• 2011 Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Geology Ph.D.
• 2002 Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Geology B.Sc.

Books and book chapters

Book chapters

• Krajcar Bronić, I., Barešić, J., Borković, D., Sironić, A., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. & Vreča, P. (2020) Long-Term Isotope Records of Precipitation inZagreb, Croatia. U: Vreča, P. & Kern, Z. (ur.) Use of Water Stable Isotopes in Hydrological Processes. Basel, MDPI Books, str. 187-214 doi:10.3390/w12010226.

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• Sironić, A., Krajcar Bronić, I., Horvatinčić, N., Barešić, J., Borković, D., Vurnek, M. & Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. (2020) Carbon isotopes in dissolved inorganic carbon as tracers of carbon sources in karst waters of the Plitvice Lakes, Croatia. U: Bojar, A., Pelc, A. & Lecuyer, C. (ur.) Stable Isotope Studies of the Water Cycle and Terrestrial Environments. London : Delhi, Geological Society of London, 49, 19 doi:10.1144/SP507-2020-49.

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Journal articles

Scientific and review papers

• Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. & Barišić, D. (2023) Natural and anthropogenic radionuclides in karstic coastal area (Kaštela Bay, Adriatic Sea, Croatia) exposed to anthropogenic activities: Distribution, sources, and influencing factors. Radiochimica acta, 111 (2), 147-157 doi:10.1515/ract-2022-0045.

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• Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Cukrov, N., Oreščanin, V., Škaro, K. & Barišić, D. (2022) 137Cs Sediment Profiles as a Tracer of Marine Sedimentation Processes in a Semi-Enclosed Bay Affected by Anthropogenic Releases—Example of Kaštela Bay (Adriatic Sea, Croatia). Water, 14 (17), 2655, 26 doi:10.3390/w14172655.

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• Krajcar Bronić, I., Sironić, A., Barešić, J., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. & Borković, D. (2022) Optimization of the direct LSC method for determination of biogenic component in liquids by applying 14C. Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry, 331 (8), 3289-3294 doi:10.1007/s10967-022-08371-5.

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• Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. & Barišić, D. (2022) Radiological risks from 40K, 226Ra and 232Th in urbanised and industrialised karstic coastal area (Kaštela Bay, Croatia). Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29, 54632-54640 doi:10.1007/s11356-022-19741-7.

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• Barešić, J., Faivre, S., Sironić, A., Borković, D., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Drysdale, R. & Krajcar Bronic, I. (2021) The Potential of Tufa as a Tool for Paleoenvironmental Research — A Study of Tufa from the Zrmanja River Canyon, Croatia. Geosciences, 11 (376), 1316864, 16 doi:10.3390/geosciences11090376.

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• Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Oreščanin, V. & Barišić, D. (2021) 40K, 226Ra, 232Th, 238U and 137Cs relationships and behaviour in sedimentary rocks and sediments of a karstic coastal area (Kaštela Bay, Croatia) and related rocks and sediments’ differentiation. Environmental science and pollution research, 28, 51497-51510 doi:10.1007/s11356-021-14240-7.

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• Sironić, A., Alegro, A., Horvatinčić, N., Barešić, J., Brozinčević, A., Vurnek, M., Krajcar Bronić, I., Borković, D. & Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. (2021) Carbon Isotope Fractionation in Karst Aquatic Mosses. Isotopes in environmental and health studies, 57 (2), 142-165 doi:10.1080/10256016.2020.1852235.

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• Krajcar Bronić, I., Barešić, J., Sironić, A., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Borković, D., Horvatinčić, N. & Kovač, Z. (2020) Isotope Composition of Precipitation, Groundwater,and Surface and Lake Waters from the PlitviceLakes, Croatia. Water, 12 (9), 2414, 26 doi:10.3390/w12092414.

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• Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. (2020) Accreditation in Croatia: What is the position of testing and calibration laboratories from the science and higher education system?. Accreditation and quality assurance, 25 (3), 243-252 doi:10.1007/s00769-020-01430-y.

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• Krajcar Bronić, I., Barešić, J., Borković, D., Sironić, A., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. & Vreča, P. (2020) Long-term isotope records of precipitation in Zagreb, Croatia. Water, 12 (1), 226, 29 doi:10.3390/w12010226.

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• Orescanin, V., Durgo, K., Lovrencic Mikelic, I., Halkijevic, I. & Kuspilic, M. (2018) Toxicity assessment of untreated/treated electroplating sludge using human and plant bioassay. Journal of environmental science and health. Part A : Toxic/hazardous substances & environmental engineering, 53 (10), 925-930 doi:10.1080/10934529.2018.1462911.

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• Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Oreščanin, V. & Škaro, K. (2017) Variation of sedimentation rate in the semi- enclosed bay determined by Cs-137 distribution in sediment (Kaštela Bay, Croatia). Journal of environmental radioactivity, 166 (1), 112-125 doi:10.1016/j.jenvrad.2016.03.027.

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• Gajski, G., Oreščanin, V., Gerić, M., Kollar, R., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. & Garaj-Vrhovac, V. (2015) Toxicity assessment of the water used for human consumption from the Cameron/Tuba City abandoned uranium mining area prior/after the combined electrochemical treatment/advanced oxidation. Environmental science and pollution research international, 22 (1), 516-526 doi:10.1007/s11356-014-3376-8.

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• Medunić, G., Juranović Cindrić, I., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Tomašić, N., Balen, D., Oreščanin, V., Kampić, Š. & Ivković, I. (2013) Copper and Zinc Fractionation in Apple Orchard Soil in the Village of Bukevje (Croatia) Using the Revised Four-Step BCR Extraction Procedure. Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju, 64 (4), 531-537 doi:10.2478/10004-1254-64-2013-2326.

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• Cukrov, N., Cuculić, V., Barišić, D., Lojen, S., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Oreščanin, V., Vdović, N., Fiket, Ž., Čermelj, B. & Mlakar, M. (2013) Elemental and isotopic records in recent fluvio-lacustrine sediments in karstic river Krka, Croatia. Journal of geochemical exploration, 134, 51-60 doi:10.1016/j.gexplo.2013.07.011.

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• Oreščanin, V., Kollar, R., Nađ, K., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. & Findri Guštek, Š. (2013) Treatment of winery wastewater by electrochemical methods and advanced oxidation processes. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Part A : Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering, 48 (12), 1543-1547 doi:10.1080/10934529.2013.797267.

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• Oreščanin, V., Kollar, R., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. & Nađ, K. (2013) Electroplating wastewater treatment by the combined electrochemical and ozonation methods. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Part A : Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering, 48 (11), 1450-1455 doi:10.1080/10934529.2013.781904.

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• Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Oreščanin, V. & Barišić, D. (2013) Distribution and origin of major, minor, and trace elements in sediments and sedimentary rocks of the Kaštela Bay (Croatia) coastal area. Journal of geochemical exploration, 128, 1-13 doi:10.1016/j.gexplo.2013.01.003.

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• Fajković, H., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. & Prohić, E. (2013) Vertical distribution of K-40, Th-232, and Cs-137 mass activities in lake sediment (Vransko Lake, Croatia) and their relationship with the source material and sedimentation. Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry, 295 (3), 2273-2282 doi:10.1007/s10967-012-2332-7.

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• Zeiner, M., Juranović Cindrić, I., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Medunić, G., Kampić, Š., Tomašić, N. & Stingeder, G. (2013) The determination of the extractability of selected elements from agricultural soil. Environmental monitoring and assessment, 185 (1), 223-229 doi:10.1007/s10661-012-2546-8.

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• Oreščanin, V., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Kollar, R., Mikulić, N. & Medunić, G. (2012) Inertisation of galvanic sludge with calcium oxide, activated carbon, and phosphoric acid. Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju, 63 (3), 337-343 doi:10.2478/10004-1254-63-2012-2171.

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• Oreščanin, V., Kollar, R., Buben, K., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Kollar, K., Kollar, M. & Medunić, G. (2012) Chemical and radiological characterization of fly and bottom ash landfill of the former sulfate pulp factory Plaski and its surroundings. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Part A : Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering, 47 (11), 1592-1606 doi:10.1080/10934529.2012.680780.

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• Oreščanin, V., Kollar, R., Nađ, K., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. & Mikulić, N. (2012) Boat pressure washing wastewater treatment with calcium oxide and/or ferric chloride. Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju, 63 (1), 21-26.

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• Oreščanin, V., Kollar, R., Nađ, K., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. & Kollar, I. (2011) Characterization and treatment of water used for human consumption from six sources located in the Cameron/Tuba City abandoned uranium mining area. Journal of environmental ecience and health. Part A: toxic hazardous substances and environmental engineering, 46 (6), 627-635 doi:10.1080/10934529.2011.562858.

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• Oreščanin, V., Ruk, D., Kollar, R., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Nađ, K. & Mikulić, N. (2011) A combined treatment of landfill leachate using calcium oxide, ferric chloride and clinoptilolite. Journal of environmental ecience and health. Part A: toxic hazardous substances and environmental engineering, 46 (3), 323-328 doi:10.1080/10934529.2011.539118.

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• Radić, S., Stipaničev, D., Cvjetko, P., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Marijanović Rajčić, M., Širac, S., Pevalek-Kozlina, B. & Pavlica, M. (2010) Ecotoxicological assessment of industrial effluent using duckweed (Lemna minor L.) as a test organism. Ecotoxicology, 19 (1), 216-222 doi:10.1007/s10646-009-0408-0.

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• Oreščanin, V., Mikulić, N., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Posedi, M., Kampić, Š. & Medunić, G. (2009) The bulk composition and leaching properties of electroplating sludge prior/following the solidification/stabilization by calcium oxide. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A - Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering, 44 (12), 1282-1288 doi:10.1080/10934520903140082.

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• Oreščanin, V., Medunić, G., Tomašić, N., Ćosović, V., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Kampić, Š. & Urlić, J. (2009) The influence of aluminium industry and bedrock lithology on the oxide content in the urban soil of Sibenik, Croatia. Environmental Earth Sciences, 59 (3), 695-701 doi:10.1007/s12665-009-0066-9.

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• Oreščanin, V., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Mikelić, L., Rubčić, M. & Lulić, S. (2009) The Influence of Past Metallurgical Activity on the Concentration of Heavy Metals in the Soil/Grass System in Šibenik (Croatia). International journal of environment and pollution, 37 (4), 437-449 doi:10.1504/IJEP.2009.026060.

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• Oreščanin, V., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Mikelić, L. & Lulić, S. (2008) Applicability of MiniPal 4 Compact EDXRF Spectrometer for Soil and Sediment Analysis. X-ray spectrometry, 37 (5), 508-511 doi:10.1002/xrs.1079.

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• Lovrenčić, I., Volner, M., Barišić, D., Popijač, M., Kezić, N., Seletković, I. & Lulić, S. (2008) Distribution of Cs-137, K-40 and Be-7 in silver fir-tree (Abies alba L.) from Gorski Kotar, Croatia. Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry, 275 (1), 71-79 doi:10.1007/s10967-007-7009-2.

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• Mikulić, N., Oreščanin, V., Elez, L., Pavičić, L., Pezelj, Đ., Lovrenčić, I. & Lulić, S. (2008) Distribution of Trace Elements in the Coastal Sea Sediments of Maslinica Bay. Environmental Geology, 53 (7), 1413-1419 doi:10.1007/s00254-007-0750-6.

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• Lovrenčić, I., Barišić, D., Oreščanin, V. & Lulić, S. (2007) In situ determination of radon concentration and total gamma radiation in Kastel Gomilica, Croatia. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B - Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms, 263 (1), 186-190.

• Oreščanin, V., Lovrenčić, I., Mikelić, L., Barišić, D., Matašin, Ž., Lulić, S. & Pezelj, Đ. (2006) Biomonitoring of Heavy Metals and Arsenic on the East Coast of the Middle Adriatic Sea Using Mytilus Galloprovincialis. Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section B, Beam interactions with materials and atoms, 245 (2), 495-500.

• Oreščanin, V., Barišić, D., Mikelić, L., Lovrenčić, I., Rožmarić Mačefat, M., Pavlović, G. & Lulić, S. (2006) Chemical and radiological profile of the coal ash landfill in Kaštel Gomilica. Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju, 57 (1), 9-16.

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• Oreščanin, V., Mikelić, L., Lovrenčić, I., Barišić, D., Mikulić, N. & Lulić, S. (2006) Environmental contamination assessment of the surroundings of the ex-ferrochromium smelter Dugi Rat, Croatia. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Part A, 41 (11), 2547-2555.

• Lovrenčić, I., Oreščanin, V., Barišić, D., Mikelić, L., Rožmarić Mačefat, M., Lulić, S. & Pavlović, G. (2005) Characterization of TENORM and sediments of Kastela Bay and the influence of TENORM on the quality of sediments. Global NEST. International journal, 7 (2), 188-196. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/207522).

• Oreščanin, V., Barišić, D., Lovrenčić, I., Mikelić, L., Rožmarić Mačefat, M., Pavlović, G. & Lulić, S. (2005) The Influence Of Fly And Bottom Ash Deposition On The Quality Of Kastela Bay Sediments. Environmental geology (Berlin), 49, 53-64.

• Pavlović, G., Barišić, D., Lovrenčić, I., Oreščanin, V. & Prohić, E. (2005) Use of fallout 137Cs for documenting the chronology of overbank sediments from the river Sava, Croatia, and interpreting their geochemical patterns. Environmental geology (Berlin), 47 (4), 475-481 doi:10.1007/s00254-004-1167-0.

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• Popijač, M., Seletković, I., Volner, M., Lovrenčić, I., Barišić, D. & Kezić, N. (2004) Dynamics of 137-Cs and 40-K movement in silver fir trees on Sljeme mountain. Šumarski list, 5-6, 269-277.

• Oreščanin, V., Barišić, D., Mikelić, L., Lovrenčić, I., Rubčić, M., Rožmarić Mačefat, M. & Lulić, S. (2004) Environmental contamination assessment of the surroundings of the ex-Šibenik's Ferro-manganese smelter, Croatia. Journal of environmental ecience and health. Part A: toxic hazardous substances and environmental engineering, 39 (9), 2493-2506.

Conference proceedings papers

Scientific conference proceedings papers

• Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. (2020) Evolution of Quality Management System at the Ruđer Bošković Institute. U: Viharos, Z., Ciani, L., Bilski, P. & Jakovčić , M. (ur.)17th IMEKO TC 10 and EUROLAB Virtual Conference: Global Trends in Testing, Diagnostics & Inspection for 2030.

• Krajcar Bronić, I., Breznik, B., Volčanšek, A., Barešić, J., Borković, D., Sironić, A., Horvatinčić, N., Obelić, B. & Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. (2017) 14C activity in the atmosphere and biological samples in the vicinity of the Krško nuclear power plant – 10 years of experience. U: Radolić, V., Poje Sovilj, M. & Krajcar Bronić, I. (ur.)Zbornik radova Jedanaestog simpozija Hrvatskog društva za zaštitu od zračenja. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/869996).

• Lovrenčić Mikelić & Ivanka (2013) Elevated massic activities of U-238 and Ra-226 in sediment of the Kaštela Bay (Adriatic Sea, Croatia). U: Knežević, Ž., Majer, M. & Krajcar Bronić, I. (ur.)Zbornik radova devetog simpozija Hrvatskog društva za zaštitu od zračenja. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/625789).

• Oreščanin, V., Kollar, R., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Nađ, K. & Medunić, G. (2013) Electrochemical treatment of electroplating wastewaters. U: Gligorić, M., Došić, A., Kešelj, D. & Vujadinović, D. (ur.)Proceedings Zbornik radova 3rd International congress 'Engineering, Environment and Materials in Processing Industry' III Međunarodni kongres 'Inženjerstvo, Ekologija i Materijali u Procesnoj Industriji'. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/620823).

• Oreščanin, V., Kollar, R., Buben, K., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Kollar, K., Kollar, M. & Medunuić, G. (2012) Radiological characterization of fly and bottom ash landfill of the former sulfate pulp factory Plaški. U: Ristić, G. (ur.)THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RADIATION AND DOSIMETRY IN VARIOUS FIELDS OF RESEARCH RAD2012.

• Lovrenćić Mikelić, I., Barišić, D. & Cukrov, N. (2010) Estimation of Sedimentation Rate in the Kastela Bay (Croatia) Using Cs-137. U: Lahiri, S., Maiti, M. & Das, S. (ur.)Application of Radiotracers in Chemical, Environmental and Biological Sciences, Volume 3.

• Oreščanin, V., Barišić, D., Mikelić, L., Lovrenčić, I., Maćefat Rožmarić, M. & Lulić, S. (2006) Impact of Past Industrial Activity on the Content of Heavy Metals in the Soil/Grass System in Šibenik (Croatia). U: 5th European Meeting on Chemical Industry and Environment (EMChIE 2006) : proceedings.

• Oreščanin, V., Mikelić, L., Lulić, S., Barišić, D., Lovrenčić, I., Rubčić, M. & Rožmarić Mačefat, M. (2005) Impact of Past Industrial Activity on the Content of Heavy Metals in the Soil/Grass System in Šibenik (Croatia). U: Prceedings of the 9th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology.

• Oreščanin, V., Barišić, D., Mikelić, L., Lovrenčić, I., Rožmarić Mačefat, M. & Lulić, S. (2005) Chemical and radiological characterization of TENORM deposited in Kaštel Gomilica. U: Garaj-Vrhovac, V., Kopjar, N. & Miljanić, S. (ur.)Zbornik radova Šestog simpozija Hrvatskog društva za zaštitu od zračenja.

• Barišić, D., Lovrenčić, I., Oreščanin, V., Kezić, N., Bubalo, D., Popijač, M. & Volner, M. (2005) Honey as a bioindicator of environment contamination with caesium. U: Garaj-Vrhovac, V., Kopjar, N. & Miljanić, S. (ur.)Zbornik radova Šestog simpozija Hrvatskog društva za zaštitu od zračenja.

• Lovrenčić, I., Barišić, D., Kezić, N., Seletković, I., Volner, M., Popijač, M. & Lulić, S. (2005) Comparison between the distribution of Cs-137 and K-40 in fir-tree (Abies alba). U: Garaj-Vrhovac, V., Kopjar, N. & Miljanić, S. (ur.)Zbornik radova Šestog simpozija Hrvatskog drušva za zaštitu od zračenja.

Theses

Doctoral dissertation

• Lovrenčić Mikelić, I. (2011) 'Radionuclides, metals and arsenic in the Kaštela Bay sediments', doktorska disertacija, Prirodoslovno-matematički fakultet, Zagreb.

• Croatian Geological Society
• Croatian Radiation Protection Association
• The Committee for Geochemistry Department of the Natural Sciences Academy
• Croatian Quality Society
• Croatian Quality Managers Society