معرفی
Dr. Sanja Budečević is a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Evolutionary Biology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" (National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade). Her research focuses on experimental evolution, eco-evo-devo, and seed beetle biology, with particular emphasis on developmental instability, fluctuating asymmetry, and phenotypic plasticity.
- PhD in Biology, University of Belgrade
- Current project: ELEVATE - Experimental Evolution Approach in Developing Insect Pest Control Methods
- Former project: Evolution in the laboratory and adaptation in the wild (2011-2020)
- International collaborations: University of Manchester (2013-2015), ISEM Montpellier (2014-2015)
Her work examines how mitonuclear interactions and host shifts affect seed beetle evolution, with applications in pest control. She employs geometric morphometrics and experimental evolution approaches to study morphological variation and life history strategies.
Recent publications analyze the Trojan Female Technique's effectiveness through mitochondrial mutations, host shift impacts on morphological integration, and transgenerational insecticide effects. Her research contributes to understanding genome-environment interactions in evolutionary processes.
While not explicitly listing awards, her participation in Science Fund of Serbia projects and international collaborations demonstrates recognition in evolutionary biology circles. She maintains active research programs in seed beetle genetics and eco-evo-devo frameworks.
