Перица Пауновиќ is a Professor at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. His main research interests include the application of nanomaterials in the hydrogen economy; the synthesis, characterization, and application of carbon nanostructures; the synthesis and application of TiO₂ nanoparticles; nanosensors; and materials for electromagnetic shielding. His teaching portfolio includes Theory of Metallurgical Processes, Corrosion and Protection of Metals, Green Metallurgy, Introduction to Materials Engineering, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Electrode Nanomaterials Catalytic nanomaterials.