Petra Burić

Dr. Petra Burić is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University of Pula, specializing in Marine Biology and Ecotoxicology. She has been employed since 2018, following her PhD completion in 2018. Her research focuses on marine pollution (microplastics, nanoparticle toxicity), climate change impacts on marine organisms, and sustainable aquaculture practices. She teaches courses on Molecular Toxicology, Biological Effects of Pollutants, and Nanotechnology in Marine Research.

Education: Graduated in 2010 with a BSc, completed her PhD in 2018. Active in international collaborations, including studies on Adriatic Sea ecosystems and bivalve species conservation.

Research Interests: Dr. Burić’s work addresses microplastic pollution dynamics, nanoparticle interactions with marine organisms, and climate change adaptation strategies for marine species like scallops and mussels. She employs molecular and ecological approaches to assess environmental stressors and their ecological consequences.

Publications: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles (2025–2015), focusing on microplastics, nanoparticle toxicity, and marine biodiversity. Recent trends emphasize interdisciplinary studies on pollution mitigation and climate resilience in marine environments.

Awards/Grants: No explicitly stated awards, but her work is funded by grants related to environmental monitoring and toxicology studies.

Advising: Mentored students including Dora Šižgorić Winter (climate change & scallop allometry), Kalista Pohl (queen scallop adaptation), and others. Active in supervising projects on microplastic exposure and aquaculture sustainability.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with marine toxicology and ecotoxicology research groups, contributing to coastal monitoring initiatives in the Adriatic Sea.