Branko Radović is a Researcher-intern at the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade. Born in 1998, he demonstrated early academic excellence, winning awards at the Mathematical Gymnasium in Belgrade and securing 1st place at the Second Interregional Chemistry Tournament in Moscow (2016). Graduated from Faculty of Pharmacy (2022) with distinction Doctoral candidate since October 2022 Previously served as president of the Center for Scientific Research of Students (CNIRS) His research focuses on pharmaceutical chemistry , combining computational methods and medicinal applications. He has received recognition for teaching engagement and academic leadership through multiple student excellence awards. Active in drug development research Recipient of competitive student research grants
Ivana Stojiljković is a Lecturer in Chemistry at the Faculty of Forestry , University of Belgrade . She has been employed since 2015 and holds a PhD in Theoretical Chemistry from the same university's Faculty of Chemistry. Her research focuses on organic chemistry , computational chemistry , and nanotechnology , particularly in adsorption technologies for environmental applications . Education: BSc, MSc, and PhD in Chemistry (University of Belgrade) Professional Affiliations: Serbian Chemical Society, Educational Forum, Petnica Research Station (visiting lecturer since 2019) Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work combining organic synthesis , quantum chemical modeling , and environmental remediation . She has contributed to projects on pesticide removal , heavy metal biosorption , and chemical valorization of waste materials . Her 2025 study on Douglas Fir needles for heavy metal retention and 2023 work on braneworld theory demonstrate her broad research scope. She co-authored the textbook "Praktikum iz Hemije sa radnom sveskom" (2018) for forestry students and participated in the CLEVER Cities initiative (2020), a Horizon 2020-funded project. Her article trends include adsorption mechanisms , quantum modeling , and sustainable materials . Collaborations span institutions like Ghent University (South Korea) and projects funded by the Ministry of Science, Republic of Serbia . She has no explicitly listed scientific awards but contributes to promotional activities at the Faculty of Forestry.
Ljubiša Bojić is a Senior Research Fellow at the Digital Society Lab (DigiLab) within the Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory at the University of Belgrade and concurrently at the Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Serbia. He serves as External Faculty at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna, focusing on AI's societal implications, particularly AI alignment, recommender systems, and metaverse ethics. His work bridges communication science, futurology, and digital humanism to address critical challenges in technology governance. Education: Ph.D. in Communication Science, University of Lyon II, France (2014) Research Focus: Bojić investigates how AI systems can uphold human values through ethical design, with emphasis on recommender algorithms as the most powerful social force shaping contemporary society. His pioneering work on digital addictions examines how AI-driven platforms create echo chambers and social polarization. He advocates for declaring recommender systems a public good and digital identity a human right, exploring both the addictive risks and therapeutic potentials of immersive technologies like the metaverse. Publication Trends: His recent output (2022-2025) reveals a strategic evolution from analyzing digital addiction mechanisms toward developing concrete AI governance frameworks. Key themes include linguistic pragmatics in large language models, consciousness metrics in AI, and cross-platform social dynamics. His research increasingly informs global policy through rigorous computational social science methods applied to real-world challenges like vaccine hesitancy and political polarization. Scientific Recognition: Fellow, Institute for Human Sciences Vienna (IWM) (2023) Member, United Nations Environment Programme Foresight Expert Panel (2023) Policy Engagement: Bojić co-developed Serbia's AI ethics standards and advised Spain's AI strategy. His Horizon Europe project TWON generated Policy Handout No. 8, mandating algorithms to deliver emotionally balanced, diverse content. His 'CERN for AI' framework influenced G7 policy briefs and was featured by the World Economic Forum. He regularly testifies before international bodies on AI governance. Institutional Leadership: As founder of EMERGE: Forum on the Future of AI Driven Humanity and initiator of the Belgrade Digital Freedom Pledge (signed by OSCE officials), he drives global conversations on digital rights. At DigiLab, he leads research on social media dynamics using big data analytics, while coordinating international networks like COST Action CA21129 on opinion analysis.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sanja Maksimović Moićević serves as Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Applied Management, Economics and Finance, University of Economics Academy in Novi Sad since 2017. Her professional trajectory includes prior appointments as Assistant at EDUKONS University's Faculty of Service Business and Telecommunications Advisor at the Provincial Secretariat for Economy in 2006, demonstrating consistent engagement with Serbia's telecommunications sector. Her academic foundation was built at Novi Sad's Faculty of Technical Sciences, where she completed undergraduate studies in Telecommunications and Signal Processing (2005), followed by a Master's degree (2011) and Doctorate in Computer Engineering and Computer Communications (2015). This technical background underpins her interdisciplinary research approach. Professor Maksimović Moićević's research program bridges telecommunications engineering with practical applications through: Development of image quality metrics for broadcast systems Strategic planning for regional broadband infrastructure Implementation frameworks for telemedicine in Serbian healthcare Digital television standard evolution (DVB-T to DVB-T2) Educational technology solutions for modern pedagogy Her publication record from 2010-2017 reveals consistent contributions to telecommunications policy and technical implementation, with growing emphasis on healthcare and education applications in recent years. No specific scientific awards were documented in the source material. Her research leadership manifests through substantial project involvement: Council coordinator for Vojvodina's Broadband Access Strategy (2012-2015) Metropolitan network management model development for local governments Multiple IPA international project collaborations These initiatives demonstrate strong grant acquisition capability and regional policy influence. While no dedicated laboratory is documented, her project-based work indicates an applied research methodology focused on governmental and institutional partnerships for telecommunications infrastructure development.
Ivan Tot is an Associate Professor at the University of Defense's Military Academy in Belgrade, with a career spanning roles as Teacher (1999-2010) and Assistant Professor (2015). His academic foundation includes a Doctorate from the Military Academy (2010), a Master's from the University of Kragujevac (2008), and an undergraduate degree from the Military Technical Academy (1999). His research bridges Information Systems , Biometric Verification , and IoT Security , with applications in defense logistics, mobile communications, and healthcare technology. Recent publications explore biometric maternity verification, encrypted SMS applications, and military data-gathering techniques. He contributed to key projects: New information technologies for analytical decision-making (Ministry of Science, 2010-2016) Performance Analysis of Tactical Telecommunications Systems (Military Academy, 2010-2015) Database models for logistics decision support (Military Academy, 2013-2015) He authored the textbook Information Systems for Decision Support (2013) and maintains a focus on practical, security-oriented solutions.
Goran Jocić is an Assistant Professor at the MEF Faculty of Science and Education, where he has taught since 2013 and currently serves as IT Sector Manager. He founded and leads the MEF Faculty Development Center , a lab dedicated to creating software solutions for academic operations. His entrepreneurial venture, a Computer Programming Agency, extends his expertise into commercial web development. His research and teaching span: Web Development (applications, portals, e-commerce) Information Systems (design, accounting systems, logic) Infrastructure (server/network administration) Object-Oriented Programming He previously contributed to the Serbian Blind Association by developing member-management tools. No awards or grants are documented.
Mladen Marković, born in 1961 in Belgrade, serves as Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology at the Department of Ethnomusicology, Faculty of Music Art in Belgrade. He has held this position since 1990 while additionally teaching at the University of Niš and as a visiting professor at the University of Sts. Ciril and Methodius in Skopje, Macedonia. His academic journey includes: Graduation from High School of Music Mokranjac (violin department) and High School of Mathematics in 1980 Ethnomusicology studies under Prof. Dragoslav Dević, completed one year early Master's thesis defense under Prof. Dević in 1988 Ph.D. under Prof. Dimitrije Golemović, current Head of the Department Marković's research centers on ethnomusicological analysis of folk music instruments—particularly instrumental ensembles—and historical investigations of Serbian popular music. His innovative work extends to computer-aided methodologies in ethnomusicology, including tonometry applications for musical analysis. He teaches comprehensive courses spanning general ethnomusicology, music history, folk instrumentation, and global popular music genres across all academic levels. No documented scientific awards or honors are associated with his profile. Marković maintains active teaching roles without indication of graduate student supervision or research grant administration. His professional activities focus on curriculum delivery across multiple institutions rather than laboratory or team-based research initiatives.
Katarzyna Kobiela-Mendrek is an Assistant Professor at the University of Bielsko-Biala, Faculty of Materials, Civil and Environmental Engineering, where she has been employed since November 2006. Her academic career spans nearly two decades of research focusing on natural fiber applications, particularly wool-based materials for engineering solutions. Dr. Kobiela-Mendrek's research interests center on sustainable material applications with emphasis on wool fiber biodegradation , geotextiles engineering , acoustic performance of materials , and environmental applications of natural fibers . Her work bridges materials science, civil engineering, and environmental sustainability, developing practical solutions that replace synthetic materials with biodegradable alternatives. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on practical applications of wool fibers across multiple domains. Her recent work (2022-2025) shows increased emphasis on circular economy principles, waste valorization, and sustainable alternatives to plastic, while maintaining her foundational work on geotextiles and soil stabilization. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects textile engineering with environmental applications. Her scientific contributions include: Development of biodegradable geotextiles for erosion control Acoustic materials from wool waste streams Natural mulching solutions for agricultural applications Waste prevention strategies through optimal material use Fatigue testing methodologies for textile composites Dr. Kobiela-Mendrek maintains active international collaborations, particularly with researchers in Norway and other European countries, focusing on sustainable textile applications and environmental engineering solutions. Her research demonstrates strong practical application potential across civil infrastructure, agricultural practices, and sustainable product development.
Igor Pašti is a Full Professor at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Physical Chemistry, where he has progressed from Junior Teaching Assistant (2007) to his current position (2021-present). As Vice-dean for Research and PhD studies, he oversees institutional research strategy while maintaining an active research program in energy materials. His research focuses on materials science for energy applications , specializing in electrocatalysis, materials modelling, and carbon materials design. Key areas include hydrogen evolution reaction catalysts, lithium-ion batteries, and graphene composites for fuel cells. His work bridges computational modeling (DFT, Kinetic Monte Carlo) with experimental electrochemistry. With over 200 publications and 4,400+ Scopus citations, his impactful research includes high-impact studies in ACS Catalysis and Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. His publication trends show increasing focus on sustainable hydrogen production and catalyst stability since 2020. 2012: Award by Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts 2015: Best Patent Award (Belgrade Chamber of Commerce) Editorial Board, Catalysts (Computational Catalysis section) Professor Pašti actively supervises students (8 PhDs, 30+ master's/bachelor's theses) and secures substantial funding through NATO SPS projects (SeaCAT, OFICeR), Serbian Science Fund (RatioCAT), and international collaborations. His research group benefits from computational resources via Swedish National Infrastructure for Computing and partnerships with KTH, Uppsala University, and Brandenburg Technical University. He leads international projects including SeaCAT (2024-2027) for offshore hydrogen production and OFICeR for fuel cell catalyst optimization, maintaining strong ties with European research institutions through DAAD, ARRS, and Danube Region networks.
Miodrag Brzaković is a Full Professor and President of the Council at the Faculty of Applied Management, Economics and Finance, University of Economics and Business in Novi Sad, where he has taught since 2010. His academic leadership spans informatics and general management disciplines within Serbia's higher education sector. His educational background includes: Doctorate in Security Sciences (University of Belgrade, 2009) Master's in Electrical Engineering (University of Belgrade, 1988) Diploma in Telecommunications Engineering (Military Technical Academy Zagreb, 1977) Brzaković's research focuses on the intersection of computer science and management systems, with emphasis on information security standards (ISO 27000), quality management (ISO 9001), and sustainable development applications. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementations in logistics, healthcare, and tourism sectors, often utilizing multi-criteria decision-making methodologies like EDAS. He actively contributes to standardization through Serbia's Commission KS I1224 for IT security and financial services. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2015-2019) reveals consistent application of decision science to real-world problems: tourism site selection, mining safety, urban planning, and personnel management. A dominant theme is adapting international standards (ISO, SERVQUAL) to Serbian industry contexts while addressing ecological and social sustainability. His professional certifications include: Lead Auditor for SRPS ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (Information Security) Lead Auditor for SRPS ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management) With extensive pre-academic experience directing military telecommunications (1988-1997) and defense IT systems (1997-2006), Brzaković brings operational expertise to his academic role. He has led projects implementing integrated management systems for business information, health information, and sports facilities, often collaborating with Serbian Standardization Institute on security protocols. His current work emphasizes sustainable development frameworks for rural tourism and smart city planning.
Darjan Karabašević is currently serving as the Acting Dean and Full Professor at the Faculty of Applied Management, Economics and Finance, University of Economics Academy in Novi Sad. He was elected to the position of Acting Dean on April 29, 2023, and achieved the rank of Full Professor for the narrow scientific fields of General Management and Informatics on February 22, 2023. Prior to this, he served as Vice-Dean for Research since March 1, 2018, and held positions as Associate Professor (2020) and Assistant Professor (2017) at the same institution. His educational background includes a Doctorate in Computer Science from the University of Novi Pazar (2022), another Doctorate from the Faculty of Management Zaječar, John Nesbitt University Belgrade (2016), Specialist Academic Studies from Megatrend University Belgrade (2012), and undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Management Zaječar, Megatrend University Belgrade (2009). He completed his secondary education at the Zaječar School of Economics and Trade. Professor Karabašević's research primarily focuses on multi-criteria decision-making methods, neutrosophic logic, fuzzy systems, and their applications in management and computer science. His work demonstrates a strong integration of mathematical modeling with practical business applications, particularly in personnel selection, supplier evaluation, website quality assessment, and e-commerce strategy development. He has published extensively on extensions of methods like WISP, TOPSIS, MULTIMOORA, and SWARA, often incorporating neutrosophic and fuzzy logic to handle uncertainty in decision-making processes. His publication record shows a consistent output of high-quality research, with over 200 scientific and professional papers, including more than 60 papers indexed in SCI/SSCI databases. His research has accumulated 2432 citations on Google Scholar, 863 on Web of Science, and 8 on Scopus, indicating significant impact in his fields of study. Professor Karabašević serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Process Management and New Technologies (category M52) and is an editor for the SCI-indexed journal "Axioms" (category M22). He is a member of the editorial boards of numerous international journals including Neutrosophic Sets and Systems, International Journal of Neutrosophic Science, and Journal of Fuzzy Extension and Applications, among others. He has reviewed over 200 scientific papers for prestigious journals such as Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Computation, Journal of Cleaner Production, and Omega. He has held significant leadership roles including being elected as Co-President and Head of the Neutrosophic Science International Association for Serbia (2018), and later becoming President of the association for Serbia (2022). He serves on the scientific committees of multiple international conferences including the International Congress on Aviation Management and conferences on Sustainable Development based on Knowledge (ERAZ). His professional activities also include serving as a reviewer for the National Body for Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education (NAT) since 2018 and previously for the Commission for Accreditation and Quality Assurance (KAPK) from 2017-2018.
Ergin Hakić is an Assistant Professor at the University of Novi Pazar, specializing in legal studies and interdisciplinary research connecting law with technology and forensic science. His work focuses on practical applications in criminal justice, human rights, and security systems. His research interests span: Legal frameworks for security and governance Economic implications of criminal activities like document forgery DNA technology in law enforcement IoT safety and reliability in legal contexts Arbitration validity and dispute resolution EU human rights protections Publications demonstrate consistent focus on evolving intersections between law and technology, particularly forensic DNA applications, IoT security, and economic crime. Recent work (2023-2024) shows increased emphasis on systemic security analysis and technological reliability in legal frameworks.
