Dr. Martin Raspor

Martin Raspor has been working at the Department of Plant Physiology of the Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" since 2007. He obtained his PhD degree in Biological Sciences from the Faculty of Biology at the University of Belgrade in 2013.

His scientific carreer started with fundamental research in the field of phytohormonal regulation of plant growth and development. Since the beginning of the 2020s his research focus has leaned towards applied research, particularly in the fields of agronomy, soil science, and applications of bioinformatics and artificial intelligence in agriculture.

Martin maintains intense scientific collaborations with labs in China, Czech Republic, Pakistan, and Iran. He has extensive experience as activist for sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, and biodiversity conservation through his multiyear engagement in national and regional CSOs such as ORCA Serbia and CEEweb for Biodiversity.

He is member of Topical Advisory Panels in two scientific journals - Horticulturae, and International Journal of Molecular Sciences, and Review Editor in two more - Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, and Biomolecules. When it comes to scientific research societies, he is member of the Serbian Plant Physiology Society (DFBS), the Federation of European Societies of Plant Biology (FESPB) and of the Scientific Research Honor Society Sigma Xi.

Martin has peer reviewed more than 100 scientific publications for more than 30 journals, and has been awarded the 2022 Outstanding Reviewer Award from the scientific journal Biomolecules. He has also been awarded a Web of Science "Excellent Reviewer" star.

Besides his research, Martin's passion for plants and soil is well-known among his colleagues also thanks to his continuous contribution to the landscape of the Institute's frontyard.