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Doctor of Philsophy (Queensland University of Technology), Grad Cert in Higher Ed (Queensland University of Technology)
Dr Branka Miljevic an Associate Professor and Academic Lead for HDR in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Branka completed her BSc Hon (Chemistry) in 2006 at University of Zagreb (Croatia) and holds PhD degree from Queensland University of Technology (2010) where she worked as a postdoctoral researcher until starting lecturing position in 2013.
Broad area of research: Branka an atmospheric chemist who uses real time mass spectrometry to investigate atmospheric aerosols – tiny particles suspended in the air. These aerosols impact human health and climate so understanding their sources, composition and evolution in the atmosphere is critical for the development of strategies and policies that improve air quality, public health, and accuracy of climate models.
Research expertise: 1. During her PhD Branka developed an entirely novel molecular assay for detection and quantification of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) present on atmospheric particles. This assay is based on a profluorescent nitroxide molecular probe and after finishing PhD Branka continued to work on investigating interaction of this type of compound with atmospheric particles and gases. 2. Within the International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health (ILAQH), QUT Branka established a new real-time mass spectrometry capability for chemical characterization of aerosol particles and gases firstly through the use of an Aerosol Mass Spectrometer, AMS (2011) and later (2016) through the addition of a Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometer (CIMS). She was responsible for the first field deployment of the AMS in Australia (Sydney Particle Study measurement campaign, 2011) as well as for the first Australian field deployment of the CIMS (Reef to Rainforest measurement campaign, 2016).
Prospective students: Prospective Honours, MSc and PhD students interested in atmospheric aerosols are encouraged to contact Branka, especially women, and members of other groups traditionally underrepresented in science.
Additional information
- Type
- Academic Honours, Prestigious Awards or Prizes
- Reference year
- 2018
- Details
- QUT's Vice Chancellor's performance award
- Type
- Recipient of a Nationally Competitive Research Fellowship
- Reference year
- 2017
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- Endeavour Research Fellowship - a nationally competitive fellowship awarded to spend 4 months at IRCELYON, France
- Type
- Academic Honours, Prestigious Awards or Prizes
- Reference year
- 2015
- Details
- QUT Vice Chancellor's performance award
- Type
- Recipient of a Nationally Competitive Research Fellowship
- Reference year
- 2015
- Details
- France - Australia Science Innovation Collaboration (FASIC) Program Early Career Fellowships
- Milic, A., Mallet, M., Cravigan, L., Alroe, J., Ristovski, Z., Selleck, P., Lawson, S., Ward, J., Desservettaz, M., Paton-Walsh, C., Williams, L., Keywood, M. & Miljevic, B. (2017). Biomass burning and biogenic aerosols in northern Australia during the SAFIRED campaign. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 17(6), 3945–3961. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/104987
- Mallet, M., Desservettaz, M., Miljevic, B., Milic, A., Ristovski, Z., Alroe, J., Cravigan, L., Jayaratne, R., Paton-Walsh, C., Griffith, D. & other, a. (2017). Biomass burning emissions in north Australia during the early dry season: an overview of the 2014 SAFIRED campaign. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 17(22), 13681–13697. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/114609
- Savic, N., Rahman, M., Miljevic, B., Saathoff, H., Naumann, K., Leisner, T., Riches, J., Gupta, B., Motta, N. & Ristovski, Z. (2016). Influence of biodiesel fuel composition on the morphology and microstructure of particles emitted from diesel engines. Carbon, 104, 179–189. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/94809
- Miljevic, B., Hedayat, F., Stevanovic, S., Fairfull-Smith, K., Bottle, S. & Ristovski, Z. (2014). To sonicate or not to sonicate PM filters: Reactive oxygen species generation upon ultrasonic irradiation. Aerosol Science and Technology, 48(12), 1276–1284. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/85956
- Stevanovic, S., Miljevic, B., Surawski, N., Fairfull-Smith, K., Bottle, S., Brown, R. & Ristovski, Z. (2013). Influence of oxygenated organic aerosols (OOAs) on the oxidative potential of diesel and biodiesel particulate matter. Environmental Science and Technology, 47(14), 7655–7662. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/62901
- Miljevic, B., Surawski, N., Bostrom, T. & Ristovski, Z. (2012). Restructuring of carbonaceous particles upon exposure to organic and water vapours. Journal of Aerosol Science, 47, 48–57. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/53525
- Stevanovic, S., Miljevic, B., Eaglesham, G., Bottle, S., Ristovski, Z. & Fairfull-Smith, K. (2012). The use of a nitroxide probe in DMSO to capture free radicals in particulate pollution. European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2012(30), 5908–5912. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/58990
- Lauber, A., DeCarlo, P., Fairfull-Smith, K., Nussbaumer, T., Burtscher, H., Prevot, A., Baltensperger, U., Bottle, S., Ristovski, Z., Miljevic, B., Heringa, M., Keller, A., Meyer, N. & Good, J. (2010). Oxidative potential of logwood and pellet burning particles assessed by a novel profluorescent nitroxide probe. Environmental Science & Technology, 44(17), 6601–6607. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/38682
- Surawski, N., Miljevic, B., Roberts, B., Modini, R., Situ, R., Brown, R., Bottle, S. & Ristovski, Z. (2010). Particle emissions, volatility, and toxicity from an ethanol fumigated compression ignition engine. Environmental Science & Technology, 44(1), 229–235. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/29495
- Miljevic, B., Fairfull-Smith, K., Bottle, S. & Ristovski, Z. (2010). The application of profluorescent nitroxides to detect reactive oxygen species derived from combustion-generated particulate matter: Cigarette smoke - A case study. Atmospheric Environment, 44(18), 2224–2230. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/38668
- Title
- Aerosol Glassy States Promote Global Warming, Airborne Toxins and Pathogens
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- DP210103284
- Start year
- 2021
- Keywords
- Title
- Airborne Ultrafine Particles in Australian Cities
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- LP180100516
- Start year
- 2019
- Keywords
- Title
- Secondary Aerosol Formation from Engine Exhaust Emissions
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- DP180102632
- Start year
- 2018
- Keywords
- Title
- GBR as a significant source of climatically relevant aerosol particles
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- DP150101649
- Start year
- 2015
- Keywords
- Aerosols; Corals; Atmospheric Particle Formation
- Title
- A Fundamental Study into the Role of the Organic Fraction on the Toxicity of Combustion Generated Airborne Particles
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- DP120100126
- Start year
- 2012
- Keywords
- Aerosol; Reactive Oxygen Species; Lung Cells; Air Quality
- The Application of Nitroxides for Measurement of Airborne Reactive Oxygen Species
PhD, Principal Supervisor
Other supervisors: Professor Steven Bottle, Professor Zoran Ristovski - Sources and transport processes of Cloud Condensation Nuclei in the waters around Australia
PhD, Associate Supervisor
Other supervisors: Professor Zoran Ristovski, Dr Graham Johnson - Chemical and physical characterisation of primary and photochemically aged aerosol emissions from biomass burning
PhD, Associate Supervisor
Other supervisors: Professor Zoran Ristovski
- Investigation of volatile organic compounds from diesel engine emissions using H3O+ chemical ionisation mass spectrometry (H3O+ - CIMS) (2020)
- The Effect of Biodiesel Soot Structure on Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Performance (2020)
- The Role of Marine Biota on the Composition and Concentration of Potential Cloud Condensation Nuclei (2019)
- Chemical characterization and aging of ambient aerosols in Australian urban and remote areas with a focus on biomass burning organic aerosols (2017)
- Water Uptake and Composition of Natural Australian Cloud Condensation Nuclei (2017)
- Investigation of the molecular probes for PM oxidative capacity measurements (2016)
- Investigation of the Chemical and Physical Basis of Oxidative Stress Generated by Particulate Matter Using the Profluorescent Probe Technique (2013)