The Reactor Infrastructure Centre (RIC) provides high-quality, internationally comparable services in the field of nuclear technologies while operating in a safe, professional and user-friendly environment. Its main activity is neutron and gamma irradiation for research purposes, while also supporting education and training of students, professionals and the general public. In doing so, it significantly contributes to the development of nuclear knowledge in Slovenia, the region and the wider international community.
Our mission is to provide access to irradiation research infrastructure and support educational and training activities. Our vision is to remain a reliable provider of high-quality services in a safe and hospitable environment.
Activities
Our Team

Dr. Anže Jazbec
Head of Reactor Infrastructure Centre (RIC)
Reactor operator and shift manager
T: +386 (0)1 588 52 28
E: anze.jazbec(at)ijs.si

Nina Udir
Expert associate, business secretary
RIC & SVPIS unit office
T: +386 (0)1 588 52 96
E: nina.udir(at)ijs.si

Marko Rosman

Sebastjan Rupnik
Reactor operator and shift manager
T: +386 (0)1 588 54 14
E: sebastjan.rupnik(at)ijs.si

Andraž Verdir
Reactor operator and shift manager
T: +386 (0)1 588 52 21
E: andraz.verdir(at)ijs.si

Tadeja Bobnar

Andrej Gyergyek

Prof. Dr. Borut Smodiš
News/Events
60th Anniversary of the TRIGA Reactor
The TRIGA research reactor is celebrating its 60th anniversary of operation this year. Over the past six decades, it has become one of Slovenia’s key research and educational infrastructures and an important hub of knowledge in the fields of nuclear technology,...
Open Day at the Jožef Stefan Institute – TRIGA Reactor
On Saturday, 28 March 2026, the TRIGA reactor hosted an Open Day as part of the 34th Jožef Stefan Days. Approximately 800 visitors attended the event and had the opportunity to learn more about the operation of the research reactor and its supporting infrastructure....
34th Jožef Stefan Days at the TRIGA Reactor
On Saturday, 28 March 2026, the TRIGA reactor will host an Open Day as part of the 34th Jožef Stefan Days, taking place from 23 to 28 March 2026 at the Jožef Stefan Institute.


