High Quality: Dr Ivana Damjanovic

Prior to her national prominence, Dr. Damjanović worked within the Croatian healthcare system, including at the in Zagreb. It was here that her expertise in respiratory infections would become invaluable.

Transitioning fully into research, she has held roles as a Senior Lecturer at the Canberra Law School and a Visiting Research Fellow at ANU. Her teaching career has a global footprint, having delivered lectures and training across Australia, Europe (Belgium, Croatia), and Asia (China, Bhutan, Indonesia). Major Research & Publications

Her most significant work is the book . In it, she provides a comprehensive and accessible analysis of the EU's reform approaches since it gained competence over foreign direct investment after the Treaty of Lisbon. The book critically exposes the tensions between the EU's aspiration to enhance the rule of law and the practical challenges of its reform initiatives, such as the proposed Multilateral Investment Court (MIC). dr ivana damjanovic

Before transitioning fully into academia in 2016, Dr. Damjanovic spent nine years as a career diplomat for the Republic of Croatia. Her diplomatic service included research, policy formulation, and postings in Europe and Australia. She later served as a trade advisor for the Delegation of the European Union to Australia, a role that provided her with direct insight into international trade negotiations and regulatory frameworks. Core Research and Contributions to International Law

Her research stands out because it often challenges long-held dogmas. For instance, one of her most cited papers questions the standard "rest versus movement" dichotomy in acute back pain, proposing a nuanced, biomarker-driven model that predicts which patients will benefit from immediate mobilization and which require initial immobilization. Prior to her national prominence, Dr

She currently leads the at the University of Canberra. The center focuses on how international law handles critical minerals supply chains, which are essential to the transition toward green energy. She also regularly conducts specialized training sessions for government agencies and industry stakeholders. These sessions focus on navigating EU trade frameworks, environmental regulations, and shifting investment dispute mechanisms.

What truly sets Dr. Ivana Damjanovic apart is her insistence on the "Mind-Brain-Body" triangle. In standard medicine, neurology (brain), psychiatry (mind), and physiatry (body) are often siloed. Dr. Damjanovic argues that this separation is artificial and harmful. Transitioning fully into research, she has held roles

She is currently working on a book tentatively titled "The Unbroken Patient: Reclaiming Your Health in a Broken System."