Jelena Milovanović

Jelena Milovanović is a Researcher at Singidunum University's Faculty of Applied Ecology in Belgrade. She holds a Doctorate in Applied Ecology (2009) and advanced studies in Seed Science and Forestry from Belgrade University. Her work focuses on forest genetic resources, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable rural development.

Education:

• PhD: Singidunum University, Faculty of Applied Ecology (2007-2009)
• MSc: Belgrade University, Faculty of Forestry - Seed Science (2004-2007)
• BSc: Belgrade University, Faculty of Forestry - Forestry (1998-2004)

Research Interests:
She specializes in forest genetics, conservation of endangered tree species, climate change adaptation strategies, and sustainable land management. Her work integrates ecological field studies with molecular genetics techniques to assess genetic diversity and species resilience.

Key Projects (2020-2024):

• Conservation of beech genetic resources in Belgrade's Zvezdarska šuma (2024-2025)
• Analysis of beech provenance trials for climate adaptation (2023)
• National report on Serbia's forest genetic resources for FAO (2019-2020)
• EU-funded projects on riparian ecosystems and rural development networks
• Management roles in 5+ COST Action networks addressing biodiversity and forest policy

Editorial Roles:

• Editorial Board member of Discover Sustainability (Springer Nature)
• Associate Editor for Frontiers in Forests and Global Change

Grants & Collaborations:

• Lead on 10+ international projects with Sida, FAO, GEF, Visegrad Fund
• Contributions to national policies on agro-environmental programming and EU integration

Lab/Team: Leads research teams in Singidunum's Applied Ecology division, collaborating with forestry institutions and international NGOs on field conservation projects.