Assoc. Prof. Jasmina Lapić, PhD is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb. She obtained her MSc degree in Chemistry in 2000 from the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, and earned her PhD in 2008 from the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb. She has participated in numerous national research projects in areas including metallocene chemistry, quantum chemical design, natural deep eutectic solvents, and the development of bioactive compounds. Her research focuses on the synthesis and structural characterization of organometallic compounds, particularly ferrocene derivatives, nucleobase conjugates, and heterocyclic systems. She has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized journals in the fields of organic and organometallic chemistry. She is actively involved in teaching and mentorship, supervising numerous undergraduate and graduate theses. She is an active member of the Croatian Chemical Society.