Ruđer Bošković Institute
www.irb.hrOverview
The Ruđer Bošković Institute is Croatia’s leading multidisciplinary research institution in the natural and biomedical sciences and one of the country’s strongest scientific actors in international research projects. The institute employs more than 600 researchers and has a strong infrastructure base for advanced experimental and analytical work. Within its Department of Experimental Physics and related units, the institute operates dedicated equipment for research and development in nuclear and particle physics, photonics, quantum optics, radiation-related measurements, and advanced instrumentation. Its facilities include two tandem accelerators for ion beam interactions, access to CERIC-ERIC infrastructure, and high-performance computing capabilities. In the space domain, the institute’s distinctive value lies in combining scientific excellence with space-relevant testing, instrumentation, and research capacity. It can support activities ranging from radiation effects and dosimetry to detector development, spectrometry, astrophysics, quantum communication, and remote sensing-linked applications. Within the Croatian space ecosystem, Ruđer Bošković Institute stands out as a high-value cross-cutting research actor with strong relevance for both scientific missions and enabling infrastructure for future ESA-related technology development and qualification.
Core Competencies
Radiation testing, dosimetry, ion beam interactions, detector development, photonics, quantum optics, spectrometry, electronics testing, material ageing analysis, high-performance computing
Space Experience
Ruđer Bošković Institute has active ESA and broader space-related experience across both applied and fundamental research. The institute is currently involved in one ESA project on how gravity and low-magnetic fields affect living organisms and another ESA project using remote technologies to improve border security. It is also involved in a satellite quantum communications project with the German Aerospace Center, including the development of a ground station in Croatia. In addition, the institute carries out fundamental astrophysics research using data from major space observatories and missions such as Gaia, Planck, and Chandra. The institute also brings strong international collaboration experience through activities connected to CERN, LOFAR, and the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope.
Collaboration Needs
Ruđer Bošković Institute is interested in collaboration in astrophysics, quantum communication, radiation and dosimetry, low-magnetic-field and gravity-related life science research, and applied projects linked to remote sensing and border security. The institute is also a strong potential partner for organizations seeking advanced testing infrastructure, detector and instrumentation development, spectrometry expertise, or collaboration on future ESA-related scientific and qualification activities.
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