Žiga Turk

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Originally structural engineer with a PhD in technical sciences, researcher and professor in construction information technology, design communication and CAD/BIM. Author of several papers, partner and coordinator (twice) of EU framework research projects, founding co-editor of an open access scientific journal ITcon, board members of few others. 2007-2008 Minister for Growth, 2012-2013 “supermister” of Education, Science, Culture and Sports in the Government of Slovenia, 2008-2010 Secretary General of the Felipe Gonzalez’s Reflection Group on the Future of Europe, 2010-2011 chair of a High Level Group on the future of European academic networking. Blogger, twitterer, programmer ...

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