Sandra Bischof
University of Zagreb, Croatia,
Energy and Wild Plants as Renewable Resources for the Production of Biocomposites and Biofuel
Biography
Sandra Bischof is Professor of
Textile Technology at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology
(TTF), Department of Textile Chemistry & Ecology and Head of the Textile
Science Research Center (TSRC) at TTF. Within the period 2012-2018 she was Dean
of the TTF. Her research area is chemical modifications of cellulose (textiles,
wood and paper), functionalization of textiles for advanced and protective purposes
(Durable Press, flame retardant, antimicrobial, UV, microwave, hydro/oleophobic
protection), advanced technologies (plasma, UV, MW treatments), nanotechnology
& nanosafety, biofibers and nano-bio composites. She has received several
awards for the scientific excellence from Croatian Ministry of Science,
Education and Sports (2009), University of Zagreb (2009), City of Zagreb (2012)
and Annual State award for 2019 in the category Scientific Achievements in the Technical
Field (2020). She has published more than 140 research articles of which 30 in
SCI(E) journals.