Nemanja Rakić

Nemanja Rakić serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of General Physics at the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Banja Luka. His academic appointment, confirmed by election on January 26, 2023, focuses on astronomy and astrophysics within the Serbian academic system where his title 'доцент' corresponds to Associate Professor rank. He teaches across multiple physics and astronomy programs including undergraduate courses in Physics 1 & 2, Basics of Astronomy, Fundamentals of Astrophysics, and graduate-level courses such as Astronomical Content in Physics Lessons and Computer Simulations in Physics Teaching.

Dr. Rakić's research centers on active galactic nuclei (AGN) with particular emphasis on spectroscopic analysis of broad-line regions, the Baldwin effect in various galaxy types, and detection methods for supermassive binary black holes. His work combines observational data from surveys like SDSS with theoretical modeling to understand galactic nuclei kinematics. He has developed innovative approaches to physics education, integrating astronomical content and computer simulations into teaching methodology. His research spans observational astronomy, spectroscopy, and astrophysical modeling with applications in understanding black hole dynamics and galaxy evolution.

His publication record shows consistent output in high-impact astronomy journals including Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Classical and Quantum Gravity. Recent publications (2020-2022) demonstrate expansion into science communication and educational methodologies, reflecting his dual commitment to research excellence and pedagogical innovation in astronomy education.

Dr. Rakić has led significant research projects including 'Study of binary supermassive black holes in active galaxies in the optical and X-ray domains' (2016-2017) as principal investigator, and participated as a team member in 'Elastic electron scattering on a bismuth atom and a triethyl phosphate molecule' (2018-2020). His collaborative work involves researchers from multiple institutions across Serbia and internationally, with notable collaborations on gravitational wave research and AGN monitoring projects.