Stojan Ivanović
Joensuu,Finland
Summary
My expertise includes advanced quantitative analysis applied to ecological studies. I've also utilized innovative technologies like eye-tracking to assess urban green spaces and investigate vineyard abandonment effects on landscapes and cultural heritage. I've contributed significantly to neural network models, advancing understanding of forest dynamics. Recently, I've been involved in annotating data and developing AI algorithms for boreal forest biodiversity monitoring. Driven by a passion for environmental advancement, I'm dedicated to leveraging interdisciplinary research and technology to address ecological challenges and foster sustainable solutions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Internship
University of Eastern Finland, Global Ecosystem Health Observatory (GEHO)
06.2024 - Current
- Data Annotation: Collecting and annotating high-resolution satellite images of boreal forests, focusing on species identification and features such as poplar trees and dead wood.
- Model Preparation: Preprocessing annotated data and training Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for image segmentation.
- Algorithm Development: Creating and testing AI algorithms to detect targeted biodiversity species in forests, optimizing performance based on accuracy and precision.
- Collaboration: Working with a team of researchers, providing regular progress reports, and contributing to final project presentations.
Trainee
European Forest Institute
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted a literature review focusing on challenges and obstacles in establishing pan-European forest monitoring systems.
- Utilized text mining techniques on scientific papers and gray literature to extract pertinent data related to European forest policy.
- Identified and analyzed policy bottlenecks within the context of pan-European forest monitoring systems.
- Applied cluster analysis and pattern recognition methods to qualitative data to discern underlying trends and complexities in policy implementation.
Research Assistant
Hochschule Geisenheim University
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Eye-Tracking Technology Implementation: Developed and implemented eye-tracking technology to enhance the assessment of urban green spaces in environmental research.
- Vineyard Abandonment Analysis: Investigated the drivers behind vineyard abandonment in the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley
- Utilized eye-tracking technology to analyze the effects of land abandonment on landscape structure, aesthetics, and cultural identity.
- Neural Network Model Development: Developed a neural network model to analyze data from AI tracking related to forest succession, enhancing the understanding of ecological processes and landscape changes.
Junior Researcher
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry
06.2022 - 01.2023
- AI and Citizen Science for Invasive Species Detection: Actively involved in the international research project CA17122 - Increasing understanding of alien species through citizen science (ALIEN-CSI)
- Developed an AI model to predict the spread of invasive species and mapped them using data from citizen science contributions.
- Research Documentation: Authored comprehensive reports to document research findings and effectively communicated results to stakeholders.
- Quantitative Statistical Analysis: Conducted quantitative statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Spearman's rank correlation, and Principal Component Analysis (PCA), to support research conclusions.
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture & Forestry, Major in European Forestry
University of Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Finland09.2023
Master of Science - Land Use Planning And Management
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry
Belgrade, Serbia09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Land Use Planning And Management
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry
Belgrade, Serbia06.2020
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Serbian
Proficient
C2
Hebrew
Advanced
C1
German
Upper intermediate
B2
Publications
- Cultural landscape management in context: Local communities’ perceptions under Jadar mineral extraction project in Serbia, Ivanović, S., Tomićević-Dubljević, J., Bjedov, I., Đorđević, I., & Živojinović, I., The Extractive Industries and Society, 16, 101361, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2023.101361
- In vitro propagation of Dianthus cruentus and acclimatization in hydroponic culture, Ivanović, S., Marković, M., Milutinović, M., Skočajić, D., & Dunisijević-Bojović, D., Phyton; Annales Rei Botanicae, 62/63, 107-114, https://doi.org/10.12905/0380.phyton62-63-2023-0107
Timeline
Research Internship
University of Eastern Finland, Global Ecosystem Health Observatory (GEHO)
06.2024 - Current
Trainee
European Forest Institute
02.2024 - 05.2024
Research Assistant
Hochschule Geisenheim University
02.2023 - 08.2023
Junior Researcher
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry
06.2022 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Agriculture & Forestry, Major in European Forestry
University of Eastern Finland
Master of Science - Land Use Planning And Management
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry
Bachelor of Science - Land Use Planning And Management
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry
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