Vesna Veličković

Vesna Veličković serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Materials at the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Čačak, University of Kragujevac. Her academic career spans both research and teaching roles within Serbian educational institutions, with current responsibilities focused on chemistry education and environmental research.

Her educational background includes:

• BSc in Chemistry (Research and Development specialization) from Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Kragujevac (2001)
• Specialist in Chemical Sciences from same institution (2011)
• PhD in Chemistry (Dissertation: "Polifenolni profil i biohemijska aktivnost ekstrakata odabranih biljaka kao izvora prirodnih nutraceutika") (2021)

Veličković's research focuses on applied chemistry with emphasis on natural product extraction, bioactive compounds, and environmental protection. Her work bridges phytochemistry and practical applications, particularly in antioxidant research, medicinal plant analysis, and environmental contamination studies. She employs advanced extraction methodologies including supercritical fluid extraction and response surface optimization to enhance bioactive compound yields.

Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on plant-based bioactive compounds, particularly studying phenolic profiles, antioxidant capacities, and chemical characterization of medicinal plants like Erica carnea, Satureja hortensis, and Lavatera thuringiaca. Her recent work has expanded into environmental impact assessment, particularly regarding heavy metal contamination and renewable energy applications.

Her professional trajectory shows progression from industry quality control roles to academic teaching and research, with significant contributions to establishing environmental protection curriculum within chemistry programs.