Assoc. Prof. Dr. Livia Maglić | Environmental Monitoring Awards | Best IoT Sensing Technology Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Livia Maglić, Faculty of Maritime Studies of the University of Rijeka, Croatia

Dr. Livia Maglić is an Associate Professor at the Maritime Faculty, University of Rijeka, Croatia, with a Ph.D. in Transport Systems and over 15 years of academic and research experience in maritime transport technology. She has taught at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, and actively participated in national and international research projects. Her expertise spans maritime education, sustainable port development, and transport system modeling. Dr. Maglić has also led major EU-funded initiatives such as PSAMIDES and held leadership roles in academic journals and workshops. She is recognized for her strong communication, project management, and technical skills in both maritime and interdisciplinary contexts.

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Summary of Suitability for Best IoT Sensing Technology Award – Dr. Livia Maglić

Dr. Livia Maglić stands out as a seasoned academic and project leader whose expertise in maritime transport systems is increasingly aligned with IoT sensing technologies in the context of smart ports and sustainable maritime infrastructure. With nearly two decades of continuous involvement in university-level teaching and active participation in national and international research initiatives, Dr. Maglić’s experience reflects deep domain knowledge and technological application in real-world maritime settings.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Transport Systems (2016) – Maritime Transport Technology
Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka 🛳️
Graduated Engineer of Maritime Transport (2007) – Technology and Organization of Transport
Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka 📘

💼 Work Experience

Associate Professor (Nov 2023 – Present) 👩‍🏫
Teaching at undergraduate to doctoral levels and leading research projects at the Maritime Faculty in Rijeka.
Assistant Professor (Oct 2018 – Nov 2023)
Titular Assistant Professor (May 2017 – Oct 2018)
Postdoctoral Researcher (May 2016 – May 2017)
Assistant/Young Researcher (Feb 2009 – Feb 2016)
High School Lecturer (Feb – July 2007) 🏫
Pomorska škola Bakar

🏆 Achievements & Leadership

Project Leader of PSAMIDES (Ports Small and Medium Alliance for Sustainable Development) (2019–2022) ⚓
Work Package Leader in PANDORA project on maritime education excellence (led 20+ members) 👥
Scientific Journal Secretary – Journal of Maritime and Transportation Sciences 📑
Workshop Organizer & Leader – “Professional Practice” and “Business Idea to Marketing” workshops 🚢💡

🎖️ Awards and Honors

Leadership roles in EU-funded and institutional maritime development projects 🌍
Recognition for enhancing professional maritime education and employability skills through hands-on projects 🚀

Publication Top Notes:

Composition of Floating Marine Litter in Port Areas of the Island of Mallorca

Solving the Container Relocation Problem by Using a Metaheuristic Genetic Algorithm

The Microsimulation Model for Assessing the Impact of Inbound Traffic Flows for Container Terminals Located near City Centers

The Optimization Process for Seaside Operations at Medium-Sized Container Terminals with a Multi-Quay Layout

Voice Communication Systems Impact on Navigating Officers

Multi-Criterion Decision Model for Marina Location Selection in the County of Primorje and Gorski Kotar

Dr. Rebecca Robbins, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, United States

Dr. Rebecca Robbins is an esteemed Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and the T.H. Chan School of Public Health, with a notable focus on sleep, circadian disorders, and health communication. She earned her BS in Hotel Administration with a concentration in Business and Finance from Cornell University in 2009, followed by an MS and PhD in Health Communication and Health Marketing from the same institution. In 2022, she completed a second MSc in Medical Sciences from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Robbins has completed extensive postdoctoral training, including research in population health at NYU School of Medicine and sleep and respiratory neurobiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston.

Education:

2009: BS in Hotel Administration, Business & Finance, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

2013: MS in Health Communication & Health Marketing, Cornell University

2015: PhD in Health Communication & Health Marketing, Cornell University (advised by Drs. Jeff Niederdeppe, Brian Wansink, James Maas, and Sahara Byrne)

2022: MSc in Medical Sciences (Clinical Investigation), Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Postdoctoral Training:

05/2015 – 08/2019: Postdoctoral Fellow, Population Health & Health Disparities Research, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY (mentored by Dr. Girardin Jean-Louis)

08/2019 – 10/2020: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Sleep, Circadian and Respiratory Neurobiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), Boston, MA & Harvard Medical School (HMS), Boston, MA (mentored by Dr. Charles Czeisler)

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