Mr. Jernej Mlinaric | Fault Detection | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jernej Mlinaric, Jožef Stefan Institute, Slovenia

Jernej Mlinarič is a Slovenian researcher currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Information and Communication Technologies at the International Postgraduate School Jožef Stefan, Ljubljana, Slovenia. He holds both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor. He works as a Junior Researcher at the Jožef Stefan Institute, where his focus includes diagnostic and prognostic systems for industrial processes, fault detection, and the development of diagnostic tools. His technical skills encompass programming in C, Python, MATLAB, and LabView, as well as 3D modeling using tools like SolidWorks. Jernej has received multiple awards, including a Certificate of Recognition from the Process Control Technology Network for his outstanding master’s thesis on diagnostics of electromechanical systems. He also has hands-on experience in industrial assembly, process modeling, and control systems, complemented by proficiency in AI and signal processing. Beyond his academic and research activities, Jernej is an operative firefighter and local unit president at PGD Polje Sedlarjevo, and he has a keen interest in photography and video editing.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Jernej Mlinarič

Jernej Mlinarič is a highly promising and well-rounded early-career researcher whose academic achievements, research contributions, and technical expertise make him strongly suitable for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

📍 PhD Student in Information and Communication Technologies
🏫 International Postgraduate School Jožef Stefan, Ljubljana, Slovenia
📅 Since October 2020
🎓 EQF Level 8
📍 MSc in Mechatronics Engineering
🏫 Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor
📅 Oct 2018 – Sep 2020
🎓 EQF Level 7
🔧 Skills: C, MATLAB, LabView, Siemens TIA, SolidWorks, control systems, production planning
📍 BSc in Mechatronics Engineering
🏫 Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor
📅 Oct 2015 – Sep 2018
🎓 EQF Level 6
📍 Secondary School Graduate
🏫 Šolski center Rogaška Slatina
📅 Sep 2011 – Aug 2015
🎓 EQF Level 4

💼 Work Experience

🧪 Junior Researcher
🏢 Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana
📅 Since Oct 2020
🔍 Focus: Diagnostics and prognostics systems, fault detection
💻 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmer (Student Work)
🏢 I.H.S. d.o.o., Krško
📅 Jul 2019 – Sep 2020
🛠️ Programming: C, Python, MATLAB, LabView
🏭 Industrial Assembly Technician (Student Work)
🏢 Terme Olimia d.d., Podčetrtek
📅 Jul 2016 – Sep 2018
🏗️ Tasks: Assembling and testing manufacturing lines
🍽️ Kitchen Assistant (Student Work)
📍 Slovenia
📅 Jul 2012 – Sep 2016

🏅 Awards & Honors

🏆 Certificate of Recognition – Master’s Thesis
🏢 Technology Network Process Control (PCT)
📅 May 11, 2022
📘 Title: Diagnostics and prognostics of electromechanical systems based on mechanical, electrical, vibrational and acoustic signals
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🎖️ Student Achievement Award – Field Robot Event (FKBV)
📅 Nov 23, 2018
🥇 Best Student Contribution – FERI
📅 Dec 19, 2017
🚴 1st Place – Electric Bicycle Competition (FERI)
📅 May 11, 2017
🌬️ Participation – Wind/Biomass Research Contest (Borzen)
📅 Dec 13, 2016

🚒 Volunteer Work & Hobbies

🔥 Firefighting
🧑‍🚒 Operative firefighter at PGD Polje Sedlarjevo
💊 Speciality: IDA user, medic
🏅 President of local unit
📸 Photography & Video Editing
🤖 Technical Interests
• Manufacturing & machining
• Robotics & automation
• Control systems
• AI & signal processing