Aliaksandr Novikau

Dr. Aliaksandr Novikau is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the International University of Sarajevo, recognized as the best private university in Bosnia and Herzegovina. His academic journey includes a PhD and M.S. in Political Science and Environmental Policy from Northern Arizona University (USA). He specializes in energy security, environmental policy, and security studies, with a focus on Balkan and post-Soviet contexts.

Research interests span energy policy reforms, sustainable development, cyber-infrastructure protection, and the intersection of energy and human security. His work has been published in journals like Democratization, Environmental Politics, and Energy Strategy Reviews. Notable projects include the Jean Monnet Module on European Energy Security and grants from the European Commission and U.S. Department of State.

Recent publications highlight energy security dynamics in Bosnia, Turkey's regional energy ambitions, and the role of universities in advancing SDGs. Awards include the Jean Monnet Actions Grant and Muskie Fellowship. His research emphasizes linking academic innovation with policy implementation, particularly in transitional and conflict-affected regions.