20.05.2010: PhD thesis “Protection of patinated bronze by non-toxic inhibitors”, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Croatia, comentors: H. Takenouti (Pierre and Marie Curie University, Paris, France) and E. Stupnišek-Lisac (University of Zagreb)

2005-2010: Postgraduate student at Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Croatia 

1998-2004: Undergraduate student at Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Croatia

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR:

2021-2025 HRZZ IP-2020-02-4344  Irradiated Polymer Nano-Coatings for Metal Protection (RadMeNano)

2021-2025 HRZZ DOK-2021-02-5502 Young Researchers' Career Development

2015-2021 IAEA Coordinated Research Project (CRP 2077) “Disinfection and Consolidation of Archived Materials and Cultural Heritage Artefacts by Radiation Processing Techniques”; Contract number 18960 and title „Assessment of optimal irradiation conditions for gamma-radiation treatment of common fungi on selected cultural heritage objects“ (Co-PI)

COORDINATOR:

2020-2023 IAEA Technical Cooperation Project RER2018025/RER1021 “Enhancing the Use of Radiation Technologies in Industry and Environment”, lead project coordinator: A. Kovacs, Hungary; Coordinator for Croatia

ASSOCIATE:

2019-today IP-2019-04-5030 HRZZ „Development of New Solutions for Characterization and Protection of Bronze Cultural Heritage Exposed to Outdoor Environment“

2012.-2015 HRZZ 09.01/253, “Environment friendly protection of metallic structures exposed to seawater“,PI: H. Otmačić Ćurković

2010- 2011 Development of ecologically acceptable methods for protection of bronze artifacts, Bilateral Croatian-Slovenian project, PI: H. Otmačić Ćurković

2005-2007 Organic copper corrosion inhibitors – can we reduce environmental risk, Bilateral Croatian-Hungarian scientific project; MZOŠ, Project leader: E. Stupnišek-Lisac

2005-2006 Ecologically acceptable corrosion inhibitors, Bilateral Croatian-French scientific project Cogito; Ministry of Science, Education and Sports (MZOŠ), Project leader: Ema Stupnišek-Lisac

2005-2006 Etude des inhibiteurs organiques non-nocifs a la protection des patines de bronzes archéologiques, International (French-Croatian-Romanian) project Eco-Net, French Ministry of foreign affairs, PI: E. Stupnišek-Lisac, H. Takenouti

2014-today:

4 IAEA Technical cooperation projects, Coordinators: A. Kovacs, Z. Knežević, B. Mihaljević;

Croatian national projects financed by the Croatian Ministry of Science: 2007-2011; 2002-2006; 1996-2002 New non-toxic metal corrosion inhibitors (MZOŠ). PI: E. Stupnišek-Lisac; D. Marjan (2011); H. Otmačić Ćurković (2012)

2015: Award for the best poster presented at the 10th Symposium of the Croatian Radiation Protection Association (CRPA) with international participation, Šibenik, Croatia;

2010: Annual award of the Society of University Teachers and Other Scientists in Zagreb;

2004: Chancellor’s Award of the University of Zagreb;

2003: Internship awarded by „The International Association for Exchange of Students for Technical Experience“ (IAESTE);

1998-2003: Croatian state scholarship for the students in the top 5%.

Books and book chapters

Book chapters

• Marušić, K., Otmačić Ćurković, H. & (2012) Protection of Bronze by New Non-Toxic Corrosion Inhibitors from the Influence of Artificial Acid Rain. U: C. Taylor, J. (ur.) Advances in Chemistry Research, Volume 11. Hauppauge, NY , SAD, Nova Science Publishers, str. 315-330.

Journal articles

Scientific and review papers

• Blažic, R., Marušić, K. & Vidović, E. (2023) Swelling and Viscoelastic Properties of Cellulose-Based Hydrogels Prepared by Free Radical Polymerization of Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate in Cellulose Solution. Gels, 9, 94, 25 doi:10.3390/gels9020094.

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• Marušić, K., Matijaković Mlinarić, N. & Mihaljević, B. (2022) Radiation treatment of cultural heritage objects made of leather treated with common preservatives. Radiation physics and chemistry, 197, 110126, 6 doi:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110126.

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• Kotlar, M., Matijaković Mlinarić, N., Desnica, V. & Marušić, K. (2021) Studying a 2 millennia old bronze kettle using easily accessible characterization techniques. Heritage Science, 9, 10, 13 doi:10.1186/s40494-021-00484-6.

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• Marušić, K., Šegvić Klarić, M., Sinčić, L., Pucić, I. & Mihaljević, B. (2020) Combined effects of gamma-irradiation, dose rate and mycobiota activity on cultural heritage - Study on model paper. Radiation physics and chemistry, 170, 108641, 9 doi:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2019.108641.

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• Marušić, K., Kekez, K. & Martinez, S. (2019) Comparison of soil properties measurements in pipeline corrosion estimation. Materials and corrosion, 70, 1700-1707 doi:10.1002/maco.201810768.

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• Marušić, K. & Otmačić Ćurković, H. (2018) Self-assembling monolayers of stearic acid in protection of steel. Croatica chemica acta, 91 (4), 427-433 doi:10.5562/cca3436.

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• Marušić, K., Otmačić Ćurković, H., Supnišek Lisac, E. & Takenouti, H. (2018) Two imidazole based corrosion inhibitors for protection of bronze from urban atmospheres. Croatica chemica acta, 91 (4), 435-446 doi:10.5562/cca3440.

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• Marušić, K., Matijaković, N. & Mihaljević, B. (2018) Influence of Gamma Irradiation on a Fatty Acid Self-Assembling Coating of Copper. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 165 (16), C973-C979 doi:10.1149/2.1301814jes.

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• Marušić, K., Pucić, I. & Desnica, V. (2016) Ornaments in radiation treatment of cultural heritage: Color and UV-vis spectral changes in irradiated nacres. Radiation physics and chemistry, 124, 62-67 doi:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2015.11.028.

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• Katić, V., Otmačić Ćurković, H., Semenski, D., Baršić, G., Marušić, K. & Špalj, S. (2014) Influence of surface layer on mechanical and corrosion properties of nickel-titanium orthodontic wires. Angle orthodontist, 84 (6), 1041-1048 doi:10.2319/090413-651.1.

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• Marušić, K., Hajdari, Z. & Otmačić Ćurković, H. (2014) Optimizing the preparation procedure of self-assembled monolayer of stearic acid for protection of cupronickel alloy. Acta chimica Slovenica, 61 (2), 328-339.

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• Marušić, K., Otmačić Ćurković, H. & Takenouti, H. (2013) Corrosion inhibition of bronze and its patina exposed to acid rain. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 160 (8), C356-C363 doi:10.1149/2.063308jes.

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• Otmačić Ćurković, H., Kosec, T., Marušić, K. & Legat, A. (2012) An electrochemical impedance study of the corrosion protection of artificially formed patinas on recent bronze. Electrochimica acta, 83, 28-39 doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2012.07.094.

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• Marušić, K., Otmačić Ćurković, H. & Takenouti, H. (2011) Inhibiting effect of 4-methyl-1-p-tolylimidazole to the corrosion of bronze patinated in sulphate medium. Electrochimica acta, 56 (22), 7491-7502 doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2011.06.107.

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• Marušić, K. (2011) Protection of CuSn6 bronze from atmospheric corrosion by an imidazole based corrosion inhibitor. Zaštita materijala, 52 (2), 90-94.

• Marušić, K., Otmačić Ćurković, H., Horvat-Kurbegović, Š., Takenouti, H. & Stupnišek-Lisac, E. (2009) Comparative studies of chemical and electrochemical preparation of artificial bronze patinas and their protection by corrosion inhibitor. Electrochimica acta, 54 (27), 7106-7113 doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2009.07.014.

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• Otmačić Ćurković, H., Marušić, K., Stupnišek-Lisac, E. & Telegdi, J. (2009) Electrochemical and AFM study of corrosion inhibition with respect to application method. Chemical and biochemical engineering quarterly, 23 (1), 61-66.

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• Telegdi, J., Otmačić Ćurković, H., Marušić, K., Al-Taher, F., Stupnišek-Lisac, E. & Kálmán, E. (2007) Inhibition of copper corrosion by self assembled amphiphiles. Chemical and biochemical engineering quarterly, 21 (1), 77-82.

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• Marušić, K., Otmačić Ćurković, H., Takenouti, H., Mance, A. & Stupnišek-Lisac, E. (2007) Corrosion protection of synthetic bronze patina. Chemical and biochemical engineering quarterly, 21 (1), 71-76.

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• Stupnišek-Lisac, E., Otmačić, H., Tadić, K., Mance, A. & Takenouti, H. (2007) Corrosion protection of bronze patina by new non-toxic organic inhibitors. ECS Transactions, 2 (9), 31-42 doi:10.1149/1.2408926.

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• Muresan, L., Varvara, S., Stupnišek-Lisac, E., Otmačić, H., Marušić, K., Horvat Kurbegović, Š., Robbiola, L., Rahmouni, K. & Takenouti, H. (2007) Protection of bronze covered with patina by innoxious organic substances. Electrochimica acta, 52 (27), 7770-7779 doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2007.02.024.

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• Marušić, K., Otmačić, H., Landek, D., Cajner, F. & Stupnišek-Lisac, E. (2006) Modification of carbon steel surface by the Tenifer® process of nitrocarburizing and post-oxidation. Surface & coatings technology, 201 (6), 3415-3421 doi:10.1016/j.surfcoat.2006.07.231.

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• Otmačić, H., Tadić, K. & Stupnišek-Lisac, E. (2005) Electrochemical investigation of thermally modified steel surfaces. Bulgarian chemical communications, 37 (1), 21-25.

Conference proceedings papers

Scientific conference proceedings papers

• Mihaljević, B. & Marušić, K. (2017) Implementation of radiation research in development and transfer of radiation technologyfor the microbiological safety assurance of various materials. U: Radolić, V., Poje Sovilj, M. & Krajcar Bronić, I. (ur.)Zbornik radova 11. simpozija Hrvatskog društva za zaštitu od zračenja.

• Marušić, K., Šegvić Klarić, M., Dumbović, A. & Mihaljević, B. (2015) Protection of cultural heritage objects by ionizing radiation. U: Petrinec, B., Bituh, T., Milić, M. & Kopjar, N. (ur.)Zbornik radova desetog simpozija Hrvatskog društva za zaštitu od zračenja.

• Otmačić Ćurković, H., Hajdari, Z. & Marušić, K. (2014) Protection of Cu70Ni30 Alloy by Fatty Acids. U: EuroCorr 2014 Proceedings.

• Marušić, K., Devetak, N., Špoljarić, S. & Otmačić Ćurković, H. (2014) Self-Assembling Monolayers of Organic Acids for Protection of Bronze from Polluted Urban Atmospheres. U: EuroCorr 2014 Proceedings.

• Hajdari, Z., Marušić, K. & Otmačić Ćurković, H. (2014) Protection of Copper-Nickel Alloys by Self- Assembling Monolayers of Stearic Acid. U: Stojanović, I., Alar, V. & Šimunović, V. (ur.)Zbornik radova: 21.Savjetovanje o zaštiti materijala i industrijskom finišu KORMAT 2014.

• Marušić, K., Đuričić, M., Mihić, L., Vujičić, A., Stupnišek-Lisac, E. & Otmačić Ćurković, H. (2013) Protection of Cupronickel Alloys from the Aggressive Influence of Seawater. U: João Fernandes i Fátima Montemor (ur.)Eurocorr 2013 proceedings.

• Otmačić Ćurković, H., Marušić, K., Kosec, T. & (2012) Protection of patinated bronze in polluted environment. U: Eurocorr 2012.

• Marušić, K., Otmačić Ćurković, H., Devetak, N., Krevzelj, S., Marić, I. & Stupnisek-Lisac, E. (2012) Protection of bronze by n-alkanoic acid. U: Eurocorr 2012 proceedings.

• Marušić, K., Otmačić Ćurković, H. & Kosec, T. (2012) Preparation and protection of artificial patina on bronze. U: Stojanović, I. & Alar, V. (ur.)Zbornik radova: 20.Savjetovanje o zaštiti materijala i industrijskom finišu KORMAT 2012.

• Marušić, K., Kosec, T. & Otmačić Ćurković, H. (2011) Protection of electrochemical and chemical patina in aggressive environments containing chlorides. U: Proceedings EuroCorr 2011: Developing Solutions for the Global Challenge. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/526240).

• Marušić, K. (2011) Protection of CuSn6 bronze from atmospheric corrosion by an imidazole based corrosion inhibitor. U: XIII·YuCorr INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Exchanging Experiences in the Fields of Corrosion, Materials and Environmental Protection.

• Keserović, A., Otmačić Ćurković, H., Stupnišek-Lisac, E., Marušić, K., Furman, A. & Kharshan, M. (2010) Corrosion inhibitors for bronze protection in polluted atmosphere. U: Proceedings Eurocorr 2010: From Earth's Depths to Space Heights. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/482691).

• Marušic, K., Otmačić-Ćurković, H. & Stupnišek-Lisac, E. (2010) Protection of bronze by an environment friendly corrosion inhibitor. U: Proceedings Eurocorr 2010: From Earth's Depths to Space Heights.

• Otmačić Ćurković, H., Marušić, K. & Stupnišek-Lisac, E. (2008) Bronze Protection in Simulated Acid Rain. U: Narasi Sridhar (ur.)17th International Corrosion Congress, proceedings.

• Otmačić Ćurković, H., Marušić, K. & Stupnišek-Lisac, E. (2008) Protection of bronze sculptures in urban atmosphere conditions. U: Esih, I. (ur.)Zbornik radova 18.Savjetovanje o zaštiti materijala i industrijskom finšu, KORMAT 2008.

• Milohanović, I., Šimunec, T., Otmačić Ćurković, H., Marušić, K. & Stupnišek-Lisac, E. (2007) Copper Protection under Flow Conditions. U: Corrosion and Material Protection.

• Otmačić Ćurković, H., Marušić, K. & Stupnišek-Lisac, E. (2007) Copper Corrosion Inhibition in Sulphate Media. U: Proceedings Eurocorr 2007.

• Tadić, K., Otmačić, H., Takenouti, H. & Stupnišek-Lisac, E. (2006) Corrosion protection of synthetic bronze patina. U: 4th Croatian Symposium on Electrochemistry : proceedings.

• Telegdi, J., Otmačić, H., Tadić, K., Kálmán, E. & Stupnišek-Lisac, E. (2006) Inhibition of copper corrosion by self assembled amphiphiles. U: 4th Croatian Symposium on Electrochemistry : proceedings.

• Tadić, K., Otmačić, H., Cajner , F., Landek , D., Takenouti, H. & Stupnišek-Lisac, E. (2005) Improvement of the corrosion resistance of carbon steel by nitrocarburizing process. U: 16th International Corrosion Congress : conference proceedings.

• Otmačić, H., Brajdić, T., Tadić, K. & Stupnišek-Lisac, E. (2005) Synergistic effect of KI and azole compunds on copper corrosion inhibition in hydrochloric acid. U: 10th European Symposium on Corrosion and Scale Inhibitors : conference proceedings.

Theses

Doctoral dissertation

• Marušić, K. (2010) 'Protection of patinated bronze by non-toxic inhibitors', doktorska disertacija, Fakultet kemijskog inženjerstva i tehnologije, Zagreb. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/479015).

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