The Faculty of Science and Mathematics comprises five departments, each with a diverse range of research activities and interests:
Mathematics
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Geography
Department of Mathematics comprises the following research areas:
Nonlinear functional analysis
Operator Theory
Semi-groups and groups of linear operators. Integrated semi-groups of operators and their application
Numerical methods for ordinary and partial differential equations
Linear and nonlinear boundary value problems
Semi-linear and quasi-linear singular-perturbation problems
Differential equations and differential equation systems
Modeling discrete dynamical systems
Bifurcation and Stability Theory
Riemannian and Pseudo-Riemannian differential geometry
Application of Riemannian and Pseudo-Riemannian differential geometry to Gravitation Theory
Department of Physics deals with systematic research of processes and laws of physics related to contemporary trends in science and technology development such as:
Research and development trends in interaction between electromagnetic radiation and substance and x-ray structure analysis
new material research and development, production and use
Polymer material research
Amorphous material research
Physical theoretical models and their use in computer simulation for description of particle interaction in multi-channel formalism
Nuclear research reactors, theory and use of the soft-computing method
Inverse problems in nuclear materials’ identification, diagnosing neutron sources
Positron annihilation spectroscopy
Gamma spectrometry of visualization and its use in radiation diagnostics
Nuclear methods in medicine
Application of the laws of physics in ecology and sustainable development, passive use of solar energy and alternative energy sources
Radiation in natural radioactivity in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Patient dosimetry research and its application in medical diagnostics
Solid-state lightning with focus on experimental HP LED hg performance check
Improving research activities, theoretical though and applicative studies intended to improve economic and social development using all human and material resources available at the Department with an aim of optimizing and assisting development of technological processes, power supply, telecommunication, mining, construction engineering, medicine, technology, ecology, etc.
Department of Biology comprises the following research areas:
Molecular genetics research of allelic gene frequencies in the population of B-H
Gene mutations in population and their impact on phenotype
Molecular genetics research of the MMR gene and tumor suppressor gene
STR genetypisation, mycro-variants and mutations in STR loci in the population of B-H
mtDNA polymorphism research
Population genetics research
Characterization of bacterial casts isolated from food and water
Microorganism genotype and phenotype
Microorganisms in industry
Bio-anthropology, population genetics and molecular evolution
Water ecosystem quality analysis in relation to phytobentos and zoobenthos composition
Trophic composition of stagnant water in relation to phytoplankton communities composition
Microbiological analysis of water ecosystems
Application of different index types in water quality assessment
Application of indexes in valorization of soil quality in relation to soil cover
Assessment of biodiversity of plant species in different types of ecosystems
Determining habitat types
Determining conservation potential in different habitat types
Phytocenose –related research of fauna communities
Water quality assessment on basis of microscope analysis of water samples
Water eco-systems microscope analysis
Microscope, macroscopic and HPTLC plant species research
Determining pollution levels in particular areas in relation to distribution of certain types of lichen
Determining plant species by patterns
Ecology and environment protection
Aquaculture
Animal biosystematics and morphology
Biodiversity in invertebrate
Biodiversity in vertebrate
Parasite fauna
Ichthyology
Animal Physiology
Animal histology and embryology
Biodiversity in the area of North-East Bosnia, focusing on vertebrate and invertebrate fauna
Genofonds research, focusing on organisms specific for this part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular on endemic, relict and endangered species in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Identifying types of conversion status and successive habitat in the area of Tuzla Canton and the region
Bio-monitoring the water in relation to saprobiological and biological indicators.
Department of Chemistry comprises the following areas of research:
Antioxidant capacity and composition of polyphenols, L-ascorbic acid, micro-biogenic elements, hydroxymethylfurfural, reducing and non-reducing sugar in honey, as a natural food product
Antioxidant capacity and crop polyphenols
Heavy metals in rivers and potable water
Bio-availability of microelements in medical herbs and their antioxidant capacity
Biomethic, optical biosensors for microbiological detection of product degradation (medical and food products)
The role of soil humic acid complexes and lignite dust in bio-availability of nickel and microelements
The effects and chemical characteristics of humic acid complexes in soil, lignite dust and flora systems
The effects of chemical properties of soil in determining the content of heavy metals in soil
The effects of surface active agents (surfactants) on solvency and morphological characteristics of pharmaceutically active compound fexofenadine hydrochloride
The effects of surface active agents (surfactants) on solvency and morphological characteristics of pharmaceutically active compound carbamazepine
Conversion of polymorph of the synthesized fexofenadine hydrochloride
Designing the process of obtaining the desired polymorph form 5-H-(b,f) azepine-5-carboxamide
Spectrophotometric measurement of metal ions in tenside mineral solutions
Chemical environment research – pollutant monitoring, chemical properties and interaction between pollutants and their environment
Quality control research – food, pharmaceutical and chemical products quality control
Department of Geography comprises the following areas of research:
Environmental protection, demographic and urban development research
Quantitative and qualitative research on geomorphological, hydrological and climate conditions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Demographic research in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Food, energy, raw material and water production and possibilities of developing tertiary activities
Field research of the existing conditions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Research of natural disasters, processes related to physical and anthropological geography in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Improving scientific knowledge and theoretical thought, applicative research which aim to improve economic and geographical development (optimal use of resources, regional planning and rational spatial division of economic activities, ecology).
Research activities are carried out through implementation of projects supported by:
Doctoral dissertations and masters’ theses research carried out as a part of doctoral and masters’ studies
Research projects supported by various organizations and funds such as: Tuzla Canton Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, Federal Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, B-H Ministry of Civil Affairs (joint research and development projects implemented through scientific and technological cooperation between the Republic of Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina), WUS, European Union and USA funds for science
Results of research activities are published in indexed journals (CC, SCI indexes) and other journals relevant for the scientific fields listed in the Register of relevant national publications of the Faculty of Science. Papers can be published in Faculty of Science Journal. Since 2005 the Collection is being published in five volumes: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Geography. All published papers are reviewed.