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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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World-Class Experts Coming to Sarajevo: IAT 2026 Plenary Speakers

World-Class Experts Coming to Sarajevo: IAT 2026 Plenary Speakers

The International Symposium on Innovative and Interdisciplinary Applications of Advanced Technologies (IAT 2026) is traditionally organized as part of the Days of BHAAAS and brings together experts from academia, industry, and research institutions from around the world. The symposium focuses on sharing cutting-edge scientific achievements, connecting specialists across disciplines, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in the technical and natural sciences.

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Save the Date: June 4–7, 2026, Sarajevo

Save the Date: June 4–7, 2026, Sarajevo

We are pleased to announce the 17th BHAAAS Days in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As one of the largest annual gatherings of our academic and professional community, the event will once again bring together scientists, innovators, clinicians, artists, engineers, and students from Bosnian diaspora around the world.

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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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International Cultural Exchange Program for Classical Musicians Returns to Sarajevo

International Cultural Exchange Program for Classical Musicians Returns to Sarajevo

The International Cultural Exchange Program for Classical Musicians, a collaboration between BHAAAS and the Sarajevo Philharmonic, is back after a long pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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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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Invitation to Organize Medical Symposia at the 17th Days of BHAAAS

Invitation to Organize Medical Symposia at the 17th Days of BHAAAS

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to organize a medical symposium as part of the 17th Days of BHAAAS, which will be held June 4–7, 2026, in Sarajevo. The BHAAAS medical program has always been one of the largest and most dynamic components of our annual meeting, bringing together experts from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the global diaspora to share knowledge, discuss current topics, and promote collaboration across medical disciplines.

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