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Zlatan Akšamija: We Are No Longer Educated on How Knowledge Is Acquired; Our Natural Curiosity Is Atrophying

Zlatan Akšamija: We Are No Longer Educated on How Knowledge Is Acquired; Our Natural Curiosity Is Atrophying

Prof. Dr. Zlatan Akšamija was recently elected President of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS), succeeding Dr. Adnan Begović in this role. As a teenager, he fled war-torn Bosnia and Herzegovina with his family to the United States, where he now lives and has built his academic career. His doctoral dissertation, “Thermal Effects in Semiconductor Materials and Devices,” was supported by a scholarship from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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When Knowledge Comes Home: The Engagement of Dunja Aksentijević and the Connection Between the Diaspora and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Scientific Community

When Knowledge Comes Home: The Engagement of Dunja Aksentijević and the Connection Between the Diaspora and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Scientific Community

The story of Dunja Aksentijević Ricciarelli shows how individuals from the Bosnian-Herzegovinian diaspora, through their knowledge, experience, and dedication, can spark meaningful change in science in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although she has lived and worked in the United Kingdom for more than two decades, Dunja has never broken her connection with BiH. On the contrary—she has actively nurtured it.

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BHAAAS Experts Bring Advanced Medical Practices to BiH: Visit of Dr. Azra Sadiković and the Team from the USA

BHAAAS Experts Bring Advanced Medical Practices to BiH: Visit of Dr. Azra Sadiković and the Team from the USA

As part of the program “Transfer of Knowledge from Diaspora Experts to Bosnia and Herzegovina,” organized by the Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees of BiH, a team of top medical specialists from the United States is currently in Sarajevo, led by BHAAAS Vice President Dr. Azra Sadiković, specialist in gynecology and subspecialist in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

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Prof. Dr. Kenan Arnautović – One of the Founders of BHAAAS Elected President of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

Prof. Dr. Kenan Arnautović – One of the Founders of BHAAAS Elected President of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

The Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS) is proud to announce that our esteemed member and one of the founders of the Academy, Prof. Dr. Kenan Arnautović, has been elected President-Elect, and thus the future President, of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) — the largest and most influential international organization of neurosurgical societies.

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Zlatan Aksamija Elected New President of BHAAAS: A Scientist of Global Recognition, a Humanist by Calling, and a Leader with a Clear Vision

Zlatan Aksamija Elected New President of BHAAAS: A Scientist of Global Recognition, a Humanist by Calling, and a Leader with a Clear Vision

The Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS) has elected its new leadership, with Prof. Dr. Zlatan Aksamija—a distinguished scientist, university professor, and internationally recognized expert in engineering and semiconductor technologies at the University of Utah—now serving as President.

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BHAAAS Experts Strengthening the Healthcare System in BiH: Knowledge Transfer Program Implemented at UKC Tuzla

BHAAAS Experts Strengthening the Healthcare System in BiH: Knowledge Transfer Program Implemented at UKC Tuzla

The University Clinical Center Tuzla hosted the presentation of the “Knowledge Transfer from Diaspora Experts to BiH” program, implemented by the Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Among the engaged experts was Prof. Dr. Eldin Karaiković, orthopedic and spinal surgeon, long-time BHAAAS member and former president.

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19th Annual BHAAAS Assembly Held: Prof. Zlatan Akšamija Elected New President of BHAAAS

19th Annual BHAAAS Assembly Held: Prof. Zlatan Akšamija Elected New President of BHAAAS

During the meeting, participants discussed how to present the value and importance of joining BHAAAS to young successful people in the United States, as well as how to make this platform even more appealing to new generations of professionals and leaders.

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19th BHAAAS Annual Meeting San Diego, California, Nov 14-16, 2025

19th BHAAAS Annual Meeting San Diego, California, Nov 14-16, 2025

We are delighted to announce that the BHAAAS Annual Meeting will take place in San Diego, California, November 14–16, 2025.

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Zlatan Akšamija: We Are No Longer Educated on How Knowledge Is Acquired; Our Natural Curiosity Is Atrophying
15 December 25
Zlatan Akšamija: We Are No Longer Educated on How Knowledge Is Acquired; Our Natural Curiosity Is Atrophying
When Knowledge Comes Home: The Engagement of Dunja Aksentijević and the Connection Between the Diaspora and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Scientific Community
10 December 25
When Knowledge Comes Home: The Engagement of Dunja Aksentijević and the Connection Between the Diaspora and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Scientific Community
BHAAAS Experts Bring Advanced Medical Practices to BiH: Visit of Dr. Azra Sadiković and the Team from the USA
03 December 25
BHAAAS Experts Bring Advanced Medical Practices to BiH: Visit of Dr. Azra Sadiković and the Team from the USA