Aleksandar Popović (politician)
| Aleksandar Popović PhD | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Mining and Energy | |
|
In office 15 May 2007 – 7 July 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Radomir Naumov |
| Succeeded by | Petar Škundrić |
| Minister of Science and Environmental Protection | |
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In office 3 March 2004 – 15 May 2007 | |
| Preceded by |
Dragan Domazet (Science) Anđelka Mihajlov (Natural Resources and Environmental Protection) |
| Succeeded by | Ana Pešikan |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
20 October 1971 Belgrade, Serbia |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Political party | Democratic Party of Serbia |
| Residence | Belgrade, Serbia |
| Alma mater |
Florida State University University of Belgrade |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Professor |
| Religion | Serbian Orthodox |
Aleksandar Popović (Serbian Cyrillic: Александар Поповић, born 20 October 1971 in Belgrade) is a Serbian politician who was Minister of Energy and Mining from 2007 to 2008, and Minister of Science and Environmental Protection from 2004 to 2007.[1]
Biography
Internationally educated, Popović completed Elementary School in Belgrade, before moving to Moscow where he finished High School. Returning home to complete College, he obtained a degree from University of Belgrade's Faculty of Chemistry. During mid 90's he moved abroad again, this time to Tallahassee, in Florida, United States, where in 1996 he earned his MA from Florida State University. Finally in 2002, he added a PhD to his academic resume from Faculty of Chemistry in Belgrade, where he currently works as a full professor.[2]
Politics
Popović is the President (incumbent) of Democratic Party of Serbia.[3] He served as the Minister of Energy and Mining and previously Minister of Science and Environmental Protection in both Koštunica's Governments between 2004 and 2008. He was DSS candidate for the Belgrade City Mayor position in both Serbian local elections, 2008[4] and Serbian local elections, 2012.[5]
Sports
He was a track and field runner, a national champion and record-holder in various disciplines.
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dragan Domazet (Science) Anđelka Mihajlov (Natural Resources and Environmental Protection) |
Minister of Science and Environmental Protection of Serbia 2004 – 2007 |
Succeeded by Ana Pešikan (Science and Technology) Saša Dragin (Ecology) |
| Preceded by Radomir Naumov |
Minister of Mining and Energy of Serbia 2007 – 2008 |
Succeeded by Petar Škundrić |
External links
References
- ↑ http://www.arhiva.serbia.gov.rs/cms/view.php?id=1192#popovic Ministers of the Serbian Government
- ↑ http://www.chem.bg.ac.rs/osoblje/47-en.html
- ↑ http://dss.rs/dss-izbliza/organi-stranke/potpredsednici/ Democratic Party of Serbia Vice-Presidents (in Serbian)
- ↑ http://www.b92.co.rs/eng/news/comments.php?nav_id=48683 DSS-NS submit Belgrade list, March 21, 2008. Retrieved: March 17, 2012
- ↑ http://www.tanjug.rs/news/35549/belgrade-to-get-66th-mayor.htm Belgrade to get 66th Mayor, March 14, 2012. Retrieved: March 17, 2012