Marko Kovač holds a PhD and an MSc from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Ljubljana and a university degree in Mechanical Engineering. He works at the Energy Efficiency Centre of the Jožef Stefan Institute. He is an expert in numerical analysis, modelling, and advanced technological solutions, with extensive experience from the automotive industry and the production of electrical components, including engineering, project development, and project management. He has participated in both research and applied industrial projects. His current work focuses on energy and environmental modelling, greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions, energy efficiency, sustainable mobility, buildings, and strategic energy and climate planning. His activities include assessment of energy and environmental impacts of transport and buildings, development of vehicle simulation models, evaluation of CO2 reduction measures, and methodologies supporting the integration of renewable energy technologies. His research topics mainly include numerical modelling, energy efficiency, sustainable transport, greenhouse gas emissions, energy and environmental assessment, renewable energy integration, and climate-resilient infrastructure planning.