Rakonjac specialises in the biology and structure of
bacteriophages, and the development of technology for use in veterinary, medical, and agriculture fields. Rakonjac invented a new technology for the production of
nanorods from bacteriophages, and is the recipient of several
MBIE-funded grants to explore antibiotic resistance, develop diagnostic tests for COVID-19 and develop the nanorods production system. while Nanophage Technologies, a collaboration with BridgeWest Ventures, is developing technology for diagnostic tests and delivery of vaccines. Rakonjac led the redesign of the microbiology degree at Massey. == Honours and awards ==