Young Ceramics Networks
YCN representative - Serbia
Emilija Nidžović
YCN representative from the Serbian Ceramic Society
Department of Materials, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, National Institute of thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Emilija Nidžović is a second-year PhD student in Chemistry at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade. She obtained her BSc (2018) and MSc (2021) degree at the Faculty of Mining and Geology, University of Belgrade, where she also worked as a Teaching Assistant during 2022. Since January 2023, she has been employed as a Junior Researcher at the Department of Materials at the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade. Emilija’s thesis focuses on the synthesis, characterization and potential applications of high-entropy spinel oxides. Thanks to the JECS Trust, she got the opportunity to stay at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, for three months (November 2023 - February 2024) and gain invaluable knowledge and experience in advanced ceramics research. Emilija is an associate of the Center for the synthesis, processing and characterization of materials for use in extreme conditions “CEXTREME LAB” within the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade. She is also a part of the organizational committees of the Conference of the Serbian Society for Ceramic Materials and the International Conference on Innovative Materials in Extreme Conditions. Starting from 2024, Emilija will be working on a project of the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia and German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst – DAAD) titled “Unlocking the Potential of Spinel-Type High-Entropy Oxides for Energy-Related Applications”. Furthermore, she will be the YCN representative of Serbia, which she is very much looking forward to!
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YCN Newsletter 31 - Event Overview - Ceramitec 2026 by YCN Committee member Petar Kotevski
YCN’s participation at ceramitec 2026 in Munich from 24th to 26th of March 2026, represented a key step in strengthening ties between young ceramic professionals, academia, and industry. The exhibition provided an international setting where research, innovation and industrial application converge, enabling meaningful engagements. Our main objective was to position YCN as an active interface connecting early-career professionals with industry leaders.
YCN Newsletter 31 - Research in Spot - Naser Hosseini
Interface Engineering: High-Temperature Interactions Between High-Entropy Ceramics and Metals.
My research explores high-temperature interactions between high-entropy ceramics (HECs) and metals, with a focus on joining strategies for extreme environments. By understanding how metals wet and react with these advanced ceramics, I aim to design reliable interfaces for applications such as composites, coatings, and ceramic joining with functional properties. This work contributes to improving the performance and durability of materials used in demanding industries such as energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.
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