University Union Nikola Tesla | Faculty for diplomacy and security | Serbia
Prof. Dr. Dragan Ranđelović is a distinguished academic and researcher in Information Technology, with a career spanning higher education, industry, and applied research. Currently a full professor at the University Union – Nikola Tesla, Faculty of Diplomacy and Security, he has significantly contributed to the integration of IT in interdisciplinary domains, including diplomacy, security, agriculture, and law enforcement. His career began in the electronics industry, where he advanced from development engineer to director, before transitioning to academia. Prof. Ranđelović has authored over 15 university textbooks, mentored more than 50 postgraduate candidates, and supervised doctoral research. With more than 300 scholarly references, substantial citations, and editorial roles in several international journals, his academic influence is widely recognized. He has participated in and led numerous national and institutional research projects, contributing innovative solutions in analytical decision-making, systems modeling, and applied computing for societal, economic, and biological systems.
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Education
Prof. Ranđelović’s educational journey reflects excellence in science and engineering. He earned his degree from the Faculty of Electronics in Niš, graduating ahead of schedule and as the top of his class. Continuing his academic pursuits, he completed a master’s degree in the same faculty, specializing in advanced electronic systems and computing. He later achieved his doctoral degree at the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Pristina, focusing on the application of information technologies in complex systems. His multidisciplinary academic background combines electronics, mathematics, and computer science, laying the foundation for his extensive work in higher education and research. The strong analytical skills developed through this rigorous training enabled him to bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications across multiple sectors, including agriculture, criminalistics, and diplomacy. His education has been a cornerstone for his role in fostering innovation, mentoring future scholars, and leading research initiatives in applied information technology.
Experience
Prof. Ranđelović’s professional path spans education, industry, and research leadership. He began as a high school teacher before joining the Institute of Electronic Industry in Niš, progressing from development engineer to head of a major R&D laboratory, and later serving as director in multiple technology enterprises. Parallel to his industrial career, he contributed to academic research at the Mathematics Institute of the Serbian Academy of Sciences. Transitioning fully to academia, he held teaching and leadership roles at universities in Pristina, Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Bor, specializing in informatics, computer science, mathematics, and software engineering. He served as head of the Department of Informatics at the Criminal Police Academy and later as head of the Department of Software Engineering and IT at the Faculty of Diplomacy and Security. His teaching spans undergraduate to doctoral levels, complemented by his work on projects for the Ministry of Science and Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Awards and Recognitions
Prof. Ranđelović’s contributions have been recognized through numerous professional distinctions and appointments. He has served on the editorial boards of prominent international journals in information technology, telecommunications, and applied mathematics, as well as in national academic publications. His role as guest editor for a special issue of the Symmetry journal underscores his standing in the scholarly community. He has co-edited international books, authored national monographs, and served as a reviewer for over 150 scientific works. His leadership in research projects funded by the Ministry of Science and the Ministry of Internal Affairs reflects both trust and recognition from government and institutional bodies. His extensive publication record in indexed journals, coupled with high citation metrics and an h-index in double digits, further attest to his influence. While his career achievements are rooted in technical expertise, they also reflect his capacity for cross-disciplinary collaboration and his commitment to advancing applied science.
Research Interests
Prof. Ranđelović’s research focuses on the development and application of advanced information technologies in analytical decision-making, systems modeling, and interdisciplinary problem-solving. His work integrates computational methods with practical challenges in biological, economic, and sociological systems. He has a strong interest in software engineering, computer networks, and artificial intelligence, particularly in the context of security and law enforcement. His projects have explored the design of IT solutions for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, contributing to operational efficiency and technological modernization. He also researches optimization techniques, simulation models, and decision-support systems, often bridging theoretical algorithms with real-world applications. In agricultural and environmental contexts, his studies have involved experimental design, observation analysis, and data-driven system improvements. His approach combines rigorous mathematical modeling with applied computing, ensuring that his work remains both scientifically robust and practically relevant across diverse domains such as diplomacy, security, and engineering.
Publication Top Notes
Title: The impact of the July 2007 heat wave on daily mortality in Belgrade, Serbia
Year: 2013
Citations: 46
Title: Handbook of research on democratic strategies and citizen-centered E-government services
Year: 2014
Citations: 24
Title: A framework for delivering e-government support
Year: 2014
Citations: 20
Title: Weight coefficients determination based on parameters in factor analysis
Year: 2013
Citations: 19
Title: Triple modular redundancy optimization for threshold determination in intrusion detection systems
Year: 2021
Citations: 14
Title: Determining VLSI array size for one class of nested loop algorithms
Year: 1998
Citations: 13
Title: Challenging ergonomics risks with smart wearable extension sensors
Year: 2022
Citations: 12
Title: Prediction of important factors for bleeding in liver cirrhosis disease using ensemble data mining approach
Year: 2020
Citations: 12
Title: Use of determination of the importance of criteria in business-friendly certification of cities as sustainable local economic development planning tool
Year: 2020
Citations: 12
Title: SOSerbia: Android‐Based Software Platform for Sending Emergency Messages
Year: 2018
Citations: 12
Title: A multicriteria decision aid-based model for measuring the efficiency of business-friendly cities
Year: 2020
Citations: 11
Title: An advanced quick-answering system intended for the e-Government service in the republic of Serbia
Year: 2019
Citations: 11
Title: The design of the personal enemy-MIMLebot as an intelligent agent in a game-based learning environment
Year: 2017
Citations: 11
Title: Intelligent agents and game-based learning modules in a learning management system
Year: 2016
Citations: 11
Title: Study program selection by aggregated DEA-AHP measure
Year: 2013
Citations: 11
Conclusion
Prof. Dr. Dragan Ranđelović stands as a leading figure in applied information technology, uniting industry experience, academic excellence, and impactful research. His interdisciplinary expertise, prolific publications, and dedication to mentoring have shaped generations of professionals while advancing the role of technology in solving complex societal challenges.