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Vedrana Spudic

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Technology Manager Mining and Gearless Mill Drives at ABB
📍 Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Vedrana Spudic is the Global Technology Manager for Mining and Gearless Mill Drives at ABB, leading a global R&D unit. She has a deep background in control systems, evidenced by her PhD from the University of Zagreb and multiple publications on the topic. Colleagues describe her as a knowledgeable engineer with excellent working habits.

Vedrana is a thought leader focused on the sustainable transformation of mining through technology. She frequently writes and speaks about leveraging electrification, automation, and AI to enhance safety and productivity while reducing emissions. Her recent work focuses on creating the all-electric, autonomous mines of the future.

She received an award for the best doctoral dissertation with industrial application in Croatia in 2012 for her thesis on wind farm control.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Technology Manager Mining and Gearless Mill Drives
Job Level
Middle
Location
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Sustainable Mining
Writes and speaks extensively on using electrification and automation to reduce emissions and improve safety, aiming for a more sustainable future for the mining industry.
AI in Mining
Co-authored an article on how AI is transforming grinding equipment effectiveness and shaping the future workforce, highlighting its role in improving process efficiency and proactive maintenance.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Technology Manager Mining and Gearless Mill Drives
ABB
7-2020 - 12-2022
R&D manager Process Industries Switzerland
ABB
10-2019 - 7-2020
ABB Future Labs
ABB
6-2017 - 9-2019
Research Team Manager
ABB
2-2014 - 5-2017
Scientist
ABB
In the press

Media appearances

Great Minds, Great Mines. Featured in ABB – Mining
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How curiosity and humility unlock great mines. Featured in ABB News Center
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Education
2007 - 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Zagreb / Sveučilište u Zagrebu
2002 - 2007
dipl. ing.
University of Zagreb
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