Innovative Research Award
Dragan Milašinović
University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Dragan Milašinović is an engineering researcher affiliated with the University of Novi Sad, Serbia. His documented scholarly profile includes research publications addressing structural mechanics, material behaviour, porosity effects and computational approaches to engineering problems. His Scopus profile reports 47 documents, 311 citations and an h-index of 11. These bibliometric indicators provide a quantitative overview of his indexed research output and citation activity. His recent publications demonstrate continued engagement with computational modelling and the mechanical behaviour of engineering materials. This profile presents his research background in connection with the Innovative Research Award of the Global Innovation Technologist Awards.
Abstract
This article outlines the engineering research profile and scholarly contributions of Dragan Milašinović. His research record includes investigations into the mechanical response of porous materials, fracture toughness prediction, concrete structures and computational structural analysis. Three identified publications from 2025 and 2026 illustrate these research directions. In particular, the application of rheological dynamics and numerical modelling provides a methodological connection between material properties and structural performance. His indexed bibliometric indicators further provide context for evaluating research visibility and scholarly influence. The profile is presented as an academic overview rather than an independent assessment of research quality.
Keywords
Engineering; structural mechanics; fracture toughness; porous rocks; rheological dynamics; concrete structures; finite strip method; computational modelling; material behaviour; structural engineering.
Introduction
Engineering research increasingly integrates mathematical modelling, computational techniques and experimental understanding to investigate complex structural and material systems. Porosity, viscoplastic behaviour and fracture resistance are important considerations in the assessment of material reliability. Research addressing these topics contributes to the broader understanding of how material characteristics influence structural response. Milašinović’s documented publications reflect engagement with these engineering challenges, particularly in relation to porous materials and structural mechanics.[1]
Research Profile
The researcher’s scholarly profile is associated with the University of Novi Sad in Serbia and the engineering discipline. His Scopus author record identifies 47 documents, 311 citations and an h-index of 11. These indicators describe indexed publication productivity and citation performance. They should be interpreted alongside publication relevance, methodological quality and the contribution of individual studies. His recent work demonstrates an identifiable research interest in analytical and computational approaches to structural and material behaviour.
Research Contributions
The available publication information indicates several connected research themes:
- Fracture mechanics: Investigation of Mode I fracture toughness prediction in porous rocks using rheological dynamics.
- Concrete mechanics: Examination of porosity effects on elasto-viscoplastic boundaries in thick-walled concrete cylinders.
- Structural analysis: Application of finite strip methods and rheological dynamics to folded-plate structures.
Together, these topics reflect the use of computational and analytical methods to examine engineering materials and structural systems. They also demonstrate the relevance of material characteristics to engineering assessment and modelling.[2]
Publications
Three identified publications illustrate the researcher’s recent scholarly activity:
- Prediction of Mode I fracture toughness of porous rocks using rheological dynamics (2026). Published in Engineering Computations on 4 November 2026.[3]
- Influence of Porosity on Elasto-Viscoplastic Boundary in Thick-Walled Concrete Cylinder (2026). Conference paper published on 1 June 2026.[4]
- Porosity Effects on Folded-Plate Structures by Finite Strip Method and Rheological Dynamics (2025). Published in the International Journal of Civil Engineering.[5]
Research Impact
The Scopus profile records 311 citations across 47 documents, with an h-index of 11. These figures provide measurable indicators of the visibility and citation influence of the researcher’s indexed publications. The publication themes also have relevance to engineering applications involving porous geological materials, concrete structures and computational structural assessment. Citation counts alone cannot establish practical implementation or scientific originality; those aspects require examination of individual studies and their subsequent use by the research community.
Award Suitability
The Innovative Research Award, presented within the Global Innovation Technologist Awards, recognizes research contributions demonstrating relevance, originality and potential value within their respective disciplines. Milašinović’s documented work provides evidence of sustained scholarly activity in engineering, particularly through investigations involving material behaviour, fracture mechanics and structural modelling. His publication record and citation indicators offer additional context for consideration. A complete award evaluation should also consider methodological originality, research quality, independent verification and broader academic or practical significance.
Conclusion
Dragan Milašinović’s research profile reflects contributions to engineering through scholarly investigations into porous materials, fracture toughness, concrete mechanics and computational structural analysis. His documented publications from 2025 and 2026 demonstrate continued engagement with these subjects. With 47 indexed documents, 311 citations and an h-index of 11, his Scopus record provides quantitative context for his academic activity. These research themes and indicators establish a relevant foundation for consideration under the Innovative Research Award, subject to the award’s independent evaluation procedures.
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Dragan Milašinović, Author ID 6507924927. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6507924927
- ORCID. (n.d.). Dragan Milašinović – ORCID researcher record.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8318-5159
- Engineering Computations. (2026). Prediction of Mode I fracture toughness of porous rocks using rheological dynamics.
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-06-2025-0656
- (2026). Influence of Porosity on Elasto-Viscoplastic Boundary in Thick-Walled Concrete Cylinder. Conference paper.
https://doi.org/10.61892/STP202601027M
- International Journal of Civil Engineering. (2025). Porosity Effects on Folded-Plate Structures by Finite Strip Method and Rheological Dynamics.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40999-024-01065-x
- Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (n.d.). Official awards website.
innovationtechnologist.com