Igor M. Opsenica

Dr. Igor M. Opsenica is a full professor at the University of Belgrade - Faculty of Chemistry, where he has held academic positions since 2007. His research focuses on organic chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and organometallic chemistry, with a particular emphasis on transition metal-catalyzed reactions, green chemistry principles, and bioactive compound design.

• PhD (2011): Chemical Sciences, University of Belgrade
• MSc (2007): Chemical Sciences, University of Belgrade
• BSc (2003): Chemical Sciences, University of Belgrade
• Postdoctoral (2012): University of Pittsburgh, Department of Chemistry

His research spans heterocyclic chemistry (synthesis of nitrogen-containing rings), organometallic applications (C-C and C-heteroatom bond formation), green chemistry (microwave-assisted reactions and solid-supported catalysts), and medicinal chemistry (antifungal, antiproliferative, and antiprotozoal agents). Recent projects include OneHealthdrugs (COST cooperation, EU) and PhotoSCLART (Serbian Science Fund, focused on cancer-resistant photoreactive agents).

Key publication trends include transition metal catalysis (palladium, cobalt), green chemistry applications (solid supports, bacterial nanocellulose), and multitarget pharmaceutical design (e.g., compounds active against botulinum toxin, malaria, and Ebola simultaneously). Collaborators include Prof. Bogdan Šolaja (Serbian Academy of Sciences), Prof. Peter Wipf (University of Pittsburgh), and international teams in the US, France, and Greece.