Petra Vukosav

Petra Vukosav is a researcher at the Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Traces within the Division for Marine and Environmental Research at the Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia. Her work focuses on trace metal speciation and electrochemical interactions in marine environments.

• PhD in Chemistry (University of Zagreb, 2011)
• BSc in Chemistry (University of Zagreb, 2005)

Her research integrates voltammetry and UV/Vis spectrophotometry to study metal speciation in natural waters and model solutions. She explores interactions between metals, organic ligands, and nanoparticles, with recent work on nanoplastic impacts on microalgal systems and metal toxicity in aquatic environments.

Notable publication trends include:

• Trace metal biogeochemistry in marine settings
• Ecotoxicological effects of metal-ligand complexes
• Applications of electrochemical methods to environmental problems

Scientific awards:

• Ruđer Bošković Institute Annual Award (2015) for high-impact publications
• University of Zagreb Chemistry Department Award (2005) for academic excellence

She has contributed to interdisciplinary projects involving nanotoxicology, environmental monitoring, and marine biotechnology, collaborating on studies related to nanoparticle-biopolymer interactions and trace metal pollution in protected ecosystems like Plitvice Lakes and Krka National Parks.