Dr. Sci. - Mathematics
University of Belgrade - 1992
Vladimir Dragovic
Professor and Department Head - Mathematical Sciences
Professional Preparation
B. Sci. - Mathematics
University of Belgrade - 1987
University of Belgrade - 1987
Publications
Kowalevski exponents for the Kirchhoff equations 2021 - Book Chapter
Demchenko’s nonholonomic case of a gyroscopic ball rolling without sliding over a sphere after his 1923 Belgrade doctoral thesis 2020 - Journal Article
Awards
The International Discovery Award - The Australian Research Council [2019]
The City of Belgrade Annual Award for Natural and Technical Sciences - The City of Belgrade [2010]
The Award of the Union of the mathematical societies of Serbia and Montenegro for the best achievement of a mathematician younger than 40, in the period 2001-2004 - the Union of the mathematical societies of Serbia and Montenegro [2004]
Teaching award, the Society of mathematicians of Yugoslavia for outstanding results of his students on Federal competitions in mathematics - the Society of mathematicians of Yugoslavia [1998]
Teaching award, the Society of mathematicians of Yugoslavia for outstanding results of his students on Federal competitions in mathematics - the Society of mathematicians of Yugoslavia [1997]
Teaching award, the Society of mathematicians of Yugoslavia for outstanding results of his students on Federal competitions in mathematics - the Society of mathematicians of Yugoslavia [1996]
The best student of generation award - Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Belgrade [1987]
The best student of generation award - Department of Mathematics, Mechanics & Astronomy, University of Belgrade [1987]
Presentations
Dynamics of extremal polynomials, Painleve VI equations, and isoharmonic deformations
2021/12–2021/12 Mathematics and Applications, 11th Symposium, opening invited lecture, Faculty of Mathematics, Belgrade, 3-4 December 2021 (online)Resonances of Ellipsoidal Billiards and Extremal Rational Functions
2021/11–2021/12 Invited lecture, International conference "Regular and Chaotic Dynamics", Steklov Mathematical Institute, Moscow, Russia, 22 Nov – 2 Dec, 2021 (online)Chebyshev dynamics, isoharmonic deformations, and constrained Schlesinger equations,
2021/11–2021/11 Invited lecture, International conference "Nonlinear waves and Frobenius structures in geometry and physics", Steklov Mathematical Institute, Moscow, Russia, 17-19 Nov, 2021 (online)Chebyshev dynamics and isoharmonic deformations
2021/10–2021/10 Invited Lecture, joint meeting of Mathematics and Mechanics Colloquia in honor of 75th anniversary of MISANU, Belgrade, Serbia (online) Oct. 1, 2021Integrable billiards, Chebyshev dynamics, isoharmonic and isomonodromic deformations
2021/10–2021/10 Invited lecture, Conference “Differential geometry, billiards, and geometric optics”, CIRM, Marseille, France, Oct. 4-8, 2021News Articles
UTD Project Aims To Improve Equation for Math Class Placement
“Students coming to UT Dallas now have experienced a different type of education during the last two years than what incoming students experienced five years ago,” said Dr. Vladimir Dragovic, professor and head of mathematical sciences in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. “We need to study how the process of formation and learning — particularly in math — has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.”UTD Adds New Claim to Fame as Center of Actuarial Excellence
“This honor is outstanding evidence of the highest academic standards that have developed in the short lifespan of our program,” said Dr. Vladimir Dragovic, professor and department head of mathematical sciences. “This outcome reflects the hard work of the actuarial group and the flourishing atmosphere of support and mutual respect between diverse academic groups cultivated within the department. Together, mathematicians, statisticians, actuaries and data scientists built a unit without boundaries between us.”
Partnership Creates Equation for Stronger Math PhD Preparation
“We have built this joint infrastructure between two geographically distant universities with distinct student populations and resources, and we hope it will serve as a national model.”Dr. Vladimir Dragovic, professor and head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at UT Dallas
Math, Computer Science Departments Add New Degree in Data Science
Dr. Vladimir Dragovic, the department head of mathematical sciences, described the interdisciplinary program as a role model for future cross-campus collaborations.“The data science BS will be UT Dallas’ first Bachelor of Science program offered jointly from departments from two schools,” Dragovic said. “The curriculum is designed in a way that a student may choose to enter the job market or go to graduate school. There has already been substantial interest.”
Mathematical Journey That Began at Young Age Inspires Professor
From the age of 9 or 10, Dr. Vladimir Dragovic knew he wanted to be a mathematician. His early commitment to his career goes hand in hand with his dedication to encouraging young people who are interested in science and math. Dragovic, who joined the UT Dallas faculty recently as a professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, graduated from, and was later principal of, the prestigious Mathematical Gymnasium (high school) Belgrade, a special school for gifted and talented students of mathematics, physics and informatics located in his native Serbia. In its 40-year history, students from the school have won more than 400 medals at international science competitions, making it one of the top-ranked schools in the world for science and math education. “My experience running a school such as this, with recognized excellence, is something that I believe will contribute to the quality of education at UT Dallas,” Dragovic said.