🇷🇸 Top Cited Professors from Serbia: 2025

Shaping Research and Reputation Across the Region

As academic impact becomes a key measure of institutional quality and individual scholarly excellence, the Academic Ranking of Balkan Universities (ARBU) provides a data-driven snapshot of research influence across the region. Serbia, a country with a long-standing academic tradition, continues to stand out—particularly in the fields of medical sciences, economics, and organizational science.

Using citation data extracted from Google Scholar profiles, ARBU’s 2025 update showcases the most cited professors affiliated with Serbian universities. These scholars are not only nationally recognized but are also gaining increasing visibility and influence on the international stage.

Below, we highlight the top-ranked Serbian professors by total citation points—as well as what their academic contributions reveal about Serbia’s research strengths and priorities.

1. Mihajlo Jakovljevic, MD, PhD, MAE

University of Kragujevac
Field: Economics, Business and Organizational Science
Citations Score: 53.51

Professor Jakovljevic is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in health economics across Eastern Europe. His work has spanned global health expenditure, pharmaceutical policy, and health system reforms in emerging markets. With the highest citation score among Serbian academics, his interdisciplinary approach—merging medicine, economics, and policy—has earned him a prominent place in academic and policy-making circles alike.

2. Petar Seferović

University of Belgrade – Serbia
Field: Medical Sciences
Citations Score: 44.37

A recognized authority in cardiology, Professor Seferović’s contributions to heart failure treatment, clinical trials, and cardiovascular guidelines have had significant influence both regionally and globally. His collaboration with leading European cardiology associations positions him among the most internationally engaged medical researchers from Serbia.

3. Eleonora Dubljanin

University of Belgrade – Serbia
Field: Medical Sciences
Citations Score: 22.67

Specializing in nephrology, Professor Dubljanin is noted for her work in chronic kidney disease, dialysis outcomes, and renal replacement therapies. Her research provides critical insight into patient-centered care in nephrology and is frequently cited in both clinical and public health research.

Notable Mentions from Serbia’s Research Community

While the top three names dominate citation counts, Serbia’s academic landscape features a diverse and growing pool of scholars making substantial contributions to science and scholarship.

These professors represent the next tier of scholarly excellence, with rapidly rising citation scores and growing international collaborations. Several of them are contributing to health policy, oncology, management science, and statistical modeling, indicating a broadening of Serbia’s academic influence.