- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Polymer Chemistry
- +۷ مورد دیگر
Gabriela Ambrožić is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Rijeka, Croatia, where she leads the Laboratory for Synthesis of Functional Materials. With a PhD in Chemical Sciences from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, she has built an extensive research career spanning materials science, nanotechnology, and chemistry. Education: 2003-2004: Postdoctoral Fellow, European "EMMMA" Program, University of Trieste, Italy 1997-2002: PhD in Chemical Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia 1989-1997: University Degree in Chemistry, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Professor Ambrožić's research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of advanced functional materials, particularly semiconductor thin films, hybrid materials, and zinc oxide nanoparticles. Her work combines experimental chemistry with materials engineering to develop innovative solutions for environmental and biomedical applications. She specializes in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) techniques, polymer/ZnO nanocomposites, and photocatalytic materials for water purification and antibacterial applications. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on semiconductor thin films, particularly zinc oxide-based materials with enhanced photocatalytic properties. Her research shows consistent innovation in surface functionalization techniques, hybrid material synthesis, and the development of novel nanomaterials with specific structural and functional properties for environmental applications. Scientific Awards: 2023: Award for the Best Scientific Paper in 2022, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Physics 2020: Award for the Best Scientific Paper in 2020, University of Rijeka, Department of Physics Professor Ambrožić has mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students across physics, biotechnology, and environmental science programs. She has secured significant research funding, including an HRZZ project worth 977,485.50 HRK for developing porous thin-film materials for water purification using ALD techniques, and has participated in multiple EU-funded research initiatives. She leads the Laboratory for Synthesis of Functional Materials at the University of Rijeka, where her team specializes in developing advanced nanomaterials using Atomic Layer Deposition and other thin-film techniques. Her research group collaborates extensively with international partners and has made significant contributions to the fields of photocatalysis, hybrid materials, and semiconductor thin films.
