Prof. Mario Sraka, PhD

Professor
Division for Agroecology
Department of Soil Science
Office location: 6nd pavilion, 1. floor, room number 120
Phone: +385 1 239 3886
Email: msraka ( at ) agr.hr
Languages: croatian, english
Consultations: tuesday from 12-13
Academic qualifications
- 1996 - 2003: Ph.D.
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture
"Lysimetric testing of the model of calculating soil water balance" - 1991 - 1996: M.Sc.
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture
"Lysimetric measurement and methods of calculating soil water balance" - 1986 - 1991: B.Sc.
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture
"Effect of the vinification method on the chemical composition and organoleptic properties of wine from Carignan grapes"
Employment and work experience
- 1991 - : University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture
1991-1992 Expert associate
1992-1997 Young Assistant
1997-2003 Assistant
2003-2006 Senior Assistant
2006-2009 Senior Teacher
2009-2016 Assistant Professor
2016-now Associate Professor
Teaching
- Priroda i svojstva tla (173839)
- Meliorativna pedologija (157080)
- Kvaliteta i zaštita tla (185482)
- Fizika tla (144074)
- Interakcije herbicida u tlu (144434)
- Gospodarenje melioracijskim sustavima (144094)
- Osnove agrikulture (169745)
Teaching outside the AGR
- Fundamentals of soil science
Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb - Fundamentals of soil science
Faculty of Mining, Geology and Petroleum Engineering, University of Zagreb
Research interests
- Soil physics
- Hydropedology
- Soil and water protection
Projects
teaching
Title | Funding | Duration | AFZ role |
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Unapređenje stručne prakse na preddiplomskim i diplomskim studijima Agronomskog fakulteta | Europski socijalni fond | 2020/03/09 - 2023/03/09 | coordinator |
university support
Title | Funding | Duration | AFZ role |
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Praćenje (istraživanje) stanja površinskih voda u melioracijskom području srednje Posavine | Sveučilište u Zagrebu | 2017/01/01 - 2017/12/31 | coordinator |
Zaštita voda na hidromelioriranim poljoprivrednim površinama od onečišćenja provođenjem mjera predloženih direktivama EU u primjeni gnojiva i pesticida | Sveučilište u Zagrebu | 2016/01/01 - 2016/12/31 | coordinator |
Kakvoća vode na melioriranim poljoprivrednim površinama i zaštita voda od onečišćenja provođenjem mjera predloženih direktivama EU u primjeni gnojiva i pesticida | Sveučilište u Zagrebu | 2015/01/01 - 2015/12/31 | coordinator |
Publications
- 1. Bogunović, I.; Pereira, P.; Kisić, I.; Sajko, K.; Sraka, M. (2018) Tillage management impacts on soil compaction, erosion and crop yield in Stagnosols (Croatia). Catena (Cremlingen), 160, 376-384. doi:10.1016/j.catena.2017.10.009
- 2. Sraka, M.; Fejer, D.; Prološčić, J. (2016) The influence of physical properties of soils in the Drava River Basin on water retention. Book of Proceedings 51st Croatian and 11th International Symposium of Agriculture. 31-35.
- 3. Šimunić, I.; Mesić, M.; Sraka, M.; Likso, T.; Čoga, L. (2011) Influence of drainage on nitrate leaching and maize yield. Cereal research communications, 39, 2; 273-282. doi:10.1556/CRC.39.2011.2.11
- 4. Sraka, M.; Vidaček, Ž.; Šmit, Z.; Bensa, A.; Vrhovec, D. (2007) Herbicides in the soil and waters of river Drava catchment area. Cereal Research Communications, 35, 2 Part 2; 1089-1092. doi:10.1556/CRC.35.2007.2.231
- 5. Bogunović, M.; Husnjak, S.; Vidaček, Ž.; Racz, Z.; Bensa, A.; Sraka, M. (2003) Situation in Pedological Information and the Need for Soil Protection in Croatia. Agronomy journal, 65, 1-2; 39-56.
- 6. Bogunović, M.; Vidaček, Ž.; Husnjak, S.; Sraka, M. (1998) Inventory of Soils in Croatia. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus, 63, 3; 105-112.
Bibliography (CROSBI): https://www.bib.irb.hr/pregled/znanstvenici/190433
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.hr/citations?user=u_HFGmIAAAAJ&hl=hr
Other professional activities
- 1992 - : Croatian Society of Soil Science, member
- 2010 - : International Union of Soil Sciences, member