Vesna Dimitrievska

Prof. Dr. Vesna Dimitrievska is a Full Professor at the Institute of Sociology, Faculty of Philosophy, University St. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the same institution (2002), with earlier degrees from the Faculty of Law (MA 1993, BA 1984). Her career spans over three decades, including roles as Deputy Head of Postgraduate Studies (2005), member of the National Statistics Council (2007–present), and President of the Association of Sociologists of Macedonia (2011–2014).

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Faculty of Law, University St. Cyril and Methodius (1984)
• Master’s Degree: Faculty of Law, University St. Cyril and Methodius (1993)
• Doctorate: Sociology, Faculty of Philosophy (2002)

Research Interests:

• Social stratification and inequality
• Poverty dynamics and measurement
• Quality of life metrics
• Research methodology
• Gender studies
• Globalization impacts

Her 20+ publications focus on Macedonian socio-economic challenges, including child poverty, Roma communities, and health disparities. She has pioneered qualitative studies on newly impoverished families and institutionalized children’s post-care life trajectories.

Professional Service:

• Reviewed over 50 textbooks and mentored numerous graduate theses
• Coordinated national/international research projects on social policy