Croatia
Croatian Chamber of Mechanical Engineers | HKIS | Croatia
HKIS is and independent professional organization in charge of chartered mechanical engineers in Croatia representing their common interests. HKIS also supervises that the chartered mechanical engineers workcompliant with the law and the public interest. The Chamber’s activities are based on its public authorities, as stipulated by the Croatian laws. The members of the Chamber, chartered mechanical engineers, are involved in design engineering and/or professional supervision. HKIS will host a “Train the Trainer”, develop national training programs and organizetwo pilot courses in PROF-TRAC.

Name of contact person: Smiljka Pavić
Email: smiljka.pavic(at)hkis.hr
Address: Ulica grada Vukovara 278, HR-51000 Zagreb
Phone nr: +385 (0)17775 570
Website: www.hkis.hr
Training expert(s)
Igor Balen, Mechanical Engineer and Professor at the Faculty of Mechanical of the University of Zagreb
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Biography Igor has worked on thermodynamics and HVAC systems at University of Zagreb since his graduation in 1991. In 1999 he completed his PhD thesis entitled “Analyses of efficiency of air-to-air heat recovery systems in air conditioning”. As researcher, he has worked on scientific projects related to energy management systems, rational energy use, energy saving and integration of renewable sources in HVAC. He is now full professor and head of the department of thermodynamics, process and thermal engineering. As certified mechanical engineer, he has designed more than 60 HVAC systems for comfort and industrial applications in buildings. |
Email: igor.balen@fsb.hr

Silvio Novak, Civil Engineer at Knauf Insulation
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Biography Particularly active on building physics issues:
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Email: jan.grift@energymatters.nl

Branimir Pavkovic, Professor at faculty of engineering in University of Rijeka
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Biography Full professor for subjects related to refrigeration and industrial processes at University of Rijeka – Faculty of Engineering. Master degree 1982, doctoral thesis in 1999. Work experience in process industry 1982-1986. Chartered mechanical engineer, member of Croatian chamber of mechanical engineers (HKIS), representative in REHVA. Author of 120 professional projects and energy studies related to HVAC&R, building energy efficiency and RES. Author of 4 books and 86 scientific papers. Member of ASHRAE, IIAR, IIR, Croatian academy of Engineering. Leader of several LLL programs on EE and EP. |
Email: branimir.pavkovic@riteh.hr

Željko Šokčević, Architect
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Biography After obtaining diploma from Faculty of Architecture in Zagreb, started working as a project assistant and later coordinator on projects dealing with energy in buildings. Until October 2016 worked as a Project Manager for energy efficiency projects; ESCO projects for private investors (preparation and implementation), energy performance of buildings audits/studies, cost-benefit analyses in energy efficiency projects, building physics calculation. Also, as a lead auditor, working on ISO 50001 energy management system implementation and consulting. Currently in the process of starting his own company.
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Email: zeljko.sokcevic@me.com

Tomislav Tkalčić, Mechanical Engineer at Connecto projekt d.o.o.
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Biography Education: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, 1992 - M.Sc. Mech.Eng. |
Email: tomislav.tkalcic@hkis.hr
