Tatjana Šumanovac is a researcher at the Ruđer Bošković Institute, affiliated with the Division of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Laboratory of Synthetic Organic Chemistry. She specializes in synthetic organic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and drug design. Her research focuses on crown ethers, alkali metal complexation, and photochemical reactions, with applications in anticancer therapies and multidrug resistance reversal. Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry (2011), Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb M.Sc. in Chemistry (2001), Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb B.Sc. in Engineering Chemistry (1995), Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb Research Interests: Her work spans organic synthesis, molecular recognition, and photochemistry. Key areas include designing crown ethers for drug delivery, studying supramolecular control of photoreactions, and developing compounds to combat multidrug resistance in cancer. Publications: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles since 2001, with recent work on adamantane-functionalized crown ethers, cucurbituril complexes, and photodecarboxylation mechanisms. Her research bridges fundamental chemistry and biomedical applications, particularly in anticancer drug design. Awards: 2002 Annual Award from The Society of University Teachers, Scholars and Other Scientists – Zagreb to Young Scientists and Artists. Lab/Teams: Active in the Laboratory of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, collaborating with groups at the University of Zagreb and international institutions like the University of Cologne and the University of Ljubljana.
