Assoc. Prof. Erika Džajić Uršič, PhD

Lecturer

Contact hours: By agreement

Contact: erika.ursic@fuds.si

Research Area

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erika Džajić Uršič integrates insights from social geography and social informatics to address contemporary spatial and environmental challenges. Her work focuses on regional development and European sustainability policies, placing key emphasis on the circular economy, industrial ecology, and connecting stakeholders within industrial symbiosis networks. Applying a modern analytical approach, she helps shape practical solutions for the green transition and guide the sustainable development of regions.

Curriculum Vitae:

EDUCATION

  • 2018: PhD in Sociology, School of Advanced Social Studies in Nova Gorica, Slovenia
  • 2011: Master’s Degree in Economic Engineering, University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia
  • 2009: Bachelor’s Degree in Economic Engineering, University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia

RESEARCH AREAS

In 2014, she began researching the field of industrial economy, focusing specifically on phenomena such as Industrial Symbiosis and Industrial Symbiotic Networks. Her second primary research area is the computational sociology of social networks. She employs various research methodologies, with particular emphasis on qualitative research, data analysis, and comparative analysis.

In addition to her core research activities, her work encompasses developing joint promotional programs to enhance the visibility of Interreg Danube projects and services within the project region, organizing and facilitating stakeholder focus groups, conducting regional workshops, assisting with media relations, and contributing to strategic document planning.

Erika D. Uršič holds a background in computer science and engineering. She has gained professional experience across economics, accounting, sales, procurement, and the academic/research sectors. She has developed strong negotiation, IT, and analytical skills, alongside practical expertise in User Experience Design (UXD).

RESEARCH PROJECTS

  • High-Performance Computing for Effective Innovation in the Danube Region (InnoHPC) – Interreg Danube Transnational Programme
  • Designstem: Integrated Design + STEM Education – Erasmus+
  • BIT-PAL: Fostering Innovations and Curriculum Development in IT in Palestine – Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education
  • S4P Project: Online support platform for project proposal preparation
  • Applied research in software modeling, simulation, and market research utilizing qualitative methodologies.