Dr. Ankica Šarić | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award
scientific advisor, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Croatia
Profile
📜 Short Biography:
Dr. Ankica Šarić is a distinguished research associate at the Division of Materials Physics at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, Croatia. She is highly regarded for her contributions in the field of physical chemistry, with a focus on molecular physics and the synthesis of new materials. Her academic journey and dedication to research have led her to become an integral part of the scientific community, working on diverse projects related to materials science and chemistry.
🎓 Education:
Dr. Šarić completed her Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry in 1999 at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry. She also holds an M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry (1994) and a B.Sc. in Chemistry (1987), both from the same institution. Her academic background in chemistry has been pivotal in shaping her research in material science and synthesis.
🧪 Experience:
As a research associate at the Ruđer Bošković Institute, Dr. Šarić has made significant contributions to the Division of Materials Physics, particularly in the Laboratory for Molecular Physics and Synthesis of New Materials. Her work spans from studying the microstructural properties of materials to solvothermal synthesis techniques. With years of experience, she collaborates with both national and international researchers.
🔬 Research Interests:
Dr. Šarić’s research is primarily centered around physical chemistry, focusing on materials science, particularly the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials like zinc oxide (ZnO), iron oxides, and rhodium hydrous oxides. She is interested in understanding the microstructural properties of materials and exploring various synthesis methods to manipulate these properties for diverse applications.
🏆 Awards:
While specific awards are not listed, Dr. Šarić is an active member of prestigious professional societies, such as the Croatian Chemical Society, the Croatian Nuclear Society, and the Croatian Crystallographic Association, showcasing her recognition and involvement in the scientific community.
📚 Publications Top Notes:
- Solvothermal synthesis of zinc oxide microspheres, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2015, cited by 91.
Solvothermal synthesis of zinc oxide microspheres - Chromium Environment within Cr-doped BaAl2O4: Correlation of XRD and XAS Investigations, Inorganic Chemistry, 2015, cited by 54.
Chromium Environment within Cr-doped BaAl2O4 - Varying the microstructural properties of ZnO particles using different synthesis routes, Journal of Molecular Structure, 2011, cited by 219.
Varying the microstructural properties of ZnO particles - Dependence of the microstructural properties of ZnO particles on their synthesis, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2008, cited by 277.
Dependence of the microstructural properties of ZnO particles - Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline RuO2 powders, Materials Letters, 2004, cited by 1431.
Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline RuO2 powders