2007-2008 Postdoctoral specialization in Department of Nanostructured Materials, Center for electron microscopy,  Institute Jožef Stefan, Ljubljana, Slovenija (since 1^st of April 2007 to 1^st of April 2008) 

2003         PhD in physics, thesis: “Investigation of TiO₂ / ZrO₂ system between micro- and nanoparticles”, Faculty of science, University of Zagreb

1999         M.Sc. in physics; thesis: "Investigation of Structural Changes of Zirconia, Titania and their Mixtures by Raman Spectroscopy”, Faculty of science, University of Zagreb

1994         B.Sc. in physics, Faculty of science, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.

1. 2018-2022 “Nanocomposites comprising perovskites for photovoltaics, photo-catalysis and sensing” (IP2018-01-5246), national project of Croatian Science Foundation (1.480.535,00 Hkn)

2. 2018-2019 Croatian – Slovenian bilateral project: „Functionalized TiO₂ nanostructures for application in photo-catalysis and sensors”, Between Rudjer Bošković Institute and Institute Jožef Stefan, Ljubljana. Funding: Ministry of Science, Education and sport, Croatia.

3. 2018-2019 Croatian - Austrian bilateral project: "TiO2, ZnO and BaTiO3 nanostructures and nanolayers for gas- and humidity-sensing devices with improved functionalities" Between Rudjer Bošković Institute and Materials Center Leoben, Funding: Ministry of Science, Education and sport, Croatia.

Finished in last 5 years:

1. 2015-2018 HrZZ (Croatian Science Foundation) project “Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide Nanocomposites for Photovoltaic Application” (IP-2014-09-9419) A. Gajović (668.298,00 Hkn)
2. 2016-2017 Proof of Concept BICRO project "Multi-functional chamber for electrical measurements", A. Gajović (349.600,00 Hkn)
3. 2017-2018 Croatian-French Bilateral program (Cogito), "Micro-Raman spectroscopy study of bio-ceramic surface composition changes", A. Gajović 
4. 2016-2017 Croatia - Germany Bilateral (MZOŠ-DAAD): „In situ growth optimization of 2D chalcogenides based on transition metals (TMDs) for potential applications in electronics and optoelectronics“ A. Gajović (IRB) -M. G. Willinger (FHI-MPG).
5. 2016-2018, Croatia-Serbia Bilateral, "Preparation and characterization of modified TiO2 nanostructured thin films for photovoltaic application", A. Gajović 
6. 2016-2017 HAZU Foundation "Perovskites for photovoltaic application", A. Gajović.

7. 2015/2016 „Postojana fotovodljivost u BaTiO3/TiO2 heterostrukturi (Persistent photoconductivity in BaTiO3 / TiO2 heterostructures)“, Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts Foundation.

8. 2014-2015 Croatian - Austrian, bilateral project: “Design, physico-chemical and mechanical characterization of innovative ceramic composites for bone implants”. Between Ruđer Bošković Institute, Materials Physics Division, Laboratory for Molecular Physics Zagreb and Institut für Struktur- und Funktionskeramik, Montanuniversitaet Leoben. Funding: Ministry of Science, Education and sport, Croatia.

9. 2014-2015 Croatian – Germany DAAD, bilateral project: “Structure and properties of functionalized one-dimensional titanate nanostructures designed for gas sensing application – part II”. Between Ruđer Bošković Institute, Materials Physics Division, Laboratory for Molecular Physics Zagreb and Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Dept. Inorganic Chemistry, Berlin. Funding: Ministry of Science, Education and sport, Croatia.

10. 2014 “Dizajn i karakterizacija inovativnih keramičkih kompozita za koštane implantate (Design and characterization of ceramic composites for bone implants”. Funding: Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts Foundation.

2007-2008 Ad Futura agency, Slovenia, grant for post doctoral study 

2006 Winner of the IMC16/IFSM Scholarship for Young Scientists for attendance at IMC16 (16^th International Congress of Electron Microscopy), Sapporo Japan.

Books and book chapters

Book chapters

• Ianculescu, A., Berger, Daniela C. Vasilescu, Catalina A., Olariu, M., Vasile, B., Curecheriu, L., Gajović, A. & Trusca, R. (2016) Incorporation Mechanism and Functional Properties of Ce-Doped BaTiO3 Ceramics Derived from Nanopowders Prepared by the Modified Pechini Method. U: Alguer´o, M., Gregg, J. & Mitoseriu, L. (ur.) Nanoscale Ferroelectrics and Multiferroics: Key Processing and Characterization Issues, and Nanoscale Effects. Chichester, John Wiley & Sons, str. 14-43.

• Deluca, M. & Gajović, A. (2016) Raman Spectroscopy of Nanostructured Ferroelectric Materials. U: Alguer´o, M., Gregg, J. & Mitoseriu, L. (ur.) Nanoscale Ferroelectrics and Multiferroics: Key Processing and Characterization Issues, and Nanoscale Effects. Chichester, John Wiley & Sons, str. 325-374.

Journal articles

Scientific and review papers

• Iveković, D., Dubček, P., Gajović, A., Čižmar, T., Radatović, B., Brkić, A., Kralj, M. & Karlušić, M. (2023) High-energy heavy ion irradiation of HOPG. Journal of nuclear materials, 578, 154370, 12 doi:10.1016/j.jnucmat.2023.154370.

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• Iveković, D., Kumar, S., Gajović, A., Čižmar, T. & Karlušić, M. (2023) Response of Bilayer and Trilayer Graphene to High-Energy Heavy Ion Irradiation. Materials, 16 (4), 1332-1341 doi:10.3390/ma16041332.

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• Žužić, A., Car, F., Macan, J., Tomašić, V. & Gajović, A. (2023) Sr-doped calcium and barium manganites as catalysts in heterogeneous oxidation of volatile organic compounds. Catalysis communications, 178, 106677, 8 doi:10.1016/j.catcom.2023.106677.

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• Žužić, A., Gracin, D., Zubak, M., Macan, J., Salamon, K., Juraić, K., Krstulović, N., Radičić, R., Lukačević, I., Mužević, M. & Gajović, A. (2023) The optical properties of strontium manganite thin films prepared by novel phototreatment technique. Journal of alloys and compounds, 951, 169972, 8 doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.169972.

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• Sharifi, T., Salamon, K., Bohač, M., Peter, R., Čižmar, T., Petravić, M., Juraić, K., Grčić, I. & Gajović, A. (2023) Photocatalytic properties of semi-transparent WxTi1-xO2 thin films for water treatment. Catalysis today, 413–415, 113904, 7 doi:10.1016/j.cattod.2022.09.010.

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• Žužić, A., Pavić, L., Bafti, A., Marijan, S., Macan, J. & Gajović, A. (2023) The role of the A-site cation and crystal structure on the electrical conductivity of strontium-doped calcium and barium manganites. Journal of alloys and compounds, 935 (1), 167949, 11 doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.167949.

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• Kereković, I., Grčić, I. & Gajović, A. (2022) TiO2/Au Nanomaterial for Photocatalytic Degradation of hormones. Journal of applied health sciences, 8 (2), 197-204 doi:10.24141/1/8/2/5.

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• Stanić, D., Kojić, V., Bohač, M., Čižmar, T., Juraić, K., Rath, T. & Gajović, A. (2022) Simulation and Optimization of FAPbI3 Perovskite Solar Cells with a BaTiO3 Layer for Efficiency Enhancement. Materials, 15 (20), 7310-7324 doi:10.3390/ma15207310.

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• Juraić, K., Bohač, M., Plaisier, J., Hodzic, A., Dubček, P., Gracin, D., Grčić, I., Marčec, J., Čižmar, T. & Gajović, A. (2022) Titania Thin Film Coated Glass for Simultaneous Ammonia Degradation and UV Light Blocking Layer in Photovoltaics. Sustainability, 14 (17), 10970, 13 doi:10.3390/su141710970.

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• Tomić Luketić, K., Hanžek, J., Mihalcea, C., Dubček, P., Gajović, A., Siketić, Z., Jakšić, M., Ghica, C. & Karlušić, M. (2022) Charge State Effects in Swift-Heavy-Ion-Irradiated Nanomaterials. Crystals, 12 (6), 865, 14 doi:10.3390/cryst12060865.

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• Juraić, K., Dubček, P., Bohač, M., Gajović, A., Hodzic, A., Bernstorff, S., Čeh, M. & Gracin, D. (2022) Surface morphology of textured transparent conductive oxide thin film seen by various probes: visible light, X-rays, electron scattering and contact probe. Materials, 15 (14), 4814, 15 doi:10.3390/ma15144814.

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• Žužić, A., Car, F., Macan, J., Tomašić, V. & Gajović, A. (2022) Simultaneous oxidation of aromatic compounds using Sr-doped lanthanum manganites as catalysts. International journal of applied ceramic technology, 19 (5), 2891-2904 doi:10.1111/ijac.14068.

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• Žužić, A., Ressler, A., Šantić, A., Macan, J. & Gajović, A. (2022) The effect of synthesis method on oxygen nonstoichiometry and electrical conductivity of Sr-doped lanthanum manganites. Journal of alloys and compounds, 907, 164456, 10 doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.164456.

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• Čižmar, T., Grčić, I., Bohač, M., Razum, M., Pavić, L. & Gajović, A. (2021) Dual Use of Copper-Modified TiO2 Nanotube Arrays as Material for Photocatalytic NH3 Degradation and Relative Humidity Sensing. Coatings, 11 (12), 1500, 15 doi:10.3390/coatings11121500.

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• Stanić, D., Kojić, V., Čižmar, T., Juraić, K., Bagladi, L., Mangalam, J., Rath, T. & Gajović, A. (2021) Simulating the Performance of a Formamidinium Based Mixed Cation Lead Halide Perovskite Solar Cell. Materials, 14 (21), 6341, 19 doi:10.3390/ma14216341.

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• Bohač, M., Čižmar, T., Kojić, V., Marčec, J., Juraić, K., Grčić, I. & Gajović, A. (2021) Novel, Simple and Low-Cost Preparation of Ba-Modified TiO2 Nanotubes for Diclofenac Degradation under UV/Vis Radiation. Nanomaterials, 11 (10), 2714, 14 doi:10.3390/nano11102714.

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• Čižmar, T., Panžić, I., Capan, I. & Gajović, A. (2021) Nanostructured TiO2 photocatalyst modified with Cu for improved imidacloprid degradation. Applied surface science, 569, 151026, 10 doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2021.151026.

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• Kojić, V., Bohač, M., Bafti, A., Pavić, L., Salamon, K., Čižmar, T., Gracin, D., Juraić, K., Leskovac, M., Capan, I. & Gajović, A. (2021) Formamidinium lead iodide perovskite films with polyvinylpyrrolidone additive for active layer in perovskite solar cells, enhanced stability and electrical conductivity. Materials, 14 (16), 4594, 18 doi:10.3390/ma14164594.

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• Erceg, I., Selmani, A., Gajović, A., Radatović, B., Šegota, S., Ćurlin, M., Strasser, V., Kontrec, J., Kralj, D., Maltar-Strmečki, N., Barbir, R., Pem, B., Vinković Vrček, I. & Dutour Sikirić, M. (2021) Precipitation at room temperature as a fast and versatile method for calcium phosphate/TiO2 nanocomposites synthesis. Nanomaterials, 11 (6), 1523, 23 doi:10.3390/nano11061523.

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• Tomić Luketić, K., Karlušić, M., Gajović, A., Fazinić, S., Pielić, B., Radatović, B. & Kralj, M. (2021) Investigation of Ion Irradiation Effects in Silicon and Graphite Produced by 23 MeV I Beam. Materials, 14 (8), 1904, 13 doi:10.3390/ma14081904.

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• Macan, J., Dutour Sikirić, M., Deluca, M., Bermejo, R., Baudin, C., Plodinec, M., Salamon, K., Čeh, M. & Gajović, A. (2020) Mechanical properties of zirconia ceramics biomimetically coated with calcium deficient hydroxyapatite. Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials, 111, 104006, 12 doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104006.

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• Grčić, I., Gajović, A., Plodinec, M., Šimunković, K., Ivanković, H. & Willinger, M. (2020) Enhanced Visible-Light Driven Photocatalytic Activity of Ag@TiO2 Photocatalyst Prepared in Chitosan Matrix. Catalysts, 10 (7), 763, 17 doi:10.3390/catal10070763.

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• Čižmar, T., Kojić, V., Rukavina, M., Brkljačić, L., Salamon, K., Grčić, I., Radetić, L. & Gajović, A. (2020) Hydrothermal synthesis of FeOOH and Fe2O3 modified self-organizing immobilized TiO2 nanotubes for photocatalytic degradation of 1H-benzotriazole. Catalysts, 10 (12), 1371, 19 doi:10.3390/catal10121371.

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• Macan, J., Brleković, F., Kralj, S., Supina, A., Gracin, D., Šantić, A. & Gajović, A. (2020) Soft chemistry synthesis of CaMnO3 powders and films. Ceramics international, 46 (11A), 18200-18207 doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.04.142.

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• Erceg, I., Selmani, A., Gajović, A., Panžić, I., Iveković, D., Faraguna, F., Šegota, S., Ćurlin, M., Strasser, V., Kontrec, J., Kralj, D., Maltar-Strmečki, N. & Dutour Sikirić, M. (2020) Calcium phosphate formation on TiO2 nanomaterials of different dimensionality. Colloids and surfaces. A, Physicochemical and engineering aspects, 593, 124615, 13 doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124615.

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• Čižmar, T., Panžić, I., Salamon, K., Grčić, I., Radetić, L., Marčec, J. & Gajović, A. (2020) Low-cost synthesis of Cu-modified immobilized nanoporous TiO2 for photocatalytic degradation of 1H-benzotriazole. Catalysts, 10 (1), 19, 17 doi:10.3390/catal10010019.

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• Juraić, K., Plodinec, M., Kereković, I., Meljanac, D., Mandić, V., Gracin, D., Janicki, V., Bernstorff, S., Čeh, M., Hodžić, A. & Gajović, A. (2020) Modelling of simultaneously obtained small and wide angle synchrotron-radiation scattering depth profiles of ordered titania nanotube thin films. Materials chemistry and physics, 240, 122155, 9 doi:10.1016/j.matchemphys.2019.122155.

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• Panžić, I., Juraić, K., Krstulović, N., Šantić, A., Belić, D., Blažeka, D., Plodinec, M., Mandić, V., Macan, J., Hammud, A., Ivanov, D., Plaisier, J., Willinger, M., Gracin, D. & Gajović, A. (2019) ZnO@TiO2 core shell nanorod arrays with tailored structural, electrical, and optical properties for photovoltaic application. Molecules, 24 (21), 3965, 18 doi:10.3390/molecules24213965.

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• Macan, J., Ivanko, M., Bukovčan, I., Grčić, I. & Gajović, A. (2019) Stable hierarchical ZnO structures for photocatalytic degradation of 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid. Materials science in semiconductor processing, 97, 48-55 doi:10.1016/j.mssp.2019.03.006.

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• Plodinec, M., Grčić, I., Willinger, M., Hammud, A., Huang, X., Panžić, I. & Gajović, A. (2019) Black TiO2 nanotube arrays decorated with Ag nanoparticles for enhanced visible-light photocatalytic oxidation of salicylic acid. Journal of alloys and compounds, 776, 883-896 doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2018.10.248.

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• Pavić, L., Skoko, Ž., Gajović, A., Su, D. & Moguš-Milanković, A. (2018) Electrical transport in iron phosphate glass-ceramics. Journal of non-crystalline solids, 502, 44-53 doi:10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2018.02.012.

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• Buljan Meić, I., Kontrec, J., Domazet Jurašin, D., Selmani, A., Njegić Džakula, B., Maltar-Strmečki, N., Lyons, D., Plodinec, M., Čeh, M., Gajović, A., Dutour Sikirić Maja & Kralj, D. (2018) How similar are amorphous calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate? A comparative study of amorphous phases formation conditions. Crystengcomm, 20 (1), 35-50 doi:10.1039/C7CE01693J.

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• Macan, J., Brcković, L. & Gajović, A. (2017) Influence of preparation method and alumina content on crystallization and morphology of porous yttria stabilized zirconia. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 37 (9), 3137-3149 doi:10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2017.03.026.

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• Meljanac, D., Juraić, K., Mandić, V., Skenderović, H., Bernstorff, S., Plaisier, J., Šantić, A., Gajović, A., Šantić, B. & Gracin, D. (2017) The influence of thermal annealing on the structural, optical and electrical properties of AZO thin films deposited by magnetron sputtering. Surface & coatings technology, 321, 292-299 doi:10.1016/j.surfcoat.2017.04.072.

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• Mandić, V., Plodinec, M., Kereković, I., Juraić, K., Janicki, V., Gracin, D., Gajović, A., Moguš-Milanković, A. & Willinger, M. (2017) Tailoring anatase nanotubes for the photovoltaic device by the anodization process on behalf of microstructural features of titanium thin film. Solar energy materials and solar cells, 168, 136-145 doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2017.04.028.

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• Macan, J., Paljar, K., Burmas, B., Špehar, G., Leskovac, M. & Gajović, A. (2017) Epoxy-matrix composites filled with surface-modified SiO2 nanoparticles. Journal of thermal analysis and calorimetry, 127 (1), 399-408 doi:10.1007/s10973-016-5976-7.

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• Namjesnik, D., Mutka, S., Iveković, D., Gajović, A., Willinger, M. & Preočanin, T. (2016) Application of the surface potential data to elucidate interfacial equilibrium at ceria/aqueous electrolyte interface. Adsorption : journal of the international adsorption society, 22, 825-837 doi:10.1680/si.13.00029.

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• Kosor, T., Nakić-Alfirević, B. & Gajović, A. (2016) Geopolymerization Index of fly ash geopolymers. Vibrational spectroscopy, 85, 104-111 doi:10.1016/j.vibspec.2016.04.005.

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• Selmani, A., Coha, I., Magdić, K., Čolović, B., Jokanović, V., Šegota, S., Gajović, S., Gajović, A., Jurašin, D. & Dutour Sikirić, M. (2015) Multiscale study of the cationic surfactants influence on amorphous calcium phosphate precipitation. Crystengcomm, 17, 8529-8548 doi:10.1039/c5ce01516b.

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• Plodinec, M., Šantić, A., Zavašnik, J., Čeh, M. & Gajović, A. (2014) Giant persistent photoconductivity in BaTiO3/TiO2 heterostructures. Applied physics letters, 105, 152101-1 doi:10.1063/1.4897999.

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• Plodinec, M., Gajović, A., Iveković, D., Tomašić, N., Zimmerman, B., Macan, J., Haramina, T., Su, D. & Willinger, M. (2014) Study of thermal stability of (3-aminopropyl)trimethoxy silane-grafted titanate nanotubes for application as nanofillers in polymers. Nanotechnology, 25 (43), 435601, 13 doi:10.1088/0957-4484/25/43/435601.

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• Buscaglia, V., Tripathi, S., Petkov, V., Dapiaggi, M., Deluca, M., Gajović, A. & Ren, Y. (2014) Average and local atomic-scale structure in BaZrxTi1−xO3 (x D0:10, 0.20, 0.40) ceramics by high-energy x-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. Journal of Physics : Condensed Matter, 26, 065901-1 doi:10.1088/0953-8984/26/6/065901.

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• Plodinec, M., Gajović, A., Jakša, G., Žagar, K. & Čeh, M. (2014) High-temperature hydrogenation of pure and silver- decorated titanate nanotubes to increase their solar absorbance for photocatalytic applications. Journal of alloys and compounds, 591, 147-155 doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2013.12.179.

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• Gajović, A., Vukajlović Pleština, J., Žagar, K., Plodinec, M., Šturm, S. & Čeh, M. (2013) Temperature-dependent Raman spectroscopy of BaTiO3 nanorods synthesized by using a template-assisted sol–gel procedure. Journal of Raman spectroscopy, 44 (3), 412-420 doi:10.1002/jrs.4206.

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• Deluca, M., Vasilescu, C., Ianculescu, A., Berger, D., Ciomaga, C., Curecheriu, L., Stoleriu, L., Gajović, A., Mitoseriu, L. & Galassi, C. (2012) Investigation of the composition-dependent properties of BaTi1-xZrxO3 ceramics prepared by the modified Pechini method. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 32 (13), 3551-3566 doi:10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2012.05.007.

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• Skenderović Božičević, M., Gajović, A. & Zjakić, I. (2012) Identifying a common origin of toner printed counterfeit banknotes by micro-Raman spectroscopy. Forensic science international, 223 (1-3), 314-320 doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.10.007.

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• Sović, D., Gajović, A. & Iveković, D. (2011) Bioelectrocatalytic and biosensing properties of horseradish peroxidase covalently immobilized on (3-aminopropyl)trimethoxysilane-modified titanate nanotubes. Electrochimica acta, 56 (27), 9953-9960 doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2011.08.077.

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• Šantić, A., Skoko, Ž., Gajović, A., Reis, S., Day, D. & Moguš-Milanković, A. (2011) Physical properties of lead iron phosphate glasses containing Cr2O3. Journal of non-crystalline solids, 357 (21), 3578-3584 doi:10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2011.07.011.

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• Gajović, A., Silva, A., Segundo, R., Šturm, S., Jančar, B. & Čeh, M. (2011) Tailoring the phase composition and morphology of Bi-doped goethite–hematite nanostructures and their catalytic activity in the degradation of anactual pesticide using a photo-Fenton-like process. Applied catalysis. B, Environmental, 103 (3-4), 351-361 doi:10.1016/j.apcatb.2011.01.042.

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• Žagar, K., Rečnik, A., Šturm, S., Gajović, A. & Čeh, M. (2011) Structural and chemical characterization of BaTiO3 nanorods. Materials research bulletin, 46 (3), 366-371 doi:10.1016/j.materresbull.2010.12.012.

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• Iveković, D., Gajović, A., Čeh, M. & Pihlar, B. (2010) Prussian Blue-Modified Titanate Nanotubes : A Novel Nanostructured Catalyst for Electrochemical Reduction of Hydrogen Peroxide. Electroanalysis, 22 (19), 2202-2210 doi:10.1002/elan.200900622.

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• Zhang, J., Su Dangsheng, Blume, R., Schlögl, R., Wang, R., Yang, X. & Gajović, A. (2010) Surface Chemistry and Catalytic Reactivity of a Nanodiamond in the Steam-Free Dehydrogenation of Ethylbenzene. Angewandte Chemie. International edition, 49 (46), 8640-8644 doi:10.1002/anie.201002869.

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• Tomašić, N., Gajović, A., Bermanec, V., Rajić Linarić, M., Su, D. & Škoda, R. (2010) Preservation of the samarskite structure in a metamict ABO4 mineral: a key to crystal structure identification. European journal of mineralogy, 22 (3), 435-442 doi:10.1127/0935-1221/2010/0022-2032.

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• Plodinec, M., Friščić, I., Iveković, D., Tomašić, N., Su, D., Zhang, J. & Gajović, A. (2010) Mechanochemical stability of hydrogen titanate nanostructures. Journal of alloys and compounds, 499 (1), 113-120 doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2010.03.134.

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• Gajović, A., Šturm, S., Jančar, B., Šantić, A., Žagar, K. & Čeh, M. (2010) The synthesis of pure-phase bismuth ferrite in the Bi–Fe–O system under hydrothermal conditions without a mineralizer. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 93 (10), 3173-3179 doi:10.1111/j.1551-2916.2010.03882.x.

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• Juraić, K., Gracin, D., Šantić, B., Meljanac, D., Zorić, N., Gajović, A., Dubček, P., Bernstorf, S. & Čeh, M. (2010) GISAXS and GIWAXS analysis of amorphous-nanocrystalline silicon thin films. Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section B, Beam interactions with materials and atoms, 268 (3-4), 259-262 doi:10.1016/j.nimb.2009.09.046.

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• Sancho-Parramon, J., Gracin, D., Modreanu, M. & Gajović, A. (2009) Optical spectroscopy study of nc-Si based p-i-n solar cells. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 93 (10), 1768-1772 doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2009.06.008.

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• Ivanković, M., Brnardić, I., Ivanković, H., Huskić, M. & Gajović, A. (2009) Preparation and properties of organic-inorganic hybrids based on poly(methyl methacrylate) and sol-gel polymerized 3-glycidyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane. Polymer, 50 (12), 2544-2550.

• Gracin, D., Etlinger, B., Juraić, K., Gajović, A., Dubček, P. & Bernstorff, S. (2009) DC Conductivity of Amorphous-nanocrystalline Silicon Thin films. Vacuum, 84 (1), 243-246 doi:10.1016/j.vacuum.2009.04.008.

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• Gajović, A., Šantić, A., Djerdj, I., Tomašić, N., Moguš-Milanković, A. & Su, D. (2009) Structure and electrical conductivity of porous zirconium titanate ceramics produced by mechanochemical treatment and sintering. Journal of alloys and compounds, 479, 525-531.

• Gajović, A., Friščić, I., Plodinec, M. & Iveković, D. (2009) High temperature Raman spectroscopy of titanate nanotubes. Journal of molecular structure, 924-926, 183-191 doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2008.12.072.

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• Gajović, A., Gracin, D., Juraić, K., Sancho-Parramon, J. & Čeh, M. (2009) Correlating Raman-spectroscopy and high-resolution transmission-electron-microscopy studies of amorphous/nanocrystalline multilayered silicon thin films. Thin solid films, 517 (18), 5453-5458 doi:10.1016/j.tsf.2009.01.086.

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• Macan, J., Gajović, A. & Ivanković, H. (2009) Porous zirconium titanate ceramics synthesized by sol-gel process. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 29 (4), 691-696 doi:10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2008.07.001.

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• Gracin, D., Sancho-Parramon, J., Juraić, K., Gajović, A. & Čeh, M. (2009) Analysis of amorphous-nanocrystalline multilayer structures by optical, photo-deflection and photocurrent spectroscopy. Micron, 40 (1), 56-60 doi:10.1016/j.micron.2008.03.011.

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• Su, D., Chen, X., Liu, X., Delgado, J., Schloegl, R. & Gajović, A. (2008) Mount-Etna-Lava-Supported Nanocarbons for Oxidative Dehydrogenation Reactions. Advanced materials, 20 (19), 3597-3600 doi:10.1002/adma.200800323.

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• Tomašić, N., Bermanec, V., Gajović, A. & Rajić Linarić, M. (2008) Metamict minerals: an insight into a relic crystal structure using XRD, Raman spectroscopy, SAED and HRTEM. Croatica Chemica Acta, 81 (2), 391-400.

• Kosanović, C., Stubičar, N., Tomašić, N., Stubičar, M., Subotić, B., Gajović, A. & Sekovanić, L. (2008) Spectroscopy study of synthetic forsterite obtained from zeolite precursors. Kemija u industriji, 57 (2), 51-57.

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• Biljan, T., Gajović, A. & Meić, Z. (2008) Visible and NIR luminescence of nanocrystalline beta-Ga2O3: Er3+ prepared by solution combustion synthesis. Journal of Luminescence, 128 (3), 377-382.

• Gracin, D., Gajović, A., Juraić, K., Čeh, M., Remes, Z., Poruba, A. & Vanecek, M. (2008) Spectral response of amorphous-nanocrystalline silicon thin films. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 354 (19-25), 2286-2290 doi:10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2007.10.076.

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• Gajović, A., Gracin, D., Djerdj, I., Tomašić, N., Juraić, K. & Su, D. (2008) Nanostructure of thin silicon films by combining HRTEM, XRD and Raman spectroscopy measurements and the implication to the optical properties. Applied surface science, 254 (9), 2748-2754 doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2007.10.014.

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• Ličina, V., Gajović, A., Moguš-Milanković, A., Djerdj, I., Tomašić, N. & Su, D. (2008) Correlation between the microstructure and the electrical properties of ZrTiO4 ceramics. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 91 (1), 178-186 doi:10.1111/j.1551-2916.2007.02139.x.

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• Gracin, D., Juraić, K., Gajović, A., Dubček, P., Devilee, C., Muffler, H., Soppe, Wim, J. & Bernstorff, S. (2008) The structural ordering of thin silicon films at the amorphous to nano-crystalline phase transition by GISAXS and Raman spectroscopy. Renewable energy, 33 (2), 326-330.

• Gajović, A., Tomašić, N., Djerdj, I., Su, D. & Furić, K. (2008) Influence of mechanochemical processing to luminescence properties in Y2O3 powder. Journal of alloys and compounds, 456 (1-2), 313-319 doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2007.02.083.

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• Štefanić, G., Musić, S. & Gajović, A. (2007) A comparative study of the influence of milling media on the structural and microstructural changes in monoclinic ZrO2. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 27 (2-3), 1001-1016.

• Biljan, T., Gajović, A., Meić, Z. & Meštrović, E. (2007) Preparation, characterization and luminescence of nanocrystalline Y2O3:Ho. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 431 (1-2), 217-220 doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2006.05.050.

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• Makreski, P., Jovanovski, G., Kaitner, B., Gajović, A. & Biljan, T. (2007) Minerals from Macedonia XVIII. Vibrational spectra of some sorosilicates. Vibrational Spectroscopy, 44 (1), 162-170 doi:10.1016/j.vibspec.2006.11.003.

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• Gracin, D., Bernstorff, S., Dubček, P., Gajović, A. & Juraić, K. (2007) The influence of substrate morphology on growth of thin silicon films by GISAXS. Thin Solid Films, 515 (14), 5615-5619.

• Gracin, D., Bernstorff, S., Dubček, P., Gajović, A. & Juraić, K. (2007) Study of amorphous nanocrystalline thin silicon films by grazing-incidence small-angle X-ray scattering. Journal of applied crystallography, 40 (S1), 373-376 doi:10.1107/S0021889807002075.

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• Gracin, D., Juraić, K., Gajović, A., Dubček, P., Djerdj, I., Tomašić, N., Krajinović, S., Milun, M. & Bernstorff, S. (2007) The influence of post deposition plasma treatment on SnOx structural properties. Vacuum, 82 (2), 266-269 doi:0.1016/j.vacuum.2007.07.042.

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• Gracin, D., Etlinger, B., Juraić, K., Gajović, A., Dubček, P. & Bernstorff, S. (2007) The DC conductivity and structural ordering of thin silicon films at the amorphous to nano-crystalline phase transition. Vacuum, 82 (2), 205-208.

• Delgado, J., Su, D., Rebmann, G., Keller, N., Gajović, A. & Schlögl, R. (2006) Immobilized carbon nanofibers as industrial catalyst for ODH reactions. Journal of Catalysis, 244 (1), 126-129.

• Makreski, P., Jovanovski, G., Gajović, A., Biljan, T., Angelovski, D. & Jačimović, R. (2006) Minerals from Macedonia. XVI. Vibrational spectra of some common appearing pyroxenes and pyroxenoids. Journal of Molecular Structure, 788, 102-114.

• Gajović, A., Djerdj, I., Furić, K., Schlög, R. & Dangsheng Su (2006) Preparation of nanostructured ZrTiO4 by solid state reaction in equimolar mixture of TiO2 and ZrO2. Crystal Research and Technology, 41 (11), 1076-1081.

• Gajović, A., Djerdj, I., Furić, K., Su, D., Tonejc, A., Tonejc, A., Musić, S. & Schlögl, R. (2006) Mechanism of ZrTiO4 synthesis by mechanochemical processing of TiO2 and ZrO2. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 89 (7), 2196-2205.

• Tomašić, N., Gajović, A., Bermanec, V., Su, D., Rajić-Linarić, M., Ntaflos, T. & Schlögl, R. (2006) Recrystallization mechanisms of fergusonite from metamict mineral precursors. Physics and Chemistry of Minerals, 33 (2), 145-159.

• Štefanić, G., Musić, S. & Gajović, A. (2006) Structural and microstructural changes in monoclinic ZrO2 during the ball-milling with stainless steel assembly. Materials research bulletin, 41 (4), 764-777 doi:10.1016/j.materresbull.2005.10.006.

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• Gracin, D., Juraić, K., Dubček, P., Gajović, A. & Bernstorff, S. (2006) The Nano-structural Propeties of Hydrogenated a-Si and Si-C Thin Films Alloys by GISAXS and Vibrational Spectroscopy. Applied surface science, 252, 5598-5601.

• Popović, S., Skoko, Ž., Gajović, A., Furić, K. & Musić, S. (2005) X-Ray diffraction study of thermal properties of titanium dioxide. Fizika A : a journal of experimental and theoretical physics, 14 (1), 19-28.

• Makreski, P., Jovanovski, G. & Gajović, A. (2005) Minerals from Macedonia XVII. Vibrational spectra of some common appearing amphiboles. Vibrational spectroscopy, 40, 98-109.

• Gajović, A., Furić, K., Tomašić, N., Popović, S., Skoko, Ž. & Musić, S. (2005) Mechanochemical preparation of nanocrystalline TiO2 powders and their behavior at high temperatures. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 398 (1-2), 188-199.

• Štefanić, G., Musić, S. & Gajović, A. (2005) Thermal behavior of the amorphous precursors of the ZrO2-CrO1.5 system. Journal of molecular structure, 744-747, 541-549 doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2004.10.076.

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• Gajović, A., Furić, K., Štefanić, G. & Musić, S. (2005) In situ high temperature study of ZrO2 ball-milled to nanometre sizes. Journal of molecular structure, 744-747, 127-133 doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2004.10.038.

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• Gracin, D., Juraić, K., Dubček, P., Gajović, A. & Bernstorff, S. (2005) Analysis of the nano-structural properties of thin film silicon-carbon alloys. Vacuum, 80 (1-3), 98-101.

• Tomašić, N., Gajović, A., Bermanec, V. & Rajić, M. (2004) Recrystallization of metamict Nb-Ta-Ti-REE complex oxides: A coupled X-ray-diffraction and Raman spectroscopy study of aeschynite-(Y) and polycrase-(Y). Canadian mineralogist, 42 (6), 1847-1857.

• Moguš-Milanković, A., Šantić, A., Gajović, A. & Day, D. (2003) Spectroscopic investigation of MoO3-Fe2O3-P2O5 and SrO-Fe2O3-P2O5 glasses. Part I. Journal of non-crystalline solids, 325 (1-3), 76-84 doi:10.1016/S0022-3093(03)00362-4.

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• Musić, S., Popović, S., Maljković, M., Skoko, Ž., Furić, K. & Gajović, A. (2003) Thermochemical formation of IrO2 and Ir. Materials letters, 57 (29), 4509-4514.

• Musić, S., Popović, S., Maljković, M., Furić, K. & Gajović, A. (2002) Formation of RuO2 and Ru by thermal decomposition of ruthenium(III)-acetylacetonate. Journal of Materials Science Letters, 21 (14), 1131-1134.

• Musić, S., Popović, S., Maljković, M., Furić, K. & Gajović, A. (2002) Influence of synthesis procedure on the formation of RuO2. Materials letters, 56 (5), 806-811.

• Gajović, A., Stubičar, M., Ivanda, M. & Furić, K. (2001) Raman spectroscopy of ball-milled TiO2.. Journal of Molecular Structure, 563 (2), 315-320.

• Moguš-Milanković, A., Gajović, A., Šantić, A. & Day, D. (2001) Structure of sodium phosphate glasses containing Al2O3 and/or Fe2O3. PartI.. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 289 (1-3), 204-213 doi:10.1016/S0022-3093(01)00701-3.

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• Moguš-Milanković, A., Šantić, A., Gajović, A. & Day, D. (2001) Electrical properties of sodium phosphate glasses containing Al2O3 and/or Fe2O3. Part II.. Journal of non-crystalline solids, 296 (1-2), 57-64 doi:10.1016/S0022-3093(01)00889-4.

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• Musić, S., Štefanić, G., Vdović, N. & Sekulić, A. (2000) The effects of gamma-irradiation on the electrokinetic and thermal behaviour of zirconium hydroxide. Journal of thermal analysis and calorimetry, 59 (3), 837-846 doi:10.1023/A:1010166123511.

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• Štefanić, I., Musić, S., Štefanić, G. & Gajović, A. (1999) Thermal behavior of ZrO2 precursors obtained by sol-gel processing. Journal of molecular structure, 481 (Special issue SI), 621-625.

• Štefanić, G., Musić, S., Gržeta, B., Popović, S. & Sekulić, A. (1998) XRD and laser Raman spectroscopy investigation of the stability of low temperature t-ZrO2. Croatica chemica acta, 71 (3), 789-806.

• Štefanić, G., Musić, S., Gržeta, B., Popović, S. & Sekulić, A. (1998) Influence of pH on the stability of low temperature t-ZrO2. Journal of physics and chemistry of solids, 59 (6-7), 879-885.

• Sekulić, A., Furić, K., Tonejc, A., Tonejc, A. & Stubičar, M. (1997) Determination of the monoclinic, tetragonal and cubic phases in mechanically alloyed ZrO2-Y2O3 and ZrO2-CoO powder mixtures by Raman spectroscopy. Journal of materials science letters, 16, 260-262.

• Musić, S., Gotić, M., Ivanda, M., Popović, S., Turković, A., Trojko, R., Sekulić, A. & Furić, K. (1997) Chemical and microstructural properties of titanium dioxide synthesized by sol-gel procedure. Materials science & engineering. B, Solid-state materials for advanced technology, B47 (1), 33-40.

• Štefanić, G., Musić, S., Popović, S. & Sekulić, A. (1997) FT-IR and laser Raman spectroscopic investigation of the formation and stability of low temperature t-ZrO2. Journal of molecular structure, 408, 391-394.

• Gotić, M., Ivanda, M., Popović, S., Musić, S., Sekulić, A., Turković, A. & Furić, K. (1997) Raman investigation of nanosized TiO_2. Journal of Raman spectroscopy, 28 (7), 555-558.

• Sekulić, A., Furić, K. & Stubičar, M. (1997) Raman study of phase transitions in pure and alloyed zirconia induced by ball-milling and a laser beam. Journal of molecular structure, 410, 275-279.

• Stubičar, M., Dužević, D., Krumes, D., Stubičar, N., Sekulić, A., Furić, K., Sondi, I., Ledić, M., Jeren, I. & Milat, O. (1996) Study of Structural Chages in Powders Induced by High-Energy Ball Milling. Metalurgija, 35 (2), 119-119.

• Stubičar, M., Dužević, D., Krumes, D., Stubičar, N., Sekulić, A., Furić, K., Sondi, I., Ban Švastović, Đ., Milat, O. & Kaysser, W. (1996) X-ray diffraction study of structural changes in ZrO2-Y2O3-MgO powder mixtures induced by high energy ball milling. Metalurgija, 35 (4), 247-253.

• Gotić, M., Ivanda, M., Sekulić, A., Musić, S., Popović, S., Turković, A. & Furić, K. (1996) Microstructure of nanosized TiO2 obtained by sol-gel synthesis. Materials letters, 28 (1-3), 225-229 doi:10.1016/0167-577X(96)00061-4.

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• Štefanić, G., Musić, S. & Sekulić, A. (1996) Influence of precipitation chemistry and ball-milling on the thermal behavior of zirconium hydroxide. Thermochimica acta, 273, 119-133 doi:10.1016/0040-6031(95)02665-7.

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Conference proceedings papers

Scientific conference proceedings papers

• Panžić, I., Macan, J., Juraić, K., Salamon, K. & Gajović, A. (2018) Zinc oxide thin films doped with aluminium. U: Šnajdar Musa, M. & Sakoman, M. (ur.)Proceedings of International Conference MATRIB 2018.

• Macan, J., Gajović, A., Dekanić, D. & Ivanković, H. (2007) Zirconium titanate ceramics for humidity sensors synthesized by sol-gel process. U: Heinrich, J.G., Aneziris, C.G. (ur.)Proceedings of the 10th International Conference of the European Ceramic Society. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/301580).

• Stubičar, M., Stubičar, N., Sekulić, A., Furić, K., Krumes, D., Sondi, I., Kosanović, C., Vodopivec, F., Ledić, M., Jeren, I. & Ćorić, K. (1996) Study of Microstructural Changes in TiO2 System Induced by High-Energy Ball Milling Istraživanje strukturnih promjena u TiO2 prahovima nakon uporabe postupka intenzivnog kugličnog mljevenja. U: Filetin, T. (ur.)Zbornik radova MATEH 1996 ISBN: 953-96038-1-1..

Theses

Doctoral dissertation

• Gajović, A. (2003) 'Investigation of TiO2/ZrO2 system between micro- and nanoparticles', doktorska disertacija, Prirodoslovno matamatički fakultet, Zagreb.

Master thesis

• Gajović, A. (1999) 'Investigation of structural changes of zirconia, titania and their mixtures by Raman spectroscopy', magistarski rad, Prirodoslovno-matematički fakultet, Zagreb.

1994 – now member of Croatian Physical Society (CPS),

• 2010-2012 leader of the Scientific Division of CPS and member of CPS Management Board

1998 – now member of Croatian Microscopy Society (CMS),

• 2017-now president of CMS,
• 2013-2016 vice president of CMS
• 2011 secretary of CMS

1998 – now member of European Electron Microscopy Society

2002 – now member of Croatian Crystallographic Society

2005 - 2013 member of Croatian Zeolite Association