Maja Karamannga | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Maja Karamannga | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Full Professor at University Of Novi Sad in Serbia.

Dr. Maja Karaman 🎓🔬 is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia. Born in 1973, she specializes in Mycology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Environmental Sciences. With a Ph.D. in Biology, she has led groundbreaking research on fungi as sources of bioactive compounds 🍄💊. She has authored numerous high-impact publications, with over 900 citations and an h-index of 19. Dr. Karaman has also supervised multiple Ph.D. students and led international collaborations. A passionate educator and researcher, she balances academia with personal interests in piano, painting, and yoga 🎶🎨🧘‍♀️.

 

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Suitability for the Best  Researcher  Award 🏆

Dr. Maja Karaman is a highly accomplished researcher in the fields of Mycology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Environmental Biotechnology 🔬🍄. With a Ph.D. in Biology and over 20 years of research experience, she has made remarkable contributions to science. As a Full Professor at the University of Novi Sad, she has led pioneering studies on fungi-derived bioactive compounds, their medicinal properties, and environmental applications 🌱💊.

Education 🎓

  • BSc in Biology (1992–1997) – University of Novi Sad 🏫
    • Thesis: Mapping of fungi in the Fruška Gora mountain range 🍄🗺️
  • MSc in Biology (1997–2002) – University of Novi Sad 📖
    • Thesis: Analysis of macroelements, heavy metals, and antioxidants in fungi ⚗️🌱
  • Ph.D. in Biology (2004–2009) – University of Novi Sad 🎓
    • Thesis: Bioactive compounds in Basidiomycota fungi 💊🔬

Experience 🏆

  • Full Professor (2020–Present) – Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad 🏛️
  • Associate Professor (2015–2020) – Faculty of Sciences 👩‍🏫
  • Assistant Professor (2010–2015) – Faculty of Sciences 📚
  • Teaching Assistant (2004–2010) – Microbiology, University of Novi Sad 🧫
  • Research Trainee (1999–2002) – Microbiology, Scholarship by the Ministry of Science 🔍

Professional Development 🚀📖

Dr. Maja Karaman’s professional journey 🎓🔬 spans over two decades in academia and research. She progressed from a Research Trainee (1999) to Full Professor (2020) at the University of Novi Sad. Her expertise in Mycology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry 🍄🔍 has driven numerous pioneering projects on fungal bioactive compounds. As a principal investigator, she has led international collaborations 🌍, supervised Ph.D. students 📚, and published extensively. Recognized for her contributions, she has received prestigious awards 🏆 and actively participates in scientific reviews. Her leadership in biotechnology innovation continues to impact environmental and medical research 🌱💊.

 

Research Focus 🔍🤖

Dr. Maja Karaman’s research focuses on Mycology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Environmental Biotechnology 🍄🔬. Her work explores fungi as sources of bioactive compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and medicinal properties 💊🦠. She investigates fungal diversity, their role in ecosystems, and potential applications in sustainable packaging and bioremediation 🌱🌍. Her studies on heavy metals, radionuclides, and fungal metabolites contribute to environmental safety and human health 🏥⚗️. Through innovative projects and international collaborations, Dr. Karaman advances biotechnology solutions for industry and medicine, shaping the future of eco-friendly technologies and fungal-based therapeutics 🔄🧪.

 

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️
  • 🥇 1st Place Award (2007) – Best poster presentation at the 4th International Medicinal Mushroom Conference (IMMC4), Ljubljana, Slovenia 🍄🔬
  • 🥉 3rd Place Award (2000) – Poster presentation at the 5th International Symposium on Environmental Contamination, Prague, Czech Republic 🌍⚗️
  • 🏅 University Award (1997) – Recognized by the Council of the University of Novi Sad for outstanding academic achievements 📚🎓
  • 🔬 Research Recognition – Over 900 citations and an h-index of 19 (Scopus) for significant contributions to Mycology and Microbiology research 📖🔍
  • 🌎 International Collaboration Grants – Awarded multiple scholarships for research stays at top institutions in Slovenia, Italy, Poland, and Finland 🏛️✈️

 

Publication Top Notes:

📗 Medicinal and edible lignicolous fungi as natural sources of antioxidative and antibacterial agents – M Karaman, E Jovin, R Malbaša, M Matavuly, M Popović | Phytotherapy Research | 📅 2010 | 🔍 Cited by: 217

🍄 The lignicolous fungus Trametes versicolor (L.) Lloyd (1920): a promising natural source of antiradical and AChE inhibitory agents – L Janjušević, M Karaman, F Šibul, G Tommonaro, C Iodice, D Jakovljević, … | Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry | 📅 2017 | 🔍 Cited by: 99

🧪 A comparative overview of antioxidative properties and phenolic profiles of different fungal origins: fruiting bodies and submerged cultures of Coprinus comatus and Coprinellus … – K Tešanović, B Pejin, F Šibul, M Matavulj, M Rašeta, L Janjušević, … | Journal of Food Science and Technology | 📅 2017 | 🔍 Cited by: 80

🌿 Alternative treatment of vaginal infections – in vitro antimicrobial and toxic effects of Coriandrum sativum L. and Thymus vulgaris L. essential oils – M Bogavac, M Karaman, L Janjušević, J Sudji, B Radovanović, … | Journal of Applied Microbiology | 📅 2015 | 🔍 Cited by: 73

🍄 The polysaccharide extracts from the fungi Coprinus comatus and Coprinellus truncorum do exhibit AChE inhibitory activity – B Pejin, K Tešanović, D Jakovljević, S Kaišarević, F Šibul, M Rašeta, … | Natural Product Research | 📅 2019 | 🔍 Cited by: 72

🔬 Antimicrobial properties of ZnO nanoparticles incorporated in polyurethane varnish – D Zvekić, VV Srdić, MA Karaman, MN Matavulj | Processing and Application of Ceramics | 📅 2011 | 🔍 Cited by: 69

🍄 Wild-growing lignicolous mushroom species as sources of novel agents with antioxidative and antibacterial potentials – M Karaman, M Stahl, J Vulić, M Vesić, J Čanadanović-Brunet | International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition | 📅 2014 | 🔍 Cited by: 59

🧪 Polarography as a technique of choice for the evaluation of total antioxidant activity: The case study of selected Coprinus Comatus extracts and quinic acid, their … – M Karaman, K Tesanovic, S Gorjanovic, FT Pastor, M Simonovic, … | Natural Product Research | 📅 2021 | 🔍 Cited by: 49

🦠 Antibacterial, antifungal and cytotoxic activity of terrestrial cyanobacterial strains from Serbia – Z Svircev, D Cetojevic-Simin, J Simeunovic, M Karaman, D Stojanovic | Science in China Series C: Life Sciences | 📅 2008 | 🔍 Cited by: 48

📌 Conclusion:

Dr. Maja Karaman’s extensive research, scientific leadership, and groundbreaking discoveries in fungal biotechnology make her an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🏆. Her commitment to innovation, mentorship, and environmental sustainability ensures that her contributions have a lasting impact on both science and society 🌍✨.