Ivana Tucaković

Dr. Ivana Tucaković serves as a Senior Research Associate at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, Croatia, within the Division for Marine and Environmental Research and the Laboratory for Radioecology. Her work centers on environmental radioactivity, nuclear forensics, and the development of advanced analytical methods for radionuclide detection in diverse matrices including food, soil, water, and biological samples.

Her primary research interests encompass:

• Radioecology
• Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring
• Nuclear Forensics
• Gamma and Alpha Spectrometry
• Radionuclide Analysis in Food and Agriculture
• Method Development for Rapid Radiochemical Analysis

Analysis of Dr. Tucaković's recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a consistent focus on assessing radionuclide contamination in the environment and food chain, with particular emphasis on children's food safety, agricultural products, and border security cases. Her methodological innovations in spectrometry and radiochemical separation have significantly contributed to emergency response capabilities and routine environmental monitoring.

Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the available sources.

Dr. Tucaković has mentored doctoral research, notably serving as co-mentor for Željka Topolovac's dissertation on gamma spectrometry applications in nuclear forensics. While specific grant funding details are not provided, her extensive collaborative publication record indicates active participation in national and international research initiatives.

As a core member of the Laboratory for Radioecology, she contributes to the institute's mission of environmental protection through rigorous scientific investigation and methodological advancement in radiation measurement techniques.