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Dr. Neda Nikolić is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Management within the Faculty of Technical Sciences at the University of Kragujevac, Serbia. With over 15 years of academic service since joining in 2006, she has established herself as a prominent researcher in industrial management, environmental protection, and disaster risk management. Her academic journey began with a degree from the Faculty of Management in Belgrade in 2000, followed by master's studies at the Technical Faculty in Čačak (completed in 2009), and culminating in a doctoral dissertation defended in 2016 at the Faculty of Organizational Sciences in Belgrade.
Dr. Nikolić's research interests focus on the intersection of industrial management and environmental sustainability, particularly examining waste management systems, recycling processes, human resources in local government, and disaster risk reduction. Her work demonstrates a consistent thread connecting management principles with environmental protection and sustainable development practices. She has made significant contributions to understanding how local governments can optimize their environmental performance through strategic decision-making and human resource development.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a clear evolution from traditional industrial management topics toward more complex interdisciplinary research at the intersection of environmental science, public administration, and risk management. Her work increasingly addresses contemporary challenges including pandemic response, nuclear risk perception, and digital transformation in environmental management. The geographic focus remains primarily on Serbia and the broader Central and Southeast European region, with practical applications for local government implementation.
- Best paper award at ECOS2011 among 330 submissions from 47 countries
- Member of editorial board for International Journal of Disaster Risk Management
- President of scientific sector of Serbian Association for Recycling, Decontamination, and Demolition
- Member of Scientific-Professional Society for Risk Management in Emergency Situations
Dr. Nikolić actively contributes to academic governance as a member of the Teaching-Scientific Council at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, Čačak. Her previous service includes roles as secretary of the Department of Industrial Management and membership on both the Self-Evaluation Commission and Library Commission. Her research has practical applications in local government operations, particularly in environmental management and disaster preparedness, with several publications focusing on capacity development for Serbian municipalities.
