Milenko Sekulić

Milenko Sekulić is a Full Professor at the Chair of Machining within the Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad. He has held this position since 2017 and currently serves as Head of the Chair of Machining (since 2018), following previous roles as Associate Professor (2012-2017) and Assistant Professor (2008-2012) at the same institution.

His academic foundation includes a Bachelor's degree (1993), Magister degree (1998), and PhD (2007), all in Mechanical Engineering from the Faculty of Technical Sciences. His educational journey focused on cutting force analysis in milling, development of cutting force calculation models, and determination of drilling forces.

Professor Sekulić's research centers on advanced manufacturing engineering, specializing in machining process optimization, thermal analysis, and cutting force prediction. His work integrates fuzzy logic, evolutionary algorithms, and response surface methodology to solve complex problems in electrical discharge machining, abrasive water jet systems, and high-pressure jet assisted turning. Key contributions include energy efficiency models for EDM, surface roughness prediction frameworks, and thermal state optimization in creep-feed grinding.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trend toward sustainable and intelligent manufacturing solutions. His work consistently addresses material-specific challenges (particularly nickel-based alloys), develops predictive models for machining outcomes, and pioneers hybrid techniques like laser-assisted cutting. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in combining computational intelligence with traditional manufacturing physics.

No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the available information.

Professor Sekulić actively mentors students through thesis supervision and teaching, building on his own academic progression within the institution. His leadership as Head of Chair involves guiding research direction and laboratory activities for the machining group. International collaborations with Slovenian institutions (evident in co-authored publications) highlight his cross-border research engagement.

He leads the Chair of Machining research team, which maintains specialized laboratories for conventional and non-conventional machining processes including EDM, water jet systems, and high-pressure jet assisted equipment. Current work focuses on AI-driven process optimization and sustainable manufacturing techniques.