Jelena M. Poljarevic

Dr. Jelena M. Poljarević serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade. She has been affiliated with the institution since 2008, progressing from Teaching Assistant to Assistant Professor in 2018. Her academic foundation was built entirely at the University of Belgrade through undergraduate and doctoral studies in Chemical Sciences.

Her educational background includes:

• Undergraduate studies (2002-2007) in Chemical Sciences at the University of Belgrade - Faculty of Chemistry
• Doctoral studies (2007-2015) in Chemical Sciences at the University of Belgrade - Faculty of Chemistry

Dr. Poljarević's research centers on Coordination Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, with emphasis on synthesizing metal complexes for biological applications. Her work explores ruthenium and rhodium organometallics for antimicrobial and antitumor properties, alongside detailed solution chemistry and structural analysis of coordination compounds.

Analysis of her 14 publications (2018-2023) reveals consistent innovation in metal-based therapeutics, particularly ruthenium complexes with picolinate ligands. Key trends include antimicrobial potency testing, antitumor activity evaluation, and structure-activity relationship studies, demonstrating interdisciplinary collaboration between inorganic synthesis and biological testing.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• 2016 Postdoctoral Scholarship from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia

Dr. Poljarević actively contributes to research projects including the current "Pioneering innovation of baby wet wipes" (2020-2021) funded by the Innovation Fund of Serbia, and the completed "Rational design of biologically active compounds" (2011) funded by the Ministry of Science. Her teaching portfolio spans General Chemistry Practicum and specialized courses in medicinal inorganic chemistry, reflecting her commitment to academic development.

She maintains affiliations with the Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry, HF Innovation Center, and has been a member of the Serbian Chemical Society since 2008, contributing to the broader chemical research community.