Curriculum Vitae
Dr.sc Suzana Šegota
Laboratory for bioelectrochemistry and surface imaging
Division for Marine and Environmental Research
“Ruđer Bošković” Institute
Bijenička cesta 54
10 000 Zagreb
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Suzana Šegota
July, 30th 1967, Zagreb, Croatia
Laboratory for Bioelectrochemistry and Surface Imaging
Division for Marine and Environmental Research
Ruđer Bošković” Institute
Bijenička 54, 10 000 Zagreb
ssegota@irb.hr
http://www.irb.hr/eng/People/Suzana-Segota/
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Senior research associate
Education
2003.
1998.
1993.
PhD., Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb
"Fractal clusters of associated colloids", supervisor prof. Đ. Težak
Master of Science, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb
"Investigation of Amphiphilic Triblock–Copolymer by Light- and X-Ray
Scattering Methods", supervisor prof. Đ. Težak
Bachelor of Science Th., Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb,
"Investigation of Angular Light Scattering on Polydispersed particles",
supervisor prof. Đ. Težak
Reserach Experience
2007 ongoing
2013
Oct. 2013
2003 - 2006
1998 - 2003
1994 - 1995.
1993 - 1998
Research associate, Laboratory for bioelectrochemistry and surface
imaging, "Ruđer Bošković Institute ", Zagreb
Visiting scientist, University of Koblenz-Landau, Institute for
Environmental Sciences, prof. G. Schaumann
Visiting Scientist, Kalrsruhe Institute of Technology, Centre for
Functional Nanostructures, Dr. Fruk lab
Senior research assistant, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of
Science, University of Zagreb
Research assistant, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of
Science, University of Zagreb
Visiting fellowship, Karl-Franzens University, Institute for Physical
Chemistry, Graz, Austria, Scattering methods, Small-angle X-ray and
light scattering, supervisor prof. O. Glatter
Research assistant, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of
Science, University of Zagreb
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Main research interest
Physical chemistry of colloids and processes at the interface, dynamics of the aggregation
processes, phase behavior of model membranes in physiological and high ionic strength
solutions, interaction of nanoparticles with model lipid membranes, characterization and
modifications of nanoparticles, atomic force microscopy, light and X-ray scattering, FTIR
spectroscopy
Teaching
Involved in teaching of Physical chemistry and Colloid Science at the University of Zagreb,
Faculty of science prior to taking on the position at the Rudjer Boskovic Institute in 2007.
Since 2007 supervisor of several Bachelor, Masters and PhD thesis involving AFM methods
and involved in teaching at the School of Dental Medicine ("Influence of the corrosive
medium on the structure and properties of dental ceramics")
Membership in science organizations and bodies
Croatian Chemical Society, Croatian Microscopy Society, National representative and MC
member,COST Action ES1205, European Colloid and Interface Society,
Personal skills and competencies
Languages:
English, Germany
Computer skills:
Windows: Microsoft office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
Nanoscope, Origin Pro
International research grants
2012 - 2014.
"Study of the Interaction of Ligand Coated Nanoparticles with the Lipid
Membranes", S. Šegota, Lj. Fruk, DAAD German-Croatian Collaboration
Projects, Principle Investigator
2013 -
COST Action ES 1205 (2013-2017), ENTER-Engineered NanoMaterials
(ENMs) from Wastewater Treatment & Stormwater to Rivers, WG 1: "High
ionic strength media/systems: behaviour, fate and ecotoxicity", Principle
Investigator
2014 – 2015.
Chinese-Croatia Collaboration project "Coated Nanoparticles in
Interactions with Lipid Membranes", PI G. Baranović, B. Xia, collaborator
2013 - 2014.
Croatia-France Program Cogito Partners Hubert Curien: “Electrotransfer of
plasmid DNA in vesicles and cells by application of atomic force
microscopy, electrochemical methods and mathematical modeling” PI N.
Ivošević DeNardis, M.P. Rols, reserach associate
2013 - 2014
Croatia-Montenegro bilateral cooperation in science and technology:
“Impact assessment and determination of organic pollutants in the waters
of the Boka Kotorska” PI N. Ivošević DeNardis, Z. Kljaić, research
associate
since 2007
Pliva d.d. (Research & Development, Pharmaceutical Company, Croatia)
AFM particle analysis, Industrial grant (PI V. Svetličić), research associate
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List of publications and conference participation
1.
Z. Hajdari, H. Otmačić Ćurković, V. Čadež, S. Šegota
Corrosion Protection of Cupronickel Alloy by Self-Assembled
Films of Fatty Acids
J. Electrochem. Soc. 163 (2015) C1-C11.
2.
A. Selmani, I, Coha, K. Magdić, B. Čolović, V. Jokanović, S. Šegota, S. Gajović, A,
Gajović, D. Jurašin, M, Dutour Sikirić
Multiscale study of the cationic surfactants influence on amorphous calcium
phosphate precipitation
Cryst Eng.Comm 17 (2015) 8529-8548.
3.
M. Jazvinšćak Jembrek, G. Šimić, P. R. Hof, S. Šegota*
Atomic force microscopy as an advanced tool in neuroscience
Translational Neuroscience 6 (2015) 117-130.
4.
M. Lončarić, J. Sancho-Parramon, H. Zorc, S. Šegota, P. Dubček, S. Bernstorff
Optical and structural characterization of gold island films on glass substrates
Thin Solid Films 591 (2015) 204-209.
5.
S. Šegota, D. Vojta, D. Kendziora, I. Ahmed, Lj. Fruk, G. Baranović
Ligand-Dependent Nanoparticle Clustering within Lipid Membranes Induced by
Surrounding Medium
J. Phys. Chem. B 119 (2015) 5208-5219.
6.
C. Bianco, S. Kezić, M. Crosera, V. Svetličić, S. Šegota, G. Maina, C.Romano, F.
Larese, G. Adamo
In vitro percutaneous penetration and characterization of silver from silver- containing
textiles
Int. J. Nanomed. 10 (2015) 1899-1908.
7.
S. Šegota, D. Vojta, G. Pletikapić, G. Baranović
Ionic strength and composition govern the elasticity of biological membranes.
Chemistry and Physics of Lipids 186 (2015)17-29.
8.
L. Ćurković, D. Ljubas, S. Šegota, I. Bačić
Photocatalytic degradation of Lissamine Green B dye by using nanostructured sol–gel
TiO2 films.
Journal of alloys and compounds 604 (2014) 309-316.
9.
L. Ćurković, H. Otmačić Ćurković, S. Salopek, M. Majić Renjo, S. Šegota
Enhancement of corrosion protection of AISI 304 stainless steel by nanostructured solgel TiO2 films
Corrosion science 77 (2013) 176-184.
10. L. Ćurković, S. Salopek, S. Šegota, M. Majić Renjo, T. Tomić
AFM characterisation of sol-gel TiO2 films deposited on stainless steel
Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik 44 (2013) 650-654.
11. A.Štimac, S. Šegota, M. Dutour Sikirić, R. Ribić, L. Frkanec, V. Svetličić, S. Tomić, B.
Vranešić, R. Frkanec
Surface Modified Liposomes by Mannosylated Conjugates Anchored via the
Adamantyl Moiety in the Lipid Bilayer
Biochimica et biophysica acta. Biomembranes 1818 (2012) 2252-2259.
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12. S. Ercegović Ražić, R. Čunko, V. Svetličić, S. Šegota
The Application of AFM Microscopy for the Identification of Fibres Surface Changes
after Plasma Treatments
Material Technology 26 (2011)146-152.
13. I. Sondi, B. Salopek-Sondi, S. Škapin, D. Srečo, S. Šegota, I. Jurina, B. Vukelić
Colloid-chemical processes in the growth and design of the bio-inorganic aragonite
structure in the scleractinian coral Cladocora caespitosa“
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 354 (2011) 181-189.
14. S. Šegota, L. Ćurković, D. Ljubas, V. Svetličić, I. Fiamengo Houra, N. Tomašić
Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic properties of sol-gel TiO2 films
Ceramics International 37 (2011) 1153-1160.
15. K. Mehulić, V. Svetličić, S. Šegota, D. Vojvodić, I. Kovačić, D. Katanec, N. Petričević,
D. Glavina, A. Čelebić
A study of the surface topography and roughness of glazed and unglazed feldspathic
ceramics
Collegium antropologicum 34 (2010) 235-238.
16. S. Šegota, Đ. Težak, Y. Talmon
New Catanionic Mixtures of Didodecyldimethyl-ammonium Bromide/Sodium
Dodecylbenzenesulphonate/Water with Special Reference to Spontaneous Formation
of Vesicles. II. Size and Shape Analysis by SAXS, Light Scattering, Cryo- TEM and
Light Microscopy
Soft Materials 3 (2006) 51-69.
17. S. Šegota, Đ. Težak
Spontaneous Formation of Vesicles
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science 121 (2006) 51-75.
18. S. Šegota, S. Heimer, Đ. Težak
New Catanionic Mixtures of Dodecyldimethylammonium Bromide/Sodium
Dodecylbenzenesulphonate/Water I. Surface Properties of Dispersed Particles
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 274 (2005) 9199.
19. S. Šegota, K. Horbaschek, Đ. Težak
Structure of Sodium 4-(1-pentylheptyl)benzenesulphonate Aggregations by Small
Angle X-Ray Scattering
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 193 (2001) 109116.
20. S. Šegota, Đ. Težak, N. Ljubešić
Formation of Vesicles in Diluted Aqueous Solutions of Surfactant Investigated by
Direct Analysis of Light Scattering
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science 89-90 (2001) 283-291.
21. Đ. Težak, S. Punčec , M. Martinis
A Fractal Model for the Molecular Organizations in the Alylbenzenesulphomate
/Electrolyte/Water Systems
Liquid Crystalls 23 (1997) 17-25.
22. Đ. Težak, N. Jalšenjak, S. Punčec, M. Martinis
Fractal Approach to the Liquid Crystal Formation of Alkylbenzene Sulphonates in
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Solutions
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 128 (1997) 273275.
23. Đ.Težak, M. Martinis, S. Punčec, I. Fischer-Palković, S. Popović
Multifractality of lyotropic liquid crystal formation
Progress in Colloid and Polymer Science 100 (1996) 36-38.
24. Đ. Težak, M. Martinis, S. Punčec, I. Fischer-Palković, F. Strajnar
Multifractality of Lyotropic Liquid Crystal Formation of
Aluminium Dodecylbenzenesulphonate
Liquid Crystalls 19 (1995) 159-167.
25. K. Mehulić, V. Svetličić, D. Vojvodic, S. Šegota, Z. Schauperl, B. Runje
Surface structural changes of feldspathic ceramics before and after immersion in
corrosive medium using Atomic Force Microscopy
Materials Testing 52 (2010) 234-240.
26.
N. Ivoševic DeNardis, S. Šegota, V. Svetličić, G. Pletikapić, Z. Kljajić
Presence of dispersed diesel fuel in the water column of the Boka kotorska bay: A
case study
Studia Marina 27 (2014) 43-64.
27.
N. Ivošević DeNardis, S. Šegota, V. Svetličić, A. Castelli, Z. Kljajić
Characterization of marine organic matter in the bay of Boka Kotorska by
electrochemical and atomic force microscopy imaging
Studia Marina 26 (2013) 5-21.
28.
S. Šegota, N. Jalšenjak, Đ. Težak
Self-Similarity of Molecular Association in Double Layers
Medicinski Vjesnik 42 (2010) 137-150
Scientific papers in Book of Conference Abstracts
1.
Ćurković Lidija, Vugrinčić Amalija, Bačić Ivana, Majić Renjo Marijana, Grilec
Krešimir, Šegota Suzana.
"AFM analysis of mixed TiO2–ZrO2 (1:1) sol–gel films on stainless steel
substrate", 18th international research/expert conference "Trends in the
development of machinery and associated technology" TMT 2014 proceedings,
Ehinović S., Yalcin, S., Vivancos Calvet J. (Eds.), Zenica, Bosnia and
Hercegovina, Faculty of mechanical engineering in Zenica, 2014, 441-444.
2.
Ćurković Lidija, Vugrinčić Amalija, Otmačić Ćurković Helena, Bačić Ivana, Šegota
Suzana, Levačić Lidija.
"Sol-gel TiO2–ZrO2 films on stainless steel: preparation, characterization and
corrosion properties", 2nd mediterranean conference and new challenges on
heat treatment and surface engineering, Smoljan B., Matijević B. (Eds.), Zagreb,
Croatian Society for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering, 2013, 413-418.
3.
Ćurković Lidija, Ljubas Davor, Otmačić Ćurković Helena, Šegota Suzana, Babić
Sandra.
"Synthesis And Applications Of Nanostructured Titania Sol–Gel Films On Glass
And Stainless Steel", The Second Conference of The Serbian Ceramic Society /
Bošković S., Srdić V., Branković Z. (Eds.), Beograd, Institute for Multidisciplinary
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Research, University of Belgrade, 2013, 25-26.
4.
Štimac Adela, Šegota Suzana, Dutour Sikirić Maja, Ribić Rosana, Frkanec Leo,
Svetličić, Vesna, Tomić Srđanka, Vranešić Branka, Frkanec Ruža.
"Specific recognition of the lectine and adamantyl- glycoconjugates on liposome
surface as artificial cell membrane", Book of Abstracts, 23. Croatian meeting of
chemists and chemical engineers, Hadžiev A., Blažeković Z. (Eds.), Osijek,
HKDI/Chemistry in Industry, 2013, 147-147.
5.
Suzana Šegota, Vesna Svetličić, Galja Pletikapić, Blaženka Gašparović, Sanja
Frka Milosavljević
"Organizacija lipida u morskoj vodi", Croatian microscopy symposium, Book of
Abstracts, A. Gajović, N. Tomašić (Eds.), Zagreb, Croatian Chemical Society,
2012, 26-26.
6.
Ćurković Lidija, Salopek Sara, Majić Renjo Marijana, Šegota Suzana.
"Preparation and characterization of nanostructured sol-gel TiO2 coatings on
stainless steel", Proceedings book of the 12th International Foundrymen
Conference Sustainble Development in Foundry Materials and Technologies,
Dolić N., Glavaš Z., Zovko Brodarac Z. (Eds.), Sisak, Faculty of methalurgical
engineering, 2012, 59-67.
7.
Ćurković Lidija, Salopek Sara, Majić Renjo Marijana, Šegota Suzana.
"Morphology of nanostructured sol-gel TiO2 films on stainless steel", 4th
International Scientific and Expert Conference "Technique, Education,
Agriculture & Management" (TEAM 2012), Abstracts, Živić M., Galeta, T. (Eds.),
Slavonski Brod, Faculty of mechanical engineering, 2012, 93-95.
Štimac Adela, Šegota Suzana, Dutour Sikirić Maja, Ribić Rosana, Frkanec Leo,
Svetličić Vesna, Tomić-Pisarović Srdjanka, Vranešić Branka, Frkanec Ruža.
"Recognition of Adamantyl-anchored Mannosylated-tripeptides on Liposome
Surface by Concanavaline A", Proceedings of the 32nd European Peptide
Symposium, Kokotos G., Constantinou-Kokotou V., Matsoukas J. (Eds.), Atena,
European Peptide Society, 2012, 320-321.
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9.
Salopek Sara, Ćurković Lidija, Šegota Suzana.
"Atomic force microscopy analysis of sol-gel TiO2 coatings deposited on steel
substrate", Proceeding of the International conference on materials, tribology,
recycling MATRIB 2011, Schauperl Z., Šolić S. (Eds.), Zagreb, HDMT, 2011,
427-436.
10.
Štimac Adela, Šegota Suzana, Dutour Sikirić Maja, Ribić Rosana, Frkanec Leo,
Svetličić Vesna, Tomić Srđanka, Vranešić Branka, Frkanec Ruža.
"Structural Study of Liposomes with Mannosylated 1-Aminoadamantane and
Adamantyltripeptide", 22. Croatian meeting of chemists and chemical engineers,
2011.
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Ćurković Lidija, Šegota Suzana, Ljubas Davor, Svetličić Vesna.
"Preparation and characterization of sol-gel TiO2 films by Atomic Force
Microscopy", Proceeding of the International conference on materials, tribology,
recycling MATRIB International conference on materials, tribology, recycling
MATRIB 2010, Schauperl Z., Šnajdar M. (Eds.), Zagreb, HDMT 2010, 69-76.
12.
Šegota, Suzana, Selmani Atiđa, Magdić Katja, Jurašin Darija, FilipovićVinceković Nada, Svetličić Vesna, Dutour Sikirić Maja. "AFM and dynamic light
scattering study of amorphous calcium phosphate formation in the presence of
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monomeric and dimeric cationic surfactants", AFM BioMed Conferences,
Svetličić V., Hođić Zimmermann A. (Eds.), Zagreb, Denona, 2010, 123-123.
13.
Mehulić
Ketij,
Viskić
Joško,
Svetličić
Vesna,
Šegota
Suzana.
"Utjecaj različitih postupaka obrade na kvalitetu površine metal-keramike", 2nd
International Congress of the Croatian Society for Prosthetic Dentistry, Zagreb,
Croatia, 2009, Acta Stomat. Croat. 43 (2009) 350-366.
14.
Mehulić
Ketij,
Viskić
Joško,
Svetličić
Vesna,
Šegota
Suzana.
"Surface topography of unglazed, glazed and polished feldspathic ceramics
using Atomic Force Microscopy", Abstract Book of 33rd Annual Conference of
EPA 2009, Connecticut, USA, Grunert, I.(Eds.), European Prosthodontic
Association, 2009, 71-72.
15. Mehulić Ketij, Svetličić Vesna, Šegota Suzana, Škrinjarić Tomislav.
"In Vitro Study of Structural Changes of Glazed and Unglazed Feldspathic
Ceramic after Immersion in Corrosive Medium by Atomic Force Microscopy", 4th
International Congress of the Croatian Dental Society CMA, Acta Stomatol. Croat.
42(2008)387-388.
16. Šegota Suzana, Tomašić Vlasta, Težak Đurđica.
"Amphotropic
Behavior
of
Didodecyldimethylammonium-Dodecylbenzene
Sulphonate. Preparation and Properties of Functionalized Vesicles as Protocell
Models", Noethig-Laslo V. (Ed.), Zagreb, Croatia, Working Group 0006/03
Meeting, COST 27 Action, 2005.
17. Heimer Stanka, Šegota Suzana, Težak Đurđica.
"Growth of Silver Iodide Particles Investigated by Light Scattering",
12th Conference of the European Colloid and Interface Society, Book of
Abstracts, Težak Đ. (Ed.), Zagreb, Croatia, Faculty of Science, 1998, 61-61.
18.
Težak Đurđica, Martinis Mladen, Punčec Suzana, Jalšenjak Nenad.
"Formation of Alkylbenzenesulphonates in the Aqueous Solutions and in Mixed
Media", 11th International Symposium on Surfactants in Solution, Mittal K. L.
(Ed.), Casali Institute, Jerusalem, Israel, 1996, 95-95.
Invited lectures
1.
S. Šegota, V. Čadež, M. Jazvinšćak Jembrek, D. Vojta, :" AFM and force
spectroscopy studies on the interaction of myricetin and myricitrin with model and
biological cell membranes",
10th Christmas Biophysics Workshop, San Daniele del Friuli, Italija, December, 1415th, 2015
2.
G. Baranović, S. Šegota: "Nanoparticle Clustering Tuned by Nanoparticle Surface
Chemistry. Nanomechanical and Thermotropic Study on Model Lipid Membranes",
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing National Laboratory of
Microstructures, Nanjing University, August 17th 2015
3.
S. Šegota: "Charged Amphiphylic Ligands of Nanoparticles Increase Lateral
Compaction of Membranes. Nanomechanical and Thermotropic Study of Model Lipid
Membranes in High Ionic Strength Solutions", 9th Christmas Biophysics Workshop,
Buzet, December, 16th 2014
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4.
S. Šegota: "Model membranes in interactions with NPs in seawater media as studied
by force- and transmission IR spectroscopy", Think tank meeting-TT3 - High ionic
strength media/systems: behaviour, fate and ecotoxicity, Department Of
Biology University Of Aveiro, Campus Universitário Santiago, Aveiro, Portugal,
October, 21st 2014
5.
S. Šegota: "Characterization of organic matter in seawater by Atomic Force
Microscopy", Institute for Marine Biology, Kotor, August, 26th 2014
6.
S. Šegota: ″Model PC membranes in seawater media as studied by force- and
transmission IR spectroscopy", IPBS-CNRS, Toulouse, France, June, 11th 2014
7.
S.
Šegota:
"AFM
has
potential
to
provide
unique
evidence
of
ENPs impact on ecosystem level", Think tank meeting-TT2-High ionic strength
media/systems: behaviour, fate and ecotoxicity, IRB, Zagreb, March 20th 2014
8.
S. Šegota: "Model marine membranes in seawater media as studied by force- and
transmission IR spectroscopy", Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe,
Germany, October, 17th 2013
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