Conservation of Architectural Heritage, Historic Mortars Technology, Sustainability in Building Materials

Milica obtained her BA and MA degrees in Architecture at the University of Belgrade. In 2022, she completed the Advanced Master’s programme in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Structures (SAHC). Currently, she is a PhD candidate, member of Ceramic and Composite Materials Research Group, at the Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology of NCSR “Demokritos”. She was a holder of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Innovative Training Network (MSCA-ITN) Early-Stage Researcher (ESR) fellowship within the PlaCe-ITN project.

Milica’s research delves into the technological evolution of mortars in the south-eastern Mediterranean, with a particular focus on the Dodecanese islands. Through in-depth comparative analyses, the research will trace the evolution of building techniques and the changing composition of mortars, shedding light on how different civilizations affected mortar properties and performance over time. A key aspect of the study is the exploration of sustainable mortar solutions, aiming to incorporate lessons from the past to address contemporary environmental challenges. A combination of field surveys and advanced laboratory experiments will provide the necessary data to achieve these ambitious goals.