Radmila Jančić Heinemann earned her Ph.D. in materials science in 2000 from the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade. Her work has resulted in over 100 publications and more than 1000 citations. She has delivered numerous lectures on topics related to cultural heritage and materials science and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on materials science, composite materials, and functional materials at the University of Belgrade. A member of the Materials Society of Serbia, her research interests include composite materials and the design of their properties and functionalities.