Nils Paar obtained his Ph.D. in theoretical nuclear physics from Technical University Munich in 2003 under the supervision of Prof. Peter Ring. Following a postdoctoral position at Technical University Darmstadt until 2006, he joined the University of Zagreb Faculty of Science, where he is currently serving as a full professor. From 2014-2015 he was a Marie Curie research fellow at Universitaet Basel, Switzerland. His research activities in exotic nuclear structure and dynamics, astrophysically relevant weak-interaction processes and neutrino-induced reactions, resulted in publication record comprising over 137 papers in international scientific journals and conference proceedings, with over 4000 citations (WoS). Over the course of his career, he has overseen and mentored a multitude of scholars, guiding them through Master's, Ph.D., and postdoctoral research programs, in addition to hosting international guests. He has actively participated in international conferences and workshops, delivering more than 67 talks, including 34 invited presentations. Nils Paar served as the head of the Division for Theoretical Physics, the head of the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Science, and as a member of the Senate at the University of Zagreb.
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University of Zagreb
Established on 23 September 1669 by Emperor and King Leopold I Habsburg, the University of Zagreb stands as one of the oldest universities in Europe. Its official inception occurred through a decree that bestowed university status and privileges upon the Jesuit Academy of the Royal Free City of Zagreb. In the realm of natural sciences, the university commenced its teachings in 1896, initiating with lectures in mineralogy and geology, followed by botany, physics, mathematics, chemistry, zoology, and geography. Presently, the University of Zagreb holds the distinction of being the largest university in Croatia, boasting an enrollment of over 70,000 full-time students.
Department of Physics
The Department of Physics at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Science, stands out as the regional center of excellence for both scientific research and university-level education in the field of physics. Each academic year, the department hosts around 700 students engaged in various theoretical, experimental, and educational physics study programs. Committed to fostering scientific excellence, the department actively participates in internationally relevant and competitive research, spanning fundamental and applied studies. At the forefront of theoretical physics, the Division of Theoretical Physics within the department specializes in diverse areas such as atomic and nuclear physics, optics and photonics, physics of condensed matter, and biophysics. Demonstrating a commitment to global impact, members of the division publish cutting-edge research in leading international scientific journals and take the lead on numerous competitive research projects, as well as engaging in agreements for international scientific cooperation.