Abra Penezić

Dr. Abra Penezić is a researcher at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, Croatia, where she works in the Division for Marine and Environmental Research. Her research career spans marine chemistry, environmental science, and oceanology, with particular expertise in sea surface microlayer dynamics and atmospheric deposition impacts on marine ecosystems.

Her educational background includes a PhD in Oceanology from the University of Zagreb (2015), a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the same institution (2008), and a postdoctoral position at the University of Geneva, Switzerland (2016-2017).

Dr. Penezić's research focuses on the complex interactions between atmospheric processes and marine environments, particularly in the Adriatic Sea region. Her work examines how atmospheric deposition of trace metals and organic compounds affects coastal marine ecosystems, with special attention to the sea surface microlayer - the critical boundary between atmosphere and ocean. She has made significant contributions to understanding marine lipid biochemistry, including phospholipids, glycolipids, and other organic compounds that play crucial roles in biogeochemical cycles.

Analysis of her recent publications (2020-2024) reveals a strong focus on interdisciplinary environmental research combining marine chemistry, atmospheric science, and biogeochemistry. Her work increasingly addresses pressing environmental concerns such as pollution impacts, climate change effects on marine systems, and the cycling of essential nutrients in oligotrophic waters.

Her scientific contributions have been recognized through numerous publications in high-impact journals including Chemosphere, Marine Chemistry, and Environmental Science-Processes & Impacts, demonstrating her active engagement in the international marine science community.

Dr. Penezić collaborates extensively with researchers across Europe and participates in international projects examining the complex interactions between atmospheric processes and marine ecosystems. Her work combines field sampling in marine environments with advanced laboratory analytical techniques to address critical questions about marine biogeochemistry and environmental change.