Dr. Vesna Zalar Serjun is a geologist specializing in the mineralogical and microstructural characterization of inorganic materials. She obtained both her bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in geology from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of Ljubljana. Her research focuses on the reuse of industrial by-products in cementitious composites and geotechnical applications, as well as carbonation mechanisms and pathogenic processes, with an emphasis on sustainable and circular approaches. She contributes to student education through mentoring and annual guest lectures at the university. She has participated in numerous national and international research projects, including H2020, LIFE, and EIT RawMaterials, and has led post-doctoral, young researcher, and India–Slovenia bilateral projects funded by the Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency. Dr. Zalar Serjun has received several national and international awards for her contributions to the field of circular economy and sustainable materials research.