Faculty of Technical Sciences, at University of Novi Sad , Serbia.
Prof. Livija Cveticanin is a distinguished mechanical engineer and researcher specializing in nonlinear vibrations and rotor dynamics. She has been a Full Professor at the University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, since 1991, holding various leadership positions, including Head of the Institute of Mechanics and Mechanical Design and Vice-Dean. She earned her Ph.D. from UNS-FTS in 1981 and later received a Doctor of Science title from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 2013. Her research contributions include the development of the “Cveticanin Method” for solving nonlinear differential equations, with extensive applications in vibration diagnostics and noise reduction. Recognized among the top 2% of the most cited scientists globally (Stanford University, 2018 & 2020), she has published over 156 ISI-indexed journal papers, six monographs, and multiple book chapters, with more than 3,000 citations. She is an editor and reviewer for leading scientific journals and has been a plenary speaker at international conferences. Beyond academia, she has contributed to numerous engineering projects, co-authoring technical designs and production lines. Her international collaborations span Europe and beyond, making her a leading figure in mechanical engineering research.
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Education 🎓
Prof. Livija Cveticanin was born on April 7, 1952, in Senta. She completed her primary and secondary education in 1970. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Novi Sad (UNS) in 1975 with an outstanding GPA of 9.50/10. She obtained her Master’s degree in Mechanics from the University of Belgrade in 1977 and completed her Ph.D. in 1981 at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, UNS, specializing in the dynamics of machines and mechanisms with variable mass. In 2013, she was awarded the Doctor of Science title by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest.
Professional Experience 💼
She has been a Full Professor at the University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences since 1991, holding various leadership roles such as Head of the Institute of Mechanics and Mechanical Design (1990–1996), Head of the Department of Technical Mechanics (2018–present), and Vice-Dean of UNS-FTS (1997–2000). Additionally, she served as the Head of the International Doctoral School of Safety and Security Sciences in Budapest, Hungary (since 2016). Her teaching expertise spans multiple engineering disciplines, and she has supervised numerous Ph.D., Master’s, and Bachelor’s theses.
Research Interests 🌍
Her research primarily focuses on nonlinear vibrations and rotor dynamics, including the development of a groundbreaking method for solving strong nonlinear differential equations, now known as the “Cveticanin Method.” She has significantly contributed to vibration diagnostics, noise reduction, and machine mechanics, impacting both academia and industry.
Awards & Honors 🏆
Prof. Cveticanin has been recognized among the top 2% of the most cited scientists worldwide by Stanford University in 2018 and 2020. She received the Thomson Reuters award for authoring one of Serbia’s most-cited single-author papers, ranking in the top 1% of most-cited physics papers in 2001. She holds an Honorary Professorship at Politehnica University of Timișoara, Romania.
Top Noted Publications 📚
Homotopy–Perturbation Method for Pure Nonlinear Differential Equation, L. Cveticanin, 323 citations, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 2006.
Dynamic Modeling of a Pneumatic Muscle Actuator with Two-Direction Motion, J. Sárosi, I. Biro, J. Nemeth, L. Cveticanin, 129 citations, Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2015.
Strong Nonlinear Oscillators, L. Cveticanin, 111 citations, Springer, Cham, 2018.
Oscillator with Fraction Order Restoring Force, L. Cveticanin, 109 citations, Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2009.
Dynamics of Machines with Variable Mass, L. Cveticanin, 99 citations, Routledge, 2022.
Conclusion
Strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her exceptional publication record, scientific contributions, and recognition by prestigious institutions make her highly suitable. Expanding interdisciplinary research, international funding leadership, and public outreach could further strengthen her profile.