Aleksandar R. Popovic

Aleksandar R. Popović is a Full Professor at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Applied Chemistry. He holds a PhD from the same institution and has held academic positions since 1997, progressing from Teaching Assistant to Full Professor by 2013. His research focuses on environmental pollutants, waste material reuse, and atmospheric deposition, leveraging biomonitoring techniques. He has led or participated in multiple national and international research projects, including studies on soil contamination, airborne pollutants, and environmental risk assessment. Beyond academia, he served as Serbia's Minister of Science and Environmental Protection (2004–2007) and Minister of Mining and Energy (2007–2008).

• Education:
  • Bachelor's in Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade (1988–1993)
  • Master's in Chemistry, Florida State University (1994–1996)
  • PhD in Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade (1996–2002)
• Research Projects:
  • Active: International Cooperation - COST Actions project (2022–2026)
  • Completed: National Fundamental Research Projects on pollutant dynamics and soil contamination
• Committee Roles:
  • Chairman of the Committee for Recognition of Foreign Higher Education Documents (2021–2024)
  • Member of the Committee for Education Strategy

His research interests emphasize chemical transformations of pollutants, waste material repurposing, and environmental chemistry. Notable work includes studies on PAHs in food products, trace metal speciation in sediments, and bioindicator applications using moss. His recent publications (2021–2025) address environmental pollution impacts on ecosystems, human health risks, and innovative remediation techniques.

Grants and collaborations include funding from the European Commission and Serbian and Slovak governmental bodies. His interdisciplinary approach bridges analytical chemistry, environmental science, and policy, reflecting his dual academic and governmental experience.