Environmental Engineer, Pragmatic Soul & Research Communicator.
About me
Zurich-based. Belgrade-raised. Environmental Engineer.
Work Experience
Researcher at EMPA, St Gallen
2020 - 2021
Scientist
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Research project on the use of non-durable plastics in the German medical sector. Modeling the use of medical plastics and personal protective equipment. Providing actionable recommendations in light of the sector's increased environmental burdens caused by the covid crisis.
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Presenter at 3 major conferences (to date).
Intern
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Master project on the comparative environmental assessment of bio-based synthetic fibers and conventional polyester. Article available here.
2019
United Nations Environment, Geneva
Program Intern at Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)
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Performed evaluation & monitoring of the activities of PAGE through impact mapping.
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Collaborated on PAGE 2018 annual reporting.
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Supported events and stakeholder communication.
2018
CSD Engineers, Lausanne
Design Project Manager
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Conducted the feasibility study for waste-to-energy potential in all 9 cement plants in the Balkans.
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Assessed the co-processing potential for municipal solid waste.
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Delivered preliminary financial valuations & investment recommendations.
Other Experience
2018 - 2020
The Consulting Society of EPFL
Executive Vice President
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​Managed 12-people strong teams for Student and Strategic Relations.
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Initiated relations with other Swiss consulting societies.
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Conducted recruiting for diverse positions. Improved gender balance from 5 to 20% female.
Project Manager - Head of Interview Preparation Program
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Created and lead novel 9-week program for 25 student for interview preparation.
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Brought 5 external partners to the project.
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Program planned to run annually owing to its success and satisfaction rates.
2016 - 2017
Radio Television of Serbia
Content Collaborator - Participant of Generacija 2017
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Discussed and presented on diverse youth-related topics.
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Bi-weekly short format following the lives of selected students for one year. Playlist here.
2016
Merit360 Program for Youth Leaders in Sustainable Development
Team Member for SDG6
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Online working program and USA-based training on water and sanitation issues in international development.
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Prepared and delivered the Youth Action Plan for SDG6, presented to the UN Envoy for Youth.
2015 - 2017
United Nations Association of Serbia
Member of the Organizing Committee of Belgrade Model UN
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Organized 2 annual 400-participants international youth conferences each with an 8-month preparation period
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2 full event life cycles with promotional activities, logistics, conference management etc.
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Team Member, then Team Leader of Environment Assembly
2016
Center for the Promotion of Sciences in Serbia
Science Demonstrator
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Demonstator at the annual math & sciences festival. 170 h of volunteering.
Notable Projects
High-value products from recycled Phosphorus
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Market study of viable Phosphorus-based compounds
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EPFL, 2018
Management of bio-waste in Belgrade Green Markets
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Environmental assessment of diverse bio-waste management options for the Green Markets management and administration
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Center for Youth Talents of Serbia, 2012
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Awarded 2nd prize for the best national youth projects in the environment
Management of waste pneumatics in Serbia
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Study on environmental faith and techno-economic potential of waste tires for the public authorities in Serbia
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Center for Youth Talents of Serbia, 2013
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Awarded 3rd prize for the best national youth project in the environment