INSTITUTE :: ENGINEERING ACADEMY OF SERBIA

The Institute of the Academy represents a distinct organizational structure within the framework of the Academy. The Institute is headed by a Director and governed by a Scientific Council. The Scientific Council is composed of departmental representatives and the Director, who serves as the Chair of the Council.

The primary objective of the Institute is to organize and conduct applied and developmental research in the fields of technical-technological and biotechnical sciences.

Within the scope of its activities, the Institute:

• Participates in the development of long-term strategic plans, as well as medium-term and short-term development programs for economic sectors, large business systems, and small and medium-sized enterprises;

• Engages in the preparation of investment and technical documentation, including general development plans, preliminary feasibility studies, conceptual designs, preliminary project documentation, full feasibility studies, construction permit documentation, execution-level designs, and as-built documentation;

• Develops studies and projects aimed at improving business operations within economic organizations, addressing environmental protection, marketing, organizational structure and management, information systems, quality system implementation, and related areas;

• Provides consulting services in the areas of research, design, and construction;

• Conducts expert evaluations and technical assessments;

• Performs audits and peer reviews of plans, studies, and projects;

• Participates in the preparation of bidding documentation for investment construction projects;

• Assists in the evaluation of submitted bids and the recommendation of optimal contractors;

• Supports the implementation of studies and projects, including the application of organizational and technical resources;

• Organizes professional development programs for engineers to acquire new knowledge and foster innovation;

• Hosts roundtable discussions, public forums, expert consultations, symposia, and congresses on selected topics;

• Publishes regular and occasional editions in the field of engineering and technical professions.

To execute the aforementioned activities, the Institute engages members of the Academy of Engineering Sciences (IAS), external experts across various specializations, and, as needed, forms collaborative project teams in cooperation with technical faculties and other research and development institutions