Miroslav Malinović

Associate professor

Prof. Miroslav Malinovic, PhD (1988), is an architect and academic with a strong background in architectural history. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Architecture at the University of Banja Luka in 2011, followed by a Master's degree in 2012 and a Doctoral degree in Technical Sciences in 2015 from Vienna University of Technology. Since 2013, Prof. Malinovic has been employed at the University of Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he currently holds the position of Associate Professor and serves as the Head of the Department for History and Theory of Architecture and Building Heritage Protection. Prof. Malinovic was appointed as the Vice Rector for Science, Research, and Development at the University of Banja Luka during the term of office from 2022 to 2023. Throughout his career, he has authored or co-authored more than 40 scientific papers published in domestic and international journals and conference proceedings. In addition, he has written two scientific monographs as the sole author, has contributed as a co-author to three others and as editor-in-chief to one monograph. Prof. Malinovic's research focuses on the history of architecture, particularly the period from the late 19th century onwards. As an international expert, he actively engages in various research projects and educational initiatives within the international frameworks, such as Erasmus+, Horizon 2020, and Horizon Europe. He also lends his expertise as a reviewer, evaluator, and assessor for several esteemed national and international scientific journals, funds, and organizations. Furthermore, his expertise has been recognized by the European Commission, which has contracted him as a scientific expert. He is a member of the national committees of ICOMOS and ICOM in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has received several awards and recognitions, including: the Golden Plaque of the University of Banja Luka (2011), the archiploma award from the Vienna University of Technology (2013), as well as the Banja Luka Youth Award for the City Day of Banja Luka (2018). He speaks and writes English, German, and Italian, and is also familiar with the Chinese language.