Research interest: theoretical chemistry, DFT calculations, advanced oxidation processes, photocatalysis of organic pollutants.
Education:
MSc (Master professor in chemistry, 2018), Faculty of Chemistry in Belgrade – integrated academic studies teaching major. Title of final thesis: “Cyclization of unsaturated α-iodoketones with silver salts”.
PhD in Chemistry (2025), Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade. Dissertation title: “Theoretical modeling and preparation of titanium(IV) oxide catalysts modified by d-metal deposition for application in the photodegradation of ciprofloxacin”.
Career:
2022 – present, Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Nuclear Sciences Vinča
Active projects:
Program topic: “Combined Experimental and Theoretical Approach to the Design of Nanomaterials for Environmental Protection Applications” (2024 – ongoing); participant.
Program topic: “Interaction of Laser Radiation with Materials: Fundamental Research and Applications in Nanotechnologies” (2025 – ongoing); participant.
Multilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation Project in the Danube Region: “Plasma Technologies for Contribution in Environmental Monitoring: Wastewater Reuse and Soil Purification Towards Cleaner Agricultural Production” (2025-2027); participant
List of five selected publications:них публикација:
- Kovačević M., Živković S., Ognjanović M., Momčilović M., Relić D., Vasić Anićijević D. (2023), In Silico Guided Design of Metal/Semiconductor Photocatalysts: A Case of Cu-Modified TiO2 for Ciprofloxacin Degradation [MDPI]. Materials, 16(16), 5708–5708. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16165708
- Kovačević, M., Simić, M., Živković, S., Milović, M., Tolić Stojadinović, L., Relić, D., & Vasić Anićijević, D. (2024), Uncovering Metal-Decorated TiO2 Photocatalysts for Ciprofloxacin Degradation—A Combined Experimental and DFT Study. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(21), 11844. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252111844