Professor, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac , Serbia
Dr. Saša Milojević is an assistant professor and expert advisor in automotive and mechanical engineering, with 30+ years of experience in industry and academia. His research spans internal combustion engines, alternative fuels, sustainable transport, maintenance, and tribology. He has contributed to 100+ publications and led innovations like Serbia’s first low-floor natural gas city bus . As a former head of production and technical manager in the truck and bus sector, and currently a faculty member at the University of Kragujevac , he bridges academic research with real-world applications. He also engages in international projects like FP7 and represents the KG EDU-S center for sustainable development research in transport and industry.
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🎓 Education
Dr. Milojević earned his BSc, MSc, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kragujevac, Serbia . His education emphasized powertrain systems , internal combustion engines , and vehicle maintenance . The rigorous academic training he received laid the foundation for a lifelong career in both education and innovation . Throughout his academic path, he cultivated a deep understanding of tribology , energy efficiency , and transport sustainability . His degrees reflect a commitment to technical excellence and solution-oriented research in the automotive field .
💼 Experience
With over three decades of experience, Dr. Milojević has served as an assistant professor and expert advisor at the University of Kragujevac , specializing in vehicle maintenance and propulsion systems . He also worked 5+ years in industry as Head of Production and Technical Manager in the bus and truck manufacturing sector. His expertise extends to vehicle inspection, homologation testing , and the implementation of innovative drive systems like electric and hydrogen buses . His dual role in academia and industry provides a holistic view of automotive system development and sustainable engineering solutions .
🏅 Awards & Honors
Dr. Milojević has received multiple honors for innovation and project leadership in sustainable transport . He led the team that created Serbia’s first low-floor city bus powered by natural gas , earning the top regional innovation award . He also served as Consortium Manager in two successful FP7 projects under the EU framework , focusing on electric and hydrogen minibuses . Recognized for his excellence in both teaching and engineering impact , he continues to receive accolades for blending research with real-world environmental and technical solutions .
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Milojević’s research targets automotive engineering , internal combustion engines , alternative fuels , vehicle maintenance , and tribology . His focus is on improving energy efficiency , reducing emissions , and developing sustainable transport technologies . He is actively involved in R&D of electric and hydrogen propulsion systems , vehicle inspection protocols , and innovative public transport models . He collaborates on international research projects and contributes to developing next-generation drive systems that align with environmental and industrial goals .
🏁 Conclusion
Assist. Prof. Saša Milojević is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, particularly due to his outstanding applied innovations, cross-disciplinary impact, long-standing research contributions, and leadership in sustainable automotive systems. With slight improvements in international academic visibility and mentoring, his candidacy would be further enhanced. His profile reflects a rare combination of academic excellence, industrial innovation, and public benefit all key qualities for a top research distinction.
Publication
T Skrúcaný, M Kendra, O Stopka, S Milojević, T Figlus, C Csiszár
Title: Impact of the electric mobility implementation on the greenhouse gases production in central European countries
Year: 2019
Citations: 130
V Sandra, B Stojanovic, L Ivanović, S Miladinovic, S Milojević
Title: Application of nanocomposites in the automotive industry
Year: 2019
Citations: 48
R Pešić, S Milojević, S Veinović
Title: Benefits and Challenges of Variable Compression Ratio at Diesel Engines
Year: 2010
Citations: 44*
S Milojević, J Glišović, S Savić, G Bošković, M Bukvić, B Stojanović
Title: Particulate matter emission and air pollution reduction by applying variable systems in tribologically optimized diesel engines for vehicles in road traffic
Year: 2024
Citations: 41
S Milojević, S Savić, D Marić, O Stopka, B Krstić, B Stojanović
Title: Correlation between emission and combustion characteristics with the compression ratio and fuel injection timing in tribologically optimized diesel engine
Year: 2022
Citations: 40
ST Milojević
Title: Sustainable application of natural gas as engine fuel in city buses–Benefit and restrictions
Year: 2017
Citations: 40
S Milojević, R Pesic
Title: Theoretical and experimental analysis of a CNG cylinder rack connection to a bus roof
Year: 2012
Citations: 39
S Narayan, S Milojevic, V Gupta
Title: Combustion monitoring in engines using accelerometer signals
Year: 2019
Citations: 38
R Pesic, S Milojevic
Title: Efficiency and ecological characteristics of a VCR diesel engine
Year: 2013
Citations: 36
S Milojević, R Pešić
Title: CNG buses for clean and economical city transport
Year: 2011
Citations: 35
S Milojević
Title: RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING CITY BUSES ON DIESEL FUEL FOR DRIVE ON HYDROGEN
Year: 2016
Citations: 30
S Milojević, R Pešić, D Taranović
Title: Tribological Principles of Constructing the Reciprocating Machines
Year: 2015
Citations: 30
S Gajević, A Marković, S Milojević, A Ašonja, L Ivanović, B Stojanović
Title: Multi-objective optimization of tribological characteristics for aluminum composite using Taguchi grey and TOPSIS approaches
Year: 2024
Citations: 26