Mirjana Vijatović Petrović is a Senior Research Associate and Scientific Advisor at the Department of Materials Science, Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade. She holds a PhD in Multidisciplinary Scientific Field - Materials Science from the Center for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade (2006-2010) and completed her undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade (2000-2006). Education: 2006-2010: PhD in Multidisciplinary Scientific Field - Materials Science, Center for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade 2000-2006: Basic Academic Studies, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Department of Inorganic Chemical Technology Mirjana Vijatović Petrović specializes in modern materials for electronics, with a particular focus on ferroelectric and piezoelectric ceramics based on barium titanate for sensor applications. Her research encompasses chemical methods for preparing powders (pure and doped barium titanate, multiferroics), sintering and preparation of ceramic monolithic samples, and processing and characterization of thick and flexible polymer films for energy harvesting and storage. She has extensive expertise in X-ray diffractometry (XRD), vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), and analysis of dielectric, ferroelectric, piezoelectric, and impedance properties of materials. Her recent publication trend shows a strong focus on flexible composite films for energy harvesting applications, particularly lead-free piezoelectric materials. She has been actively researching PVDF-based composites with various ceramic fillers (NBT-BT, BZT, BCZT) to develop efficient energy harvesting systems. Her work spans materials synthesis, characterization, device fabrication, and testing systems development, indicating a comprehensive approach from fundamental materials research to practical applications. Scientific Awards: Special recognition from the Serbian Chemical Society for exceptional success during studies at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade (2006) Panta S. Tutundžić Award from the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade for exceptional success during the 2002/2003 academic year Third best poster at the Final Workshop of COST Action 539 "Electroceramics from Nanopowders Produced by Innovative Methods (ELENA)," Aveiro, Portugal (2009) Dr. Vijatović Petrović has been actively involved in numerous research projects, including serving as project leader for "Non-toxic flexible piezoelectric films for vibration energy harvesting" (2020-2021) and the bilateral project with Italy on "Lead-free piezoelectric and multiferroic flexible films for applications in nanotechnology, energy-efficient technologies, and energy storage devices" (2019-2021). She has also participated in COST actions including MAGNETOFON (CA17123) where she served on the Management Committee. Her research has been supported by various national and international funding sources including the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia and the Fund for Innovation Activity of the Republic of Serbia. Her laboratory work focuses on the development and characterization of multiferroic composite materials, particularly flexible films combining ferroelectric and magnetic phases for energy harvesting applications. She has established collaborations with research institutions in Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland, Lithuania, and Portugal, and has conducted multiple research visits abroad to advance her work on dielectric and ferroelectric characterization of advanced materials.









