YCN Committee - Danica Piper

I am a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Technology, University of Novi Sad, and I currently work at the BioSense Institute within the Center for Sensor Technologies. My academic background is in Materials Engineering, where I completed both my Bachelor’s and Master’s studies focusing on polymer materials, before transitioning to ceramics during my doctoral research. My current work focuses on ultrathin epitaxial films and their functional properties.

During my studies, I had the opportunity to gain international research experience at the Technical University of Denmark, which significantly broadened my scientific perspective and strengthened my interest in collaborative research. I have actively participated in scientific conferences and have also been involved in their organization, which further motivated me to engage with the research community beyond my own work.

I joined the Young Ceramists Network (YCN) in December 2023, where I contribute to initiatives aimed at connecting young researchers, fostering collaboration, and supporting early-career scientists in the field of ceramics.