Draženko Bjelić

Doc. Dr. Draženko Bjelić is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Technology, University of Banja Luka, specializing in Process Engineering. He leads research in environmental engineering, focusing on waste management, electrochemical wastewater treatment, and circular economy strategies. His work emphasizes sustainable technologies for pollution reduction and resource recovery.

• Roles: Academic Staff Member (Category II-4), Course Instructor for Chemical Engineering and Technology
• Research Areas: Electrocoagulation, Material Flow Analysis, Waste-to-Energy Systems, GHG Emission Modeling, Green Chemistry Applications
• Key Projects: Leading national/international projects on advanced wastewater treatment, landfill gas utilization, and municipal solid waste management optimization.

His research bridges technical innovation and policy development, addressing challenges in Balkan region waste management. Collaborations include institutions like the Ministry of Science and Technology of Republika Srpska and international partners in sustainable technology adoption.