Institute of Quality Science

The Institute researches the natural, environmental, social and economic aspects of quality. This research includes the design, development and assessment and protection of the quality of food, non-food products and packaging in all life cycle phases, considering consumer needs and the impact on the environment. The research work is interdisciplinary, covering issues from management and quality sciences, food and nutrition technology, materials engineering, chemical engineering and chemistry. The research topics are in line with current trends in science and address critical economic and social issues, for instance, related to sustainable production and consumption development, closed-loop economy, and Industry 4.0 and Quality 4.0. The Institute has modern laboratories equipped with unique research apparatus. Research is conducted in cooperation with many national and international research centres. Results are published in prestigious international scientific journals and are the subject of many patents. The Institute cooperates with enterprises by offering support and consultation in research and development works, performing research and expert opinions, and providing training. The Institute’s staff teach the quality sciences in the courses Quality and Product Development and Management and Production Engineering, where students acquire interdisciplinary knowledge of social and natural sciences and engineering competences.