Dr. Sc. Branka Salopek Sondi

An award-winning senior scientist and plant biologist, Branka serves as Head of the Laboratory for Chemical Biology at the Ruđer Bošković Institute.

Her research advances understanding of the role of bioactive plant molecules in plant development and survival under climate change conditions, as well as their importance and applications in agronomy, biotechnology, and pharmacy.

As a supervisor of graduate and postgraduate students, Branka is committed to mentoring future generations of scientists, fostering both knowledge and scientific curiosity.

She is Editor-in-Chief of Acta Botanica Croatica, an internationally recognized scientific journal in the field of botany.

Branka je nagrađivana viša znanstvenica i biologinja specijalizirana za botaniku te voditeljica Laboratorija za kemijsku biologiju na Institutu Ruđer Bošković.

Njezina istraživanja pridonose boljem razumijevanju uloge bioaktivnih biljnih molekula u razvoju biljaka i njihovoj prilagodbi na klimatske promjene, kao i njihovoj primjeni u agronomiji, biotehnologiji i farmaciji.

Kao mentorica diplomantima i poslijediplomantima, Branka s predanošću prenosi znanje i znanstveni entuzijazam novim generacijama istraživača.

Glavna je urednica međunarodnog znanstvenog časopisa Acta Botanica Croatica.

Branka es una científica senior galardonada y bióloga especializada en botánica. Se desempeña como Jefa del Laboratorio de Biología Química en el Ruđer Bošković Institute.

Su investigación contribuye al avance del conocimiento sobre el papel de las moléculas vegetales bioactivas en el desarrollo de las plantas y su adaptación a condiciones derivadas del cambio climático, así como a su aplicación en agronomía, biotecnología y farmacia.

Como supervisora de estudiantes de posgrado y doctorado, Branka transmite su conocimiento y entusiasmo científico a las nuevas generaciones de investigadores.

Es Editora en Jefe de Acta Botanica Croatica, una revista científica internacional especializada en botánica.