Deana B. Andrić

Deana B. Andrić is a Full Professor in the Department of Organic Chemistry at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Chemistry, having progressed from Assistant Professor (1999-2010) to Associate Professor (2010-2024) before attaining her current position in 2024. She holds administrative roles including former Vice-Dean for Finance (2007-2010), current Chair of the Student Disciplinary Committee (since 2021), and Deputy Chair of the Ethics Committee (since 2023).

Her educational background includes:

• Basic studies in Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Belgrade (1981-1987)
• Master's degree in Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade (1987-1991)
• Doctorate in Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade (1992-1996)

Professor Andrić's research centers on Medicinal Chemistry with emphasis on synthesizing and evaluating dopaminergic/serotonergic ligands and computational modeling of ligand-receptor interactions. Her work bridges organic synthesis, neuropharmacology, and drug design, focusing on arylpiperazine derivatives for neurological disorders. She actively teaches courses including Applied Organic Chemistry, Drug Design and Development, and Chemistry for Biology/Environmental Science programs.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2014-2024) reveals consistent innovation in neuropharmacological agent development, evolving from receptor binding studies toward multi-target ligands for neurodegenerative diseases. Her research integrates computational modeling with experimental validation, expanding into PET imaging agents, cholinesterase inhibitors, and pharmacokinetic optimization while maintaining core focus on dopamine/serotonin receptor interactions.

She has participated in Ministry of Science-funded projects including the 2011 study of structure-activity relationships in biologically active substances. As a long-standing member of the Serbian Chemical Society (since 1989) in both Medicinal and Organic Chemistry sections, she contributes to Serbia's scientific community through research, teaching, and academic leadership.