Iva Šarić Janković is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Physics, University of Rijeka, Croatia, working within the Department of Experimental and Applied Physics. She has held this position since September 2023, after serving as an Assistant Professor from November 2017 to September 2023, and as a postdoctoral researcher from 2016-2017. Her academic journey began with undergraduate studies in Physics and Polytechnics at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Rijeka (2002-2007), followed by doctoral studies in Natural Sciences at the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb (2008-2014). Her research focuses on thin film physics, surface science, and materials engineering, with particular expertise in atomic layer deposition (ALD) and molecular layer deposition (MLD) techniques. She teaches courses including Instrumental Methods in Environmental Physics, Physics, and Physics Measurements at both undergraduate and graduate levels across multiple departments at the University of Rijeka. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong research trajectory in hybrid materials development, with emphasis on silicon-based and metal oxide thin films for biomedical, electronic, and catalytic applications. Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals (Q1) with significant contributions to understanding surface modification, photocatalysis, and quantum structures. Member of Croatian Vacuum Society (2016-present) Member of Croatian Biophysical Society (2012-present) She has successfully mentored numerous graduate students through thesis supervision and serves as principal investigator for research projects including 'Development of Optomechanical Sensors' (2024). Her public engagement activities include science popularization events such as physics competitions and open campus demonstrations focused on surface physics laboratories and thin film technologies.





