Short biography

Professor Mihajlov obtained her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (1974) from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. At the same University, she completed her M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering Thermodynamic (1977) and earned her Ph.D. (1984) in Technical Science.
Andjelka Mihajlov is a distinguished professor and former Minister for the Protection of Natural Resources and Environment in the Republic of Serbia.
Her career is notable for its dual trajectory, blending significant achievements in both research and academic, as well as public service and political engagement. In academic career, she joined Universities of Novi Sad and University of Belgrade. Educational experiences include teaching modules: Environment and climate change policy development, Waste and environmental/circular economy management and environment/climate action related to sustainable development, Sustainable use of natural resources, environmentally sustainable financing. She retired as university professor in 2014. In policy and governance areas, she was public servant in national (environmental) administration (FR Yugoslavia 1982-2000/Serbia 2001-2002). She was appointed Serbian Minister for the Protection of Natural Resources and Environment from 2002 to 2004. She was head of Yugoslavian/Serbian Delegations at important UN meetings, like at World Summit of Sustainable Development. In 2006 recognized UNEP Women Who is Who in Environment as the Environmental Leader of Western Balkan. From 2015 to 2021 she has been a member in Negotiating Team for Negotiating the Accession of the Republic of Serbia to the European Union, in charge of the environment and climate change. From 2005 to 2010 member of the EBRD’s Environmental and Social Advisory Council in London. Acknowledged as European Climate Pact Ambassador (from April 2021 to March 2023).

Research areas

Waste/Hazardous WM and Policy
Circular Economy framework
Environmental Security
Natural Resources
Climate change Diplomacy
Sustainable Development
Strategic Analysis

Publications

She has authored/coauthored over 300 publications, including a respected number in referred journals in environment and climate change, chemical engineering thermodynamics and materials science