About Us
Prof. dr Gordana Medin
Gordana Laštovička -Medin is an internationally oriented, experimental particle physicist with great working experience in large High Energy Physics (HEP) international collaborations (ARGUS, HERA - B, H 1 at DESY) ; she also significantly contributed to the LCFI and ILC scientific papers by collaborating with University of Oxford .
She completed her MSc in Nuclear and Particle Physics and PhD in Experimental ; Particle Physics, both at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia.
She held a postdoc position in High Energy Physics at the University of Humboldt and at the DESY Zeuthen .
She is currently leading Montenegro’s RD50 (Radiation hard semiconductor devices for very high luminosity colliders) group at CERN, contributing to R&D in Si -based state -of -the art timing detectors for CMS and ATLAS experiments) and in R&D of state -of -the art instrumentation techniques for the detector characterisation .
G . L . Medin is employed as a full professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Montenegro in Montenegro .
Jovana Doknic
Jovana Doknic, a final-year BSc student at the University of Montenegro's Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, specializes in detector instrumentation within the Rd50 MNE group. Her journey involves two significant experimental campaigns:
1. In June 2022, she spent a week at the Jozef Stefan Institute, focusing on Si-based sensor characterization.
2. In July 2022, Jovana dedicated three weeks to ELI Beamlines, receiving training in TPA and fs-laser TCT-SPA guided by laser expert Mateusz Rebarz.
3. In May 2023, she returned to ELI Beamlines for an additional two-week research stint, supported by ELI Beamlines under the ELI Calls for Users program.
At ELI Beamlines, Jovana gained hands-on experience with experimental setups, conducted transient current technique (TCT) experiments on new-generation low-gain avalanche detectors (LGAD), and immersed herself in modern femtosecond laser systems, cutting-edge particle detectors, and data analysis. Her comprehensive training included laser and chemical safety, along with clean room procedures.
Beyond her research endeavors, Jovana actively contributes to organizing events such as the 42nd RD50 Coll Workshop and the 4th EPS-TIG event in Montenegro. She also presented her findings at the 41st Rd50 Workshop in Sevilla.
Ivona Bozovic
Ivona Bozovic, a final-year BSc student at the University of Montenegro's Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, is an active member of the Rd50 MNE group, specializing in detector instrumentation. Her impressive journey includes participation in two significant experimental campaigns:
1. In June 2022, Ivona dedicated a week to Si-based sensor characterization at the Jozef Stefan Institute.
2. In July 2022, she spent three weeks at ELI Beamlines, a top European laser facility, receiving training in TPA and fs-laser TCT-SPA under laser expert Mateusz Rebarz.
3. In May 2023, Ivona returned to ELI Beamlines for another two-week research experience, supported by ELI Beamlines through the ELI Calls for Users program.
At ELI Beamlines, Ivona gained hands-on experience with experimental setups, conducted transient current technique (TCT) experiments on new-generation low gain avalanche detectors (LGAD), and became proficient with modern femtosecond laser systems, state-of-the-art particle detectors, and data analysis. She also received training in laser safety, chemical safety, and clean room procedures.
Ivona has actively contributed as a co-organizer for events such as the 42nd RD50 Coll Workshop and the 4th EPS-TIG event in Montenegro. In addition, Ivona attended the UK Training in Instrumentation course, conducted from May to July 2023.
Dejan Karadzic
Dejan Karadzic, a student at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, has displayed remarkable dedication and loyalty to our research team. He possesses a natural aptitude for systematic research, excels in problem-solving, and exhibits a strong inclination towards developing suitable research methodologies. This was evident in his student research project, where he explored the applications of thermal cameras in sports medicine and the study of stress factors in domestic animals.
Dejan's outstanding work earned recognition at the MECO 2023 (Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing) & CPSIoT 2023 (International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet-of-Things) in Budva in June 2023. His contributions have been accepted for publication in the WoS database and Scopus-indexed MECO 2023 Proceedings, earning him an exclusive award from the Montenegrin Association for New Technologies (MANT). Dejan is one of only two students from the University of Montenegro to receive this prestigious MANT award this year.
In addition to his research prowess, Dejan is honing his skills in frontend programming, particularly in CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and React, through a React framework course. React.js is widely used for building interactive user interfaces and web applications efficiently. These skills will enhance our team's capabilities, particularly in marketing, disseminating knowledge, and creating project websites.
Vanja Backovic
Vanja Backovic, a final-year BSc student at the University of Montenegro's Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, has secured a two-month summer internship with ELI Beamlines from Aug to Sep 2023. Her internship includes hands-on experience with optical setups, TCT experiments on LGAD detectors, and exposure to advanced laser systems and particle detectors. She's also well-versed in solid-state physics, laser safety, clean room protocols, and radiation safety.
Vanja's preparation includes enrolling in the Advanced UK Instrumentation Training course (May - July 2023), where she focused on silicon detector development, covering semiconductor theory, electronics, mechanics, and software tutorials. She's actively participating in the 3rd EPS-TIG Hands-on Workshop, gaining practical TCT setup experience.
Her engagement extends to the ELI Beamlines summer school in August 2023 and her membership in the RD50 UCG group, where she presented research at the 41st RD50 Workshop in Sevilla, Spain, in November 2022.
Vanja's achievements include designing and 3D printing a 60x60 cm optical board for laser demonstrations, featured at the EPS-TIG Students Hands-on Workshop in Montenegro (July 7-9, 2023). In 2020, she successfully prototyped a low-cost wireless sanitizer, published in MECO Proceedings, addressing COVID-19 challenges. Lastly, Vanja co-organizes the 42nd RD50 Workshop in Tivat (June 20-23, 2023) as part of her commitment to student services.
Nevena Zivkovic
Nevena is an outstanding 3rd year Bachelor of Pharmacy student at the esteemed Faculty of Medicine, consistently attaining the highest academic honors.
She embodies an unparalleled work ethic, an unwavering sense of responsibility, and a relentless dedication to collaborative endeavors.
Nevena is a shining exemplar of brilliance and eloquence in her scholarly pursuits, renowned for her groundbreaking ideas, visionary insights, and lightning-fast problem-solving prowess.
She demonstrates unparalleled excellence in every pursuit she engages in, setting a remarkable standard for all.
Nevena deserves immense recognition for the extraordinary work accomplished as the coordinator for organizing workshops during Days of Science 2023.
Their exceptional skills in orchestrating this complex event, from conceptualization to execution, were truly remarkable.
Nevena demonstrated unwavering commitment, an eye for detail, and a talent for fostering collaboration among experts and participants alike.
Nevena's undeniable contributions as coordinator were instrumental in ensuring the resounding success of this event, making her an invaluable asset to the team.