Biographical Sketch Name: Gordana Dević Affiliation: Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, Centre of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Serbia Education: 1989. Graduated degree in Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade 1995. MSc degree in Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade 2006. PhD degree in Chemstry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade Business Address: Studentski trg 12-16, 10000 Belgrade, Serbia Research and Professional Experience: 1991. Research trainee 1995. Research Assistant 2006. Research Associate 2015. Associate Research Professor Professional Appointments: Early diagenetic processes and their influence on the composition of the organic substances of sediments and coals Advancement of methods techniques and processes for the preparation of purified fullerene nanomaterials which have a number of potential applications Issues of pollution of the freshwater systems (river, lake and groundwater), soil and sediments by heavy metals, through the study of their mobility, the bioavailability Environmental risk assessment