Management
Dr. Almir Badnjevic, Ph.D.
Director, Agency for Identification Documents, Registers, and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IDDEEA
Professor | Scientist | Innovator | Manager
Dr. Almir Badnjevic (born in 1986, Bosanska Krupa, Bosnia and Herzegovina) is the Director of the Agency for Identification Documents, Registers, and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IDDEEA), a professor, and an academic. His career spans academia, business, and research, with a special focus on biomedical engineering, medical devices, data processing, and artificial intelligence.
Education and Academic Career
– Earned a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computing from the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, in 2015.
– Full Professor at International Burch University in Sarajevo, specializing in bioengineering and electrical engineering.
– Associate Professor at University of Sarajevo, focusing on healthcare informatics.
– Visiting Professor at University of Warwick (UK).
– Founder and leader of the first Master’s and Ph.D. programs in Bioengineering in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
– Author and co-author of over 200 scientific papers, books, and book chapters in international publications.
– Recognized among the top 2% of the world’s most-cited scientists by Stanford University (USA).
International Contributions in Medical Devices and Biomedical Engineering
– Co-founder of the global concept of integrating medical devices with measuring functions into legal metrology.
– Founder of Verlab Laboratory (2014), one of the most advanced laboratories in Europe for testing medical devices, accredited under ISO 17020.
– Author of the book Inspection of Medical Devices for Regulatory Purposes, published by Springer Nature (2017, second edition 2023).
– Founder of Verlab Research Institute (2022), the first private research institute in Bosnia and Herzegovina, dedicated to biomedical engineering, medical devices, and artificial intelligence.
– Founder of a global concept AI Evidence Based Management of Maintenance of Medical Devices.
International Academic and Professional Recognition
– Regular Member of the International Academy of Sciences and Arts in Bosnia and Herzegovina (IANUBIH).
– Ordinary Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (Austria).
– Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS, USA).
– Editor-in-Chief of the journal Technology and Health Care (Sage, USA).
– Associate Editor of Springer Health and Technology and Springer Nature BioMedical Engineering OnLine.
Contributions Through Professional Organizations and International Bodies
– Founder and Honorary President of the Society for Medical and Biological Engineering of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official representative of BiH in IFMBE and EAMBES.
– Founder of LabHub, the first EU Digital Innovation Hub in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
– Organizer of the first international CMBEBIH conference, gathering 700+ participants from 40 countries.
– Member of governing and technical bodies within IEEE, IFMBE, EAMBES, and other organizations.
– Recognized as a Distinguished Lecturer in IEEE EMBS.
Awards and Honors
– IFMBE Global Award for the best research paper in clinical engineering (2018).
– IFMBE Team Award for clinical engineering at the global level (2021).
– Named Person of the Year in Bosnia and Herzegovina (SNL Magazine, 2018).
– Named IN Man 2020 (Ladies In Magazine).
– Named CD Person of the Year 2020 (Face TV).
Leadership Positions in Public, Private, and Academic Sectors
– Director of IDDEEA BiH (2023 – 2028), appointed by the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
– Member of the Supervisory Board of Privredna Banka Sarajevo (2019 – 2027).
– Executive Director of the International Academy of Sciences and Arts in Bosnia and Herzegovina (IANUBIH).
– Director of Verlab d.o.o. Sarajevo (2014 – 2023).
Beyond his professional engagements, Dr. Badnjevic is a dedicated family man, a husband, and a father of two children.
Petar Bilčar
Petar Bilčar, was born on February 3, 1976, in Republic of Croatia. He finished High School in the High School Center “Dušan Jojić Joja“ in Bosansko Grahovo and graduated from the Faculty of Economics, Economics department/Master Academic Studies of the University of Belgrade. After graduation, he started working at the Tropic Trade International LLC in the position of a commercial director. From 2002 to 2006, he was the republic market inspector (Ministry of Trade and Tourism of the Republika Srpska), and the market inspector of the City of Banja Luka. During the period 2008-2012, he was a member of the Supervisory Board at the Jahorina Olympic Centre, and since 2016 he was the president of the Supervisory Board at the Jahorina Olympic Centre.
From 2016 to 2020, he was the head of the Department for Communal Affairs of the City of Banja Luka, afterward, until he was appointed the deputy director of the Agency for identification documents, registers and data exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2023, he carried out duties of the market inspector of the City of Banja Luka.
He speaks English and enjoys skiing and cycling in his spare time.
Welcome message
Dear visitors,
Welcome to the virtual entrance of the Agency for Identification Documents, Registers, and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina – from Pixels to Progress: Digital Odyssey of BiH.
As the Director of the Agency, I am pleased to welcome you. Our institution is not only the keeper of your identification data but also the architect of a modern and secure ecosystem of administrative processes. We proudly strive to provide outstanding service and expand your experience.
Our message “From pixels to progress: Digital Odyssey of Bosnia and Herzegovina” reflects our commitment to the technological improvement and progress of our country. At the heart of each pixel of data lies the potential for progress, and we are here to turn that potential into reality.
From immigration to digitization, we are guided by fundamental principles. Our role is multiple: from the development strategy in line with international standards, through the technical design of registers, to the technical maintenance of data that is a public good. Taking into account all segments of identification documents – from identity cards to driver’s licenses and passports – each stage is carefully planned and implemented.
“Identity is what makes us unique, and security is the foundation of our freedom.” This thought is at the heart of our work. Our commitment to the protection of your identification data is deeply embedded in everything we do. In a world where technology is rapidly advancing, we are your trusted guardian.
Today, we are facing the opportunities and challenges of the digital era. As an Agency, we not only adjust the way we perform administrative processes but also create a bridge between you and modern, user-oriented e-services. Our goal is to make your everyday life easier, making it more practical and efficient.
Your privacy is at the heart of everything we do. As Abraham Lincoln said, “Your freedom ends where the freedom of others begins.” With a promise to keep your personal data as our most precious treasure, we ensure that you feel safe while using our services.
Through cooperation with international partners and the implementation of best practices, we are creating a bridge to a world where data travels faster and administration becomes simpler. We are the bridge between your needs and the digital future.
On behalf of the Agency for Identification Documents, Registers, and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina, I am pleased to welcome you. Your support and trust are initiators of our commitments. Together we are building a path to a smarter and safer future.
Respectfully,
PhD, Almir Badnjević