In 1941, he enrolled in his studies at the Faculty of Engineering in Ljubljana but was interrupted by the outbreak of World War II.
During this time, he held the position of chief mining engineer and implemented innovative working methods.
His work extended beyond day-to-day operations, as he also conducted systematic research into the formation and genesis of ore deposits.
Subsequently, in 1961, he was appointed as an associate professor of ore deposit geology at the Faculty of Mining, Metallurgy, and Chemical Technology at the University of Ljubljana.
Throughout his career, he received several accolades, including the Boris Kidrič Foundation Award in 1972, which honoured his outstanding achievements.