Isidora Santrac

Isidora Santrac is a Researcher at the Department of Living Systems Sciences, Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade, holding this position since August 2022 while concurrently pursuing doctoral studies at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctoral studies at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade (2022-present)
• Master of Technology Engineering from the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade (2020-2021)
• Undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Technology, University of Banja Luka (2015-2020)

Dr. Santrac's research integrates Coordination Chemistry and Spectroscopic Methods to investigate heavy metal impacts on algae, combining Biochemistry and Algology for microalgae-based biosynthesis of metal clusters. Her technical proficiency spans FTIR analysis, synchrotron techniques (XANES/EXAFS), ICP/GC-MS processing, and algae culture maintenance, targeting sustainable applications in aquaculture and animal feed production.

Her sole documented publication (2024) analyzes trace element effects on fish fatty acids, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach bridging environmental chemistry, aquatic nutrition, and ecological toxicology within Danube River ecosystems.

She actively participates in the PRIZMA project ("Microalgae for biosynthesis of metal cluster compounds") and COST Action SA21115 on iron-sulfide clusters, building on prior work in the SEED project for improving microalgae iron bioavailability.

Professional engagement includes membership in the Biochemical Society of Serbia, Serbian Society for Extracellular Vesicles, and Serbian Society of Plant Physiologists, alongside science promotion activities like Researchers' Night 2022.