معرفی
Prof. Stafilov Trajce is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia. He holds a PhD in Chemistry (1985) from the same university and has over 40 years of academic and research experience. His career includes roles as a researcher at the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (1985–1988) and laboratory manager at Ferronickel Co. (1978–1985).
- Education: PhD in Chemistry (1985), MSc (1977), and BSc from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University.
- Professional Memberships: Editorial Boards of 10 international journals and UN Environment's Global Monitoring Plan Coordination Group.
Research Interests
His work focuses on analytical chemistry, environmental pollution, geochemistry, and atomic spectroscopy. He has authored 24 books, 439 scientific papers (226 in Web of Science journals), and 29 monograph chapters. His research emphasizes environmental monitoring, heavy metal contamination, and geochemical mapping, including landmark projects like the Geochemical Atlas of the Republic of Macedonia.
Publications Trends
Recent publications (2000–2021) highlight advancements in chemometric methods for environmental analysis, heavy metal distribution in soils and ecosystems, and trace element detection in agricultural products. His work bridges geochemical field studies with analytical methodologies.
- Awards: Multiple 'Goce Delčev' state awards, a UNDP/NATO project coordinator, and over 3800 WoS citations.
- Advising: Supervised 21 PhD and 48 MSc students. Coordinated EU PHARE, UNDP, and NATO projects enhancing environmental research in Macedonia.
Labs & Teams
His research group specializes in environmental chemistry and geochemistry, collaborating on national and international projects. He leads initiatives under the United Nations Environment Programme’s Global Monitoring Plan for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
