Zorana Matić is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Urban Design. Her research focuses on links between characteristics of the built environment and public health and how designing urban places that promote physical activity affects behavioral choices and health outcomes. Her ongoing research is looking closely at retrofit opportunities for vacant healthcare facilities and sites and health district planning. She gained extensive teaching experience, working on a number of courses in urban design, planning, and architecture. Currently works as GRA and GTA and has been part of Urban Design and Architecture studios, as well as Instructor for Core I Design studio.

Zorana holds a BArch and MArch in Urbanism from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. She received several awards in design competitions and was awarded several fellowships including 2013 School of Architecture Ph.D. fellowship, 2008 Eurobank EFG Scholarship for the top 100 students in Serbia, Scholarship of the Republic Fund for Scientific and Artistic Youth of Serbia (2007-2012).