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Signed Agreement Between BHAAAS and the Office of the Sarajevo Canton Government for Diaspora Affairs Aimed at Strengthening Cooperation

Signed Agreement Between BHAAAS and the Office of the Sarajevo Canton Government for Diaspora Affairs Aimed at Strengthening Cooperation

Under the auspices of the Office of the Sarajevo Canton Government for Diaspora Affairs, an agreement was signed on the implementation of a project within the Program for Supporting Cooperation Projects and Strengthening Ties with the Diaspora and Countries of the Region in Sarajevo Canton for 2025. The purpose of the agreement is to strengthen institutional cooperation and connect the Bosnian and Herzegovinian diaspora with academic, scientific, and professional institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The beneficiary of the funds is the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS).

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Prof. Dr. Nedžad Haračić: Air Pollution Remains One of the Biggest Challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Prof. Dr. Nedžad Haračić: Air Pollution Remains One of the Biggest Challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Air pollution continues to be one of the most serious public health challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with long-term consequences for the health of the population, especially in urban areas. On this topic, Prof. Dr. Nedžad Haračić, a long-time expert in the field of air quality control and a new member of BHAAAS, spoke for Hayat TV.

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BHAAAS States: Bosnia and Herzegovina Deserves Stability, Not Labels

BHAAAS States: Bosnia and Herzegovina Deserves Stability, Not Labels

The Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS), a respected and non-partisan organization bringing together scientists, physicians, engineers, and artists of Bosnian and Herzegovinian origin in the United States, has issued a statement in response to recent political remarks and institutional challenges concerning Bosnia and Herzegovina and its position in the international context.

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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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