Rada Pjanović

Professor Rada Pjanović is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering within the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy at the University of Belgrade. She was elected to this position on April 14, 2021, and maintains an active research and teaching profile. Her office is located in the large building of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy (TMF), office 44, with contact information including email rada@tmf.bg.ac.rs and phone number 011/3303854 local 854.

Professor Pjanović's research focuses on advanced drug delivery systems, particularly liposomes, niosomes, and other lipid-based carriers for controlled release of pharmaceutical compounds. Her work extensively covers diffusion processes, mass transfer phenomena, and the development of novel extraction methods using natural deep eutectic solvents for bioactive compounds from plant materials. She has made significant contributions to understanding how membrane composition affects drug release kinetics and has developed pH-sensitive hydrogel systems for controlled drug delivery applications. Her research spans pharmaceutical engineering, chemical engineering principles, and natural product extraction techniques.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward sustainable and green chemistry approaches in pharmaceutical development. Her work increasingly focuses on natural deep eutectic solvents for plant extraction, waste valorization (such as orange peel polyphenols), and the development of eco-friendly drug delivery systems. The research demonstrates a progression from fundamental diffusion studies to more complex, application-oriented systems involving multiple components and stimuli-responsive materials. Her publications span high-impact journals in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, and food process engineering.

Professor Pjanović has supervised an extensive number of graduate students across doctoral, master's, and undergraduate levels. Her mentorship portfolio includes over 40 students working on diverse topics related to drug delivery systems, plant extraction techniques, and controlled release mechanisms. Her students have investigated various aspects of liposome and niosome technology, hydrogel systems, and the extraction of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants, mushrooms, and agricultural byproducts. This extensive mentorship activity demonstrates her commitment to training the next generation of chemical and pharmaceutical engineers.