Dušan Materić

Dr. Dušan Materić is a Researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, leading the Microplastics, Nanoplastics and Elements research group within the Department of Analytical Chemistry. His work focuses on environmental analytical chemistry, exposure science, and the detection of microplastics and nanoplastics in ecosystems.

• Affiliation: Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ (Leipzig, Germany)
• Key Projects: nanoINHALE (2024–), SafePol (2025–), and contributions to the ENDOMIX project on endocrine disruptors.

Dr. Materić’s research integrates advanced analytical methods to map chemical pollutants in water resources and environmental systems, supporting the UFZ’s mission to develop sustainable solutions for environmental health challenges. He collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams, including the German Center for Child and Adolescent Health (DZKJ) and the ENKORE cluster.