Marta Pinčić earned her Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology at the University of Zagreb, where she consistently ranked among the top-performing students. She was awarded the Rector’s Award (a distinction recognizing outstanding original student research) for her computational investigation of nanoparticle–pollutant interactions, a project that enhanced her skills in Python, computational modeling, and data analysis. Her Master’s thesis, focused on enzyme-catalyzed synthesis in microreactor systems, reflects her interdisciplinary interest in sustainable process development.

In addition to her academic achievements, Marta gained hands-on research experience through two internships centered on environmental testing and ecotoxicology. She has also been actively involved in science communication and peer mentoring, contributing to student-led STEM outreach initiatives and supporting fellow students as a student assistant.

Driven by curiosity and a strong commitment to addressing environmental challenges, Marta aims to integrate computational and experimental approaches in her doctoral research to develop innovative and sustainable technologies. As Doctoral Candidate 1 in the NANAQUA Project at KU Leuven, she works at the intersection of nanomaterials, photochemistry, and computational research to advance sustainable water purification.