Dr Zeljka Krpetic
| Post Nominals | MRSC, FHEA |
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| Biography | Dr. Zeljka Krpetic is an Associate Professor in Nanoscience and Bionanotechnology at the University of Salford and an internationally recognised expert in applied gold nanotechnology. Her highly interdisciplinary research bridges materials science, chemistry, and biomedical fields, with a proven track record of high-quality publications, including highly-cited research contributions to high-impact journals such as Nature Nanotechnology. Dr. Krpetic’s research work focuses on the novel design and synthesis of functional nanoparticles and hybrid materials for biomedical applications, advancing understanding of the bio-nano interactions, cancer nanomedicine and pioneering innovative antimicrobial treatments and hybrid biodegradable nanomaterials. Internally, Dr Krpetic is a Deputy PGR Director / Training and Development in the School of Science Engineering and Environment leading a PGR training and development programme for PhD students, research masters and leads Manuscript Momentum Collective, a development group for colleagues interested in PhD by published works. Dr Krpetic is a PI leading Salford NanoLAB research group, serves as Associate Editor for Springer Nature’s Cancer Nanotechnology journal for over a decade, and as Deputy PGR Director for Training and Development in the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. Dr. Krpetic’s research contributes to several high-impact collaborative projects, including engagements with industry. As a Project Coordinator, Dr. Krpetic leads the Royal Society of Chemistry-funded EDI consortium project Catalysing Changes in Chemical Sciences, a collaboration between the University of Salford, University of York, and University of Kent funded under the Missing Elements grant scheme tackling systemic racism within the chemical sciences nationally, and aims to enhance access to research skills, mentoring and opportunities for Black and minority ethnic students all levels in the UK. |
| Research Interests | Nanotechnology, Nanomedicine, Bionanotechnology, Cancer Nanotechnology, Nanoparticle Synthesis, Nanoparticle Characterisation, Antimicrobial Nanoparticles, Anticancer Nanomedicine design |