Zagreb, Croatia
- 2016. Gold medal, 41st International Invention Show, and 12th Invention And Prototype Show And Student Business Plan Competition budi uzor / INOVA 2016, Zagreb, Croatia
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