Ivan A. Kostić

Ivan A. Kostić, Ph.D., full professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Office: 326
Email: ikostic@mas.bg.ac.rs
Phone: extension 279; direct 3302-279

Student consultation hours

workdays from 11 to 14 h

Courses

Aerodynamics
High Speed Aerodynamics
Aerodynamic Constructions
Airfoils and Lifting Surfaces of Aircraft
Flight Dynamics
B.Sc. work
B.Sc. work
B.Sc. work
Flight Mechanic
Aircraft Performance
Special Topics in Applied Aerodynamics
Applied Aerodynamics

Research area

Aeronautical Engineering, Aerodynamics; Computational Design and Optimization of Airfoils; Design and Testing of Aeronautical Constructions, Cooling Tower Fan Blades, etc.

Education, qualifications

Doctor of Technical Sciences

Publications, recognitions, awards

Over 100 domestical and international scientific papers, a monograph and one textbook.

Membership in scientific and professional organizations

YAS - Yugoslav Aeronautical Society, ICAS - International Council of Aeronautical Sciences

Bibliography

Papers in journals indexed in the SCI and SCIe lists

Sekutkovski Bojan, Kostić Ivan, Simonović Aleksandar, Cardiff Philip, Jazarević Vladimir (2016). Three-dimensional fluid-structure interaction simulation with a hybrid RANS-LES turbulence model for applications in transonic flow domain, Aerospace Science and Technology, 49, 1-16.
Elsevier France-Editions Scientifiques Medicales Elsevier, Issy-Les-Moulineaux, ISSN: 1270-9638, 10.1016/j.ast.2015.11.028, M21a.

Kostić Ivan, Simonović Aleksandar, Kostić Olivera, Ivković Dušan, Tanović Dragoljub (2024). Lateral-Directional Aerodynamic Optimization of a Tandem Wing UAV Using CFD Analyses, Aerospace, 11(3).
MDPI, ISSN: 2226-4310, 10.3390/aerospace11030223, M21.

Dančuo Zorana, Kostić Ivan, Kostić Olivera, Bengin Aleksandar, Vorotović Goran (2026). Experimental Study of a Hybrid Dolphin Airfoil Aerodynamics, Tehnički Vjesnik - Technical Gazette, 33 (2).
ISSN: 1330-3651, 10.17559/TV-20250607002729, M22.

Kostić Ivan, Tanović Dragoljub, Kostić Olivera, Abubaker Ahmed Ali Irhayim, Simonović Aleksandar (2023). Initial development of tandem wing UAV aerodynamic configuration, Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, 95(3), 431-441.
Emerald Publishing, ISSN: 1748-8842, 10.1108/AEAT-06-2022-0149, M22.

Dančuo Zorana, Kostić Ivan, Kostić Olivera, Bengin Aleksandar, Vorotović Goran (2022). Initial development of the hybrid semielliptical-dolphin airfoil, Thermal Science, 26(3), 2199-2210.
Univerzitet u Beogradu - Institut za nuklearne nauke Vinča, Beograd, ISSN: 0354-9836, 10.2298/TSCI210515234D, M22.

Abubaker Ahmed, Kostić Ivan, Kostić Olivera, Stefanović Zoran (2018). CFD Modeling of Atmospheric Boundary Layer Simulations in Wind Tunnels, Tehnički vjesnik, 25(6), 1595-1602.
Univ Osijek, Tech Fac, Slavonski Brod, ISSN: 1330-3651, 10.17559/TV-20161125134410, M22.

Kostić Olivera, Stefanović Zoran, Kostić Ivan (2017). Comparative cfd analyses of a 2d supersonic nozzle flow with jet tab and jet vane, Tehnički vjesnik, 24(5), 1335-1344.
Univ Osijek, Tech Fac, Slavonski Brod, ISSN: 1330-3651, 10.17559/TV-20160208145336, M22.

Ivanov Toni, Simonović Aleksandar, Petrović Nebojša, Fotev Vasko, Kostić Ivan (2017). Influence of selected turbulence model on the optimization of a class-shape transformation parameterized airfoil, Thermal Science, 21, S737-S744.
Univerzitet u Beogradu - Institut za nuklearne nauke Vinča, Beograd, ISSN: 0354-9836, 10.2298/TSCI160209194I, M22.

Sekutkovski Bojan, Kostić Ivan, Stefanović Zoran, Simonović Aleksandar, Kostić Olivera (2015). A hybrid rans-les method with compressible k-omegasstsas turbulence model for high reynolds number flow applications, Tehnički vjesnik, 22(5), 1237-1245.
Univ Osijek, Tech Fac, Slavonski Brod, ISSN: 1330-3651, 10.17559/TV-20140404130058, M22.

Abdullah Taha Ahmed, Petrović Zlatko, Stefanović Zoran, Kostić Ivan, Isaković Jovan (2015). Two-dimensional wind tunnel measurement corrections by the singularity method, Tehnički vjesnik, 22(3), 557-565.
Univ Osijek, Tech Fac, Slavonski Brod, ISSN: 1330-3651, 10.17559/TV-20140214114718, M22.

Svorcan Jelena, Stupar Slobodan, Komarov Dragan, Peković Ognjen, Kostić Ivan (2013). Aerodynamic design and analysis of a small-scale vertical axis wind turbine, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 27(8), 2367-2373.
Korean Soc Mechanical Engineers, Seoul, ISSN: 1738-494X, 10.1007/s12206-013-0621-x, M22.

Kostić Ivan, Stefanović Zoran, Petrović Zlatko, Kostić Olivera, Essari Abdulhakim (2013). Hybrid approach in the initial aerodynamic, stability and performance calculations of a light airplane, Tehnički vjesnik, 20(4), 605-614.
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Slavonski Brod, Faculty of Electrical Engineering in Osijek, Faculty of Civil Engineering in Osijek, ISSN: 1330-3651, M22.

Simonović Aleksandar, Kostić Ivan, Stupar Slobodan, Petrović Z. (2012). Laboratory Tests of a Hybrid Metal-Composite Transport Helicopter Blade Segment, Experimental Techniques, 36(3), 22-32.
Springer, New York, ISSN: 0732-8818, 10.1111/j.1747-1567.2011.00708.x, M22.

Stefanović Zoran, Kostić Ivan (2010). Analysis of the Sailplane Final Approaches Performed by Cosine-Law Speed Variations, Strojniski Vestnik/Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 56(7-8), 436-446.
ISSN: 0039-2480, M22.

Petrović Zlatko, Stupar Slobodan, Kostić Ivan, Simonović Aleksandar (2010). Determination of a Light Helicopter Flight Performance at the Preliminary Design Stage, Strojniski Vestnik/Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 56(9), 535-543.
ISSN: 0039-2480, M22.

Kostić Ivan (2007). Numerical evaluation of the aerodynamic influence of the helicopter composite blade trailing edge tabs, Archive of Applied Mechanics, 77(12), 893-909.
Springer, New York, ISSN: 0939-1533, 10.1007/s00419-007-0133-1, M22.

Papers in journals not indexed in the SCI and SCIe lists

Kostić Olivera, Stefanović Zoran, Kostić Ivan (2015). CFD modeliranje nadzvučne vazdušne struje generisane 2D mlaznikom sa preprekom i bez prepreke na izlazu, FME Transactions, 43(2), 107-113.
Univerzitet u Beogradu - Mašinski fakultet, Beograd, ISSN: 1451-2092, 10.5937/fmet1502107K, M24.

Kostić Ivan, Stefanović Zoran, Kostić Olivera (2014). Aerodinamička analiza lakog aviona u različitim razvojnim fazama projekta, FME Transactions, 42(2), 94-105.
Univerzitet u Beogradu - Mašinski fakultet, Beograd, ISSN: 1451-2092, 10.5937/fmet1402094K, M24.

Popović Lazar S., Paunović Lazar D., Đilas Veljko S., Milutinović Aleksandar M., Ivanov Toni, Kostić Ivan (2020). Aerodinamički dizajn bespilotne letelice u više faza, Scientific Technical Review, 70(2), 9-16.
Vojnotehnički institut, Beograd, ISSN: 1820-0206, 10.5937/str2002009P, M51.

Conference papers

Dančuo Zorana, Kostić Ivan, Kostić Olivera, Bengin Aleksandar, Vorotović Goran (2025). Semielliptical Modification of the Symmetrical Dolphin 0006 Airfoil, Sustainable Aviation Innovations, Advancements, and Destinations Proceedings of the 2024 International Symposium on Sustainable Aviation.
ISSN: 2730-7778, ISBN: 978-3-032-00617-2, 10.1007/978-3-032-00618-9, M33.

Dančuo Zorana, Kostić Ivan, Kostić Olivera, Bengin Aleksandar, Vorotović Goran (2024). Influence of Thickness Ratio on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Family of Hybrid Semielliptical Dolphin Airfoils, Novel Techniques in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Proceedings of the International Symposium on Aviation Technology, MRO, and Operations 2022.
Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 10.1007/978-3-031-42041-2_1, M33.

Abubaker A., Kostić Ivan, Kostić Olivera (2018). Numerical modelling of velocity profile parameters of the atmospheric boundary layer simulated in wind tunnels, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 393(1).
Institute of Physics Publishing, ISSN: 1757-8981, 10.1088/1757-899X/393/1/012025, M33.

Hasan Mohammad Sakib, Svorcan Jelena, Kostić Ivan, Simonović Aleksandar, Kostić Srđan, Ivanov Toni (2018). Preliminary aerodynamic performance estimation of HALE UAV wings, Proceedings / 8th International Scientific Conference on Defensive Technologies OTEH 2018.
Belgrade : Military Technical Institute - VTI, ISBN: 978-8681123-88-1, M33.

Stefanović Zoran, Kostić Ivan, Kostić Olivera (2012). Primary aerodynamic analyses of a new light aircraft in symmetrical flight configurations, Machine and Industrial Design in Mechanical Engineering, Seventh International Symposium, Kod 2012.
Univ Novi Sad, Fac Tech Sci, Adeko, Novi Sad, M33.

Mitrović Časlav, Kostić Ivan, Cvetković D., Bengin Aleksandar (2002). Numerical simulation of impact effects during helmet - Hard obstacle collision, 40th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit.
M33.

Kostić Ivan, Mitrović Časlav, Cvetković D., Bengin Aleksandar (2002). An algorithm of computation of airfoil drag in lower transonic domain, 40th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit.
M33.

Cvetković D., Kostić Ivan, Mitrović Časlav, Bengin Aleksandar, Radaković D. (2002). Mathematical models of helicopter flight dynamics, 40th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit.
M33.

Nenadić Ilija, Svorcan Jelena, Kostić Ivan, Damljanović Dijana (2025). Numerical Simulation of Five-Hole Probe Used for Small UAV, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Sustainable Aviation ISSA 2024.
Springer, Cham, ISBN: 978-3-032-00617-2, 10.1007/978-3-032-00618-9_31.

Stefanović Zoran, Kostić Ivan (2010). A vortex lattice method application in aerodynamic analysis and design of light aircraft, Sixth International Symposium About Forming and Design in Mechanical Engineering.
Univ Novi Sad, Fac Tech Sci, Adeko, Novi Sad.

Peković Ognjen, Kostić Ivan, Simonović Aleksandar (2009). Fatigue testing of bonded connection between aluminium spar and plastic composite pocket of transport helicopter main rotor blade, 26th Danubia-Adria Symposium on Advances in Experimental Mechanics.
Institute of Mechanical Engineering.

Dragović T., Kostić Ivan (2000). Limit loading and wing frequency tests of the composite VUK-T sailplanes, Proceedings of the Mini Conference on Vehicle System Dynamics, Identification and Anomalies.

Mentoring of defended doctoral dissertations since 2013

Numerical and Experimental Simulation of Atmospheric Boundary Layer Influence on Flow Patterns Around Building Structures, Ahmed Ali Irhayim Abubaker, 2021.

Razvoj napredne metode proračuna interakcije vazdušne struje i strukture vazduhoplova u domenu transoničnih brzina, Bojan Šekutkovski, 2016.

Two-Dimensional Wind Tunnel Measurement Corrections by the Singularity Method, Taha Ahmed Abdullah, 2015.