Adrijana Bulevska Zarikj is a PhD in Economics and a Research Associate /Assistant Professor at the Institute for Applied Research for Business, where she is also one of the founding members.

Her scientific and professional interests are focused on finance, financial management, and accounting. She has over 10 years of experience in higher education and more than 17 years of professional experience in the field of finance.

Dr. Bulevska Zaric has played a key role as project manager and researcher in numerous national and international projects implemented under the Erasmus+, World Bank, and Civica Mobilitas programs. These projects focus on the application of innovative teaching methods, the development of students’ soft skills, and the enhancement of their financial literacy.

Within a project under the EIDHR program, she participated as a trainer for the qualification and requalification of employees, aiming to strengthen their professional capacities and support career advancement.

Dr. Bulevska Zaric is a licensed expert witness in the field of material, financial, and accounting operations, with extensive experience as a court-appointed expert in these areas.