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Friday, 19 January 2024 11:40

Dr. Margareta Kračun Kolarević

I obtained my MSc degree in 2011 from the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade (Serbia) and completed my PhD in 2017. During my PhD and subsequent postdoctoral work, I integrated concepts from eco(geno)toxicology, genotoxicology, microbiology of freshwater ecosystems, and hydroecology into my research endeavors. My primary focus lies in evaluating pollution effects in freshwater and marine ecosystems through genotoxicological bioassays, assessing DNA damage in various organism, and on assessment of water quality deterioration based on microbiological indicators of faecal pollution using quantitative methods, complemented by Microbial Source Tracking (MST) methodologies to identify pollution sources. I have collaborated with national and international research teams and participated in international river expeditions, which enriched my skill set that can be transferable to researchers interested in environment protection and established valuable collaborations and networks with renowned researchers and institutions. Sharing the same goal of environmental protection and sustainable waters use, the initialized collaborations gave me the opportunity to attend advanced trainings at the MU Vienna, TU Vienna, MU Gratz, NIB Slovenia, enhancing my professional capacities. I received a postdoctoral fellowship from the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia in 2019 and supervised a doctoral dissertation recognized as the best in environmental protection in Serbia in 2022 (Foundation “Docent Dr. Milena Dalmacija”). Additionally, I am a member of Serbian Biological Society, Serbian Society for Water Protection, Serbian Genetic Society, Serbian Society for Microbiology and European Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society (EEMGS).

Aquatic ecology studies the ecosystems in aquatic environments including seas, rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands. It examines the interaction between the physical, chemical, and biological components of aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic ecologists are also interested in human interactions with the environment, and the impact of human activity on aquatic ecosystems.

Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses diversity at the genetic, taxonomic and ecosystem levels. Biodiversity is important in both natural and artificial ecosystems. Today, biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, unsustainable resource use, invasive species, pollution and global climate change.

Biomonitoring is the process of systematically observing, measuring, and analysing the physiological, biochemical, molecular, and genetic responses of living organisms to environmental changes, thus providing qualitative or quantitative information on the state of the environment. It includes the use of various bioindicators, biomonitors, bioaccumulators, and biomarkers.

Ecotoxicology studeies the toxic effects of chemicals on the environment. The effects are studied at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs, individual organisms, populations or ecosystems.

Functional ecology focuses on the understanding of various biological phenomena (functions) at different levels of organization from organisms to ecosystems, thus enabling the understanding of the existence of certain patterns in nature. It identifies and studies the processes and/or activities that keep an organism or entire ecosystem functioning.

Climate change is an all-encompassing and growing global threat to biodiversity and ecosystems. It directly leads to phenological, physiological, morphological, and ethological changes, the spread of invasive species, and a decrease in the number of native species and their extinction. Changed climatic conditions affect habitat quality, resulting in changes in the distribution of species and communities. In order to mitigate the effects of climate change on the environment, it is necessary to predict and understand their impact on the living world.

Microbiology studies the structure, function, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Within the Institute, important areas of microbiological research include medical microbiology, environmental microbiology and industrial microbiology.

Environmental protection comprises reduction or prevention of pollution, negative impacts on the environment, damage caused to ecosystems or natural resources caused by human activities.

Friday, 19 January 2024 11:40

Dr. Maja Raković

Date and place of birth: 14.04.1980., Kotor, Montenegro

Research field: freshwater Mollusca (Gastropoda and Bivalvia); traditional and molecular taxonomy; ecological interactions in aquatic ecosystems; biomonitoring.

Education:
o 2007 MSc diploma biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade.
o 2015 Ph.D. biological sciences, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade studies.

Employment history:
o 2007 up to date: Department of Hydroecology and Water Protection; IBISS

Teaching activity:
o 2020 – 2022 Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Niš.

Membership of professional bodies, supervision of final theses; the popularization of science:
o 2009 up to date: Serbian Water Protection Society, Serbian Biological Society, International Association of Hydrological Sciences.
o 2017 up to date: Associate Editor; Water Research and Management, Publisher: Serbian Water Pollution Control Society.
o 2023 Guest Editor – Special Issue; WATER, MDPI.
o 2020 Supervisor of PhD dissertation; Nikola Marinković; Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade.
o 2022 Supervisor of PhD dissertation; Jelena Stanković; Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Niš.
o 2022-2023 Team member; HORIZON 2020; Project: ReFocuS Art 3.0; Project ID: 101061356.
o 2024-2025 Team member; HORIZON 2023; Project: ReFocuS FLOW, Project ID: 101161922.

Selected projects:
o 2023-2025 EU/WWF Adria; AquaμPlaS “Microplastics in aquatic ecosystems of Serbia - monitoring and legal framework”. Project ID: 020/FY24. (Project leader, IBISS).
o 2023-2024 EU/UNDP; “Biomass for Energy and Biodiversity (B4EB)”, Project ID: 00131890/2024/1. (Project leader).
o 2023 Biodiversity study; “Collection and Treatment of Wastewater from the Central Sewer System of the City of Belgrade”. Project ID: 32/20/49-104-08/09 (Project leader).
o 2013, 2019 International Expeditions; Joint Danube Survey 3 and 4; International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River – ICPDR and European Commission (Team member).

Skills:
o Experienced researcher in both laboratory and field work, skillful science communicator.

Aquatic ecology studies the ecosystems in aquatic environments including seas, rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands. It examines the interaction between the physical, chemical, and biological components of aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic ecologists are also interested in human interactions with the environment, and the impact of human activity on aquatic ecosystems.

Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses diversity at the genetic, taxonomic and ecosystem levels. Biodiversity is important in both natural and artificial ecosystems. Today, biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, unsustainable resource use, invasive species, pollution and global climate change.

Biomonitoring is the process of systematically observing, measuring, and analysing the physiological, biochemical, molecular, and genetic responses of living organisms to environmental changes, thus providing qualitative or quantitative information on the state of the environment. It includes the use of various bioindicators, biomonitors, bioaccumulators, and biomarkers.

Ecotoxicology studeies the toxic effects of chemicals on the environment. The effects are studied at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs, individual organisms, populations or ecosystems.

Functional ecology focuses on the understanding of various biological phenomena (functions) at different levels of organization from organisms to ecosystems, thus enabling the understanding of the existence of certain patterns in nature. It identifies and studies the processes and/or activities that keep an organism or entire ecosystem functioning.

Climate change is an all-encompassing and growing global threat to biodiversity and ecosystems. It directly leads to phenological, physiological, morphological, and ethological changes, the spread of invasive species, and a decrease in the number of native species and their extinction. Changed climatic conditions affect habitat quality, resulting in changes in the distribution of species and communities. In order to mitigate the effects of climate change on the environment, it is necessary to predict and understand their impact on the living world.

Microbiology studies the structure, function, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Within the Institute, important areas of microbiological research include medical microbiology, environmental microbiology and industrial microbiology.

Environmental protection comprises reduction or prevention of pollution, negative impacts on the environment, damage caused to ecosystems or natural resources caused by human activities.

Friday, 19 January 2024 11:40

Dr. Katarina Zorić

Born in Belgrade in 1978. Graduated from the Faculty of Biology of the University of Belgrade in 2005. In 2015 she received her PhD from the same faculty, with a dissertation entitled "Invasiveness of non-native macroinvertebrates and fish species of the Danube River". Her interests focus on the ecology of aquatic ecosystems and the role of aquatic macroinvertebrates in biomonitoring, the investigation of invasive species and the risk assessment methodology as well as research of crayfish populations and their conservation. Author of 97 publications in various scientific categories, including 21 papers in international journals, which have been cited 100 times.

Since the beginning of her career, she has been involved in the implementation of 20 national and international projects and 2 bilateral cooperation projects. She is a member of the Serbian Biological Society and the Serbian Society for Water Protection.

Research interests:
ecology of freshwater ecosystems, invasive species, native and invasive crayfish species, conservation biology, aquatic macroinvertebrates, biomonitoring

Aquatic ecology studies the ecosystems in aquatic environments including seas, rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands. It examines the interaction between the physical, chemical, and biological components of aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic ecologists are also interested in human interactions with the environment, and the impact of human activity on aquatic ecosystems.

Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses diversity at the genetic, taxonomic and ecosystem levels. Biodiversity is important in both natural and artificial ecosystems. Today, biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, unsustainable resource use, invasive species, pollution and global climate change.

Invasion biology studies introduced invasive species and their impact on the diversity, structure, dynamics, and functioning of the ecosystems they inhabit. Invasive species are considered one of the most significant factors that lead to a reduction in biodiversity.

Biomonitoring is the process of systematically observing, measuring, and analysing the physiological, biochemical, molecular, and genetic responses of living organisms to environmental changes, thus providing qualitative or quantitative information on the state of the environment. It includes the use of various bioindicators, biomonitors, bioaccumulators, and biomarkers.

Conservation biology aims to conserve biodiversity on Earth and is concerned with the long-term sustainability of ecosystems. With an interdisciplinary approach, conservation biology addresses conservation problems at the level of species, communities, and ecosystems that are directly or indirectly disturbed by human activities or other impacts.

Environmental protection comprises reduction or prevention of pollution, negative impacts on the environment, damage caused to ecosystems or natural resources caused by human activities.

Friday, 19 January 2024 11:40

Dr. Katarina Jovičić

Levels of education
• Ph.D. in Biology (Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Serbia, 2019)
• BSc in Biology (Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Serbia, 2012)

Field of interests:
• The scientific and research work belongs to the field of ecology and protection of aquatic ecosystems, monitoring of environmental quality and investigation of ecological status/potential. The research work includes testing the biological effects of metals and metalloids on various tissues of selected species of freshwater fish, analyzing the degree of bioaccumulation in aquatic ecosystems, then analyzing the diet of freshwater fish species in different types of aquatic ecosystems, their dietary preferences

Member of the scientific organizations: Serbian Biological Society 

Aquatic ecology studies the ecosystems in aquatic environments including seas, rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands. It examines the interaction between the physical, chemical, and biological components of aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic ecologists are also interested in human interactions with the environment, and the impact of human activity on aquatic ecosystems.

Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses diversity at the genetic, taxonomic and ecosystem levels. Biodiversity is important in both natural and artificial ecosystems. Today, biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, unsustainable resource use, invasive species, pollution and global climate change.

Invasion biology studies introduced invasive species and their impact on the diversity, structure, dynamics, and functioning of the ecosystems they inhabit. Invasive species are considered one of the most significant factors that lead to a reduction in biodiversity.

Biomonitoring is the process of systematically observing, measuring, and analysing the physiological, biochemical, molecular, and genetic responses of living organisms to environmental changes, thus providing qualitative or quantitative information on the state of the environment. It includes the use of various bioindicators, biomonitors, bioaccumulators, and biomarkers.

Ecotoxicology studeies the toxic effects of chemicals on the environment. The effects are studied at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs, individual organisms, populations or ecosystems.

Functional ecology focuses on the understanding of various biological phenomena (functions) at different levels of organization from organisms to ecosystems, thus enabling the understanding of the existence of certain patterns in nature. It identifies and studies the processes and/or activities that keep an organism or entire ecosystem functioning.

Climate change is an all-encompassing and growing global threat to biodiversity and ecosystems. It directly leads to phenological, physiological, morphological, and ethological changes, the spread of invasive species, and a decrease in the number of native species and their extinction. Changed climatic conditions affect habitat quality, resulting in changes in the distribution of species and communities. In order to mitigate the effects of climate change on the environment, it is necessary to predict and understand their impact on the living world.

Urban ecology focuses on studying fundamental ecological concepts within urban areas. It examines how ecological patterns, relations and processes differ in urban environments compared to non-urban environments, and investigates the impact of urbanisation on the ecology of organisms. Additionally, urban ecology examines the relationships and interactions between ecological and social systems within urban ecosystems that are made exclusively by anthropogenic activity.

Environmental protection comprises reduction or prevention of pollution, negative impacts on the environment, damage caused to ecosystems or natural resources caused by human activities.

Friday, 19 January 2024 11:40

Dr. Jovana Jovanović Marić

Education
2016-2021 Ph.D. in biology; module microbiology; Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade
2015-2016 M.Sc. in biology, module biology of microorganisms; Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade
2011-2015 B.Sc. in biology, module biology; Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade

Research field
• eco/genotoxicology
• microbiology

Prizes
2021 Prize of the Foundation “Docent Dr. Milena Dalmacija” for the best doctoral thesis in the field of environmental protection at universities in the Republic of Serbia for the period 1.10.2018. -30.09.2021.
2018 – 2021 Ph.D. fellowship of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia

Mobility
2019 Stay within bilateral project mobility to the National Institute of Biology in Ljubljana, University of Slovenia
2019 Study stay, Institute for Marine Biology in Kotor, University of Montenegro, Montenegro
2019 Study stay: Marine Biology Station in Piran, National Institute of Biology, Slovenia

Membership in scientific societies
2018 - Member of the Serbian Biological Society
2020 - Member of the Serbian Society for Water Protection
2021 – Member of the Serbian Genetic Society, European Environmental Mutagen Society (EEMS), EEMS International Comet Assay Working Group и EEMS New Investigators Group

Aquatic ecology studies the ecosystems in aquatic environments including seas, rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands. It examines the interaction between the physical, chemical, and biological components of aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic ecologists are also interested in human interactions with the environment, and the impact of human activity on aquatic ecosystems.

Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses diversity at the genetic, taxonomic and ecosystem levels. Biodiversity is important in both natural and artificial ecosystems. Today, biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, unsustainable resource use, invasive species, pollution and global climate change.

Invasion biology studies introduced invasive species and their impact on the diversity, structure, dynamics, and functioning of the ecosystems they inhabit. Invasive species are considered one of the most significant factors that lead to a reduction in biodiversity.

Biomonitoring is the process of systematically observing, measuring, and analysing the physiological, biochemical, molecular, and genetic responses of living organisms to environmental changes, thus providing qualitative or quantitative information on the state of the environment. It includes the use of various bioindicators, biomonitors, bioaccumulators, and biomarkers.

Ecotoxicology studeies the toxic effects of chemicals on the environment. The effects are studied at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs, individual organisms, populations or ecosystems.

Functional ecology focuses on the understanding of various biological phenomena (functions) at different levels of organization from organisms to ecosystems, thus enabling the understanding of the existence of certain patterns in nature. It identifies and studies the processes and/or activities that keep an organism or entire ecosystem functioning.

Climate change is an all-encompassing and growing global threat to biodiversity and ecosystems. It directly leads to phenological, physiological, morphological, and ethological changes, the spread of invasive species, and a decrease in the number of native species and their extinction. Changed climatic conditions affect habitat quality, resulting in changes in the distribution of species and communities. In order to mitigate the effects of climate change on the environment, it is necessary to predict and understand their impact on the living world.

Urban ecology focuses on studying fundamental ecological concepts within urban areas. It examines how ecological patterns, relations and processes differ in urban environments compared to non-urban environments, and investigates the impact of urbanisation on the ecology of organisms. Additionally, urban ecology examines the relationships and interactions between ecological and social systems within urban ecosystems that are made exclusively by anthropogenic activity.

Environmental protection comprises reduction or prevention of pollution, negative impacts on the environment, damage caused to ecosystems or natural resources caused by human activities.

Friday, 19 January 2024 11:40

Dr. Jelena Vranković

Educational levels:
• Doctorate, Ph.D. (Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Kragujevac, 2011)
• Master's degree, M.Sc. (Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, 2004)
• Undergraduate studies, B.Sc. (Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, 2000);

Research interests:
• The research area is within the framework of animal physiology, with particular reference to the comparative ecophysiology of aquatic organisms. A narrower area includes the study of oxidative stress and antioxidant biomarkers in animals in natural environments exposed to environmental pollutants. She also studies the physiology of fish (California trout and carp) reared in intensive and semi-intensive systems. To date, she has published 58 bibliographic units, including international journal of exceptional value and top international journals from the SCI list.

Memberships in scientific associations:
• She is a member of the Serbian Biological Society

Aquatic ecology studies the ecosystems in aquatic environments including seas, rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands. It examines the interaction between the physical, chemical, and biological components of aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic ecologists are also interested in human interactions with the environment, and the impact of human activity on aquatic ecosystems.

Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses diversity at the genetic, taxonomic and ecosystem levels. Biodiversity is important in both natural and artificial ecosystems. Today, biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, unsustainable resource use, invasive species, pollution and global climate change.

Invasion biology studies introduced invasive species and their impact on the diversity, structure, dynamics, and functioning of the ecosystems they inhabit. Invasive species are considered one of the most significant factors that lead to a reduction in biodiversity.

Biomonitoring is the process of systematically observing, measuring, and analysing the physiological, biochemical, molecular, and genetic responses of living organisms to environmental changes, thus providing qualitative or quantitative information on the state of the environment. It includes the use of various bioindicators, biomonitors, bioaccumulators, and biomarkers.

Ecotoxicology studeies the toxic effects of chemicals on the environment. The effects are studied at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs, individual organisms, populations or ecosystems.

Functional ecology focuses on the understanding of various biological phenomena (functions) at different levels of organization from organisms to ecosystems, thus enabling the understanding of the existence of certain patterns in nature. It identifies and studies the processes and/or activities that keep an organism or entire ecosystem functioning.

Climate change is an all-encompassing and growing global threat to biodiversity and ecosystems. It directly leads to phenological, physiological, morphological, and ethological changes, the spread of invasive species, and a decrease in the number of native species and their extinction. Changed climatic conditions affect habitat quality, resulting in changes in the distribution of species and communities. In order to mitigate the effects of climate change on the environment, it is necessary to predict and understand their impact on the living world.

Urban ecology focuses on studying fundamental ecological concepts within urban areas. It examines how ecological patterns, relations and processes differ in urban environments compared to non-urban environments, and investigates the impact of urbanisation on the ecology of organisms. Additionally, urban ecology examines the relationships and interactions between ecological and social systems within urban ecosystems that are made exclusively by anthropogenic activity.

Environmental protection comprises reduction or prevention of pollution, negative impacts on the environment, damage caused to ecosystems or natural resources caused by human activities.

Friday, 19 January 2024 11:40

Dr. Jelena Tomović

Jelena Tomović was born in Kosovska Mitrovica. She completed her undergraduate studies in 2007. at the Faculty of Biology of the University of Belgrade in the Biology study group. She completed her doctoral studies in 2016. at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Institute of Biology and Ecology, and defended her dissertation entitled “Ecology, biodiversity and conservation of freshwater mussels of the family Unionidae in Serbia”.

Her scientific work includes research in the field of aquatic ecology, monitoring changes in aquatic ecosystems under the influence of natural and anthropogenic factors and studying the role of macroinvertebrates in biological monitoring.

Her research focuses on freshwater molluscs, especially freshwater mussels of the family Unionidae, on the taxonomy of the species, their distribution, ecology, diversity and conservation, as well as on their properties as bioindicators.

Jelena Tomovic carries out her work by participating in national, bilateral and international projects as well as within the Cost Action.

Since 2008 she has been working in the Department of Hydroecology and Water Protection of the Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade.

Jelena Tomović is a member of the Serbian Biological Society and the Serbian Society for Water Protection.

Aquatic ecology studies the ecosystems in aquatic environments including seas, rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands. It examines the interaction between the physical, chemical, and biological components of aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic ecologists are also interested in human interactions with the environment, and the impact of human activity on aquatic ecosystems.

Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses diversity at the genetic, taxonomic and ecosystem levels. Biodiversity is important in both natural and artificial ecosystems. Today, biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, unsustainable resource use, invasive species, pollution and global climate change.

Biomonitoring is the process of systematically observing, measuring, and analysing the physiological, biochemical, molecular, and genetic responses of living organisms to environmental changes, thus providing qualitative or quantitative information on the state of the environment. It includes the use of various bioindicators, biomonitors, bioaccumulators, and biomarkers.

Functional ecology focuses on the understanding of various biological phenomena (functions) at different levels of organization from organisms to ecosystems, thus enabling the understanding of the existence of certain patterns in nature. It identifies and studies the processes and/or activities that keep an organism or entire ecosystem functioning.

Conservation biology aims to conserve biodiversity on Earth and is concerned with the long-term sustainability of ecosystems. With an interdisciplinary approach, conservation biology addresses conservation problems at the level of species, communities, and ecosystems that are directly or indirectly disturbed by human activities or other impacts.

Environmental protection comprises reduction or prevention of pollution, negative impacts on the environment, damage caused to ecosystems or natural resources caused by human activities.

Friday, 19 January 2024 11:40

Dr. Jelena Stanković

Jelena B. Stanković was born on June 25, 1992 in Pirot.

Education:
• Ph.D. (Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Niš, 2022)
• M.Sc. (Ecology and Nature Protection, Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Niš, 2016)
• B.Sc. (Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Niš, 2014)
She received her doctorate with a dissertation entitled “Microplastics in freshwater ecosystems: in-situ and ex-situ research on selected model organisms of macroinvertebrates”. The topic of her master's thesis was “Length-weight relationship and condition factor of farmed rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum, 1792)”

She was engaged as teaching associate at the master studies in ecology of the Department of Biology and Ecology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of the University of Niš, on the subjects:
• Bioindications and biomonitoring (2017/2018 - 2020/2021)
• Protection of biological diversity (2019/2020 and 2020/2021)
• Abiotic properties of aquatic ecosystems (year 2020/2021)
• Hydrobiology (2020/2021)

She was the leader of the project "Effects of fish farming on water quality in mountain springs and community structure of aquatic biota", no. of project 23343-1, funded by the Rufford Foundation, during 2017-2018. As a participant in the project „Network of Leading European AQUAtic MesoCOSM Facilities - Connecting Mountains to Oceans from the Arctic to the Mediterranean“, no. of project 731065, H2020-INFRAIA, in 2018 she had a one-month study stay in Ankara, Turkey. She was a member of the national team for microplastics in 2019 as part of the project "Joint Danube Sruvey 4", International river expedition. International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR).

She is the recipient of the Svetosavska Charter awarded in 2024 by the Svetosavska academy of the Faculty of Science, University of Niš for exceptional success achieved in the doctoral studies of the Department of Biology and Ecology.

Aquatic ecology studies the ecosystems in aquatic environments including seas, rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands. It examines the interaction between the physical, chemical, and biological components of aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic ecologists are also interested in human interactions with the environment, and the impact of human activity on aquatic ecosystems.

Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses diversity at the genetic, taxonomic and ecosystem levels. Biodiversity is important in both natural and artificial ecosystems. Today, biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, unsustainable resource use, invasive species, pollution and global climate change.

Biomonitoring is the process of systematically observing, measuring, and analysing the physiological, biochemical, molecular, and genetic responses of living organisms to environmental changes, thus providing qualitative or quantitative information on the state of the environment. It includes the use of various bioindicators, biomonitors, bioaccumulators, and biomarkers.

Functional ecology focuses on the understanding of various biological phenomena (functions) at different levels of organization from organisms to ecosystems, thus enabling the understanding of the existence of certain patterns in nature. It identifies and studies the processes and/or activities that keep an organism or entire ecosystem functioning.

Conservation biology aims to conserve biodiversity on Earth and is concerned with the long-term sustainability of ecosystems. With an interdisciplinary approach, conservation biology addresses conservation problems at the level of species, communities, and ecosystems that are directly or indirectly disturbed by human activities or other impacts.

Environmental protection comprises reduction or prevention of pollution, negative impacts on the environment, damage caused to ecosystems or natural resources caused by human activities.

Friday, 19 January 2024 11:40

Dr. Jelena Đuknić

Aquatic ecology studies the ecosystems in aquatic environments including seas, rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands. It examines the interaction between the physical, chemical, and biological components of aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic ecologists are also interested in human interactions with the environment, and the impact of human activity on aquatic ecosystems.

Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses diversity at the genetic, taxonomic and ecosystem levels. Biodiversity is important in both natural and artificial ecosystems. Today, biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, unsustainable resource use, invasive species, pollution and global climate change.

Biomonitoring is the process of systematically observing, measuring, and analysing the physiological, biochemical, molecular, and genetic responses of living organisms to environmental changes, thus providing qualitative or quantitative information on the state of the environment. It includes the use of various bioindicators, biomonitors, bioaccumulators, and biomarkers.

Functional ecology focuses on the understanding of various biological phenomena (functions) at different levels of organization from organisms to ecosystems, thus enabling the understanding of the existence of certain patterns in nature. It identifies and studies the processes and/or activities that keep an organism or entire ecosystem functioning.

Conservation biology aims to conserve biodiversity on Earth and is concerned with the long-term sustainability of ecosystems. With an interdisciplinary approach, conservation biology addresses conservation problems at the level of species, communities, and ecosystems that are directly or indirectly disturbed by human activities or other impacts.

Environmental protection comprises reduction or prevention of pollution, negative impacts on the environment, damage caused to ecosystems or natural resources caused by human activities.

Friday, 19 January 2024 11:40

Dr. Jelena Čanak Atlagić

Jelena Ž. Čanak Atlagić was born on March 11, 1984 in Belgrade.

Education:
• Doctorate, Ph.D. (Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, 2022)
• Bachelor studies, B.Sc. (Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, 2013)

Since January 2014, Jelena Čanak Atlagić has been employed at the Department for
Hydroecology and Water Protection. Jelena Čanak Atlagić's research activity is focused on hydroecology and ichthyology of freshwater ecosystems, with a special interest in salmonid watercourses, which she researched as part of her doctoral dissertation. She received her doctorate with a dissertation entitled "Feeding selectivity of brown trout Salmo cf. trutta (L.) as a factor of fishing success". She has many years of experience in field work, laboratory material processing and identification of macroinvertebrates, writing publications dealing with ecological interactions within the macroinvertebrate community, ecology and nutrition of fish. During her work at the department, she participated in the implementation of two national and several international projects. She also actively participated in the promotion of science during the European Night of Researchers within the project "The Road to Friday of Science - ReFocuS 3.0", financed by the European Commission within the framework of "Horizon 2020" - Program for research and innovation activities, sub-program "Maria Sklodovska Curie". . He is a member of scientific societies: Serbian Biological Society and Serbian Society for Water Protection.

Aquatic ecology studies the ecosystems in aquatic environments including seas, rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands. It examines the interaction between the physical, chemical, and biological components of aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic ecologists are also interested in human interactions with the environment, and the impact of human activity on aquatic ecosystems.

Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses diversity at the genetic, taxonomic and ecosystem levels. Biodiversity is important in both natural and artificial ecosystems. Today, biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, unsustainable resource use, invasive species, pollution and global climate change.

Biomonitoring is the process of systematically observing, measuring, and analysing the physiological, biochemical, molecular, and genetic responses of living organisms to environmental changes, thus providing qualitative or quantitative information on the state of the environment. It includes the use of various bioindicators, biomonitors, bioaccumulators, and biomarkers.

Functional ecology focuses on the understanding of various biological phenomena (functions) at different levels of organization from organisms to ecosystems, thus enabling the understanding of the existence of certain patterns in nature. It identifies and studies the processes and/or activities that keep an organism or entire ecosystem functioning.

Conservation biology aims to conserve biodiversity on Earth and is concerned with the long-term sustainability of ecosystems. With an interdisciplinary approach, conservation biology addresses conservation problems at the level of species, communities, and ecosystems that are directly or indirectly disturbed by human activities or other impacts.

Environmental protection comprises reduction or prevention of pollution, negative impacts on the environment, damage caused to ecosystems or natural resources caused by human activities.

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