Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad

Research focus

The research group conducts interdisciplinary research at the interface of nanomaterials chemistry, nanomedicine, and pharmacology, with a particular focus on the development and biological evaluation of novel carbon-based nanomaterials and nanoformulations for potential applications in medicine, agriculture, phytoremediation, and environmental protection. The group has developed a comprehensive research approach encompassing the design and synthesis of nanomaterials, their physicochemical characterization, and the evaluation of their biological activity, mechanisms of action, and safety in various experimental models. Particular attention is devoted to linking fundamental and applied research, as well as to understanding the relationships between the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles and their biological effects, through the integration of both in vitro and in vivo approaches. In addition to the intensive development of nanomaterials for biomedical applications, an important and increasingly relevant area of research focuses on their application in agriculture. This broader research direction encompasses the use of nanomaterials as potential agents for enhancing plant resilience to climatic and other environmental stressors, controlling oxidative stress, modulating the uptake of nutrients and potentially toxic elements, and improving food quality and safety.