Prof. Dr. Vlasta Bonačić-Koutecky , Humbolt University, ICAST University of Split , Germany
Vlasta Bonačić-Koutecký is a distinguished Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Humboldt University, Berlin. Since 2010, she has been instrumental in founding the Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Science and Technology (ICAST) at the University of Split, Croatia, and assumed leadership of the Center of Excellence STIM in 2014. Her groundbreaking work in nanoscience focuses on metal nanoclusters, highlighting their unique structural, optical, and reactivity properties that blend molecular-like characteristics with metallic traits. This innovative approach has expanded the boundaries of traditional nanoscience, integrating small metal nanoclusters into materials science. Her research spans nanocatalysis for renewable energy, nano-optics, and nano-biosensing for medical diagnostics
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Education:
Vlasta Bonačić-Koutecký earned her PhD in Chemistry from Humboldt University in Berlin. Her doctoral studies laid the foundation for her distinguished career in nanoscience, focusing particularly on the unique properties of metal nanoclusters. This academic journey at Humboldt University equipped her with the expertise to explore the structural, optical, and reactivity characteristics of these nanoclusters, which blend molecular-like features with metallic attributes. Her research has significantly advanced the field of nanoscience, particularly in integrating small metal nanoclusters into materials science for applications in nanocatalysis for renewable energy, nano-optics, and nano-biosensing for medical diagnostics
Work Experience:
Professor Vlasta Bonačić-Koutecký holds a prominent position at the Department of Chemistry, Humboldt University, Berlin, where she contributes significantly to the field of chemistry. Since 2010, she has also been instrumental in founding and directing the Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Science and Technology (ICAST) at the University of Split in Croatia. Under her leadership, ICAST has fostered interdisciplinary research at the intersection of various scientific disciplines. In addition to her role at ICAST, Professor Bonačić-Koutecký has served as the head of the Center of Excellence STIM at the University of Split since 2014. This center focuses on achieving excellence in research and innovation, further solidifying her reputation as a leader in advancing scientific knowledge and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Research Focus:
Professor Vlasta Bonačić-Koutecký is a leading figure in nanoscience, specializing in metal nanoclusters. Her research focuses on unraveling the structural, optical, and reactivity properties of these nanoclusters, which exhibit a unique blend of molecular-like characteristics and metallic behavior. She has pioneered their application in diverse fields such as nanocatalysis for renewable energy, leveraging their catalytic efficiency, nano-optics for advanced optical materials, and nano-biosensing for precise medical diagnostics. Through her innovative approach, Professor Bonačić-Koutecký has expanded the frontiers of nanoscience, demonstrating the transformative potential of metal nanoclusters across interdisciplinary research and technological applications.
Publication Top Notes:
1. Ligand Impact on Reactive Oxygen Species Generation of Au10 and Au25 Nanoclusters upon One- and Two-Photon Excitation
- Journal: Communications Chemistry
- Publication Year: 2023
- Volume: 6
- Citations: 5
2. Excitation-Dependent Fluorescence with Excitation-Selective Circularly Polarized Luminescence from Hierarchically Organized Atomic Nanoclusters
- Journal: ACS Nano
- Publication Year: 2023
- Volume: 17
- Citations: 4
3. Model Systems for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Cyanidin-Silver Nanocluster Hybrids at TiO2 Support
- Journal: RSC Advances
- Publication Year: 2023
- Citations: 2
4. Engineering Liganded Gold Nanoclusters as Efficient Theranostic Agents for Cancer Applications
- Journal: ChemBioChem
- Publication Year: 2023
- Citations: 6
5. Stability and Properties of New-Generation Metal and Metal-Oxide Clusters Down to Subnanometer Scale
- Journal: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
- Publication Year: 2023 (Article in Press)