Miroslav Nikčević

Miroslav Nikčević serves as a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Biology and Inland Water Protection, Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade. His career spans academic research since 1988 alongside significant governmental roles including Director of Serbia's Environmental Protection Agency (2004-2007) and positions in federal health/welfare secretariats. His work centers on freshwater ecosystem analysis with emphasis on fish as environmental indicators.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade (2000)
• Master's Degree in Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade (1996)
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Belgrade (1984)

Nikčević's research integrates fish physiology with ecological monitoring, investigating thermal adaptation mechanisms, migration patterns, and bioindicator applications across Serbian rivers and reservoirs. His methodology combines field telemetry tracking with laboratory enzyme analysis to assess impacts of temperature fluctuations and oxygen levels on species like catfish, trout, and eel. This work directly informs water quality management and conservation strategies in the Danube Basin.

Publication trends reveal sustained focus on freshwater fish behavior since 1998, with recent work (2016-2021) emphasizing acoustic telemetry in the Danube River and physiological responses to thermal stress. His studies consistently bridge laboratory biochemistry with real-world river ecosystem monitoring.

Current research initiatives demonstrate strong institutional support through:

• OI173045: National project on fish bioindicators for Serbian water quality assessment
• TR37009: Multidisciplinary modeling of river/reservoir parameters
• COST Action CA18102: European aquatic animal tracking network coordination
• MEASURES: Danube Transnational Programme for migratory fish corridor restoration
• Ministry of Environmental Protection study on Uva Reservoir catfish populations

While specific laboratory facilities aren't detailed, his department operates within the University of Belgrade's multidisciplinary framework, leveraging international collaborations like COST networks for large-scale ecological monitoring across the Danube River Basin.