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Ivana Nikšić-Franjić is a Researcher at the Division of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry within the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI), Zagreb. Her work focuses on synthetic methodologies in organic chemistry, particularly in supramolecular systems, computational chemistry, and materials science. She collaborates extensively with international teams, including French institutions, on projects involving calixarenes, nucleotide sensing, and membrane dynamics.
Her research interests include the design of functional supramolecular systems, mechanistic studies of radical reactions in aqueous environments, and the application of computational methods to predict reaction pathways. Key projects involve boron cluster interactions with lipid membranes, Zirconium-mediated organic synthesis, and the development of fluorescent sensors for nucleic acids.
Ivana’s recent work highlights advancements in tailored cyclopentadiene synthesis (2025), membrane expansion via boron clusters (2024), and calixarene-based sensors (2023). Her studies often bridge organic synthesis with biophysical applications, such as toxin detoxification modeling (2022) and charge-transfer dynamics in organic dyes (2023).
She has contributed to over 14 peer-reviewed articles since 2017, with impactful work in Angewandte Chemie, Organic Chemistry Frontiers, and Crystal Growth & Design. Her lab focuses on interdisciplinary approaches, integrating experimental and computational methods to solve challenges in molecular recognition and material design.
