Work Experience
Sept 2014 – current
CONTINUAL WORK ON GENETIC TRANSFORMATION OF AFRICAN VIOLET (SAINTPAULIA IONANTHA WENDL.) AND BUD REGENERATION FROM TRANSFORMED ROOTS
Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, Despot Stefan Boulevard 142; 11060 Belgrade, Serbia. Phone:+381 11 207 8366, Fax: +381 11 276 433
Feb 2014 – Sept 2014
MASTER THESIS: GENETIC TRANSFORMATION OF AFRICAN VIOLET (SAINTPAULIA IONANTHA WENDL.) AND BUD REGENERATION FROM TRANSFORMED ROOTS
Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, Despot Stefan Boulevard 142; 11060 Belgrade, Serbia. Phone:+381 11 207 8366, Fax: +381 11 276 433
Aug 2010 – Jan 2012
GENETIC TRANSFORMATION OF PLANTS
Institute for Biological Research “Sinisa Stanković”, Despot Stefan Boulevard 142; 11060 Belgrade, Serbia. Phone:+381 11 207 8366, Fax: +381 11 276 433
May 2011
SCIENCE PROMOTION – SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ABOUT MIMICRY AND WORKING WITH SCHOOL KIDS
Science Promotion Center – SPC, Makenzijeva 24, 11 000 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, Phone: +381 11 24 00 260, www.cpn.rs/?lang=en
National culture institution “Zaduzbina Ilija M. Kolaraca”, Studentski trg 5, 11 000 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia. Phone: +381 218 1903
Sept 2009 – May 2010
SCIENCE PROMOTION INTERNET PORTAL (SPIP) “UMREŽENA NAUKA” PUBLISHING ONE ARTICLE PER WEEK
National Broadcasting Agency Radio Belgrade, Hilandarska 2, 11 000 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, www.radiobeograd.rs
Sept 2004 – May 2005
TRANSCRIPTION INTENSITY IN ORNAMENTAL PLANTS
Druga kragujevačka gimnazija High School, Đure Pucara Starog 2, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia in a collaboration with Faculty of Biology, University of Kragujevac, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
Sept 2003 – May 2004
THE ROLE OF POLLEN IN PLANT TAXONOMY
Druga kragujevačka gimnazija High School, Đure Pucara Starog 2, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia in a collaboration with Faculty of Biology, University of Kragujevac, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
Sept 2001 – May 2002
E. COLI ANALYSIS OF DRINKING WATER
Druga kragujevačka gimnazija High School, Đure Pucara Starog 2, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia in a collaboration with Faculty of Biology, University of Kragujevac, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
Education and training
Oct 2005 – Sept 2014
MASTER’S DEGREE IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Department of Molecular Biology and Physiology
GPA: 8.06 (10 denoting the highest possible mark); Major: Applied Biochemistry
Graduated September 2014. average grade 10
Sept 2001 – Jun 2004
HIGH SCHOOL
Druga kragujevačka gimnazija High School, Kragujevac
GPA: 4.50 (5 denoting the highest possible mark)
Graduated Jun 2004. average grade 5
Personal skills
Mother tongue
Serbian
Other languages
English- Independent
German- Basic
Communication skills
Multicultural surrounding: I was a member of student self-organization which provides help and getting around Belgrade to international students, visiting, or those who are starting their studies
Team work: Volunteering at “Siniša Stanković” Institute for Biology Research, as a member of a research team, proved me and members of the lab I can be both good worker and good company
Communicative: While working in SPIP, monthly meeting were organized so each member of the board would discuss next project focus, so engaging discussion were casual event. I held seminars and workshops for students at elementary school about evolutionary biology and phenomenon of biological mimicry.
Organisational skills
SPC lecturing required individual management of all the setup necessary for public appearance. I was organizing theater performance, providing both technical and managing support to theatrical group as an extracurricular activity during high school
Job-related skills
Molecular Biology methods: DNA extraction from plant and animal tissues, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction), Agarose and Polyacrilamide Gel Electrophoresis, Southern Blot, genetic transformation of plants
Plant Cell Tissue And Organ Culture methods; Light microscopy methods
Computer skills
Knowledge and administration of Linux and Windows family of operating systems, knowledge of MacOS family of operating systems, network administration, web administration (making and maintenance of personal website- work in progress and Wikipedia editor). Very good knowledge of applicable software (MS Office, Libre Office, Photoshop, Gimp, ImageJ), and ability to quickly learn new software and user interface, servicing and maintenance of computers and computer related hardware, hardware enthusiast and early adopter of new IT technologies. Currently working as network and system administrator, hardware servicer and technical support in “KB Armature” Company. Member of Microsoft Insider program for testing new operating systems for computers and phones, actively testing the upcoming Windows 10.
Additional information
Publications
HYGROMYCIN PROMOTES SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS IN SPINACH
Plant Cell Tiss Organ Cult (2012) 109:573-579
Seminars
Oct 2014, attended seminar in applied genetics organized by Serbian Genetic Society
May 2002, attendee in Scientific Research Center for young talents “Petnica” – this organization provides training to high school kids as summer research schools are providing for university students
Honours and awards
May 2005, 2. place award on State competition in Biology
May 2004, 3. place award on State competition in Biology
Memberships
Oct 2008 – Oct 2009 Member of Biological research society Josif Pancic
Curriculum Vitae can be viewed here (PDF)