Croatian Academy of Engineering (HATZ)

Mission

Our objective is promoting technical sciences, gathering and encouraging co-operation of the scientists of different technical, biotechnical and other professions in order to support efficient scientific and economic development of Croatia without gaining any profit. (Article 1 of the HATZ Statute).

Our missions are
– To be a leading, creative and innovative multidisciplinary community of scientists in the field of engineering;
– To be efficient experts and contribute to the development of technical sciences and the transfer of technological knowledge important for the progress of the Croatian economy and the benefit of all people;
– To advocate safe and appropriate use of technology, to advocate environmental protection and the protection of people against its inappropriate use
– To promote professionalism and responsible behaviour with regard to highest ethical norms.

Activities of the HATZ
– Research and development within the field of technological sciences,
– Technological analysis and research,
– Encouraging and organizing scientific work,
– Drawing up scientific papers, expertises, feasibility studies and participating in projects,
– Discussing and expressing attitudes on current issues in science and economy,
– Organizing scientific conferences,
– Publishing activity,
– Cooperation with academies in Croatia and abroad,
– Transfer of knowledge.

Committees / Main working groups

Departments

– Department of Architecture and Urban Planning
– Department of Bioprocess Engineering
– Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics
– Department of Power Systems
– Department of Civil Engineering and Geodesy
– Department of Graphical Engineering
– Department of Information Systems
– Department of Chemical Engineering
– Department of Communication Systems
– Department of Transport
– Department of Mining and Metallurgy
– Department of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
– Department of Systems and Cybernetics
– Department of Textile Technology

Standing committees

– Committee for Economic and Regional Cooperation
– Committee for International Cooperation
– Committee for the Awards
– Committee for Ethics
– Committee of the HATZ Foundation

Centers

– Biotechnical Center
– Center for Lifelong Education
– Center for Geoinformation and Cartography
– Center for Graphical Engineering
– Center for Development Studies and Projects
– Center for Environmental Protection and Development of Sustainable Technologies
– Center for Traffic Engineering

Highlights 2023

ORGANIZATION OF CONFERENCES TO COMMEMORATE THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF HATZ’S FOUNDING:

• The CAETS 2023 conference titled “e2-Mobility – Solutions and Opportunities” focused on exciting and transformative e-mobility as the foundation of the future of transport. The conference was held in Zagreb, Croatia, from October 9 to 11, 2023.
• A scientific conference titled “Croatian Academy of Engineering – Cohesive Factor of Technical and Biotechnical Sciences and Croatian Economy” was held in Zagreb, Croatia, on June 30, 2023.

ADDITIONAL EVENTS IN WHICH HATZ HAD CO-ORGANIZATION OR PATRONAGE ROLE:

HATZ participated in various events, including the symposium “Engineer’s Day 2023 – Urban Planning and Architecture – Drivers of Sustainable Development in Croatia”, the conference “Printing & Design 2023”, the conference “Textile Science and Economy – Digital Fashion”, the hackathon “Brainhack Zagreb 2023”, the symposium “Food for Health”, as well as numerous other symposiums, conferences, round tables and workshops.

HATZ SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS:

• Jubilee Annual 2022-2023 of the HATZ, published on the Occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Academy (1993-2023).
• Journal “Engineering Power “, issues 17(3) 2022 and 17(4) 2022, featuring papers covering various fields of technical and biotechnical sciences.