Assistant Professor at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nis

Assistant Professor (Department of Management in Mechanical Engineering) at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nis

Milena Rajić, PhD is an assistant professor at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Niš, Serbia. She finished bachelor and master studies at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Niš, Serbia, in the field of Energetics and Process Techniques and master studies in the field of Industrial Management. In 2020 she finished PhD studies at Faculty of Technical Science, University of Novi Sad, Serbia, in the field of Industrial Engineering/Engineering Management in 2020. In 2021 she finished PhD studies at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Niš, Serbia, in the field of Energetic and Process Technique. Her research interests include Industrial management, Energy management, Environmental Engineering, Process Optimization. She is the author or coauthor of more than 80 scientific and professional papers (10 in ISI indexed journals). She was a researcher on project “Research and development of energy and environmentally high-efficiency systems of polygeneration based on renewable energy sources”, funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of Republic of Serbia, researcher on IPA project “Increasing the competitiveness of the Nis region by stimulating innovative activities in the SME sector”, team member of the CA16232 “European Energy Poverty: Agenda Co-Creation and Knowledge Innovation”, funded by COST European Cooperation in Science and Technology. She has been awarded with many awards and accomplishments during her studies, such as: award from “Partnership for educations and community development” for achieved academic success, demonstrated activity and achievements in improving local community, award “Investing in European values” Eurobank EFG the best student in Serbia reward for achieving extraordinary results, reward “Coca Cola Talents” the best students in Serbia.

My dual PhDs in Industrial Engineering and Energetics, coupled with my role as an assistant professor, have equipped me with a robust foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering and innovation. My experience as a researcher on various projects, including those funded by the Ministry of Education and the European Commission, demonstrates my capability to contribute to the development of cutting-edge digital innovations. Participation in this program will allow me to leverage my expertise to guide startups in achieving their goals, fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability.