معرفی
Prof. Dr. Rada Petrovic is a Full Professor at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy (TMF), based in the Department of Inorganic Chemical Technology. Since her promotion to Full Professor on 17 October 2012, she has been leading research and teaching in inorganic chemical engineering, ceramic materials, bioceramics and water treatment technologies.
Education & Affiliation
- Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy (TMF), University of Belgrade – Full Professor
- Department of Inorganic Chemical Technology – Office 038, TMF main building
- E-mail: radaab@tmf.bg.ac.rs
Research Interests
Her scientific work spans the design, synthesis and characterization of advanced ceramic and composite materials, with particular emphasis on:
- Hydroxyapatite-based bioceramics for bone/dental applications
- Antimicrobial and bioactive coatings achieved by ionic doping (Ag+, Cu2+, Zn2+, Sr2+, Mg2+, Mn2+)
- Low-temperature and microwave-assisted sintering techniques
- Environmental engineering: adsorbents, photocatalysts and water purification technologies
- Processing-structure-property relationships in oxide and non-oxide ceramics
Publication Profile
Between 2006 and 2019, Prof. Petrovic co-authored more than 50 SCI-indexed papers, mainly in Ceramics International, Journal of Materials Science, Biomedical Materials Research, Applied Surface Science and similar journals. The publications reveal a clear trend toward multifunctional bio-ceramics that combine mechanical reliability with antimicrobial and bioactive behaviour, processed via energy-efficient microwave or spark-plasma routes.
Doctoral & Master Advising
She has supervised more than 30 doctoral dissertations and over 50 master theses covering topics from nanostructured photocatalysts and magnetic adsorbents to cordierite ceramics and water-treatment geopolymers. A full list of student names and graduation dates is provided in the mentoring section.
Laboratory & Teams
Prof. Petrovic heads experimental activities within the TMF laboratories for ceramic processing and environmental chemical engineering. She collaborates extensively with national and international partners (Latvia, China, Libya, Slovenia) on joint projects and technology transfer initiatives.
