Radovan Stojanovic - Green Infrastructure - Best Innovation Award
University of Montenegro - Montenegro
AUTHOR PROFILE
🔬 SUMMARY OF SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
Radovan Stojanović is a renowned academic and innovator, whose career has been deeply rooted in electrical engineering, embedded systems, biomedical informatics, and ICT-driven research. With a PhD from the University of Patras, Greece, and long-standing tenure as a Full Professor at the University of Montenegro, Radovan's work bridges fundamental engineering knowledge and advanced interdisciplinary application. The trajectory spans from early contributions as a hardware-software designer to establishing international PhD programs and innovation hubs in Montenegro. Widely respected for vision and leadership, multiple high-impact initiatives such as SMART4ALL, ARCA, and PELMOB reflect his commitment to sustainable development and knowledge dissemination across borders. His research efforts are supported by affiliations with institutions like IEEE, IFMBE, and CANU. Through scientific publications, policy advisory, teaching modules, and conference leadership, Radovan has become a central figure in modernizing Montenegrin science and connecting it with global technological transformations.
📚 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Radovan’s academic journey commenced with foundational training in electrical engineering at the University of Montenegro, followed by advanced doctoral work at the University of Patras, Greece. This early phase instilled a multidisciplinary grounding, combining theoretical rigor with hardware-software innovation. A recipient of prestigious scholarships such as TEMPUS and IKY, Radovan underwent professional training across Europe, including Slovakia and Slovenia. Exposure to multiple institutional ecosystems enabled deep integration of Western pedagogical models with the evolving needs of the Western Balkans. These academic and experiential inputs were critical in shaping his competency in curriculum reform, doctoral supervision, and the creation of regionally tailored ICT and embedded systems programs. His consistent progression—from assistant to full professor—reflects a robust commitment to education and international academic cooperation. Early training also nurtured the seeds of innovation, visible in his subsequent leadership in establishing modern laboratories and collaborative research platforms.
🧠 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Radovan Stojanović’s professional engagements extend beyond traditional academia. He co-founded several forward-looking institutions like the Center for Applied Electronics, the Center for Biomedical Engineering (BioEMIS), and the Medical Electronics Laboratory (MEDEL), thereby translating research into real-world application. As President of the Montenegrin Association of New Technologies (MANT) and a leader of NATO-related disaster simulation projects, he bridged national needs with global scientific developments. His leadership in Horizon 2020 and TEMPUS projects exemplifies his ability to manage large-scale, multidisciplinary teams across borders. Radovan has also contributed to Montenegro’s science policy ecosystem by serving on various academic and governmental boards, including as a representative in the H2020-ICT Committee. His initiatives such as the Summer School on Cyber Physical Systems and the CPS&IoT Conference demonstrate his role in capacity-building. These efforts reflect a holistic academic professionalism grounded in innovation, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and policy engagement.
🧪 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS
Radovan’s research is characterized by high interdisciplinarity, fusing electrical engineering with biomedical systems, cyber-physical platforms, and environmental telemetry. A core interest lies in embedded and low-power computing systems, evidenced by coordination roles in projects like SMART4ALL and ARCA. Other pivotal contributions address modern telemedicine applications, wearable health monitoring (e.g., SYNTROFOS), and energy-efficient embedded architectures. He was instrumental in the development of wireless sensor technologies for biosignals, disaster simulations (GEPSUS), and environmental safety systems. As editor for top journals and reviewer across domains, Radovan shaped global discourse on advanced systems design and biomedical electronics. His applied innovations, often involving real-time data processing, reflect a commitment to both academic advancement and social welfare. By integrating ICT with agriculture, mobility, and healthcare, Radovan has significantly impacted regional sustainability and resilience through engineering solutions. Patent development and industrial collaborations further validate the translational impact of his scientific pursuits.
🏅 ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION
Radovan has received a wide array of prestigious awards and recognitions. His wearable biomedical innovations earned him best paper honors at MECO&CPSIoT2023 in both “Smart Anything Everywhere” and “Energy and Automotive” categories. These awards signify international acknowledgment of both hardware design ingenuity and societal relevance. As founder of conferences like MECO and CPS&IoT, he has built globally respected platforms for scholarly exchange. Radovan’s inclusion in elite boards such as the Montenegrin Academy of Sciences and CANU’s Technical Sciences Board affirms national recognition of his expertise. He is also an EU evaluator and expert for research programs like TEMPUS, FP7, and Horizon 2020, validating his influence on European science policy. His editorial involvement with top-tier journals—Elsevier, Inderscience, and others—further underscores scholarly authority. These accolades are not just personal milestones but institutional validations of his role as a knowledge architect and innovation leader within and beyond Montenegro.
🌍 IMPACT AND INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCE
Radovan’s academic footprint spans several countries, institutional partnerships, and global conferences. Through projects like FP7, TEMPUS, and bilateral scientific collaborations, he has helped embed Western Balkans research into the global scientific matrix. As an invited speaker in Moscow, Bratislava, and elsewhere, Radovan has championed both Montenegrin science and pan-European innovation culture. He has influenced policy development through advisory roles in the Ministry of Science, as well as technical contributions to international metrology and cybernetics bodies. His impact extends to students, having coordinated doctoral programs and mentored generations of ICT and engineering professionals. He is often called upon for scientific committee roles in interdisciplinary events worldwide, reinforcing his international academic stature. By facilitating knowledge transfer and nurturing academic mobility, Radovan has served as a transnational conduit for innovation. His efforts are central to Montenegro’s visibility in ICT, embedded systems, and health technologies on the European stage.
🔭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Radovan Stojanović’s legacy is enshrined in academic infrastructure, international networks, and technological tools that continue to benefit education, industry, and governance. His establishment of centers like BioEMIS and GEPSUS will continue to foster interdisciplinary research. His leadership in structuring the first International PhD Program in Sustainable Development is a testament to a long-term vision for academic excellence. Future contributions are expected in expanding low-energy cyber-physical systems, integrating AI in healthcare, and advancing telemedical infrastructure in the Balkans. As Montenegro grapples with climate resilience and healthcare modernization, Radovan’s innovations are poised to play a defining role. His educational philosophy—blending innovation, policy, and research—is likely to shape curriculum frameworks for years to come. With ongoing projects and new patents, the horizon remains wide for further influence in Europe’s academic and innovation ecosystems. His enduring legacy will be one of institutional empowerment, regional development, and global scientific dialogue.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
Title: Real-time vision-based system for textile fabric inspection
Authors: R. Stojanovic, P. Mitropulos, C. Koulamas, Y. Karayiannis, S. Koubias, ...
Journal: Real-time Imaging, Volume 7, Issue 6, Pages 507–518 (2001)
Title: Defect detection and classification on web textile fabric using multiresolution decomposition and neural networks
Authors: Y.A. Karayiannis, R. Stojanovic, P. Mitropoulos, C. Koulamas, T. Stouraitis, ...
Journal: ICECS'99 – 6th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems (1999)
Title: Prototype of group heart rate monitoring with NODEMCU ESP8266
Authors: A. Škraba, A. Kolozvari, D. Kofjač, R. Stojanović, V. Stanovov, E. Semenkin
Journal: 2017 6th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO), Pages 1–4
Title: A headset like wearable device to track COVID-19 symptoms
Authors: R. Stojanović, A. Škraba, B. Lutovac
Journal: 2020 9th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO), Pages 1–4
Title: Streaming pulse data to the cloud with Bluetooth LE or NODEMCU ESP8266
Authors: A. Škraba, A. Kolozvari, D. Kofjač, R. Stojanović, V. Stanovov, E. Semenkin
Journal: 2016 5th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO), Pages 428–431
Title: A LED–LED-based photoplethysmography sensor
Authors: R. Stojanovic, D. Karadaglic
Journal: Physiological Measurement, Volume 28, Issue 6, Page N19 (2007)
Title: Speech-controlled cloud-based wheelchair platform for disabled persons
Authors: A. Škraba, R. Stojanović, A. Zupan, A. Kolozvari, D. Kofjač
Journal: Microprocessors and Microsystems, Volume 39, Issue 8, Pages 819–828 (2015)