Zdravko Siketić

Dr. Zdravko Siketić is a senior researcher and Head of the Laboratory for Ion Beam Interactions at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, Croatia. His work focuses on advanced ion beam techniques and their applications in materials science, nuclear physics, and interdisciplinary fields such as cultural heritage and forensic analysis.

Education:

• BSc in Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Zagreb (1998–2003)
• PhD in Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Zagreb (2004–2010)
• Postdoctoral position at Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia (2010–2011)

Research Interests:
Dr. Siketić specializes in Ion Beam Analysis (IBA), particularly Time-of-Flight Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis (TOF-ERDA) and MeV Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (MeV TOF-SIMS). His work spans nuclear physics, materials science, and analytical chemistry, with applications in:

• Surface and depth profiling of thin films
• Single-cell imaging and submicron mass spectrometry
• Forensic analysis of inks and pigments
• Cultural heritage studies using MeV-SIMS
• Fusion materials and plasma-wall interactions

Scientific Contributions:
Dr. Siketić has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers and contributed to IAEA projects. His 2016 RBI Annual Award for Excellent Scientific Work highlights his impact in ion beam-based analytical techniques.

Projects & Collaborations:

• IAEA CRP project: "Access to Ion Beam Techniques of the RBI Accelerator Facility" (2019–2024)
• Development of the Dual-Beam Ion Irradiation Facility for Fusion Materials (DiFU)
• Collaborations with EUROfusion, ASDEX Upgrade, and international forensic laboratories

Laboratory Leadership:
As head of the Laboratory for Ion Beam Interactions, he oversees cutting-edge research in ion beam applications, including the development of new spectrometers, microprobes, and diagnostic tools. He also mentors junior researchers and coordinates cross-disciplinary projects.