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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Slovenia
2026

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
44
Citations
7769
World Ranking
1612
National Ranking
2

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Slovenia Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Slovenia Leader Award

Overview

Janez Kopac is affiliated with the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia and has a research focus primarily situated within the field of Engineering. Their published work spans several subfields, notably Biomedical Engineering, Geochemistry and Petrology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Civil and Structural Engineering.

The research topics covered by Janez Kopac include Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes, Biodiesel Production and Applications, Coal and Its By-products, Coal Combustion and Slurry Processing, Free Radicals and Antioxidants, Smart Grid Energy Management, and Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure.

Frequent co-authors who have contributed to research projects alongside Janez Kopac include Elena David, Franci Pušavec, Krsto Mijanović, R-M Marinescu, and A. Armeanu.

Several publication venues have featured Janez Kopac's work, with multiple papers appearing in Mobility and Vehicle Mechanics, as well as publications in Molecules, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, Renewable Energy, and Nanomaterials.

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Janez Kopac include:

  • "Efficient removal of tar from gas fraction resulting from thermo-chemical conversion of biomass using coal fly ash-based catalysts," 2021, Renewable Energy
  • "Survey on Antioxidants Used as Additives to Improve Biodiesel's Stability to Degradation through Oxidation," 2023, Molecules
  • "Valorization of poultry manure into biochar, bio-oil and gas product by co-pyrolysis with residual biomass and the effects analysis of the feedstock on products yield and their characteristics," 2025, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis
  • "Assessment of the Catalytic Performances of Nanocomposites Materials Based on 13X Zeolite, Calcium Oxide and Metal Zinc Particles in the Residual Biomass Pyrolysis Process," 2022, Nanomaterials
  • "Increasing the Capacity of the Distribution Network by Changing Consumers' Habits - Case Study," 2023, B&H eletrical engineering

Best Publications

  • Transitioning to sustainable production – Part I: application on machining technologies

    Franci Pusavec;Peter Krajnik;Janez Kopac

  • Transitioning to sustainable production – part II: evaluation of sustainable machining technologies

    Franci Pusavec;Davorin Kramar;Peter Krajnik;Janez Kopac

  • Surface integrity in cryogenic machining of nickel based alloy—Inconel 718

    F. Pusavec;H. Hamdi;J. Kopac;I.S. Jawahir

  • High-performance grinding—A review

    J. Kopac;P. Krajnik

  • New approach in tool wear measuring technique using CCD vision system

    Jože Jurkovič;Marjan Korošec;Janez Kopač

  • Sustainable machining of high temperature Nickel alloy – Inconel 718: part 1 – predictive performance models

    Franci Pusavec;Ashish Deshpande;Shu Yang;Rachid M'Saoubi

  • Optimal machining parameters for achieving the desired surface roughness in fine turning of cold pre-formed steel workpieces

    Janez Kopač;Marko Bahor;Mirko Soković

  • Characterisation of friction and heat partition coefficients at the tool-work material interface in cutting

    J. Rech;P.J. Arrazola;C. Claudin;C. Courbon

  • Investigation of machining performance in high-pressure jet assisted turning of Inconel 718: An experimental study

    C. Courbon;C. Courbon;D. Kramar;P. Krajnik;F. Pusavec

  • Tribological behaviour of Ti6Al4V and Inconel718 under dry and cryogenic conditions—Application to the context of machining with carbide tools

    C. Courbon;F. Pusavec;F. Dumont;J. Rech

  • Incremental sheet metal forming on CNC milling machine-tool

    J. Kopac;Z. Kampus

  • Robust design of flank milling parameters based on grey-Taguchi method

    J. Kopac;P. Krajnik

  • Tool wear monitoring during the turning process

    J Kopač;S Šali

  • RE (reverse engineering) as necessary phase by rapid product development

    M. Sokovic;J. Kopac

  • Wear mechanisms of cutting tools in high-speed cutting processes

    Slavko Dolinšek;Borivoj Šuštaršič;Janez Kopač

  • Hydrolysis of aluminum dross material to achieve zero hazardous waste.

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  • Aluminum recovery as a product with high added value using aluminum hazardous waste.

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  • Design of grinding factors based on response surface methodology

    Peter Krajnik;Janez Kopač;Alojzij Sluga

  • Sustainable machining of high temperature Nickel alloy – Inconel 718: part 2 – chip breakability and optimization

    Franci Pusavec;Ashish Deshpande;Shu Yang;Rachid M'Saoubi

  • Tribological properties of the PVD and CVD coatings deposited onto the nitride tool ceramics

    L.A. Dobrzański;D. Pakuła;A. Křiž;M. Soković

  • Acoustic emission signals for tool wear identification

    Slavko Dolinšek;Janez Kopač

  • Modern machining of die and mold tools

    P. Krajnik;J. Kopač

Frequent Co-Authors

Franci Pusavec
Franci Pusavec University of Ljubljana
Joël Rech
Joël Rech École Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Saint-Étienne
L. A. Dobrzański
L. A. Dobrzański ASKLEPIOS Poland
I.S. Jawahir
I.S. Jawahir University of Kentucky
Viorel Badescu
Viorel Badescu Polytechnic University of Bucharest
Fritz Klocke
Fritz Klocke RWTH Aachen University

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