Marijana Joksimović is a Full Professor at Alfa BK University's Faculty of Finance, Banking and Auditing, specializing in International Banking, International Economics, and Finance. She holds a PhD in Economic Sciences from the Faculty of Business Studies, Megatrend University (2010). Her career includes roles such as Dean of the Faculty, Head of Doctoral Studies, and Rector of Alfa BK University since April 2021. She has also served at institutions like the Faculty of Business Studies in Belgrade and the University of Priština. Joksimović chairs multiple national academic committees, including the Serbian National Accreditation Body and serves on editorial boards of journals like Megatrend Review and Ecologica . Her research focuses on banking regulation, financial risk management, and international trade dynamics. She has authored over 75 papers and received accolades including the Best Dissertation Award from Zadužbine Andrejević (2010). Education: PhD in Economic Sciences (2010), MSc in Economics (2008), BSc in Management of Financial Services (2005) Research Interests: International Financial Systems, Capital Adequacy Standards (Basel III), Cryptocurrency Risks, Pandemic Economic Impacts, and Agri-Food Trade. She explores how emerging technologies like blockchain reshape insurance ecosystems and commodity trading. Her work bridges macroeconomic trends with micro-level financial management. Professional Achievements: Recipient of the 2010 Best Dissertation Award for her work on Basel Committee standards in Serbian banking. Her 2021 study on banking capital adequacy during the pandemic highlighted sector resilience strategies. Over her career, she has advised on financial reporting reforms and fraud detection using Benford's Law. Leadership Roles: Since 2020, she leads doctoral studies at Alfa BK and chairs national academic quality control bodies. Previously, she served as Pro-Dean for Academic Programs at the Faculty of Business Studies (2014–2017).









