Natalija Dj. Polovic

Natalija Dj. Polovic is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, specializing in Biochemistry. She holds a PhD from the same institution and has held academic roles including Assistant (2006-2010), Assistant Professor (2010-2016), and Associate Professor (2016-2021) before her current position. Her research focuses on protein biophysics, amyloid formation, and enzyme stability, with notable contributions to understanding protein folding and RNA interactions.

Education:

• BSc in Chemistry (University of Belgrade, 2002)
• MSc in Chemistry (2005)
• PhD in Chemistry (2008)
• Postdoctoral Studies in Medicine at Karolinska Institutet (2008-2009)

Research Interests: Her work spans protein isolation, biophysical characterization, and applications in biotechnology. Key areas include amyloid fibrillation pathways, enzyme stability under stress (e.g., cold storage), and structural analysis using spectroscopic techniques like FTIR.

Awards:

• Kostic Fund Prize (2003)
• Multiple EAACI Best Poster Awards (2006–2008)
• IUPAC Poster Prize (2008)
• National and international fellowships (2005–2009)

Grants & Projects:

• Functional Amyloids in Biotechnology (Serbia-Slovenia, 2021–2022)
• Advanced Trends in Biochemistry Education (CEEPUS, 2018–present)
• Anti-Microbial Research (ICGEB, 2016–2018)

Committees: Chair of the Faculty of Chemistry Board (2019–present), member of ethics and evaluation committees, and active in national and international scientific societies.