Dr. Nataša Gros, Associate Professor

BIOGRAPHIC DATA

Education
- University Diploma (Chemistry) 1989, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana.
- University Diploma (Chemical Education) 1991, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana.
- M. Sc. 1992, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana.
- Ph. D. 1996, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana.
Post-doctoral Education
- 2000–2002 (more than 3 months), University of Hull, UK, advisors  Prof. A. Townshend and  Prof. S. J. Haswell (TAS, Lab-on-a chip, immobilisation of enzymes and reagents).
- January to April 2007, University of Lisbon, advisor Prof. M. F. Camões (metrology in chemistry, measurement uncertainty).
- May to August 2007, University of Hull, UK, advisor Prof. G. Greenway (nanoparticles in analytical applications, optical nano-sensors, ferrofluidics, circular chromatography, cyclic voltammetry).

Awards
- Krka Award for Diploma thesis 1990.
- Prometheus of Science for Excellence in Communication (2008, The Slovenian Science Foundation).
- National award – Apple of quality 2011, the first prize for the best project in the category Leonardo da Vinci – Transfer of innovation (Hands-on approach to analytical chemistry for vocational schools II).
- Golden Leaf 2013, Lotrič Metrology Award for Innovative Idea in Measurement and Quality.

Teaching Positions
- Assistant 1990–1998.
- Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry 1998.
- Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry 2009.
- Visiting Professor at the University of Lisbon (April 2008).


RESEARCH INTERESTS (More information at SICRIS)

Research Fields
- Miniaturisation in analytical chemistry.
- Development of low-cost analytical instruments for educational purposes.
- Metrology in chemistry, measurement uncertainty, quality assurance.
- Ion chromatography.
- Mineral and spring waters

Participation in Current Research Projects
- P1-0153 Research and Development of Analytical Methods and Procedures (Primary investigator Prof. M. Veber)
- LLP/LDV/TOI/2007/SI/15, 2008-5773-LDV-ToI, EU Leonardo da Vinci Project Transfer of Innovation »Hands-on approach to analytical chemistry for vocational schools II«, 2008 to 2011, www.kii3.ntf.uni-lj.si/analchemvoc2/ (Contractor and coordinator).
- SI/03/B/FF/PP-176012, EU Leonardo da Vinci Pilot Project »Hands-on approach to analytical chemistry for vocational schools«, 2003 to 2005, www.kii.ntf.uni-lj.si/analchemvoc/ (Contractor and coordinator).
- PSP 22/2001, PSP 6/2002, PSP 3/2003, Partnerships in science (UK-SI) "Miniaturisation in analytical chemistry" (Primary investigators:  Dr. Nataša Gros, Prof. Alan Townshend).