Ongoing Projects & Scientific Initiatives
The Institute leads and participates in a wide range of national and international research projects dedicated to advancing knowledge of paleobiology, geological history, and evolutionary processes.
Our projects include field-based investigations, collection digitization, taxonomic revisions, paleoenvironmental reconstructions, and interdisciplinary collaborations addressing major scientific questions.
Current initiatives range from regional geological and paleontological surveys to large-scale studies of biodiversity dynamics, fossil preservation, and climate-driven ecological transformations.
By integrating research, education, and scientific infrastructure development, our projects contribute to both academic advancement and public understanding of Earth’s biological heritage.
LATEST PROJECTS
Date |
Project / Event |
Details |
Location |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Date2024 -Present |
Project / EventDevelopment of the Museum of Evolution |
DetailsDevelopment of a scientific and educational center to present the story of evolution, fossil heritage, and Earth’s biological history . |
LocationMekinje Monastery, Kamnik, Slovenia |
StatusUpcoming |
DateOngoing |
Project / EventDigitization of Fossil Heritage & Geological Archives |
DetailsEfforts to ensure global accessibility of fossil specimens and stratigraphic archives through modern digital technologies and conservation. |
LocationIPE Research Facility |
StatusUpcoming |
Date2024 -2025 |
Project / EventRegional Geological and Paleontological Surveys |
DetailsInitiatives focused on regional biodiversity dynamics, fossil preservation, and climate-driven ecological transformations . |
LocationVarious Regional Sites |
StatusDone |
DateRECENT |
Project / EventField Expedition & Fossil Discovery Research |
DetailsInvestigation of major evolutionary transitions, extinction events, and environmental changes through active field exploration. |
LocationSelected Field Locations |
StatusDone |
Frequently Asked
Our team is a diverse group of specialists, including senior scientists, early-career researchers, doctoral candidates, and technical specialists. Their expertise spans various disciplines such as paleontology, evolutionary biology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, and paleoecology.
The Institute combines classical paleontological field methods with modern laboratory techniques. These include microCT imaging, geochemical analyses, digital morphometrics, isotopic geochemistry, and quantitative modeling.
The Institute investigates the history of life on Earth by studying fossils, geological records, and evolutionary processes. Our work integrates field exploration, museum collections, and advanced laboratory research to understand how ancient ecosystems changed over time and how evolution shaped today’s biodiversity.
The Institute is committed to public outreach through exhibitions, public lectures, workshops, and school collaborations. A significant upcoming project is the development of the Museum of Evolution, which will be located in the historic Mekinje Monastery in Kamnik, Slovenia.
The Institute supports the dissemination of knowledge through its own scientific journal platform, which features peer-reviewed research articles, reviews, and methodological studies. Furthermore, we publish our findings under FAIR data principles to ensure science is reproducible and open.
Yes, the Institute maintains extensive paleontological and geological collections, including fossil specimens, stratigraphic archives, and reference databases. We are actively involved in the digitization, conservation, and curation of these materials to ensure they are accessible to both researchers and the general public.
