Dr. Elvira Kovač-Andrić

The purpose of this study was to investigate the ozone, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide variations and their correlation with meteorological parameters in Osijek (Eastern Croatia) during the summer seasons of 2002, 2007, and 2012. The measured data are discussed in relation to the EU guidelines (Directive 2002/3/EC, Directive 2008/50/EC). In order to characterize ambient air with respect to ozone photochemical pollution we calculated three photochemical pollution indicators. These indicators may also be a valid measure for harmful effects on living organisms. The influence of local meteorological parameters on the measured concentrations of ozone, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide was also investigated. We have attempted to establish correlations between measured pollutant concentrations and meteorological parameters using the technique of multivariate principal component analysis (PCA).

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Dr. Elvira Kovač-Andrić is an associate professor at the Department of Chemistry, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek. She received her PhD in Natural Sciences (Chemistry) in 2010. Her research focuses on atmospheric and environmental chemistry, especially air pollutants, ozone and volatile organic compounds, as well as on green synthesis of nanomaterials. She is the author of peer-reviewed publications in international journals, including studies on the prediction of surface ozone concentrations using neural network models and sustainable approaches to the synthesis of nanomaterials. She has actively participated in national and bilateral projects and is a co-author of chemistry textbooks. She is a member of the Croatian Chemical Society and actively promotes science through conferences and workshops.

Dr. Elvira Kovač-Andrić

Dr. Elvira Kovač-Andrić

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