Assoc. Prof. Dr Ana Topalović, University of Montenegro, Montenegro
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ana Topalović is a distinguished Montenegrin chemist and agrochemist, serving as Associate Professor at the University of Montenegro – Biotechnical Faculty. 🇲🇪 With a PhD in Chemistry and a specialization in soil and food chemistry, she is a leading expert in agrochemical research and education. She teaches at both Biotechnical and Metallurgical-Technological Faculties and has authored over 70 scientific papers and university-level textbooks. 📘 Dr. Topalović has actively contributed to international and national innovation projects, significantly advancing plant nutrition research and laboratory infrastructure in Montenegro. Her collaborative work with institutions like the Biotechnical Faculty in Ljubljana has resulted in high-impact publications. 🌱🔬 She also holds editorial responsibilities in SCOPUS-indexed journals and maintains professional memberships in the American Chemical Society and the National Soil Society. Her scientific integrity, global perspective, and commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture make her an exceptional candidate for the Innovative Research Award.
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Education
Dr. Ana Topalović completed her academic training in Chemistry at the prestigious University of Belgrade, Serbia 🇷🇸, where she earned her doctoral degree with a focus on agrochemistry and soil science. Her academic pursuits were enriched by advanced international training and research internships in Italy 🇮🇹, Austria 🇦🇹, and Slovenia 🇸🇮, particularly in the domains of food chemistry and plant-soil interactions. Her global educational experiences have helped her integrate cutting-edge analytical techniques into the study of agrochemical systems. 📚🧪 Her training emphasized the biochemical and environmental aspects of soil and food systems, allowing her to build a robust understanding of chemical processes that affect plant nutrition and quality. Through continuous professional development, Dr. Topalović has developed a multidisciplinary educational foundation that forms the core of her teaching and research philosophy. 🌍🔬 Her educational background reflects a commitment to excellence, innovation, and international collaboration in agricultural sciences.
Experience
Dr. Ana Topalović is an experienced educator and researcher with over a decade of service at the University of Montenegro. 👩🏫 She teaches across undergraduate and graduate programs in agrochemistry, soil chemistry, and food chemistry at both the Biotechnical and Metallurgical-Technological faculties. As a research project leader and participant, she has contributed to eight major research projects (6 international 🌍, 2 national 🇲🇪), including a bilateral project with Slovenia. She has authored a university textbook and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. 📖 Her academic expertise is complemented by her role on the editorial board of the SCOPUS-indexed journal Agriculture and Forestry, where she supports the global exchange of agricultural knowledge. Her most impactful achievements include advancing laboratory infrastructure and curriculum development for soil and plant chemistry in Montenegro. 🔬💡 She also plays an active role in mentoring students and early-career researchers, shaping the future of agrochemical research in the region.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Ana Topalović has earned wide recognition for her innovative contributions to agrochemistry and plant science. 🧪🌾 Her role as a principal investigator on national and bilateral research projects showcases her leadership in agricultural innovation. She is a recipient of the prestigious Chinese Government Training Fellowship, through which she enhanced Montenegro’s agricultural chemical analysis capabilities. 🎓🌍 Her inclusion as an editorial board member of the SCOPUS-indexed journal Agriculture and Forestry is a testament to her scholarly impact and scientific credibility. 📝 She has been acknowledged in various academic forums for her collaborative research and has presented her findings at international scientific events across Europe. 🌐🔬 Her professional memberships in the American Chemical Society 🇺🇸 and the National Soil Society underscore her commitment to staying at the forefront of agrochemical science. These cumulative achievements make her a standout candidate for the Innovative Research Award.
Research Focus
Dr. Ana Topalović’s research integrates agrochemistry, soil science, and food chemistry, emphasizing the relationship between soil composition, plant metabolism, and nutritional value. 🌾🧬 Her research falls into three key areas: 1) soil chemistry and its impact on fertility and crop quality; 2) the chemical profile of fruits and plants, particularly phytochemicals; and 3) the role of antioxidants in plant-based foods. 🍇🧪 She is particularly known for her studies on phenolic compounds and their health-promoting properties, linking environmental factors with biochemical outcomes. 🔍🌱 Her multidisciplinary projects analyze how irrigation, fertilization, and soil type affect antioxidant activity and nutrient content in crops, enhancing both food safety and agricultural sustainability. 🌿🥬 She leads efforts in Montenegro to modernize agrochemical laboratories and improve analytical capabilities. Through international partnerships and scientific publications, she advances plant-soil research that has broad implications for food quality, health, and sustainable agriculture.
Publication Top Notes
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Spelt Grass Juice: Phytochemicals and Antiproliferative Activity
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Antiproliferative activity and antioxidative potential of Swiss chard from Montenegro, grown under different irrigation and fertilization regimes