Dr. Jelka Pleadin is a Master of Biotechnological Engineering, with a PhD in Biotechnical Sciences. She is a Scientific Advisor and the Head of the Laboratory for Analytical Chemistry at the Croatian Veterinary Institute Zagreb, as well as an Associate Professor, lecturing graduates and postgraduates at the University of Zagreb, Osijek, and Mostar. Her research is devoted to the development and application of analytical methods of detection and quantification of residues of forbidden substances; pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and toxic effects of different contaminates; and food quality investigations. She has completed much professional training in Analytical Toxicology and has presented her research at several scientific congresses and expert meetings. She currently acts in the capacity of Chief Project Coordinator and team member of several national and international scientific and expert projects concerned with food quality, safety, and authenticity. She has been a member of numerous scientific and organizing committees and an invited lecturer at several national and international scientific meetings. She was awarded the 2016 National Science Award in recognition of her outstanding achievements in the field of Biotechnical Sciences.