Innovative Research Award
Aleksandar Jovovic
University of Belgrade, Serbia
Aleksandar Jovovic is a researcher affiliated with the University of Belgrade whose documented publication record addresses wastewater treatment, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable industrial systems. The profile comprises 41 documents, 459 citations, and an h-index of 9. These indicators provide a quantitative context for considering his research activity within Environmental and Sustainable Materials.
Abstract
The research profile considered for the Innovative Research Award reflects work connecting environmental engineering with sustainable energy and industrial resource management. Selected publications address electrocoagulation in steel-industry wastewater treatment, electricity consumption in wastewater treatment plants, green hydrogen in Serbia, and energy recovery through biomass heating systems. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Keywords
Environmental sustainability; wastewater treatment; electrocoagulation; green hydrogen; energy efficiency; biomass energy; sustainable materials.
Introduction
Environmental and sustainable materials research increasingly intersects with efficient water management, low-carbon energy systems, and industrial process optimization. Jovovic’s documented publications provide examples of this interdisciplinary approach, particularly through studies of treatment technologies and energy systems. The reported work is relevant to industrial sustainability because wastewater treatment and energy production both involve significant resource and operational considerations. [1] [2]
Research Profile
The supplied Scopus indicators record 41 documents, 459 citations, and an h-index of 9. [5] The publication themes span environmental treatment, energy consumption, renewable energy, and thermal-system efficiency, indicating a research portfolio situated across related sustainability challenges.
Research Contributions
- Investigation of electrocoagulation as an advanced approach for steel-industry wastewater treatment. [1]
- Assessment of electrical energy consumption indicators in wastewater treatment plants. [2]
- Evaluation of green hydrogen potential and sustainable energy utilization in Serbia. [3]
- Analysis of active condensation systems supporting energy efficiency in biomass-fired district heating. [4]
Publications
Recent documented publications include articles in Hemijska industrija, Thermal Science, Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, and Case Studies in Thermal Engineering. Their subjects collectively cover wastewater treatment, energy consumption, hydrogen development, and biomass-based heating efficiency. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Research Impact
The supplied citation count of 459 and h-index of 9 provide measurable evidence of scholarly visibility. [5] The research topics also correspond to practical sustainability priorities, including industrial wastewater management, renewable energy production, and reduction of energy requirements in thermal and treatment systems.
Award Suitability
The documented research profile aligns with the subject area of Environmental and Sustainable Materials through its emphasis on resource efficiency, environmental treatment, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure. The evidence supplied for this recognition includes bibliometric indicators and identifiable peer-reviewed publications with DOI records. [1] [3]
Conclusion
Aleksandar Jovovic’s documented research encompasses several connected dimensions of environmental and sustainable engineering. The combination of 41 indexed documents, 459 citations, an h-index of 9, and publications addressing wastewater treatment and sustainable energy provides a structured basis for academic recognition under the Innovative Research Award category. [5]
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References
- Jovovic, A. et al. (2025). Electrocoagulation as a new and advanced technology for future challenges in the steel industry’s water treatment plants. Hemijska industrija.
- Jovovic, A. et al. (2025). Overview and analysis of electric energy consumption indicators in wastewater treatment plants. Thermal Science.
- Jovovic, A. et al. (2024). Assessing green hydrogen potential and utilization for sustainable energy production in Serbia. Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy.
https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0229522
- Jovovic, A. et al. (2024). Design and operational features of an active condensation system for enhanced energy efficiency in a biomass-fired district heating plant. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2024.105163
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Aleksandar Jovovic, Author ID 14834372600. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=14834372600
- ORCID. (n.d.). Aleksandar Jovovic ORCID record.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2294-5729