The State Science Award of Bosnia and Herzegovina for international achievements in 2024 has been awarded to Prof. Dr. Jelena Krunić, Vice-Rector for Scientific Research and Artistic Work at the University of East Sarajevo.
The Minister of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dubravka Bošnjak, formally presented the State Science Award for 2024 to Prof. Dr. Krunić, emphasizing that this recognition affirms the quality of her work to date and serves as further encouragement for all researchers in Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue striving for scientific excellence and international collaboration.
Minister Bošnjak stated that the Ministry of Civil Affairs will continue, within its competencies, to support projects and initiatives that contribute to the development of science and the advancement of professional competencies in the country.
Vice-Rector Krunić expressed her gratitude for the honor, noting that the award validates the valuable work of the research team she collaborates with, and at the same time serves as a strong incentive for further research and development.
Prof. Dr. Jelena Krunić is a distinguished scientist, Doctor of Dental Sciences, and a professor at the Department of Dental Pathology at the Faculty of Medicine in Foča.
She has published numerous scientific papers in international journals and publications, and has actively participated in many international conferences and projects, thereby confirming her status as one of the leading experts in her field. She graduated as the top student of her class from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of East Sarajevo, and obtained her master’s degree, specialization, and PhD from the Faculty of Medicine in Foča. Since 2019, she has served as the Vice-Rector for Scientific Research and Artistic Work at the University of East Sarajevo.
The Science Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina determines the final proposal for the Science Award, which is granted to a researcher for exceptionally successful work in the field of science and internationally recognized results. In the selection process, special emphasis is placed on outstanding scientific achievements, contributions to the development and promotion of science, as well as the international representation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
