About me
My name is Miljenko Suljic, and while my Croatian name can be a bit challenging to pronounce, my international friends and colleagues call me Miko. I hold a PhD in experimental nuclear physics from the University of Trieste in Italy. Currently, I live in France near Geneva, Switzerland, where I work at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. I enjoy learning languages, so please feel free to reach out in English, French, Italian, and, of course, Croatian.
Photography has been a passion of mine since childhood, especially capturing the beauty of nature. With my imperfect eyesight, the camera lens became more than a tool — it became my way of truly seeing, revealing the world’s intricate details and textures with a clarity I could never achieve on my own. Photography, for me, is as much an inward journey as it is an exploration of the world. Through observing subjects within their context, I find myself reflecting on my own connection to the world around me. It’s a practice that anchors me to the present moment, while also drawing me into the flow of what came before and what lies ahead. I feel immersed in the vast evolution of the universe and the intricate history of humankind. The photographic process enriches me deeply, and I am driven to share this experience with others, offering a glimpse into the interconnectedness I see and feel.
My free-time passion aligns with my profession; I develop detectors using similar technology as camera image sensors. However, rather than capturing light, these detectors capture subatomic particles. Earlier in my career, I contributed to the creation of the largest detector of its kind in high-energy physics, and now I have the privilege of leading an international team dedicated to developing its next-generation successor.