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For Everyone -
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Serbian
Superpowers of Invisible Workers: How Microbes Turn Pollution into Profitable STEM Innovation
Polluters that clean themselves?
Imagine a world where microbes and plants have the ability to remove toxins from soil, water, and air – without harmful chemicals or enormous costs. This workshop reveals how bioremediation, a modern biotechnological discipline, transforms pollution into sustainable innovation and shows how science can become a tool for entrepreneurship and positive environmental change.
About This Workshop
About the lecturer
The workshop will be led by Dr. Srđan Miletić, Senior Research Associate at the Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy (IHTM), University of Belgrade. His research focuses on microbial bioremediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum derivatives and heavy metals, as well as on developing biotechnological methods that connect ecology and engineering. Dr. Miletić is dedicated to promoting science and sharing knowledge through practical and interdisciplinary STEM approaches.
What you’ll learn
The workshop provides insight into the basic STEM principles of bioremediation and the role of microorganisms as the planet’s “natural cleaners.” Participants will learn the difference between in situ and ex situ methods, as well as how chemical and biological processes combine to enable microbes to effectively break down pollutants.
From science to innovation
Through real-world examples, participants will discover how bioremediation is used to remove oil spills, pesticides, and heavy metals — and how this technology opens up opportunities for entrepreneurial ideas in the field of sustainable biotechnology. The lecture connects ecology, science, and economics, demonstrating how environmental challenges can turn into profitable STEM innovations.
Why join?
This workshop is perfect for anyone eager to explore how the microscopic world can shape the planet’s future. Through practical examples and scientific insights, participants will gain concrete knowledge and inspiration to view science as a space for creativity, sustainability, and innovation.
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