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Dragan S. Aleksendrić

Dragan S. Aleksendrić, Ph.D., full professor
Department of Motor Vehicles
Office: 1122
Email: daleksendric@mas.bg.ac.rs
Phone: extension 390; direct 3370-346

Student consultation hours

Wednesday 12 a.m. - 1 p.m

Courses

Vehicle safety
B.Sc. work
BSc Work
B.Sc. work
Intelligent vehicle systems
Vehicle Design
Vehicle Systems
Skill praxis M - MOV
Friction based vehicle systems

Research area

Artificial Intelligence and motor vehicles. Intelligent control of motor vehicles and their trailers. Design, calculation and testing of brakes and braking systems of motor vehicles and their trailers. Research and Development of brake linings. Safety of motor vehicles and their trailers. Information and communication technologies in maintenance of motor vehicle and their trailers. Systems Engineering. Autonomous vehicles. Periodical technical inspection of motor vehicles and their trailers.

Education, qualifications

University of Belgrade Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Dipl.- Ing, 1996. University of Belgrade Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Mag., 2000. University of Belgrade Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Dr.-Ing., 2007.

Publications, recognitions, awards

22 papers in international journals on SCI list. 18 chapters in international monographs. 5 papers in national journals. 15 new methods - technical solutions. Project leader and participant in a number of domestic and international projects. Awarded as a co-author ("Sveti Sava" award) for the best book published by University of Belgrade Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

Bibliography

Papers in journals indexed in the SCI and SCIe lists

Carlone Pierpaolo, Aleksendrić Dragan, Ćirović Velimir, Palazzo Gaetano S. (2014). Meta-modeling of the curing process of thermoset matrix composites by means of a FEM-ANN approach, Composites Part B-Engineering, 67, 441-448.
Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford, ISSN: 1359-8368, 10.1016/j.compositesb.2014.08.022, M21a+.

Ćirović Velimir, Aleksendrić Dragan (2013). Adaptive neuro-fuzzy wheel slip control, Expert Systems With Applications, 40(13), 5197-5209.
Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, ISSN: 0957-4174, 10.1016/j.eswa.2013.03.012, M21a.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Jakovljević Živana, Ćirović Velimir (2012). Intelligent control of braking process, Expert Systems With Applications, 39(14), 11758-11765.
Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, ISSN: 0957-4174, 10.1016/j.eswa.2012.04.076, M21a.

Aleksendrić Dragan (2010). Neural network prediction of brake friction materials wear, Wear, 268(1-2), 117-125.
Elsevier Science Sa, Lausanne, ISSN: 0043-1648, 10.1016/j.wear.2009.07.006, M21a.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Barton David C., Vasić Branko (2010). Prediction of brake friction materials recovery performance using artificial neural networks, Tribology International, 43(11), 2092-2099.
Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford, ISSN: 0301-679X, 10.1016/j.triboint.2010.05.013, M21a.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Barton David C. (2009). Neural network prediction of disc brake performance, Tribology International, 42(7), 1074-1080.
Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford, ISSN: 0301-679X, 10.1016/j.triboint.2009.03.005, M21a.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Duboka Čedomir (2007). Fade performance prediction of automotive friction materials by means of artificial neural networks, Wear, 262(7-8), 778-790.
Elsevier Science Sa, Lausanne, ISSN: 0043-1648, 10.1016/j.wear.2006.08.013, M21a.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Duboka Čedomir (2006). Prediction of automotive friction material characteristics using artificial neural networks-cold performance, Wear, 261(3-4), 269-282.
Elsevier Science Sa, Lausanne, ISSN: 0043-1648, 10.1016/j.wear.2005.10.006, M21a.

Vučinić Veljko, Seidel Luca, Lukežić Nikola, Hantschel Frank, Kotschenreuther Thomas, Aleksendrić Dragan, Sax Eric (2026). Anomaly Detection for Vehicle Diagnostics based on OBD Snapshots with Cause Investigation, IEEE Access, 14, 24765-24785.
ISSN: 2169-3536, 10.1109/ACCESS.2026.3664118, M21.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Bellini Costanzo, Carlone Pierpaolo, Ćirović Velimir, Rubino Felice, Sorrentino Luca (2019). Neural-fuzzy optimization of thick composites curing process, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 34(3), 262-273.
Taylor & Francis Inc, Philadelphia, ISSN: 1042-6914, 10.1080/10426914.2018.1512116, M21.

Ćirović Velimir, Aleksendrić Dragan, Smiljanić Dušan (2013). Longitudinal wheel slip control using dynamic neural networks, Mechatronics, 23(1), 135-146.
Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, ISSN: 0957-4158, 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2012.11.007, M21.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Senatore Adolfo (2012). Optimization of manufacturing process effects on brake friction material wear, Journal of Composite Materials, 46(22), 2777-2791.
Sage Publications Ltd, London, ISSN: 0021-9983, 10.1177/0021998311432489, M21.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Balać Igor, Tang C.Y., Tsui C.P., Uskoković Petar S., Uskoković Dragan P. (2010). Surface characterisation of PLLA polymer in HAp/PLLA biocomposite material by means of nanoindentation and artificial neural networks, Advances in Applied Ceramics, 109(2), 65-70.
Taylor & Francis Ltd, Abingdon, ISSN: 1743-6753, 10.1179/174367509X12502621261613, M21.

Vučinić Veljko, Aleksendrić Dragan (2025). Neuro-fuzzy control of commercial vehicles braking, Soft Computing.
Soft Computing, Springer, ISSN: 1432-7643, 10.1007/s00500-025-10889-1, M22.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Carlone Pierpaolo, Ćirović Velimir (2016). Optimization of the Temperature-Time Curve for the Curing Process of Thermoset Matrix Composites, Applied Composite Materials, 23(5), 1047-1063.
Springer, Dordrecht, ISSN: 0929-189X, 10.1007/s10443-016-9499-y, M22.

Senatore Adolfo, Aleksendrić Dragan (2014). Engine piston rings improvement through effective materials, advanced manufacturing methods and novel design shape, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, 66(2), 298-305.
Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, Bingley, ISSN: 0036-8792, 10.1108/ILT-01-2012-0010, M22.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Ćirović Velimir (2014). Neuro-genetic optimisation of disc brake speed sensitivity, International Journal of Vehicle Design, 66(3), 258-271.
Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, Geneva, ISSN: 0143-3369, 10.1504/IJVD.2014.065716, M22.

Ćirović Velimir, Aleksendrić Dragan, Mladenović Dušan (2012). Braking torque control using recurrent neural networks, Proceedings of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part D-Journal of Automobile Engineering, 226(D6), 754-766.
Sage Publications Ltd, London, ISSN: 0954-4070, 10.1177/0954407011428720, M22.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Duboka Čedomir (2008). Artificial technologies in sustainable braking system development, International Journal of Vehicle Design, 46(2), 237-249.
Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, Geneva, ISSN: 0143-3369, 10.1504/IJVD.2008.017185, M22.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Duboka Čedomir, Mariotti G. V. (2008). Neural modelling of friction material cold performance, Proceedings of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part D-Journal of Automobile Engineering, 222(D7), 1201-1209.
Professional Engineering Publishing Ltd, Westminister, ISSN: 0954-4070, 10.1243/09544070JAUTO583, M33.

Papers in journals not indexed in the SCI and SCIe lists

Ćirović Velimir, Smiljanić Dušan, Aleksendrić Dragan, Simović V. (2014). Neuro-genetska optimizacija performansi disk kočnice na povišenim temperaturama, FME Transactions, 42(2), 142-149.
Univerzitet u Beogradu - Mašinski fakultet, Beograd, ISSN: 1451-2092, 10.5937/fmet1402142C, M24.

Ćirović Velimir, Aleksendrić Dragan (2011). Dinamičko modeliranje kontaktnih fenomena disk kočnice, FME Transactions, 39(4), 177-183.
Univerzitet u Beogradu - Mašinski fakultet, Beograd, ISSN: 1451-2092, M51.

Ćirović Velimir, Aleksendrić Dragan (2010). Razvoj neuronskog modela rada disk kočnice, FME Transactions, 38(1), 29-38.
Univerzitet u Beogradu - Mašinski fakultet, Beograd, ISSN: 1451-2092, M51.

Conference papers

Jocić Darko, Ćirović Velimir, Aleksendrić Dragan (2019). Identification and Recognition of Vehicle Environment Using Artificial Neural Networks, Experimental and Numerical Investigations in Materials Science and Engineering, 54, 208-219.
Springer International Publishing Ag, Cham, ISSN: 2367-3370, 10.1007/978-3-319-99620-2_16, M14.

Rubino Felice, Carlone Pierpaolo, Aleksendrić Dragan, Ćirović Velimir, Sorrentino Luca, Bellini Costanzo (2016). Hard and Soft Computing Models of Composite Curing Process Looking Toward Monitoring and Control, Proceedings of The 19th International Esaform Conference on Material Forming (Esaform 2016), 1769.
Amer Inst Physics, Melville, ISSN: 0094-243X, 10.1063/1.4963438, M33.

Carlone Pierpaolo, Aleksendrić Dragan, Ćirović Velimir, Palazzo Gaetano S. (2014). Modelling of thermoset matrix composite curing process, Material Forming Esaform 2014, 611-612, 1667-1674.
Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Durnten-Zurich, ISSN: 1013-9826, 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.611-612.1667, M33.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Ćirović Velimir, Jakovljević Živana (2013). Microcontroller based control of disc brake actuation pressure, SAE Technical Papers, 8.
SAE International, ISSN: 0148-7191, 10.4271/2013-01-2055, M33.

Stamenković Dragan, Popović Vladimir, Aleksendrić Dragan (2012). Fully Renewing Combination Free Replacement and Pro-Rata Warranty Cost Assessment Using Monte Carlo Simulation, Proceedings - 18th ISSAT International Conference on Reliability and Quality in Design.
M33.

Ćirović Velimir, Aleksendrić Dragan, Jakovljević Živana (2012). Simulation Platform for Intelligent Braking System Development, Innovative Automotive Technology – IAT 2012, Proceedings.
ISBN: 978-961-6536-61-5, M33.

Jakovljević Živana, Pajić Miroslav, Aleksendrić Dragan, Milković Dragan (2011). Wireless Sensor Network Application in Monitoring of Machining Operations, Proceedings of the 34th International Conference on Production Engineering.
ISBN: 978-86-6055-019-6, M33.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Ćirović Velimir (2010). Effect of friction material manufacturing conditions on its wear, SAE Technical Papers.
SAE International, ISSN: 0148-7191, 10.4271/2010-01-1679, M33.

Aleksendrić Dragan (2009). Prediction of brake friction materials speed sensitivity, SAE Technical Papers.
SAE International, ISSN: 0148-7191, 10.4271/2009-01-3008, M33.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Barton David C. (2009). Modelling of brake friction material performance at elevated temperatures, Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Braking 2009.
M33.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Duboka Čedomir, Ćirović Velimir (2008). Intelligent control of disc brake operation, SAE Technical Papers.
SAE International, ISSN: 0148-7191, 10.4271/2008-01-2570, M33.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Duboka Čedomir (2006). A neural model of friction material behaviour, SAE Technical Papers.
SAE International, ISSN: 0148-7191, 10.4271/2006-01-3200, M33.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Duboka Čedomir (2005). Friction material development using artificial inteligence, European Automobile Engineers Cooperation - 10th EAEC European Automotive Congress, EAEC 2005, 1, 98-108.
M33.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Duboka Čedomir, Arsenić Z. (2002). Vehicle combination braking compatibility behavior, SAE Technical Papers.
SAE International, ISSN: 0148-7191, 10.4271/2002-01-2586.

Book chapters

Aleksendrić Dragan, Carlone Pierpaolo, Sorrentino Luca (2021). Neural Based Optimization of Composite Curing Process, Encyclopedia of Materials: Composites, 3, 2-13.
Elsevier Inc, 10.1016/B978-0-12-819724-0.00084-7, M13.

Aleksendrić Dragan (2021). An inverse neural network model of disc brake performance at elevated temperatures, Focus on Artificial Neural Networks.
Nova Science Publishers, Inc., M14.

Carlone Pierpaolo, Aleksendrić Dragan, Rubino Felice, Ćirović Velimir (2018). Artificial neural networks in advanced thermoset matrix composite manufacturing, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, 0(9783319895628), 78-88.
Pleiades journals, ISSN: 2195-4356, 10.1007/978-3-319-89563-5_5, M14.

Aleksendrić Dragan (2013). Intelligent braking - technology, performance and economic challenge, Airports and the Automotive Industry: Security Issues, Economic Efficiency and Environmental Impact.
Nova Science Publishers, Inc., M14.

Aleksendrić Dragan (2011). Manufacturing of brake friction materials, Manufacturing Engineering.
Nova Science Publishers, Inc., M14.

Books

Miljković Zoran, Aleksendrić Dragan (2018). VEŠTAČKE NEURONSKE MREŽE - Zbirka rešenih zadataka sa izvodima iz teorije / ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS – solved examples with short theory background.
Mašinski fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu, ISBN: 978-86-7083-961-8.

Aleksendrić Dragan, Carlone Pierpaolo (2015). Soft Computing in the Design and Manufacturing of Composite Materials: Applications to Brake Friction and Thermoset Matrix Composites, Soft Computing in the Design and Manufacturing of Composite Materials: Applications to Brake Frictio.
Elsevier, 10.1016/C2014-0-03652-0.