Research Trainee
Nevena Purić
Master technology engineer (Environmental Engineering) Junior Researcher
Research area
- My research focuses on the application of modern analytical and instrumental methods in the field of environmental protection, with particular emphasis on water quality assessment, drinking water treatment technologies, and wastewater management.
- I am especially interested in monitoring aquatic ecosystems, detecting pollutants, and applying bioindicators for ecological status evaluation.
Skills
- Experience in the application of physicochemical and instrumental analytical methods (UV-Vis spectrophotometry, HPLC-MS analysis, PCR technique, gel electrophoresis), as well as in data analysis in accordance with relevant standards and regulations.
- Analysis and application of the BAT (Best Available Techniques) concept within the preparation of environmental impact assessment studies.
Computer skills: MATLAB, MS Office, Origin, Python.
Work experience:
- 2025 – Present: Junior Researcher, Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade
Education:
- 2024 – Present: PhD Student in Environmental Protection Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade
- 2023 – 2024: Master technology engineer (Environmental Engineering), Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade
- 2019 – 2023: Bachelor/Graduate technology engineer (Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology), Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade
Awards and certificates:
- During undergraduate and master’s studies, a scholarship recipient of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation (“Dositeja”)
- Certificate of successful completion of the training “Environmental Protection Regulations – From Theory to Practice,” 2024
- Certificate of successful completion of the program: INO.3ONA – Program for Young Innovators, 2023
- First Certificate in English (FCE), C1 level
Other professional activities
- Professional internship: Process Engineer, Public Utility Company “Belgrade Waterworks and Sewerage”, Water Production Sector, PP Makis
- Professional internship: Eco-marketing Assistant, Youth Environmental Association Envision Eco Serbia
Memberships:
- Serbian Water Pollution Control Society
- The Association for Water Technology and Sanitary Engineering
- Union of Engineers and Technicians of Serbia