Dragana Grahovac

I am Dragana Grahovac, a chemical engineer who obtained her BSc at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, with an average grade of 9.93. My passion for scientific research and interdisciplinary education led me to participate in additional faculty courses from other modules as well as academic programs at prestigious universities across Europe, including Humboldt in Berlin, Sapienza in Rome, St. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje and Aalborg in Denmark. My love for scientific research developed in elementary school, when I became part of the Regional Talent Center Belgrade II, and later deepened during high school chemistry seminars in Petnica. I was part of the research groups at departments of organic chemistry, non-organic technology, and polymer engineering at my faculty, after which I published a scientific research paper, which I presented at many conferences. During my education, I excelled not only in technical subjects but also in social sciences, winning numerous awards in Serbian language and literature, English, and German, as well as geography, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. My academic and professional successes were recognized by Brainz television, which broadcasted a special show about me, “Meet the Geniuses of the Capital”. Through a series of professional internships in leading companies in Serbia, I gained valuable practical experience. I am an active member of Mensa, the Association of Chemical Engineers of Serbia, IChemE, and the Union of Engineers and Technicians of Serbia. For four years in a row, I have been acting as the Young European Ambassador for the Western Balkans in Serbia. I am also engaged as a member of the student organization BEST Belgrade, where I actively contribute to the realization of the most important student projects, as well as in the Student Parliament of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, where I dedicate myself to improving the quality of teaching. With over 50 local and regional conferences, trainings, and symposiums in STEM and environmental protection, I am constantly working on expanding my knowledge and network of professional contacts. I participated in Hemofarm and STADA’s mentoring program for the best students of all universities in Serbia, as well as in the pilot project of the Miloš Biković Foundation. I was also part of the 10th generation of the American Chamber of Commerce’s Young Leaders program. My academic endeavors and involvement in social initiatives enabled me to receive prestigious scholarships to continue my education abroad. I speak English and German fluently, and I also speak Spanish. In my free time, I learn to play the piano and enjoy traveling, which enriches my personal and professional development.