About
Mario V. Zlatovic is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, specializing in Natural Products Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, and Medical Chemistry. He has held various academic roles since 1988 and currently teaches courses on Chemical Bonding, Molecular Modeling, and Organic Chemistry.
- Born: 7 April 1963, Šibenik, Croatia
- Languages: Serbian (native), English, Russian, Croatian
Research Focus: His work explores non-covalent interactions in proteins and small molecules, particularly in superoxide dismutases and anion-π systems. He designs antimicrobial and antimalarial agents, emphasizing structure-based drug design and 3D-QSAR analysis.
Scientific Contributions: Over 15 years, his publications span materials science (DFT calculations), enzyme inhibition (α-glucosidase), and marine bioconjugates. He combines computational methods with experimental validation in drug discovery.
- Fulbright Fellow (2009-2010) at National Cancer Institute, USA
- Supervisor of HemNet (2020-present)
- Member of Faculty Council and Examination Recognition Commission
Teaching: Offers courses on Molecular Modeling, Chemical Informatics, and Project Management. His educational work includes a 2015 publication on homology modeling pedagogy.
