Dr. Josip Batur | Neutron detectors | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Josip Batur, Ruder Boskovic Institute, Croatia

Josip Batur is a dedicated physicist currently pursuing doctoral studies in Nuclear Physics at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Zagreb. Since 2020, he has worked as an Assistant at the Laboratory for Nuclear Analytical Methods at the Ruder Boskovic Institute, where he contributes to advanced research involving neutron probes and nuclear well logging techniques. Josip has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in renowned scientific journals, focusing on applications of neutron-based methods for oil logging and impurity detection. His work has earned him prestigious awards, including the Best Poster Presentation at the ISRP15 conference and an annual scientific paper award from the Ruder Boskovic Institute. Fluent in English and skilled in programming and data analysis tools such as Python and MCNP6.2, Josip combines strong technical expertise with a passion for science communication, having appeared in Croatian TV documentaries to promote scientific knowledge. Outside of research, he enjoys pub quizzing, chess, and volunteering.

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Summary of Suitability – Josip Batur for Best Researcher Award

Josip Batur is a highly motivated physicist specializing in nuclear physics with a strong research focus on neutron-based analytical methods, particularly applied to oil logging and borehole research. Currently pursuing his doctoral studies at the University of Zagreb and working as an assistant at the Ruder Boskovic Institute, he has contributed significantly to advancing neutron probe technology for Carbon-to-Oxygen (C/O) nuclear well logging.

🎓 Education

Doctoral Study (2020 – Present)
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Zagreb University
Department of Physics, module: Nuclear Physics
Research Oriented Course (2011 – 2019)
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Zagreb University
Department of Physics
High School (2007 – 2011)
Franjo Petrić High School, Zadar
Natural Science/Mathematics Course

💼 Work Experience

Assistant at Laboratory for Nuclear Analytical Methods
Ruder Boskovic Institute, Dec 2020 – Present
Math Content Creator
Photomath d.o.o, Zagreb, Jan 2020 – Dec 2020
Private Tutor (Natural Sciences & Mathematics)
Zagreb/Zadar, 2011 – Present

🏆 Achievements & Awards

🥇 Best Poster Presentation Award, ISRP15, Kuala Lumpur (2021)
🏅 Ruder Boskovic Institute Annual Award for Scientific Paper (2022)
🎉 Winner on TV Quiz Shows:
- Sifra (Cypher): 125,000 kn
- Potjera (Chase): 54,500 kn
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: 32,000 kn
📺 Science Promotion Appearances on TV Documentary Series: Prometej (2022) and Znanstveni krugovi (2022)