Predrag Bankovic

PERSONAL DATA Name: PredragBanković Date and place of birth: December 11, 1971, Belgrade, Serbia National project: III45001 Nanostructured functional and composite materials in catalytic and sorption processes EDUCATION 2010 PhD in physical chemistry, Faculty of Physical Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Republic of Serbia 2004 MSc in materials science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil 2002 BSc in physical chemistry, Faculty of Physical Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Republic of Serbia. WORK EXPERIENCE 2004–present: University of Belgrade, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, Department of Catalysis and Chemical Engineering, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia 2018–present: Head of Department of Catalysis and Chemical Engineering 2018–present: Principal investigator III45001 „Nanostructured functional and composite materials in catalytic and sorption processes” (The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Serbia) 2018–present: Vice president of the Scientific Advisory Board (ICTM) 2019–present: Vice president of the Administrative Board (ICTM) 2023-present: Assistant Director for International Cooperation. MAIN RESEARCH Main research field of interest is focused on: Catalysis, Electrocatalysis, Adsorption, Environmental Protection, Materials Science, Clays & Clay Minerals, Natural Aluminosilicate Materials, Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition, Hydrogenation of Edible Oils & Fats. RESEARCH PROJECTS International: 2020 Erasmus+ Collaboration with Sorbonne University (Coordinator: Dr P. Banković) 2014–2016 Preparation and application of new catalytic materials obtained by plasma methods (Coordinator: Dr P. Banković) 2010–2011 Synthesis and catalytic properties of heterogeneous catalysts 2006–2008 Heteropoly compounds as heterogeneous catalysts COST actions: 2019–2023 CA18112 Action: Mechanochemistry for Sustainable Industry 2012–2016 ES1202 Action: Conceiving Wastewater Treatment in 2020 - Energetic, environmental and economic challenges (Member of Committee: Dr P. Banković) 2012–2016 MP1202 Action: Rational design of hybrid organic-inorganic interfaces: the next step towards advanced functional materials National: 2011–present Nanostructured functional and composite materials in catalytic and sorption processes, Project III 45001, 2011-present, The Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of Republic of Serbia (2018-present Principal investigator of the project) 2006–2010 Synthesis, characterization and testing of catalytic properties of specially designed materials 2004–2005 Synthesis, characterization, testing and modeling of heterogeneous catalysts for partial and total oxidation of organic compounds