Tamara Rinkovec

Tamara Rinkovec is a Senior Lecturer at the Ruđer Bošković Institute, affiliated with the Division of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry. Her research focuses on supramolecular chemistry, molecular self-assembly, thermodynamic studies of complexation, and surface-induced phenomena. She leads projects at the Laboratory for the Computational Design and Synthesis of Functional Materials, exploring interfaces between organic and inorganic systems.

Research Interests: Dr. Rinkovec's work spans calixarene-based host-guest chemistry, peptide-anion interactions, and the design of nanoconfined molecular systems. She investigates cooperative effects in self-assembly processes and chiral induction at solid-liquid interfaces. Her recent studies address laser-controlled intercalation dynamics and supramolecular architectures in confined spaces.

Key Themes: Articles from 2023–2025 highlight advanced topics like reversible solvent intercalation in graphite, bisurea-functionalized molecular switches, and temperature-dependent network formation. Earlier work (2018–2020) established foundational studies on homocyclopeptide anion binding and chloride-assisted macrocyclization.

Labs & Teams: Her lab integrates computational design with experimental synthesis to create functional materials. Ongoing projects include developing surface-responsive systems and studying energy transfer in confined environments.