Prof. Nevenka Rajić | natural zeolites | Best Researcher Award
Professor, University Union Nikola Tesla, Serbia
Prof. Dr. Nevenka Rajić is a distinguished full professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Belgrade University. With over 25 years of academic excellence, she has made substantial contributions to the field through research, leadership, and mentorship. She served as Vice Dean for Education (2007–2010) and twice as Head of the Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry. Since 2023, she also holds a professorship at the University Union Nikola Tesla. 🌟
Profile
🎓 Education
Prof. Rajić earned her B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Belgrade University. She later completed her Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Ljubljana, specializing in inorganic chemistry and materials. Her educational foundation laid the groundwork for a career marked by both academic and research distinction. 📘🎓
💼 Professional Experience
With more than two decades of academic service, Prof. Rajić has taught various chemistry courses and mentored over 30 students at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Her administrative roles include serving as Vice Dean and Department Head, where she championed quality education and scientific advancement. 🧪📚
🔬 Research Interest
Prof. Rajić’s research focuses on inorganic porous materials, natural zeolites, and transition metal complexes. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates chemistry and materials science, addressing both fundamental theory and real-world applications in catalysis and environmental remediation. 🌍🧱
🏆 Awards and Honors
📚 Publications
“Adsorption of heavy metals on natural zeolites” (2020), Journal of Hazardous Materials – Cited by 150+ articles
“Transition metal complexes of zeolitic structures” (2019), Microporous and Mesoporous Materials – Cited by 120+ articles
“Natural zeolites as eco-friendly catalysts” (2018), Catalysis Today – Cited by 90+ articles
🏁 Conclusion