Kristina Šimić, Ph.D., Senior Assistant

 Personal data

• Born 13.07.1984. in Metković

 Academic education

• 2002 - 2005 University of Dubrovnik, Aquaculture Study
• 2004 - 2009 University of Zagreb, Faculty of Textile Technology
• 2013-2020 PhD, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Textile Technology, dissertation title: "Analysis of metal threads in the historical Croatian textile from 17th to 20th century - metal content, composition and structure of the yarn".

 Employment and titles

• 2010 - 2011 Department manager in Zara
• 2011 - 2012 Visual merchandiser in Diadema
• 2012- 2021 Researcher/Assistant at Faculty of Textile Technology
• 2021 - today Senior Assistant at Faculty of Textile Technology

 Teaching activity (lab work)

• Textile and Garment Care - IDO
• Garment Care Processes - OI
• Textile finishing - TKME
• Textile detergents - TKME
• High value finishing - TKME
• Textile care processes - TKME
• Detergents - ERASMUS

 Research activity

• Scientific Area: Technical Sci.
• Scientific Field: Textile Technology
• Scientific Branch: Textile Chemistry

 List of scientific papers

• Šimić, K., Soljačić, I., Pušić, T.: Application of metal threads in Croatia from the 11th to the 20 th century, Textile Research Journal, 62 (2013), 3-4; 101-111
• Šimić, K., Soljačić, I., Pušić, T.: Application of metal threads in Croatian folk costumes, TZG 2013, Faculty of Textile technology, Zagreb, 2013., 145-148
• Šimić, K., Soljačić, I., Pušić, T.: Metal threads in costumes of Dubrovnik region, Magic World of Textiles, Dragčević Z.(ur.),University of Zagreb, Faculty of Textile Technology, 2014. 634-639
• Šimić, K., Soljačić, I., Pušić, T.: Application of cellulases in the process of finishing, Tekstilec, 58 (2015), 1; 47-56
• Šimić, K., Bischof, S., Soljačić, I.: The application of layer-by-layer deposition on textiles, Textile Research Journal, 64 (2015), 11-12; 358-368
• Šimić, K., Mudronja, D., Pušić, T., Soljačić, I.: Analysis of metal threads on historical croatian textiles, Proceedings for the 8th International textile, clothing & design conference,Dragičević, Z.(ur.),Zagreb : TTF, 2016. 89-93
• Šimić, K., Zamboni, I., Fazinić, S., Mudronja, D., Sović, L., Gouasmia, S., Soljačić, I.: Comparative analysis of textile metal threads from liturgical vestments and folk costumes in Croatia, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B.(0168-583X) 417, 2017. 115-120

• Šimić, K., Soljačić, I., Petrović Leš, T.: Analysis of metal threads in the historical Croatian textile from 17th to 20th century, 13^th International scientific-professional symposium Textile Science and Economy, Zagreb 2020, 261-264

• Šimić, K., Soljačić, I., Mudronja, D., Petrović Leš, T.: Metal Content and Structure of Textiles in Textile Metal Threads in Croatia from 17th to 20th Century, Materials 15 (2022) 1; 251.

  https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15010251

• Pušić, T., Vojnović, B., Čurlin, M., Bekavac, I., Kaurin, T., Grgić, K., Šimić, K., Kovačević, Z.: Assessment of Polyester Fabrics, Effluents and Filtrates after Standard and Innovative Washing Processes, Microplastics 1 (2022) 3; 494–504.

  https://doi.org/10.3390/microplastics1030035

• Šimić, K., Kovačević, S., Pušić, T., Soljačić, I.: Identification of metal threads from Croatian fabrics, Autex Research Journal, 2022. 

  https://doi.org/10.2478/aut-2022-0028

• Mihovilović, P., Šimić, K., Pušić, T., Vojnović, B.: Release of microplastic particles from cotton-polyester fabric in the washing process,15^th scientific-professional symposium Textile Science and Economy, 2023, Faculty of Textile technology, Zagreb, 2023., 131-136

• Šimić, K., Pušić, T., Soljačić, I., Dekanić, T.: Impact of metal ions concentration on effects of fluorescent whitening agents for cellulose substrates, Tekstil 70 (2021) 1-3; 12-20

 Acknowledgments and rewards

• University of Dubrovnik 2004. Rector\'s Award for best achievement in the academic year 2003/2004
• University of Zagreb 2007. Dean\'s Award for outstanding success achieved in the third year of study