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Education, Academic Degrees and Academic Positions
- Adjunct professor (Master & Ph. D. studies), University of Belgrade, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Control, Signal and Systems, Serbia, 2012
- Adjunct professor (Master & Ph. D. studies), University of Szeged, Institute for Informatics, Robotics Laboratory, Hungary, 2009-2011
- Visiting Professor (Bachelor studies), University of La Reunion, Reunion, Institute for Applied Mathematics (AIM/LIM), France, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2011
- Visiting Professor (Bachelor studies), University of La Reunion, Reunion, Institute for Sport and Physical Activities (STAPS/CURAPS), France, 2004, 2006, 2008
- Scientific Advisor (equiv. University Professor), Serbian Ministry of Science and Technology, 2009
- Senior Scientific Fellow (equiv. Associate Professor), Serbian Ministry of Science and Technology, 2004
- Scientific Fellow (equiv. Assistant professor), Serbian Ministry of Science and Technology, 2000
- PhDEE, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Control System Department, University of Belgrade, 1999
- MSEE, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Control System Department, University of Belgrade, 1992
- BSME, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Regulation and Automation, University of Belgrade, 1985
Awards and Fellowships
- Member of the National Scientific Council for Technology Development for the branches - Electronics, Telecommunication and Information Technologies, Ministry of Science and Education of republic Serbia, 2010-2012
- Guest Scientist, Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow, Technical University of Braunschweig, Institut fuer Verkhersicherheit und Automatisierungstechnik (IVA, 2001/2002), Braunschweig, Germany
- Guest Scientist, Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow, Technical University of Braunschweig, Institut fuer Angewandte Mechanik (IfAM, 2005), Braunschweig, Germany
- Special annual Yugoslav award for the best technical contributions in 1998, Institute CIP, Belgrade, Serbia, 1998.
- UNIDO/UNDP Research Fellow, Fraunhofer Institut fuer Produktionsanlagen und Konstruktiontechnik (IPK), Berlin, Germany, 1991
Professional experience
- R/D engineer, Mihajlo Pupin Institute, Robotics Laboratory, Serbia, 1987-1992
- Research Scientist, Mihajlo Pupin Institute, Robotics Laboratory, Serbia, 1992-1998
- Senior Research Scientist, Mihajlo Pupin Institute, Robotics Laboratory, Serbia, 1998-2000
- Project manager, Mihajlo Pupin Institute, Robotics Laboratory, Serbia, 2000-2010
- Visiting professor, Germany, France, Hungary, periodically from 2004-2012
- Head of laboratory, Mihajlo Pupin Institute, Robotics Laboratory, 2010-
Research interest and professional competency
Primary interest
- Automatic control & Stability
- Large-scale dynamic systems
- Non-linear systems
- System identification, Modeling & Simulation
- Artificial intelligence and informatics
- Mechanical design
Particular interest
- Robotics – service, security & medical robots
- Humanoid robots
- Biomechanics and Bipedal locomotion
- Dual-arm manipulation
- Kinematics & Dynamics
- Mobile robots
- Trajectory prediction & Path planning
- Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM)
- Artificial neural networks & Learning algorithms
- Fuzzy inference & Decision support systems
- Cognitive behavior
- Embedded systems
- Data acquisition & Signal processing
- Robotic vision
- Autonomous systems - Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV)
- Autonomous systems - Unmanned Micro Aerial Vehicles (UMAV)
- Automotive systems
- Instrumentation & Measurements
Teaching topics
- Robot Kinematics and Dynamics – Theory and Practice
- Robot control and Navigation – Theory and Implementation
- Identification, Modeling and Simulation of advanced robotic systems
- Human & Humanoid robots – Biomechanical aspects of biped locomotion
- AI techniques: Artificial neural networks & Fuzzy logic – Theory and Implementation
- Automotive systems: Non-linear 3D-vehicle dynamics – Modeling and Simulation
- Modeling of human psycho-physiological behavior of driver operator with road vehicles – cognitive aspects of driving skill
- Unmanned Autonomous Ground and Aerial Robotic Systems
Teaching experience
- Visiting lecturer of the Technical University of Braunshweig, Germany, 2001-2002 and 2005
- Visiting Professor of the University of La Reunion, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, France, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2011
- Adjunct Professor, University of Szeged, Institute of Informatics, Hungary, 2009-2011
- Adjunct Professor, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Control, Signals and Systems, 2012
Research/Development and Education Projects
- Project co-director (institutional partnership). Project: Creative Allienece in Robotics Research and Education Focused on Medical and Service Robotics (CARE-Robotics), IZ74Z0_137361/1, Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), Scientific Cooperation between Eastern Europe and Switzerland (SCOPES program), 2011-2014.
- Project co-director. Project: Research and Development of Ambientally Intelligent Service Robots of Anthropomorphic Structure, TR-35003, Ministry of Science and Education of Republic Serbia, 2011-2015
- Project co-director. Project: Development of Robot as Device for Overcoming Difficulties in Children Growth, III-44008, Ministry of Science and Education of Republic Serbia, 2011-2015
- Project leader. Title: Humanoid robots - model of homosapiens, Festival of Science, Centre for Science and Art Promotion, Belgrade, Serbia, December 2011
- Work Package Leader, Project: TÁMOP 4.2.2 Supporting innovative research teams’ projects from basic research to applied research, 5.4 Intelligent Mobile Robots, 2009-2011
Complementary skill
- Working experience with computer operating systems: MS-DOS, MS-WINDOWS; VAX/VMS, UNIX, Windows, Vista, Linux.
- Advanced programming skill in: MATLAB/SIMULINK, FORTRAN and C, C++.
- Advance use of the applicative software: Corel Draw, MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Photo Shop, etc.
- Practice with Capture Motion System (Vicon 460) and bio-mechanic measurements
- NAO humanoid robot programming
Language skill
- Fluent in English (read, write, speak)
- Basic communication in German and French
Applicative software design
- Driver-vehicle in the loop (DVL+) – Specialized Matlab/Simulink automotive engineering toolbox for modeling, simulation and control of automotive systems, 2006
- Humanoid Robots Simulation Platform (HRSP) – Advance Matlab/Simulink software toolbox for modeling, simulation and control of biped locomotion (humans and humanoids) mechanisms, 2008/2009
- MSHUB-3D - Customized Software Interface for Enhanced 3D-Sensing and data fusion, Modeling and Simulation of Human Biomechanics for use with marker-based Capture Motion System – VICON 460, 2008.
- Virtual robot-sensor networks (Virtual WRSN) - Customized Matlab/Simulink software toolbox for modeling, control and simulation of wireless robot-sensor networks and multi-agent robotic systems, 2010/2011
- Micro Aerial Rotorcraft Software Simulator (MARSS) - Customized Matlab/Simulink software toolbox for modeling, control and simulation of unmanned micro aerial rotorcrafts (quadrocopters/hexacopters/octocopters), 2011/2012
Editorials & Journal reviews
- Editor of the monograph: Contemporary robotics – Challenges and Solutions, ISBN-978-953-307-038-4, InTech, www.intechweb.org, 2009
- Editor of the monograph: Automation and Control – Theory and Practice, InTech, www.intechweb.org, ISBN-978-953-307-039-1, 2009
- Member of the Editorial Board, International Journal on Advance Robotic Systems, INTECH Croatia, Open Access Publisher, ISSN: 1729-8806
- Member of the Editorial Board, Military Technical Courier, Ministry of Defense of Republic Serbia, ISSN: 0042-8469, UDC 623+355/359
- Member of the Editorial Board, Scientific Technical Review, Military Technical Institute-Belgrade, YU ISSN: 1820-0206, UDC: 355/359:62
- Member of the Editorial Board, International Journal of Engineering, Annals of Faculty of Engineering Hunedoara, ISSN: 1584 – 2665
- Scientific reviewer of IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, ISSN: 1545-5955
- Scientific reviewer of IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics - Part C: Applications and Reviews, ISSN: 1094-6977
- Scientific reviewer of International Journal of Humanoid Robotics (IJHR), Print ISSN: 0219-8436, Online ISSN: 1793-6942
- Scientific reviewer of Robotica, Cambridge University Press, ISSN: 0263-5747, EISSN: 1469-8668
- Scientific reviewer of Autonomous Robots, Springer, ISSN: 0929-5593 (print version), ISSN: 1573-7527 (electronic version)
- Scientific reviewer of Scientific Technical Review, VTI, YU ISSN 1820-0206
Scientific publications & Professional references (summary)
- 1 reserch monograph printed in English
- 2 chapters in research monographs
- 26 international journal papers (2 in IEEE Transactions)
- 5 national journal papers
- 30 international conference papers
- 26 national conference papers
- 12 software products
Publications
- Research monographs
- Chapters in research monographs
- Papers in international scientific journals
- Papers in national scientific/professional journals
- Papers in proceedings of international scientific meetings
- Papers in proceedings of national scientific meetings
- Technical solutions, software products & patents
- Workshops & Tutorials