Faculty of Chemistry, Studentski trg 12-16, Beograd
Department of Biochemistry
Phone: 011-3336608
Phone (local): 608
Laboratory: 403
Room: 410
E-mail: tcirkov@chem.bg.ac.rs
Personal data
Born on 16th of September 1972 in Velika Plana
Education and qualifications
1991-1995: Undergraduate studies - Chemistry / University of Belgrade - Faculty of Chemistry (Belgrade, Serbia)
1995-1999: Master of science studies - Chemistry / University of Belgrade - Faculty of Chemistry (Belgrade, Serbia)
1999-2002: Doctoral academic (PhD) studies - Chemistry / University of Belgrade - Faculty of Chemistry (Belgrade, Serbia)
History of employment
1997-2001: Graduate assistant / University of Belgrade - Faculty of Chemistry (Belgrade, Serbia)
2000-2004: Assistant / University of Belgrade - Faculty of Chemistry (Belgrade, Serbia)
2003-2008: Assistant professor / University of Belgrade - Faculty of Chemistry (Belgrade, Serbia)
2008-2008: Associate professor / University of Belgrade - Faculty of Chemistry (Belgrade, Serbia)
2013: Full professor / University of Belgrade - Faculty of Chemistry (Belgrade, Serbia)
2021: Scientific councilor / University of Belgrade - Faculty of Chemistry (Belgrade, Serbia)
Scientific interest
Proteomics. Food and function and molecular allergology
Awards and merits
2003: COIMBRA Group Fellowship Award
2004: European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology long term fellowship Award
2005: Award of the Serbian Chemical Society for young scientists
2011: Postdoctoral fellowship award of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia
Other activities
Corresponding member of Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts from November 8, 2018 - Department of chemical and biological sciences.
Member of Serbian Chemical Society from 1995.
Member of European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology from 1998.
Member of Biochemical Society of Serbia from October 22, 2011.
Member of Human Proteome Organization from November 3, 2015. HUPO Council Member
Member of Serbian Proteomics Association from November 3, 2015. President
Chairman of the Head of the Center of Scientific Excellence from April 11, 2014 till December 10, 2020.
Vice Dean for Science and International Cooperation from October 1, 2020.
Member by function of the Committee for Strategy of Scientific Development of the Faculty of Chemistry from December 10, 2020.
Chairman of the Head of the Center of Scientific Excellence from December 10, 2020 till May 12, 2022.
Member of the from December 10, 2020.
Member by function of the Committee for Quality Ashurance and Improvement from July 12, 2021.
Member by function of the Committee for MSc and PhD Studies from July 12, 2021.
Member by function of the Ethical Committee for Use of Human Biological Matherial in Research from July 12, 2021.
Chairman of the Head of the Center of Scientific Excellence from May 12, 2022.
Member by function of the Committee for Capital Equipment Management from November 10, 2022.
Educational activities
- Introduction to Biochemistry (408A2)
- Enzymology (431B2)
- Instrumental Methods in Biochemistry (434B2)
- Molecular Alergology (458B2)
- Selected Chapters of Chemistry of Natural Products (471B2)
Participation in research projects
Active projects:
- 2018-2021: Twinning of research activities for the frontier research in the fields of food, nutrition and environmental 'omics (FoodEnTwin) – No. 810752 (principal investigator)
project type: Horizon 2020
project is funded by: European Commission (Brusseles, Belgium) - 2020-2021: Production of the protein, probable marker for linden allergy – PoC-5894
project type: Proof of Concept
project is funded by: Innovation Fund of the Republic of Serbia (Belgrade, Serbia) - 2020-2022: Development of the assays for detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus capsid proteins in biological fluids of COVID-19 patients (CAPSIDO) – 7542203 (principal investigator)
project type: COVID-19
project is funded by: Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia (Belgrade, Serbia) - 2021-2023: Development of ELISA and Immuno-PCR for Sensitive and Specific Detection of Shellfish Tropomyosin (ShellPCR) – 6504499 (principal investigator)
project type: DIASPORA
project is funded by: Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia (Belgrade, Serbia) - 2021-2025: An Innovative Analytical Platform to Investigate the Effect and Toxicity of Micro and Nano Plastics Combined with Environmental Contaminants on the Risk of Allergic Disease in Preclinical and Clinical Studies (IMPTOX) – No. 965173 (principal investigator)
project type: Horizon 2020
project is funded by: European Commission (Brusseles, Belgium) - 2019-2023: The Core Outcome Measures for Food Allergy – CA18227
project type: International cooperation - COST Actions
project is funded by: European Commission (Brusseles, Belgium) - 2022: Impact of microplastics originating from formula preparation on protein digestion in infant digestion models (Microprot) – 101063185 (principal investigator)
project type: Horizon EU
project is funded by: European Commission (Brusseles, Belgium) - 2021: Implementation of innovative solutions, in response to COVID-19 crisis in the Republic of North Macedonia and the Republic of Albania
project type: International Research Projects
project is funded by: UNDP Srbija (Beograd, Serbia) - 2021-2025: Plastics Monitoring Detection Remediation Recovery (PRIORITY) – CA20101
project type: International cooperation - COST Actions
Finished projects:
- 2010: Reinforcement of the Faculty of Chemistry, Uvinersity of Belgrade, towards becoming a centre of excellence in the region of West Balkans for molecular biotechnology and food research – FCUB-ERA 256716 (principal investigator)
project type: International
project is funded by: European Union (Brusseles, Belgium) - 2011: Molecular properties and modifications of some respiratory and nutritive allergens – 172024 (principal investigator)
project type: National Fundamental Research Projects
project is funded by: Ministry of Science and Technological Development (Belgrade, Serbia) - 2014: 5) Improving Allergy Risk Assessment Strategy for New Food Proteins (ImpARAS) – COST Action FA1402
project type: International
project is funded by: European Union (Brusseles, Belgium) - 2020: Preventing and Responding to COVID-19 in at-Risk Areas - Sustainable Production of the Serological IgG Test for SARS CoV-2 in Serbia – LVP-BPA UNDP 00121484/2020-02 (principal investigator)
project type: International Research Projects
project is funded by: UNDP (Beograd, Serbia)
Author identification numbers
- ORCID: 0000-0003-2559-5234
- ResearcherID: R-6751-2016
- Scopus: 8629757700
- Faculty of Chemistry Repository Cherry
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