Research in the field of artificial intelligence in the development and modification of DIC (digital image correlation) and infrared thermography in the evaluation of material plastification under dynamic loads. Testing various approaches to AI algorithms in linking thermography and DIC.

Continued development and testing of auxetic, hybrid, and TPMS structures with the University of Maribor. Tests include the characterization of mathematically generated periodic structures (TPMS) concerning the production method (sintering, casting). Further development of 2D and 3D auxetic structures, application of milling and laser cutting methods on 2D structures.

With the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ljubljana, research on the development of finite elements for parameterization based on the Prandtl operator for temperature-dependent materials in the elasto-plastic region. This model avoids iterative determination of material parameters.

With Hospital of Dubrovnik, continued testing of femur bone fractures and fracture repairs under quasi-static, dynamic, and impact loads. Tests include changing bone strength parameters at various impact speeds and the effect of fracture fixation methods using implants. Previous tests revealed a strong dependence of the bone fracture mode on impact speed. Tests on implants did not include repaired bones after fracture, but rather the impact of implants on healthy bone, so further research will be conducted on previously fractured bones.

With Tomaš Bata University in Zlin, there is ongoing research of the absorption characteristics of polymer composites based on injection molding. Previous tests were conducted on anti-ballistic vests, and further research is planned on similar protective equipment (shields, helmets, etc.).