Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković (website - https://vladimircvetkovic.upravljanje-rizicima.edu.rs/) is recognised as a leading expert in Disaster Risk Management, with a focus on Risk Reduction, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. He is employed at the Department for Disaster Management and Environmental Security at the Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, where he teaches and conducts research in the field of disaster risk management.

On June 4, 2025, Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković was appointed to the academic title of Adjunct Professor at the Technical University of Leoben, Austria, by decision of the University Senate. This recognition reflects his long-standing scientific work and international contributions in the field of risk and safety management, encompassing teaching, mentoring, and collaborative research within the Safety and Disaster Management (SDM) master’s program.

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has been engaged as a lecturer at FH Campus Wien – University of Applied Sciences in Vienna, where he teaches the course “Integriertes Sicherheitsmanagement” (ILV) within the Integrated Safety and Security Management program (ISM), combining theoretical instruction with practical, workshop-based learning.

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković is a member of the Safety and Disaster Studies (SDS) working group at the Technical University of Leoben, Austria.

In the summer semester of the 2024/2025 academic year, Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković was appointed as a lecturer at the Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, where he teaches the doctoral-level course “Risk Management in E-Business” within the Software Engineering and E-Business study program. The appointment was made upon the formal request of the Faculty of Organisational Sciences and with full lecturing and signing authority granted by the Academic Council of the Faculty of Security Studies. This role reflects his ongoing engagement in interdisciplinary academic development, integrating security and digital business domains, and strengthening collaboration across institutional and disciplinary lines.

During 2023 and 2024, he was selected as a lecturer for the prestigious Advanced Security and Defence Studies (VSBO) program, conducted within the framework of the National Defence School “Vojvoda Radomir Putnik,” under the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia and the University of Defence. The program brings together senior officers of the Serbian Armed Forces, leaders of state institutions, members of the National Assembly, representatives of ministries, as well as participants from partner countries, contributing to the strengthening of international cooperation in the field of defence and security. For the 2024/2025 academic year, the program began on January 27, 2024, and runs until July 4, 2025. During the six-month intensive program, Vladimir Cvetković actively participated in delivering lectures, conducting practical analyses, and preparing participants to address contemporary security challenges. His role included not only providing education but also developing key crisis management skills, analysing current security issues, and fostering interactive learning. The program aims to enhance professional capacities and shape a new generation of experts dedicated to regional stability and security.

He is the founder and president of the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management and the director of the International Institute for Disaster Research. 

Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Disaster Risk Management and the International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies. 

He is also the Director of ProSafeNet – The Global Hub for Safety, Security, Risk & Emergency Professionals and Scientists (www.prosafenet.org), a platform dedicated to international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the advancement of best practices in the fields of safety, security, and disaster risk management.

He has authored over 350 scientific papers published in domestic and international journals and proceedings, as well as 30 books. He has participated in over 150 scientific conferences, 12 national and international projects, reviewed more than 400 scientific papers, and organised numerous training sessions in the field of emergency protection and rescue. 

He has received numerous national and international awards and recognitions, including the Danubis Young Scientist Award (2017) from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy and the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe for the best young scientist from Serbia; selected as the “Local Expert” for Serbia in the field of disaster risk management by the international consortium and CIMA Research Foundation; award for the best student of his generation at the Criminalistic-Police Academy (10.00 average); and one of the top cadets of the Secondary School of Internal Affairs, Pane Đukić, 35th class. He graduated in 2010 as the top student of his class (average grade: 10.00) and defended his master’s thesis in 2012 at the Academy of Criminalistics and Police Studies in Belgrade. 

Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has received the Exemplary Service Award from Preprints.org in recognition of his contribution as a member of the Electoral Committee for the 2023 Most Popular Preprints Award. This acknowledgment highlights his ongoing dedication to promoting open science and fostering knowledge sharing within the global academic community. He expresses gratitude to the Preprints.org team for the recognition, as well as to his colleagues for their continuous support.

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković completed his Ph.D. at the Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, with a dissertation titled Citizens’ Preparedness to Respond to Natural Disasters Caused by Flooding in the Republic of Serbia (2016), earning the academic title of Doctor of Science in Security Studies.

He defended his master’s thesis, “Management in Emergency Situations Caused by the Misuse of Weapons of Mass Destruction,” at the Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies in Belgrade in 2012, earning the title of Master Criminologist. He graduated in 2010 as the top student of his generation, achieving a perfect GPA of 10.00 (the first student in the academy’s history to achieve this GPA), and earned the title of Graduate Criminologist. He holds a black belt in the martial art of self-defence, Ju-jutsu.

He graduated from the High School of Internal Affairs (with the title of Police Officer) in Sremska Kamenica in 2006, ranking among the top students of his generation and receiving Vuk’s Diploma. He completed elementary school at “Sveti Sava” in Batočina in 2002, also receiving Vuk’s Diploma.

He has conducted numerous scientific research projects and published over 300 scientific papers in domestic and international journals and conference proceedings, including 30 scientific monographs,  papers in journals on the SCI/SSCI list, and his doctoral dissertation between 2010 and 2024.

He is employed at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, as an Associate Professor in the subject of Risk Management in Emergency Situations. Before his employment at the Faculty of Security Studies, he worked for over eight years at the University of Criminal and Police Studies (formerly the Academy) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia. He is the President of the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management and the director of the International Institute for Disaster Research.

 

References

 

1. Cvetković, V. M. (2025). First responders in the Western Balkans: Strengthening Capacities and Preparedness for a Resilient Future. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 7(2), 361–384.
2. Cvetković, V. M., Aleksova, B., Renner, R., Gačić, J., Ivanov, A., & Milašinović, S. (2025). Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction: Overcoming Barriers to Build Stronger Communities. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 7(2), 113–130.
3. Gajović, A., & Cvetković, V. (2026). Digital environmental education: A model connecting stakeholder engagement with sustainable development goals and European green deal. Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
4. Ivanov, A., Babanoski, K., & Cvetković, V. M. (2025). Beyond the battlefield: The ethical implications and regulatory challenges of using autonomous AI systems for environmental security and resource protection. In Book of Abstracts of the International Scientific-Professional Conference “Artificial Intelligence and Security in the 21st Century” (abstract). pp. 76-77. Belgrade, Serbia.
5. Lukić, T., Sabljić, L., Puhar, D., Marković, S. B., Bosnić, M. G., Krsmanović, P., Marković, R. S., Durlević, U., Petković Srzentić, G., Spalević, V., & Cvetković, V. M. (2025). Deep landslide dynamics on the Danube slope – Novi Sad case study. In Geospatial and Environmental Dynamics – LAMINATION: Abstract book (pp. 89–90). Novi Sad, Serbia: Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts & University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management.
6. Kričković, E., Lukić, T., Kričković, Z., Stojšić-Milosavljević, A., Cvetković, V. M., & Živanović, M. (2025). Geospatial patterns of cardiovascular diseases: A case study from the Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases of Vojvodina (Northern Serbia). In Geospatial and Environmental Dynamics – LAMINATION: Abstract book (pp. 83–84). Novi Sad, Serbia: Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts & University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management.
7. Milenković, D., & Cvetković, V. M. (2025). Rethinking Disaster Resilience: Conceptual Framework, Core Dimensions, and Key Actors. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 7(2), 455–468.
8. Karmaker, R., & Cvetković, V. M. (2025). Digital Literacy and Educational Empowerment Among Rural Women in Bangladesh: Bridging the Technology Access Gap. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 7(2), 239–262.
9. Premović, P., Arsenović, D., Pavić, D., Cvetković, V. M., & Lukić, T. (2025). Assessing the Impact: Mortality from Infectious Disease in Trnava (1911 – 1941) through a Medical Geography Lens. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 7(2), 33–50.
10. Gajović, A. ., Cvetković, V., Renner, R., & Cvetković, V. (2025). Advancing the Circular Economy through Construction and Demolition Waste Management for Disaster Risk-Informed Practice: Comparative Insights from Serbia and the European Union. International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies, 1(2), 51-66.
11. Gajović , A., Cvetković, V. M., Renner, R., & Milašinović, S. (2025). Digital Platform for Ecological Education of Students – Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal: The Case of ProSafeNet (Global Hub). International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 7(2), 263–278.
12. Cvetković, V., Milenković, D., Lukić, T. (2025). Theoretical evolution of measuring community resilience to natural and technological disasters: Past, present, and future – Empirical insights from qualitative research in Serbia [Conference abstract]. In Abstract Book of the International Conference Geospatial and Environmental Dynamics – LAMINATION 24–25. University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management.
13. Cvetković, V. M., Gole, S., Renner, R., & Lukić, T. (2024). Qualitative insights into cultural heritage protection in Serbia: Evaluating legal and institutional gaps. In Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts & University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences (Eds.), Geospatial and environmental dynamics: Between fundamental and applied scientific research – Abstract book (pp. 103–104). Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management.
14. Kričković, E., Cvetković, V. M., Kričković, Z., & Lukić, T. (2025). Spatial–Temporal Trends of Cancer Among Women in Central Serbia, 1999–2021: Implications for Disaster and Public Health Preparedness. Healthcare, 13(17), 2169. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13172169.
15. Cvetković, V. M., Aleksov, B., Renner, R., Gаčić, J., Ivanov, A., & Milašinović, S. (2025). Community-based disaster risk reduction: Overcoming barriers to build stronger communities. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 7(2), 1.
16. Sabljić, L., Lukić, T., Bajić, D., Marković, S., Spalevic, V., Cvetković, V., Delić, D., Adžić, D., Aleksova, B., Milevski, I. & Srzentić, G. (2025). Spatio-temporal analysis of flood events using GIS and remote sensing-based approach in the Ukrina River Basin, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Open Geosciences, 17(1), 20250856.
17. Cvetković, V. M., Lipovac, M., Renner, R., Stanarević, S., & Raonić, Z. (2025). A Predictive Framework for Understanding Multidimensional Security Perceptions Among Students in Serbia: The Role of Institutional, Socio-Economic, and Demographic Determinants of Sustainability. Sustainability, 17(11), 5030.
18. Renner, R., Cvetković, V. M., & Lieftenegger, N. (2025). Dealing with High-Risk Police Activities and Enhancing Safety and Resilience: Qualitative Insights into Austrian Police Operations from a Risk and Group Dynamic Perspective. Safety, 11(3), 68.
19. Nikolić, N., Cvetković, V. M., Renner, R., Cvijović, N., & Gačić, J. (2025). Disaster Risk Perception and Local Resilience near the ‘Duboko’ Landfill: Challenges of Governance, Management, Trust, and Environmental Communication in Serbia. Open Geosciences, 17(1): 20250850.https://doi.org/10.1515/geo-2025-0850.
20. Janković, Lj., Cvetković, V., Gačić, J., Renner, R., Jakovljević, V. (2025) Integrating Psychosocial Support into Emergency and Disaster Management and Public Safety: The Role of the Red Cross of Serbia. (2025). International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies, 1(1), 99-124.
21. Aleksova, B., Milevski, I., Cvetković, V. M., & Nikolić, N. (2025). GIS-Based Assessment of Flash Flood Potential in North Macedonia: Insights from Advanced Geospatial Analytics. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202501.0789.v1
22. Cvetković, V. M., & Šišović, V. (2024). Understanding the Sustainable Development of Community (Social) Disaster Resilience in Serbia: Demographic and Socio-Economic Impacts. Sustainability, 16(7), 2620.
23. Grozdanić, G., Cvetković, V. M., Lukić, T., & Ivanov, A. (2024). Sustainable Earthquake Preparedness: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Analysis in Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Sustainability, 16(8), 3138. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16083138
24. Manojlović, B., Cvetković, V. M., Renner, R., Grozdanić, G., & Perošević, N. (2025). The Influence of Socio-Demographic Factors on Local Attitudes Towards Sustainable Tourism Development in Skadar Lake and Durmitor National Parks, Montenegro. Sustainability, 17(7), 3200.
25. Cvetković, V. M., Renner, R., Nikolić, N., & Raupenstrauch, H. (2025, May 27–31). Enhancing resilience and addressing vulnerability through risk communication in waste management: Tackling landfill fires and disaster risks in Serbia. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management (CRETE 2025). Chania, Greece.
26. Cvetković, V. M., Renner, R., Aleksova, B., & Lukić, T. (2024). Geospatial and Temporal Patterns of Natural and Man-Made (Technological) Disasters (1900–2024): Insights from Different Socio-Economic and Demographic Perspectives. Applied Sciences, 14(18), 8129.
27. Cvetković, V. M., Nikolić, N., & Lukić, T. (2024). Exploring Students’ and Teachers’ Insights on School-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Safety: A Case Study of Western Morava Basin, Serbia. Safety, 10(2), 50.
28. Cvetković, V. M., Sudar, S., Ivanov, A., Lukić, T., & Grozdanić, G. (2024). Exploring environmental awareness, knowledge, and safety: A comparative study among students in Montenegro and North Macedonia. Open Geosciences, 16(1), 20220669.
29. Cvetković, V. M., Gole, S., Renner, R., Jakovljević, V., & Lukić, T. (2024). Qualitative insights into cultural heritage protection in Serbia: Addressing legal and institutional gaps for disaster risk resilience. Open Geosciences, 16(1), 20220755.
30. Cvetković, V. M., Tanasić, J., Renner, R., Rokvić, V., & Beriša, H. (2024). Comprehensive risk analysis of emergency medical response systems in Serbian healthcare: Assessing systemic vulnerabilities in disaster preparedness and response. Healthcare, 12(19), 1962.
31. Cvetković, V., Grozdanić, G., Milanović, M., Marković, S., Lukić, T. (2024). Understanding Seismic Hazard Resilience in Montenegro: A Qualitative Analysis of Community Preparedness and Response Capabilities. Open Geosciences, 16(1), 20220729.
32. Aleksova, B., Milevski, I., Mijalov, R., Marković, S., Cvetković, V. & Lukić, T. (2024). Assessing risk-prone areas in the Kratovska Reka catchment (North Macedonia) by integrating advanced geospatial analytics and flash flood potential index. Open Geosciences, 16(1), 20220684.
33. Cvetković, V. M., Gole, S., Renner, R., & Lukić, T. (2024). Qualitative insights into cultural heritage protection in Serbia: Evaluating legal and institutional gaps. In Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts & University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences (Eds.), Geospatial and environmental dynamics: Between fundamental and applied scientific research – Abstract book (pp. 103–104). Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management.
34. Cvetković, V.M., Tanasić, J. Ocal, A., Živković-Šulović, M., Ćurić, N., Milojević, S., Knežević, S. (2023). The Assessment of Public Health Capacities at Local Self-Governments in Serbia. Lex Localis, 21(4), 1201-1234.
35. Cvetković, V. M., Dragašević, A., Protić, D., Janković, B., Nikolić, N., Milošević, P. (2022). Fire Safety Behavior Model for Residential Buildings: Implications for Disaster Risk Reduction. International journal of disaster risk reduction, 75, 102981.
36. Cvetković, V. M., Nikolić, N., Ocal, A., Martinović, J., & Dragašević, A. (2022). A Predictive Model of Pandemic Disaster Fear Caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19): Implications for Decision-Makers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(2), 652. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19020652
37. Cvetković, V., Radovanović, M., Milašinović, S. (2021). Disaster Risk Communication: Attitudes of Serbian Citizens. Sociological Review, 55 (4), 1610-1647.
38. Cvetkovic, V. M., Nikolic, A., & Ivanov, A. (2023). The role of social media in the process of informing the public about disaster risks. Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, 9(2), 104-119.
39. Jankovic, B., Cvetkovic, V. M., Ivanovic, Z., Ivanov, A., Jovanovic, S., & Otasevic, B. (2023). Sustainable development of trust and police presence in schools: implications for school safety policy. Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, 9(3), 22-52.
40. Cvetković, V., Čvorović, M., & Beriša, H. (2023a). The Gender Dimension of Vulnerability in Disaster Caused by the Corona Virus (Covid-19). NBP, 28(2), 32-54.
41. Cvetković, V., Bugarski, T., Martinović, J. (2022). The predictive model of citizens’ attitudes about the risks of introducing the death penalty in the Serbian criminal justice system, Journal of Criminalistics and Law, NBP, 27 (2), 7–43.
42. Cvetković, V., Sudar, S., Ivanov, A. (2024). Harmonization of Soft Power and Institutional Skills: Montenegro’s Path to Accession to the European Union in the Environmental Sector. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(1), 41–74.
43. Milenković, D. ., Cvetković, V. M., & Renner, R. (2024). A Systematic Literary Review on Community Resilience Indicators: Adaptation and Application of the BRIC Method for Measuring Disasters Resilience. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(2), 79–104.
44. Vidović, N., Cvetković, V. M., & Beriša, H. (2024). Optimising Disaster Resilience Through Advanced Risk Management and Financial Analysis of Critical Infrastructure in the Serbian Defence Industry. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(2), 183–200.
45. Cvetković, V. M., Renner, R., & Jakovljević, V. (2024). Industrial Disasters and Hazards: From Causes to Consequences—A Holistic Approach to Resilience. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(2), 149–168.
46. Jevtić, M., Cvetković, V. M., Gačić, J., & Raonić, Z. (2025). Factors of Vulnerability and Resilience of Persons with Disabilities During Disasters: Challenges and Strategies for Inclusive Risk Reduction. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 7(1), 91–114.
47. Vidović, N., Cvetković, V. M., Beriša, H., & Milašinović, S. (2025). Understanding Ransomware Through the Lens of Disaster Risk: Implications for Cybersecurity and Economic Stability. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 7(1), 247–264.
48. Beli, A., Renner, R., Cvetković, V. M., Ivanov, A., & Gačić, J. (2025). A Cross-National Study of Disaster Risk Management: Strengths and Weaknesses in Bulgaria, Romania, and Albania with Reflections on Serbia. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 7(1), 431–460.
49. Cvetković, V. & Šišović, V. (2024). Capacity Building in Serbia for Disaster and Climate Risk Education. Disaster and Climate Risk Education Insights from Knowledge to Action, edited by Ayse Yildiz and Rajib Shaw, book series Disaster Risk Reduction, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., 152 Beach Road.
50. Cvetković, V., Sudar, S., Ivanov, A. (2024). Harmonisation of Soft Power and Institutional Skills: Montenegro’s Path to Accession to the European Union in the Environmental Sector. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(1), 41–74.
51. Cvetković, V. M., & Miljković, N. (2024). Legal and Organizational Framework for the Use of Search and Rescue Dogs in Disasters: A Comparative Analysis between Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. 10. International European Congress on Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences, 26-28 July 2024, Amsterdam, Netherlands, pp. 1254-1268.
52. Cvetković, V. M., & Miljković, N. (2024). Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Search and Rescue Dogs in Finding Survivors During Disasters: The Case of Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. 10. International European Congress on Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences, 26-28 July 2024, Amsterdam, Netherlands, pp. 1237-1253.
53. Cvetković, V. M., & Miljković, N. (2024). Challenges and Obstacles in the Use of Search and Rescue Dogs During Disaster Operations: A Case Study of the Earthquake in Turkey. 6th International Congress on Scientific Research and invite you to this meeting on July 24-26, 2024, by IKSAD Institute, pp. 957-968.
54. Cvetković, V. (2024). In-Depth Analysis of Disaster (Risk) Management System in Serbia: A Critical Examination of Systemic Strengths and Weaknesses. International Scientific and Practical Conference: “International Experience in Emergency Risk Management” in Moscow, Russia, NOK International Civil Defence Organisation, 30 May.
55. Cvetković, V. (2024). Empowering the Regional Network of Experts for Disaster Risk Management in the Western Balkans by the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management. International Scientific and Practical Conference: “International Experience in Emergency Risk Management” in Moscow, Russia
56. Ivanov, A., Cvetković, V., Sudar, S. (2024). Volunteer fire fighting organizations in the system for protection and rescue in North Macedonia. Skopje and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation are the hosts of the 15th International Scientific Conference “Contemporary security challenges and strengthening the resilience of the countries of southeast Europe”. Hotel Sileks, Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia, in the period 23-24 September 2024.
57. Sudar, S., Ivanov, A., Cvetković, V. (2024). Soft power in the service of Euro-Atlantic integration policy and accession to the European Union. Skopje and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation are the hosts of the 15th International Scientific Conference “Contemporary security challenges and strengthening the resilience of the countries of southeast Europe”. Hotel Sileks, Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia, from 23-24 September 2024.
58. Ivanov, A., Babanoski, K., & Cvetković, V. (2023). The NATO expansion in Europe – an alliance of liberal states. 14th International Scientific Conference, the strategic and security concept for the countries of South-East Europe: Republic of North Macedonia.
59. Janković, B., Cvetković, V., Ivanov, A. (2023). The Role of the Police in Montenegro in Combating Fan Hooliganism. International scientific conference, Macedonia… International scientific conference, Macedonia. 14th International Scientific Conference, the strategic and security concept for the countries of South-East Europe in the Republic of North Macedonia
60. Cvetković, V., Andrić, K., Ivanov, A. (2023). Comparative Analysis of Disaster Risk Management Systems in Germany, USA, Russia And China. Macedonia. International academic conference: Temporary Security Ripples or New World Architecture of Security, Dojran, North Macedonia, September 4-7, 2023.
61. Cvetković, V., Ivanov, A., Vujanović, S. (2023). Reducing the Risk of Disasters Caused by Epidemics. International Academic Institute, academic conference, Syracuse University, Florence, Italy, 20. June 2023. International Academic Journal, Vol. 5, Issue 1. 2024, 5(1), 4-10.
62. Cvetković, V. M., Roder, G., Öcal, A., Filipović, M., Janković, B., & Noji, E. (2018). Knowledge of children and youth about forest fires: Discrepancies between basic perception and reality. Vojno delo, 70(1), 171-185.
63. Cvetković, V., Rikanović, S., Knežević, S. (2022). The resilience of society in disasters caused by nuclear accidents. IAI Academic Conference Proceedings, Budapest Conference, 5 May 2022.
64. Cvetković, V., Ivković, T. (2022). Social Resilience to Flood Disasters: Demographic, Socio-economic and Psychological Factors of Impact”. 12th International Conference of the International Society for the Integrated Disaster Risk Management, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 21-23 September 2022. Hosted by Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania), Research Institute for Sustainability and Disaster Management based on High-Performance Computing and Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering.
65. Cvetković, V., Marković, K. (2021). Examining the impact of demographic and socio-economic factors on the level of employee preparedness for a disaster caused by fires: A case study of Electrical power distribution in Serbia. International Scientific Conference 30 Years of Independent Macedonian State 13-15 September 2021, Ohrid
66. Fiorucci, P., Pernice, U., Cvetković, M.V., Rajkovchevki, R. (2022). Harmonizing wildfire risk assessment in Western Balkans through the IPAFF project. ICFBR2022, International Conference on Fire Behaviour and Risk, Italy.
67. Cvetković, V. M. (2024). Tactical Approaches to Protection and Rescue in Traffic Accident-Induced Disasters. Firefighting and rescue operations in the aftermath of traffic accidents involving electric vehicles. International scientific and practical conference, Collection of Papers, 87-97.
68. Cvetković, V., & Renner, R. (2024). Comprehensive Databases on Natural and Man-Made (Technological) Hazards and Disasters: Mapping Risks and Challenges. Belgrade: Scientifi-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
69. Tanasić, J., Cvetković, V. (2024). The Efficiency of Disaster and Crisis Management Policy at the Local Level: Lessons from Serbia. Belgrade: Scientific-professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
70. Grozdanić, G., Cvetković, V. (2024). Exploring Multifaceted Factors Influencing Community Resilience to Earthquake-Induced Geohazards: Insights from Montenegro. Belgrade: Scientific-professional Society For Disaster Risk Management.
71. Cvetković, V., Šišović, V. (2024). Community Disaster Resilience in Serbia. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society For Disaster Risk Management.
72. Cvetković, V. (2024). Disaster Resilience: Guide for Prevention, Response and Recovery. In: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade.
73. Nikolić, N., Cvetković, V., Ivanov, A. (2023). Human resource management in environmental security. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
74. Cvetković, V. (2022). Taktika zaštite i spasavanja u katastrofama [Essential Tactics for Disaster Protection and Rescue]. Beograd: Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama.
75. Cvetković, V., & Jovanović, M. (2021). Mitovi o katastrofama: istine i zablude [Disaster Myths: Truths and Misconceptions]. Beograd: Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama.
76. Cvetković, V. (2023). Istorijski razvoj Naučno-stručnog društva za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama [Historical Development of the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management]. Beograd: Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama.
77. Cvetković, V. (2023). Spremnost srednjih škola sliva Zapadne Morave u Republici Srbiji za smanjenje rizika od katastrofa i upravljanje u vanrednim situacijama [Preparedness of Secondary Schools in the West Morava Basin in Serbia for Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management]. Fenomena.
78. Cvetković, V. (2023). Otpornost na katastrofe: vodič za prevenciju, reagovanje i oporavak [Disaster Resilience: A Guide for Prevention, Response, and Recovery]. Beograd: Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama.
79. Sretenović, D., Cvetković, M. V., & Milkowski, V. (2023). Taktika zaštite i spasavanja iz ruševina u urbanim sredinama [Rescue Tactics from Rubble in Urban Areas]. In Integrisano upravljanje rizicima od katastrofa: pripremljenost, ublažavanje, odgovor i oporavak [Integrated Disaster Risk Management: Preparedness, Mitigation, Response and Recovery]. Beograd: Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama.
80. Cvetković, V., & Kezunović, A. (2021). Bezbednosni aspekti zaštite kritične infrastrukture u antropogenim katastrofama: studija slučaja Beograda. In Forenzičko računovodstvo, istražne radnje, lјudski faktor i primenjeni alati. Beograd: Fakultet organizacionih nauka, Univerzitet u Beogradu.
81. Krnjić, I., & Cvetković, V. (2022). Uloga multimedijalnih sadržaja u edukaciji mladih o katastrofama. In Pravni i bezbednosni aspekti upravljanja rizicima od prirodnih i antropogenih katastrofa (pp. 206–227). Beograd: Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama; Pravni fakultet u Novom Sadu; Međunarodni institut za istraživanje katastrofa.
82. Radovanović, M., & Cvetković, V. (2022). Komunikacija o rizicima od katastrofa: Disaster risk communication. In Pravni i bezbednosni aspekti upravljanja rizicima od prirodnih i antropogenih katastrofa (pp. 269–321). Beograd: Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama; Pravni fakultet u Novom Sadu; Međunarodni institut za istraživanje katastrofa.
83. Planić, J., & Cvetković, V. (2022). Fenomenološke i etiološke dimenzije katastrofa izazvanih zemljotresom [Phenomenological and Etiological Dimensions of Earthquake-Induced Disasters]. In Pravni i bezbednosni aspekti upravljanja rizicima od prirodnih i antropogenih katastrofa (pp. 269–321). Beograd: Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama; Pravni fakultet u Novom Sadu; Međunarodni institut za istraživanje katastrofa.
84. Cvetković, V. (2023). Integrisano upravljanje rizicima od katastrofa: pripremljenost, ublažavanje, odgovor i oporavak [Integrated Disaster Risk Management: Preparedness, Mitigation, Response and Recovery]. Beograd: Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama.
85. Cvetković, V. (2021). Pravni i bezbednosni aspekti upravljanja rizicima od prirodnih i antropogenih katastrofa [Legal and Security Aspects of Disaster Risk Management]. Beograd: Pravni fakultet u Novom Sadu; Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama.
86. Cvetković, V., & Čaušić, L. (2022). Zbirka propisa iz oblasti vanrednih situacija [Collection of Regulations in the Field of Emergency Situations]. Beograd: Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama.
87. Cvetković, V., Andrić, K., & Ivanov, A. (2023). Comparative analysis of DRM systems in Germany, USA, Russia and China. Security Dialogues / Bezbednosni dijalozi, 14(2), 65–88.
88. Cvetković, V. (2023). A predictive model of community disaster resilience based on social identity influences (MODERSI). International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 5(2), 57–80.
89. Cvetković, V., Romanić, S., & Beriša, H. (2023). Religion influence on disaster risk reduction: A case study of Serbia. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 5(1), 66–81.
90. Cvetković, V., & Radonjić, S. (2022). Ugrožavanje bezbednosti lokalnih zajednica u vanrednim situacijama izazvanim poplavama [Endangering the Security of Local Communities in Emergencies Caused by Floods]. Politika nacionalne sigurnosti, 13(22), 81–105.
91. Janković, B., & Cvetković, V. (2022). Stavovi pripadnika privatnog obezbeđenja o policiji: studija slučaja Beograd [Attitudes of Private Security Personnel Towards Police: Case Study Belgrade]. Bezbednost, 64(2), 5–21.
92. Krnjić, I., & Cvetković, V. (2021). Investigating students’ attitudes and preferences towards disaster learning multimedia to enhance preparedness. Bulletin of the Serbian Geographical Society, 101(2), 79–96.
93. Cvetković, V., & Nikolić, M. (2021). Uloga društvenih mreža u smanjenju rizika od katastrofa: studija slučaja Beograd [The Role of Social Networks in Disaster Risk Reduction: A Case Study of Belgrade]. Bezbednost, 63(1), 25–42.
94. Cvetković, V., Protić, D., & Stefanović, D. (2023). Integrisano smanjenje rizika od katastrofa izazvanih požarima: pregled literature [Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction from Fire Hazards: A Literature Review]. Diplomatija i Bezbednost, 6(2), 11–70.
95. Cvetković, V., & Planić, J. (2022). Earthquake Risk Perception in Belgrade: Implications for Disaster Risk Management. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 4(1), 69–88.
96. Ivanov, A., Babanoski, K., & Cvetković, V. (2023). Sistemot za namaluvanje rizici od katastrofi vo Republika Severna Makedonija [Disaster Risk Reduction System in the Republic of North Macedonia]. Bezbednost, 8, 55–70.
97. Milenković, D., Cvetković, V., Ivanov, A., & Renner, R. (2025). Impact of cyber space on security in the context of armed conflicts: Towards disaster risk resilience. International Yearbook, Faculty of Security, 2024/1, 29–47.
98. Cvetković, V., & Protić, D. (2021). Fenomenološke dimenzije katastrofa izazvanih požarima u stambenim objektima [Phenomenological Dimensions of Residential Fire Disasters]. In Primenjene inženjerske nauke (9. savetovanje “Upravljanje rizicima”, pp. 24. decembra 2021). Akademija tehničkih strukovnih studija, Beograd – Požarevac.
99. Cvetković, V. M., Tanasić, J., Ocal, A., Kešetović, Ž., Nikolić, N., & Dragašević, A. (2021). Capacity development of local self-governments for disaster risk management. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(19), 10406.
100. Öcal, A., Cvetković, V. M., Baytiyeh, H., Tedim, F. M. S., & Zečević, M. (2020). Public reactions to the disaster COVID-19: A comparative study in Italy, Lebanon, Portugal, and Serbia. Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk, 11(1), 1864–1885.
101. Cvetković, V., Nikolić, N., Nenadić, R. U., Ocal, A., & Zečević, M. (2020). Preparedness and preventive behaviors for a pandemic disaster caused by COVID-19 in Serbia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(11), 4124.
102. Cvetković, V., Öcal, A., & Ivanov, A. (2019). Young adults’ fear of disasters: A case study of residents from Turkey, Serbia and Macedonia. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 35, 101095.
103. Cvetković, V., Roder, G., Öcal, A., Tarolli, P., & Dragićević, S. (2018). The role of gender in preparedness and response behaviors towards flood risk in Serbia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(12), 2761.
104. Cvetković, V., Öcal, A., Lyamzina, Y., Noji, E., Nikolić, N., & Milošević, G. (2021). Nuclear Power Risk Perception in Serbia: Fear of Radiation Exposure vs. Social Benefits. Energies, 14, 2464.
105. Janković, B., & Cvetković, V. M. (2020). Public perception of police behaviors in the disaster COVID-19 – The case of Serbia. Policing: An International Journal, 43(6), 979–992.
106. Cvetković, V., Noji, E., Filipović, M., Petrović, M. M., Kešetović, Ž., & Ristanović, N. (2018). Public risk perspectives regarding the threat of terrorism in Belgrade: Implications for risk management decision-making for individuals, communities and public authorities. Journal of Criminal Investigation and Criminology, 69(4), 279–298.
107. Cvetković, V. M., Ronan, K., Shaw, R., Filipović, M., Mano, R., Gačić, J., & Jakovljević, V. (2019). Household earthquake preparedness in Serbia: A study of selected municipalities. Acta Geographica, 59(2), 28–42.
108. Cvetković, V., Ristanović, E., & Gačić, J. (2018). Citizens’ attitudes about the emergency situations caused by epidemics in Serbia. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 47(8), 1213–1214.
109. Gačić, J., Jović, J. S., Terzić, N., Cvetković, V., Terzić, M., Stojanović, D., & Stojanović, G. (2021). Gender Differences in Stress Intensity and Coping Strategies among Students – Future Emergency Relief Specialists. Military-medical and pharmaceutical review, 78(6), 635–641.
110. Janković, B., Cvetković, V. M., Milojević, S., & Ivanović, Z. (2021). Relations between police and private security officers: A case study of Serbia. Security Journal. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41284-020-00236-z
111. Cvetković, V., & Grbić, L. (2021). Public Perception of Climate Change and Its Impact on Natural Disasters. Journal of the Geographical Institute Jovan Cvijić, 71(1), 43–58.
112. Cvetković, V., Tomašević, K., & Milašinović, S. (2019). Security risks of climate change: Case study of Belgrade. Sociological Review, 53(2), 596–626.
113. Cvetković, V. M., & Todorović, S. (2019). Comparative Analysis of Disaster Risk Management Policies in the Region of South-East Europe. International Yearbook, Faculty of Security, (1), 7–18. https://doi.org/10.20544/IYFS.39.1.19.P01
114. Cvetković, V., Milašinović, S., & Lazić, Ž. (2018). Examination of citizens’ attitudes towards providing support to vulnerable people and volunteering during disasters. Journal for Social Sciences, TEME, 42(1), 35–56.
115. Cvetković, V., Lipovac, M., & Milojković, B. (2016). Knowledge of secondary school students in Belgrade as an element of flood preparedness. Journal for Social Sciences, TEME, 15(4), 1259–1273.
116. Janković, B., Cvetković, V., & Ivanov, A. (2019). Perceptions of private security: A case study of students from Serbia and North Macedonia. Journal of Criminalistics and Law, NBP, 24(3), 59–73.
117. Cvetković, V., Pavlović, S., & Janković, B. (2021). Private security preparedness for disasters caused by fires. Journal of Criminalistics and Law, NBP, 26(1), 35–59.
118. Cvetković, V., Bošković, N., & Ocal, A. (2021). Individual citizens’ resilience to disasters caused by floods: A case study of Belgrade. 5th International Symposium on Natural Hazards and Disaster Management, Bursa Technical University, Bursa, Turkey, 24–25 October.
119. Cvetković, V., Roder, G., Tarolli, P., Öcal, A., Ronan, K., & Dragićević, S. (2017). Gender disparities in flood risk perception and preparedness: A Serbian case study. European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2017, Vienna, Austria. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 19, EGU2017-6720.
120. Cvetković, V., Gačić, J., & Jakovljević, V. (2017). Household supplies for a natural disaster: Factor of influence on the possession of supplies. 8th International Scientific Conference: Security Concepts and Policies – New Generation of Risks and Threats, Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia, 4–5 June.
121. Cvetković, V., & Gačić, J. (2017). Fires as threatening security phenomenon: Factors of influence on knowledge about fires [Požari kao ugrožavajuća pojava bezbednosti: činioci uticaja na znanje o požarima]. 10th International Conference “Crisis Management Days” – Security Environment and Challenges of Crisis Management, 24–26 May.
122. Cvetković, V., & Filipović, M. (2017). Information systems and disaster risk management. International Scientific and Professional Conference – 40 Years of Higher Education in the Field of Security – Theory and Practice, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 1281–1295.
123. Filipović, M., Cvetković, V., & Nešić, S. (2017). Environmental aspects of using nuclear energy. 40 Years of Higher Education in the Field of Security – Theory and Practice, Ohrid, pp. 30–35.
124. Cvetković, V., & Filipović, M. (2017). Risk management of natural disasters: Concepts and methods. International Scientific Conference “New Directions and Challenges in Transforming Societies through a Multidisciplinary Approach”, 6th June, MIT University, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.
125. Cvetković, V., & Filipović, M. (2017). Informing of citizens about emergency situations: Influence factors and modalities [Informisanje građana o vanrednim situacijama: činioci uticaja i modaliteti]. 10th International Conference “Crisis Management Days” – Security Environment and Challenges of Crisis Management, 24–26 May.
126. Cvetković, V. (2021). Innovative solutions for disaster early warning and alert systems: A literary review. 11th International Scientific Conference “Archibald Reiss Days”, 9–10 November, University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, Belgrade.
127. Cvetković, V. (2019). First aid disaster kit for a family: A case study of Serbia. 9th International Scientific Conference “Archibald Reiss Days”, 6–7 November, University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, Belgrade.
128. Cvetković, V., Filipović, M., Dragićević, S., & Novković, I. (2018). The role of social networks in disaster risk reduction. 8th International Scientific Conference “Archibald Reiss Days”, 2–3 October, Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies, Belgrade.
129. Cvetković, V., Tarolli, P., Roder, G., Ivanov, A., Ronan, K., Öcal, A., & Kutub, R. (2017). Citizens education about floods: A Serbian case study. 7th International Scientific Conference “Archibald Reiss Days”, Academy of Criminalistics and Police Studies, Belgrade.
130. Cvetković, V., & Filipović, M. (2017). Emergency situations caused by use of the radiological weapons for terrorist purposes [Vanredne situacije izazvane upotrebom radiološkog oružja u terorističke svrhe: stvarnost ili imaginacija]. First International Conference Environmental Safety and Health at Work, Proceedings, Zrenjanin, 16. November, 2017.
131. Filipović, M., Cvetković, V., & Jakovljević, V. (2017). The impact of climate change on protection and conservation of biodiversity as a precondition of environmental security in Serbia. First International Conference Environmental Safety and Health at Work, Proceedings, Zrenjanin, 16. November, 2017.
132. Cvetković, V. (2017). Informed of citizens about firefighters jurisdiction in emergency situations [Informisanost gradjana o nadležnosti vatrogasno-spasilačkih jedinica u vanrednim situacijama]. VIII Scientific and professional conference with international participation, Police and judiciary guarantees of freedom and security in a legal state, Hotel “Omorika” on Tara Mountain, Serbia.
133. Babić, S., Gačić, J., Nikolić, M., Cvetković, V., & Rašeta, D. (2017). Global Health Risks and Healthcare System Responses in Emergencies. First International Conference on Environmental Safety and Health at Work, Proceedings, Zrenjanin, 16. November, 2017.
134. Cvetković, V., & Martinović, J. (2021). Upravljanje u nuklearnim katastrofama [Management in Nuclear Disasters]. Beograd: Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama.
135. Cvetković, V., Bošković, D., Janković, B., & Andrić, S. (2019). Percepcija rizika od vanrednih situacija [Risk Perception of Emergency Situations]. Beograd: Kriminalističko-policijska akademija.
136. Cvetković, V. (2017). Metodologija istraživanja katastrofa – teorije, koncepti i metode [Methodology Research of Disasters – Theories, Concepts and Methods]. Beograd: Zadužbina Andrejević.
137. Miladinović, S., Cvetković, V., & Milašinović, S. (2017). Upravljanje u kriznim situacijama izazvanim klizištima [Management in Landslide-Induced Crisis Situations]. Beograd: Kriminalističko-policijska akademija.
138. Cvetković, V., Milašinović, S., & Gostimirović, L. (2018). Istorijski razvoj policijskog obrazovanja u Srbiji [Historical Development of Police Education in Serbia]. Doboj: Visoka poslovna tehnička škola.
139. Cvetković, V., & Filipović, M. (2017). Pripremljenost za prirodne katastrofe – preporuke za unapređenje pripremljenosti [Preparedness for Natural Disasters – Recommendations for Improvement]. Beograd: Zadužbina Andrejević.
140. Cvetković, V. (2021). Jačanje sistema integrisanog upravljanja rizicima od katastrofa u Srbiji: DISARIMES [Strengthening the Integrated Disaster Risk Management System in Serbia: DISARIMES]. Zbornik radova – Taktika zaštite i spasavanja u vanrednim situacijama: iskustva sa terena i pouke, Beograd, 77–111.
141. Cvetković, V., & Bošković, N. (2021). Konceptualne osnove i dimenzije otpornosti na katastrofe [Conceptual Foundations and Dimensions of Disaster Resilience]. Zbornik radova – Taktika zaštite i spasavanja u vanrednim situacijama: iskustva sa terena i pouke, Beograd, 175–191.
142. Cvetković, V. (2021). Taktika zaštite i spasavanja u vanrednim situacijama: iskustva sa terena i pouke [Tactics of Protection and Rescue in Emergency Situations: Field Experiences and Lessons Learned]. Zbornik radova Prvog nacionalnog seminara iz oblasti vanrednih situacija, Beograd.
143. Cvetković, V., Filipović, M., & Gačić, J. (2019). Zbirka propisa iz oblasti upravljanja rizicima od katastrofa [Collection of Regulations in the Field of Disaster Risk Management]. Beograd: Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama.
144. Cvetković, V., & Svrdlin, M. (2020). Vulnerability of women to the consequences of naturally caused disasters: the Svilajnac case study [Ugroženost žena od posledica prirodno izazvanih katastrofa]. Bezbednost, 62(3), 43–61.
145. Cvetković, V., & Jovanović, M. (2020). Examination of the factors that influence public perception of mythically-based human behavior in disaster conditions. Bulletin of the Serbian Geographical Society, 100(2), 161–179.
146. Cvetković, V. (2018). Percepcija javnosti o pripremljenosti za biosferske katastrofe izazvane epidemijama: implikacije na proces upravljanja rizicima [Public Perception of Preparedness for Biosphere Disasters Caused by Epidemics: Implications for Risk Management Process]. Bezbednost, 60(3), 5–25.
147. Nikolić, N., Cvetković, V., & Zečević, M. (2019). Human Resource Management in Environmental Protection in Serbia. Bulletin of the Serbian Geographical Society, 100(1), 51–72.
148. Cvetković, V. (2017). Prepreke unapređenju spremnosti građana za reagovanje u prirodnim katastrofama [Barriers to Improving Citizens’ Preparedness for Response to Natural Disasters]. Vojno delo, 69(2), 132–150.
149. Cvetković, V., & Filipović, M. (2017). Posledice prirodnih katastrofa: faktori uticaja na percepciju građana Srbije [Consequences of Natural Disasters: Factors Affecting the Perception of Serbian Citizens]. Ecologica, 24(87), 572–578.
150. Cvetković, V., & Filipović, M. (2018). Ispitivanje percepcije rizika o požarima u stambenim objektima: demografski i socio-ekonomski faktori uticaja [Examining Risk Perception of Fires in Residential Buildings: Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors]. Vojno delo, 70(5), 82–98.
151. Cvetković, V., & Filipović, M. (2018). Ispitivanje stavova učenika o uvođenju nastavnog predmeta bezbednosna kultura u srednjim školama [Examining Students’ Attitudes Toward the Introduction of Security Culture as a Subject in Secondary Schools]. Kultura polisa, 15(35), 277–286.
152. Cvetković, V., & Filipović, M. (2018). Koncept otpornosti na katastrofe [The Concept of Disaster Resilience]. Ecologica, 25(89), 202–207.
153. Cvetković, V., Filipović, M., & Gačić, J. (2018). Teorijski okvir istraživanja u oblasti katastrofa [Theoretical Framework for Research in the Field of Disasters]. Ecologica, 25(91), 545–551.
154. Cvetković, V., Filipović, M., & Jakovljević, V. (2017). A survey of subjective opinions of population about seismic resistance of residential buildings. J. Geogr. Inst. Cvijic, 67(3), 265–278.
155. Cvetković, V., Filipović, M., Popović, D., & Ostojić, G. (2017). Činioci uticaja na znanje o prirodnim katastrofama [Factors Influencing Knowledge about Natural Disasters]. Ecologica, 24(85), 121–126.
156. Cvetković, V., Gačić, J., & Babić, S. (2017). Religiousness level and citizen preparedness for natural disasters. Vojno delo, 69(4), 253–262.
157. Cvetković, V., Jakovljević, V., Gačić, J., & Filipović, M. (2017). Obuka građana za reagovanje u vanrednim situacijama [Citizen Training for Responding in Emergencies]. Ecologica, 24(88), 856–882.
158. Cvetković, V., & Filipović, M. (2017). Pripremljenost za prirodne katastrofe – preporuke za unapređenje pripremljenosti [Preparedness for Natural Disasters – Recommendations for Improvement]. Beograd: Zadužbina Andrejević.
159. Cvetković, V., & Milašinović, S. (2017). Teorija ugroženosti i smanjenje rizika od katastrofa [Theory of vulnerability and disaster risk reduction]. Kultura polisa, 14(33), 217–228.
160. Cvetković, V. M., & Filipović, M. (2018). Ispitivanje uloge porodice u edukaciji dece o prirodnim katastrofama [Examining the role of family in educating children about natural disasters]. Nauka, bezbednost, policija, 23(1), 71–85.
161. Sultana, O., Cvetković, V., & Kutub, J. (2017). Problems of inhabitants of Muktagacha town in Mymenssingh district in terms of urban services important for security in natural disaster. Vojno delo, 70(1), 112–155.
162. Cvetković, V., & Miladinović, S. (2017). Ispitivanje stavova i znanja učenika o klizištima kao prirodnim opasnostima [Assessment of students’ attitudes and knowledge about landslides as natural hazards]. Ecologica, 24(85), 121–126.
163. Cvetković, V. (2017). Spremnost građana za reagovanje u prirodnim katastrofama izazvanim poplavama u Republici Srbiji [Citizen preparedness for responding to natural disasters caused by floods in the Republic of Serbia]. Vojno delo, 69(1), 153–190.
164. Cvetković, V. (2017). Uticaj personalnih i sredinskih faktora na očekivanje pomoći od interventno-spasilačkih službi i humanitarnih organizacija za vreme prirodnih katastrofa [Influence of personal and environmental factors on expectations of aid during natural disasters]. Bezbednost, 59(3), 28–53.
165. Cvetković, V. (2017). Krizne situacije – pripremljenost države, lokalne zajednice i građana [Crisis situations – preparedness of the state, local communities and citizens]. Vojno delo, 69(7), 122–136.
166. Cvetković, V. (2017). Percepcija rizika od prirodnih katastrofa izazvanih poplavama [Risk perception of natural disasters caused by floods]. Vojno delo, 69(5), 160–175.
167. Cvetković, M. V., & Miladinović, S. (2018). Spremnost sistema zaštite i spasavanja Republike Srbije za implementaciju integrisanog upravljanja rizicima od katastrofa – preporuke za sprovođenje istraživanja [Preparedness of the Serbian protection and rescue system for implementing disaster risk management – research recommendations]. Ecologica, 25(92), 995–1001.
168. Filipović, M., & Cvetković, M. V. (2019). Projekat „Prirodne Albanije“ kao pretnja teritorijalnom integritetu Republike Srbije [The “Natural Albania” project as a threat to the territorial integrity of the Republic of Serbia]. Vojno delo, 71(4), 114–125.
169. Cvetković, V., & Katarina, A. (2019). Edukacija građana o smanjenju rizika od katastrofa korišćenjem multimedijalnih sadržaja – društvene igre, kompjuterske igrice i simulacije [Citizen education for disaster risk reduction using multimedia content – board games, computer games and simulations]. Vojno delo, 71(6), 122–151.
170. Mumović, N., & Cvetković, V. (2019). Činioci uticaja na donošenje odluka o sprovođenju evakuacije u uslovima katastrofa izazvanih požarima u stambenim objektima: studija slučaja Beograda [Factors influencing evacuation decisions during disasters caused by residential fires: Case study of Belgrade]. Vojno delo, 71(7), 142–163.
171. Janković, B., Cvetković, M. V., Vučković, G., & Milojević, S. (2019). Uticaj akutnog mentalnog stresa na performanse gađanja: implikacije na obuku pripadnika bezbednosnih službi [Impact of acute mental stress on shooting performance: Implications for training of security personnel]. Vojno delo, 71(6), 112–121.
172. Svrdlin, M., & Cvetković, V. (2019). Mobilni komunikacioni sistemi i aplikacije od značaja za integrisano upravljanje katastrofama [Mobile communication systems and applications relevant for integrated disaster management]. Vojno delo, 71(7), 164–177.
173. Vraćević, N., & Cvetković, M. V. (2019). Značaj i uloga privatnih vojnih kompanija u rešavanju savremenih problema nacionalne i međunarodne bezbednosti [Importance and role of private military companies in solving contemporary national and international security issues]. Vojno delo, 71(3), 73–94.
174. Vraćević, N., & Cvetković, V. (2019). Privantne vojne kompanije u modernom dobu [Private military companies in the modern age]. Vojno delo, 71(2), 42–54.
175. Kutub, J. R., Cvetković, V. M., & Huq, S. (2017). Assessment of women’s vulnerability and their coping mechanism living in flood prone areas: A case study of Belkuchi Upazila, Sirajganj. Serbian Science Today, 2(1), 35–43.
176. Cvetković, V., & Mlinar, M. (2020). Ispitivanje stavova građana o mogućnostima upotrebe hemijskog oružja u terorističke svrhe: Studija slučaja Beograd [Examining citizens’ attitudes on use of chemical weapons for terrorist purposes: Case study Belgrade]. Bezbjednost, policija i građani, 16(1–2), 3–18.
177. Cvetković, M., & Filipović, B. (2017). Ispitivanje znanja učenika o pravilnom načinu postupanju za vreme prirodnih katastrofa [Examining students’ knowledge on correct behavior during natural disasters]. Bezbjednost, policija, građani, 13(2), 105–120.
178. Cvetković, V., & Martinović, J. (2020). Innovative solutions for flood risk management. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 2(2), 71–100.
179. Cvetković, V. M. (2019). Risk perception of building fires in Belgrade. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 1(1), 81–91.
180. Cvetković, V. M., & Filipović, M. (2019). Percepcija rizika od zemljotresa u Republici Srbiji: teorijsko-empirijska studija [Earthquake risk perception in the Republic of Serbia: Theoretical-empirical study]. Vojno delo, 71(2), 142–159
181. Perić, J., & Cvetković, V. (2019). Demographic, socio-economic and phycological perspective of risk perception from disasters caused by floods: Case study Belgrade. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 1(2), 31–43.
182. Cvetković, V., & Janković, B. (2020). Private security preparedness for disasters caused by natural and anthropogenic hazards. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 2(1), 23–33.
183. Cvetković, V., & Filipović, B. (2020). Istraživanje stavova građana o pripremljenosti za katastrofe izazvane šumskim požarima: Studija slučaja Prijepolje [Citizen attitudes on preparedness for forest fire disasters: Case study Prijepolje]. Žurnal za bezbjednost i kriminalistiku, 2(2), 1–15.
184. Cvetković, V. (2018). Baze podataka o rizicima i informacioni servisi podrške odlučivanju u vanrednim situacijama [Risk databases and decision-support information services in emergencies]. Šesto naučno savetovanje „Upravljanje rizicima“ (pp. 25–34). Požarevac: VTŠSS.
185. Cvetković, V., & Jakovljević, V. (2017). Činioci uticaja na svest građana o rizicima nastanka vanrednih situacija u Srbiji [Factors influencing public awareness of the risk of emergencies in Serbia]. Peto naučno savetovanje „Upravljanje rizicima“ (pp. 11–20). Požarevac: VTŠSS.
186. Cvetković, V. (2017). Comparative analysis of the efficiency of police, military, and fire rescue unit responses in natural disasters (Komparativna analiza ocene efikasnosti reagovanja policije, vojske i vatrogasno-spasilačkih jedinica u prirodnim katastrofama). In Management of Police Organizations in Preventing and Suppressing Security Threats in the Republic of Serbia (pp. 219–239). Thematic Proceedings, Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies, Belgrade.
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190. Cvetković, V., Filipović, M., & Gačić, J. (2019). Zbirka propisa iz oblast upravljanja rizicima od katastrofa [Collection of regulations in the field of disaster risk management]. Beograd: Naučno-stručno društvo za upravljanje rizicima u vanrednim situacijama.
191. Vračević, N., & Cvetković, V. M. (2019). Privatne vojne kompanije u modernom dobu [Private military companies in the modern age]. Vojno delo, 71(2), 42–54.
192. Ivanov, A., Cvetković, V., & Sudar, S. (2016). Theoretical foundations related to natural disasters and measuring the resilience of the communities before disasters happens – Establishing proposal variables. Paper presented at the 7th International Scientific Conference Contemporary Trends in Social Control of Crime.
193. Bošković, D., & Cvetković, V. (2016). Procena rizika u sprečavanju izvršenja krivičnih dela eksplozivnim materijama [Risk assessment in the prevention of crimes involving explosives]. Beograd: Kriminalističko-policijska akademija.
194. Cvetković, M. V., Ivanov, A., & Milojković, B. (2016). Influence of Parenthood on Citizen Preparedness for Response to Natural Disasters Caused by Floods. Archibald Reiss Days – Thematic Conference Proceedings of International Significance (pp. 444–453). Belgrade: The Academy of Criminalistics and Police Studies.
195. Cvetković, V. (2012). Zadaci vatrogasno-spasilačkih jedinica u terorističkom napadu izazvanom upotrebom oružja za masovno uništavanje [Tasks of Firefighting and Rescue Units in a Terrorist Attack Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction]. Suprotstavljanje organizovanom kriminalu i terorizmu (pp. 146–160). Beograd: Kriminalističko-policijska akademija.
196. Cvetković, V. (2012). Zadaci vatrogasno-spasilačkih jedinica u terorističkom napadu izazvanom upotrebom OMD [Tasks of firefighting-rescue units in terrorist attacks involving WMDs]. Suprotstavljanje organizovanom kriminalu i terorizmu (pp. 146–160). Beograd: Kriminalističko-policijska akademija.
197. Cvetković, V. (2013). Interventno-spasilačke službe u vanrednim situacijama [Emergency Response and Rescue Services in Emergency Situations]. Beograd: Zadužbina Andrejević.
198. Cvetković, V. (2013). Mogućnosti zloupotrebe biološkog oružja u terorističke svrhe [Possibilities of misuse of biological weapons for terrorist purposes]. Bezbednost, 1, 122–140.
199. Cvetković, V. (2013). The impacts of climate changes on the risk of natural disasters. International Yearbook of the Faculty of Security (pp. 51–62). Skopje: Faculty of Security.
200. Cvetković, V. (2014). Analiza geoprostorne i vremenske distribucije vulkanskih erupcija [Analysis of Geospatial and Temporal Distribution of Volcanic Eruptions]. NBP – Journal of Criminalistics and Law, 2, 153–171.
201. Cvetković, V. (2014). Analysis of geospatial and temporal distribution of floods as natural emergencies. Archibald Reiss Days (Vol. 2, pp. 371–389). Beograd: Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies.
202. Cvetković, V. (2014). Uloga policije u prirodnim katastrofama [Role of the Police in Natural Disasters]. Elementarne nepogode i vanredne situacije (pp. 215–243). Beograd: Institut za uporedno pravo.
203. Cvetković, V. (2014). Upravljanje u terorističkim vanrednim situacijama izazvanim upotrebom opasnih materija [Management in terrorist emergencies caused by hazardous materials]. Sigurnost urbanih sredina (pp. 63–72). Sarajevo: Fakultet za kriminalistiku, kriminologiju i sigurnosne studije.
204. Cvetković, V. (2014). Zaštita kritične infrastrukture od posledica prirodnih katastrofa [Protection of Critical Infrastructure from the Consequences of Natural Disasters]. Dani kriznog upravljanja (pp. 1281–1295). Velika Gorica: Hrvatska.
205. Cvetković, V. (2014). Zaštita kritične infrastrukture od posledica prirodnih katastrofa [Protection of critical infrastructure from the consequences of natural disasters]. Dani kriznog upravljanja (pp. 231–233). Velika Gorica: Veleučilište Velika Gorica.
206. Cvetković, V. (2015). Faktori uticaja na znanje i percepciju učenika srednjih škola u Beogradu o klizištima kao prirodnim katastrofama [Factors influencing the knowledge and perception of secondary school students in Belgrade about landslides as natural disasters]. Bezbednost, 1, 32–51.
207. Lipovac, M., & Cvetković, V. M. (2015). Integrisani sistem zaštite i spasavanja u vanrednim situacijama – sistem „broj 112 za hitne pozive“ [Integrated protection and rescue system in emergency situations – the “112 emergency number” system]. Evropsko zakonodavstvo, 13(54), 300–306.
208. Cvetković, V. (2015). Fenomenologija prirodnih katastrofa – teorijsko određenje i klasifikacija [Phenomenology of natural disasters – theoretical determination and classification]. Bezbjednost, policija i građani, 3–4, 311–335.
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210. Cvetković, V. (2015). Spremnost za reagovanje na prirodnu katastrofu – pregled literature [Preparedness for natural disaster response – a literature review]. Bezbjednost, policija i građani, 1–2, 165–183.
211. Cvetković, V. (2016). Fear and floods in Serbia: Citizens preparedness for responding to natural disaster [Strah i poplave u Srbiji: Pripremljenost građana za reagovanje na prirodne katastrofe]. Matica Srpska Journal of Social Sciences, 155(2), 303–324.
212. Cvetković, V. (2016). The Influence of Income Level on Citizen Preparedness for Responding to Natural Disasters. Vojno delo, 68 (4), 100-127.
213. Cvetković, V. (2016). Marital status of citizens and floods: Citizen preparedness for response to natural disasters. Vojno delo, 68(4), 89-116.
214. Cvetković, V. (2016). Policija i prirodne katastrofe [Police and Natural Disasters]. Beograd: Zadužbina Andrejević.
215. Cvetković, V. (2016). Povezanost uspeha u srednjoj školi i spremnosti građana za reagovanje u prirodnim katastrofama [Connection between high school performance and citizen preparedness for natural disasters]. Bezbednost, policija i građani, 61–84.
216. Cvetković, V. (2016). The impact of demographic factors on the expectation of assistance from the police in natural disaster [Uticaj demografskih faktora na očekivanje pomoći od policije u prirodnim katastrofama]. Serbian Science Today, 1(1), 8–17.
217. Cvetković, V. (2016). The relationship between educational level and citizen preparedness for responding to natural disasters. Journal of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, 66(2), 237–253.
218. Cvetković, V. (2016). Uticaj demografskih, socio-ekonomskih i psiholoških faktora na preduzimanje preventivnih mera [The influence of demographic, socio-economic, and psychological factors on undertaking preventive measures]. Kultura polisa, XIII(32), 393–404.
219. Cvetković, V. (2016). Uticaj motivisanosti na spremnost građana Republike Srbije da reaguju na prirodnu katastrofu izazvanu poplavom [The impact of motivation on citizen preparedness in Serbia to respond to a flood]. Vojno delo, 3, 141–171.
220. Cvetković, V. (2016). Uticaj zaposlenosti na spremnost građana za reagovanje na prirodnu katastrofu izazvanu poplavom [The impact of employment on citizen preparedness for responding to a flood]. NBP – Žurnal za kriminalistiku i pravo 21 (2), 49-94.
221. Cvetković, V. (n.d.). Analiza geoprostorne i vremenske distribucije klimatskih katastrofa [Analysis of Geospatial and Temporal Distribution of Climate Disasters]. Tranzicija i ekonomski kriminal II (pp. 163–183). Beograd: Kriminalističko-policijska akademija.
222. Cvetković, V., & Andrejević, T. (2016). Qualitative research readiness of citizens to respond to natural disasters. Serbian Science Today, 1(3), 393–404.
223. Cvetković, V., & Bošković, D. (2014). Analiza geoprostorne i vremenske distribucije suša kao prirodnih katastrofa [Analysis of geospatial and temporal distribution of droughts as natural disasters]. Bezbednost, 3, 148–165.
224. Cvetković, V., & Dragićević, S. (2014). Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Natural Disasters. Journal of the Geographical Institute Jovan Cvijić, SASA, 64(3), 293–309.
225. Cvetković, V., & Gačić, J. (2016). Evakuacija u prirodnim katastrofama [Evacuation in Natural Disasters]. Beograd: Zadužbina Andrejević.
226. Cvetković, V., & Ivanov, A. (2014). Comparative analysis of national strategies for protection and rescue in emergencies in Serbia and Montenegro with emphasis on Croatia. Macedonia and the Balkans, a hundred years after the World War I – Security and Euroatlantic Integrations (pp. 58–59). Skopje: Faculty of Security, University St. Kliment Ohridski – Bitola.
227. Cvetković, V., & Ivanov, A. (2016). Analiza faktora uticaja na znanje i percepciju učenika srednjih škola u Beogradu o epidemijama [Analysis of factors influencing knowledge and perception of high school students in Belgrade about epidemics]. Zbornik radova Devete međunarodne znanstveno-stručne konferencije „Dani kriznog upravljanja“ (pp. 859–868). Velika Gorica: Veleučilište Velika Gorica.
228. Cvetković, V., & Ivanov, A. (2016). Uticaj udaljenosti naselja od reke na spremnost građana za reagovanje na poplave u Republici Srbiji [The impact of settlement distance from river on citizen preparedness for flood response in the Republic of Serbia]. Zbornik radova Devete međunarodne znanstveno-stručne konferencije „Dani kriznog upravljanja“ (pp. 169–176). Velika Gorica: Veleučilište Velika Gorica.
229. Cvetković, V., & Mijalković, S. (2013). Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Geophysical Disasters. Journal of the Geographical Institute Jovan Cvijić, SASA, 63(3), 345–359.
230. Cvetković, V., & Milojković, B. (2016). Uticaj demografskih faktora na nivo informisanosti građana o nadležnostima policije u prirodnim katastrofama [The influence of demographic factors on citizen awareness of police responsibilities in natural disasters]. Bezbednost, 38(2), 5–31.
231. Cvetković, V., & Mlađović, I. (2015). Mogućnosti zloupotrebe nuklearnog oružja u terorističke svrhe i krivično pravna zaštita [Possibilities of misuse of nuclear weapons for terrorist purposes and criminal law protection]. Dani bezbjednosti (pp. 397–407). Banja Luka: Fakultet za bezbjednost i zaštitu.
232. Cvetković, V., & Petrović, D. (2015). Integrisano upravljanje prirodnim katastrofama [Integrated Natural Disaster Management]. Razvoj institucionalnih kapaciteta za suprotstavljanje organizovanom kriminalu i terorizmu (Vol. 8, pp. 291–325). Beograd: Kriminalističko-policijska akademija.
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234. Cvetković, V., & Sandić, M. (2016). The fear of natural disaster caused by flood. Ecologica, 23(82), 202–209.
235. Cvetković, V., & Stanišić, J. (2015). Relationship between demographic and environmental factors with knowledge of secondary school students on natural disasters. Journal of the Geographical Institute Jovan Cvijić, SASA, 64(3), 323–340.
236. Cvetković, V., & Stojković, D. (2014). Analysis of geospatial and temporal distribution of storms as a natural disaster. Criminalistic Education, Situation and Perspectives – 20 Years After Vodinelić. Skopje: Faculty of Security.
237. Cvetković, V., & Stojković, D. (2014). Komparativna analiza nacionalnih strategija bezbednosti Albanije, Makedonije i Crne Gore [Comparative analysis of national security strategies of Albania, Macedonia, and Montenegro]. Bezbjednost, policija i građani, 3–4, 239–251.
238. Cvetković, V., & Stojković, D. (2015). Knowledge and Perceptions of Secondary School Students in Kraljevo Regarding Natural Disasters. Ecologica, 22(77), 42–49.
239. Cvetković, V., Aksentijević, V., & Ivović, M. (2015). Uloga službe hitne medicinske pomoći u vanrednim situacijama izazvanim terorističkim aktima [The role of emergency medical service in emergencies caused by terrorist acts]. Savremeni oblici kriminaliteta – evropski standardi i mere za unapređenje (pp. 355–367). Beograd: Kriminalističko-policijska akademija.
240. Cvetković, V., Dragićević, S., Petrović, M., Mijaković, S., Jakovljević, V., & Gačić, J. (2015). Knowledge and Perception of Secondary School Students in Belgrade about Earthquakes as Natural Disasters. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 24(4), 1553–1561.
241. Cvetković, V., Gačić, J., & Jakovljević, V. (2015). Impact of climate change on the distribution of extreme temperatures as natural disasters. Vojno delo, 6, 21–42.
242. Cvetković, V., Gačić, J., & Jakovljević, V. (2015). Uticaj statusa regulisane vojne obaveze na spremnost građana za reagovanje na prirodnu katastrofu izazvanu poplavom [The impact of regulated military obligation status on citizens’ preparedness for flood response]. Ecologica, 22(80), 584–590.
243. Cvetković, V., Gačić, J., & Jakovljević, V. (2016). Geoprostorna i vremenska distribucija šumskih požara kao prirodnih katastrofa [Geospatial and temporal distribution of forest fires as natural disasters]. Vojno delo, 68(2), 108–127.
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245. Cvetković, V., Ivanov, A., & Sadiyeh, A. (2015). Knowledge and perceptions of students of the Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies about natural disasters. Archibald Reiss Days (Vol. 2, pp. 181–195). Beograd: Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies.
246. Cvetković, V., Jakovljević, V., & Stanić, M. (2016). Osiguranje i smanjenje rizika od prirodnih katastrofa [Insurance and risk reduction of natural disasters]. VII naučno-stručni skup sa međunarodnim učešćem „Evropske integracije: pravda, sloboda i bezbednost“. Tara: Kriminalističko-policijska akademija.
247. Cvetković, V., Janković, B., & Banović, B. (2014). Analiza geoprostorne i vremenske distribucije cunamija kao prirodnih katastrofa [Analysis of geospatial and temporal distribution of tsunamis as natural disasters]. Bezbednosni inženjering (pp. 352–361). Novi Sad: Visoka tehnička škola.
248. Cvetković, V., Janković, B., & Milojković, S. (2016). Bezbednost učenika od posledica prirodnih katastrofa u školskim objektima [Safety of students from consequences of natural disasters in school facilities]. Ecologica, 23(84), 809–815.
249. Cvetković, V., Milašinović, S., & Gostimirović, L. (2016). The impact of age on flood preparedness in Serbia. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, 6(10), 10–23.
250. Cvetković, V., Milojković, B., & Mlađan, D. (2013). Climate change as a modern security threat. Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources (pp. 168–174). Belgrade: Jaroslav Černi Institute.
251. Cvetković, V., Milojković, B., Mlađan, D., & Miladinović, S. (2014). The role of police in achieving security on the Danube as international waterways in Serbia. Geographical Research and Cross-Border Cooperation (pp. 42–43). Srebrno jezero.
252. Cvetković, V., Popović, M., & Sadiyeh, A. (2014). Mogućnosti zloupotrebe hemijskog oružja u terorističke svrhe [Possibilities of Chemical Weapons Abuse for Terrorist Purposes]. Kriminalističko-policijska akademija (pp. 341–357). Beograd.
253. Cvetković, V., Vučić, S., & Gačić, J. (2015). Klimatske promene i nacionalna odbrana [Climate change and national defence]. Vojno delo, 5, 181–203.
254. Gačić, J., Jakovljević, V., & Cvetković, V. (2015). Floods in the Republic of Serbia – vulnerability and human security. Twenty Years of Human Security: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications (pp. 277–286). Beograd: Faculty of Security Studies.
255. Ivanov, A., & Cvetković, V. (2014). The Role of Education in Natural Disaster Risk Reduction. Horizons, International Scientific Journal, 16, 115–131.
256. Ivanov, A., & Cvetković, V. (2016). Prirodni katastrofi – geoprostorna i vremenska distribucija [Natural disasters – Geospatial and temporal distribution]. Skopje: Fakultet za bezbednost, Univerzitet „Sv. Kliment Ohridski“ – Bitola.
257. Ivanov, A., Cvetković, V., & Sudar, S. (2015). Recognition and perception of risks and environmental hazards on the part of the student population in the Republic of Macedonia. Researching Security – Approaches, Concepts and Policies. Bitola: Faculty of Security.
258. Ivanov, A., Cvetković, V., & Sudar, S. (2015). Recognition and Perception of Risks and Environmental Hazards among Students in Macedonia. Researching Security – Approaches, Concepts and Policies (pp. 112–113). Skopje: Faculty of Security, University St. Kliment Ohridski – Bitola.
259. Jakovljević, V., Cvetković, V., & Gačić, J. (2015). Prirodne katastrofe i obrazovanje [Natural Disasters and Education]. Beograd: Fakultet bezbednosti, Univerzitet u Beogradu.
260. Janković, B., & Cvetković, V. (2016). Mesto i uloga Fronteksa u sprovođenju nove politike granične bezbednosti Evropske unije [The role of Frontex in implementing the EU’s new border security policy]. Evropsko zakonodavstvo, 55(56–57), 265–277.
261. Lipovac, M., & Cvetković, V. (2015). Problemi u implementaciji evropskih standarda u Republici Srbiji u oblasti integrisanog sistema zaštite i spasavanja [Problems in the implementation of European standards in the Republic of Serbia in the field of integrated protection and rescue system]. Evropsko zakonodavstvo, 54, 300–306.
262. Mijalković, S., & Cvetković, V. (2013). Vulnerability of critical infrastructure by natural disasters. National Critical Infrastructure Protection: Regional Perspective (pp. 91–102). Beograd: Faculty of Security Studies.
263. Mijalković, S., & Cvetković, V. (2015). Viktimizacija ljudi prirodnim katastrofama – geoprostorna i vremenska distribucija [Victimisation of people by natural disasters – geospatial and temporal distribution]. Temida, 17(4), 19–43.
264. Milojević, S., Janković, B., & Cvetković, V. (2014). Prediction model of effective studies at the Academy of Criminalistics and Police Studies. NBP – Journal of Criminalistics and Law, 135–149.
265. Mlađan, D., & Cvetković, V. (2011). Sistem obuke pripadnika Sektora za vanredne situacije [Training system for members of the Emergency Situations Sector]. Zaštita na radu u XXI veku (pp. 35–44). Beograd: Nacionalna konferencija sa međunarodnim učešćem.
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269. Mlađan, D., Babić, Đ., & Cvetković, V. (2012). Potreba za većim uključivanjem društvenih nauka u razvoj nauke o požarnoj bezbednosti [The need for greater involvement of social sciences in the development of fire safety science]. Bezbednosni inženjering (Zbornik radova). Novi Sad: Visoka tehnička škola strukovnih studija.
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273. Mlađan, D., Milojković, B., Baras, I., & Cvetković, V. (2013). Cooperation of South-East European countries in emergency situations. The Balkans between Past and Future: Security, Conflict Resolution and Euro-Atlantic Integration (Vol. 2, pp. 279–291). Ohrid: International Scientific Conference.
274. Mlađan, D., Milojković, B., Baras, I., & Cvetković, V. (2013). Cooperation of South-East European countries in emergency situations. The Balkans between Past and Future (pp. 46–47). Ohrid.
275. Cvetković, V., Milojković, B., & Stojković, D. (2014). Analiza geoprostorne i vremenske distribucije zemljotresa kao prirodnih katastrofa [Analysis of the geospatial and temporal distribution of earthquakes as natural disasters]. Vojno delo, 66(2), 166–185.
276. Popović, M., & Cvetković, V. (2012). Žene u mirovnim operacijama i odlučivanju u sektoru bezbednosti [Women in peacekeeping operations and decision-making in the security sector]. Kultura – Polis, 1(1), 201–214.
277. Popović, M., & Cvetković, V. (2013). Suprotstavljanje savremenom terorizmu kao doprinos zaštiti ljudske bezbednosti u Republici Srbiji [Combating Modern Terrorism as a Contribution to Human Security Protection in the Republic of Serbia]. Suprotstavljanje organizovanom kriminalu i terorizmu (pp. 169–177). Beograd: Kriminalističko-policijska akademija.
278. Ranđelović, D., Popović, B., & Cvetković, V. (2010). Kompjuterski virusi [Computer viruses]. Pravo i forenzika u kriminalistici (pp. 187–198). Beograd: Kriminalističko-policijska akademija.
279. Sandić, M., Mlađan, D., & Cvetković, V. (2016). Spremnost građana Loznice za reagovanje na prirodnu katastrofu izazvanu zemljotresom [Preparedness of citizens of Loznica to respond to a natural disaster caused by an earthquake]. Ecologica, 81, 40–48.
280. Sudar, S., Aleksandar, I., & Cvetković, V. (2016). Environmental and social management framework (ESMF) for fostering environmental protection and security in Drina river basin riparian countries. Paper presented at the 7th International Scientific Conference on Contemporary Trends in Social Control of Crime.
281. Veličković, M., & Cvetković, V. (2013). Uloga i obučavanje pripadnika vojske Srbije za eskortnu pratnju [Role and Training of Serbian Armed Forces Personnel for Escort Duties]. Vojno delo, Leto, 262–276.
282. Vračević, N., & Cvetković, V. (2014). Uloga privatnih oružanih snaga u tradicionalnim konceptima bezbednosti [The Role of Private Armed Forces in Traditional Security Concepts]. Vojno delo, 66 (1), 126-144.
283. Mlađan, D., Milojković, B., Baras, I., & Cvetković, V. (2013). Cooperation of south-east European countries in emergency situations. In Book of abstracts. [International Scientific Conference: The Balkans between Past and Future: Security, Conflict Resolution and Euro-Atlantic Integration, 05–08 June 2013, Ohrid].
284. Cvetković, V., & Mijalković, S. (2013). Spatial and temporal distribution of geophysical disasters. In Book of abstracts. [International Conference Natural Hazards – Links between Science and Practice, 8–11 October 2013]. [Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts and Geographical Institute Jovan Cvijic, SASA].
285. Mijalković, S., & Cvetković, V. (2013). Vulnerability of critical infrastructure by natural disasters. In Book of abstracts (pp. 28–29). [International Scientific Conference: Regional Perspective, October 24th, 2013, Belgrade]. [University of Belgrade – Faculty of Security Studies].
286. Cvetković, V., Milojković, B., Mlađan, D., & Miladinović, S. (2014). The role of police in achieving security on the Danube as international waterways in Serbia. In Book of abstracts (pp. 42–43). [The Third Romanian-Bulgarian-Hungarian-Serbian Conference: Geographical Research and Cross-Border Cooperation within the Lower Basin of the Danube, 18–21 September 2014, Srebrno jezero].
287. Cvetković, V., & Ivanov, A. (2014). Comparative analysis of national strategies for protection and rescue in emergencies in Serbia and Montenegro with emphasis on Croatia. In Book of abstracts (pp. 58–59). [International Conference: Macedonia and the Balkans, a Hundred Years After the World War I – Security and Euroatlantic Integrations, 3–5 June 2014, Skopje].
288. Cvetković, V. (2014). Upravljanje u terorističkim vanrednim situacijama izazvanim upotrebom opasnih materija. In Zbornik sažetaka (pp. 82–84). [XIV Međunarodna naučna konferencija „Sigurnost urbanih sredina“, May 2014, Sarajevo].
289. Cvetković, V. (2014). Zaštita kritične infrastrukture od posledica prirodnih katastrofa. In Zbornik sažetaka (pp. 231–233). [The Seventh International Scientific-Professional Conference „Crisis Management Days“, 22–23 May 2014, Velika Gorica, Croatia].
290. Gačić, J., Jakovljević, V., & Cvetković, V. (2014). Floods in the Republic of Serbia – Vulnerability and human security. In Book of abstracts (pp. 33–34). [Second International Conference on Human Security: Twenty Years of Human Security Y20HS, 7–8 November 2014, Belgrade].
291. Cvetković, M. V., Gačić, J., & Petrović, D. (2015). Spremnost studenata Kriminalističko-policijske akademije za reagovanje na prirodnu katastrofu izazvanu poplavom u Republici Srbiji. In Zbornik apstrakata. [International Scientific Conference: Environment and Economic Adaptation to Climate Change, 22–24 April 2015, Belgrade].
292. Ivanov, A., Cvetković, V., & Sudar, S. (2015). Recognition and perception of risks and environmental hazards on the part of the student population in the Republic of Macedonia. In Book of abstracts (pp. 112–113). [International Scientific Conference: Researching Security – Approaches, Concepts and Policies, 2–3 June 2015, Skopje].
293. Cvetković, V., & Ivanov, A. (2016). Uticaj udaljenosti naselja od reke na spremnost građana za reagovanje na poplave u Republici Srbiji. In Zbornik apstrakata. [The Ninth International Scientific-Professional Conference „Crisis Management Days“, 2016, Velika Gorica, Croatia].
294. Cvetković, V., & Sandić, M. (2016). The fear of natural disaster caused by flood. In Book of abstracts (pp. 31–32). [International Scientific Conference: Ecological Crisis – Technogenesis and Climate Change, 2016].
295. Cvetković, V., & Ivanov, A. (2016). Analiza faktora uticaja na znanje i percepciju učenika srednjih škola u Beogradu o epidemijama. In Zbornik apstrakata. [The Ninth International Scientific-Professional Conference „Crisis Management Days“, 2016, Velika Gorica, Croatia].
296. Milenković, D., Cvetković, V. M., Beriša, H., Jakovljević, V., Gačić, J., & Cvetković, V. D. (2025). Beyond the Original BRIC Model: Gaps, Limitations, and Adaptation of Community Resilience Indicators for Local Contexts. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202512.2546.v1
297. Cvetković, V., Milenković, D., Lukić, T., et al. (2025, December 3). Theoretical evolution of measuring community resilience to natural and technological disasters: Past, present, and future – empirical insights from qualitative research in Serbia (Version 1) [Preprint]. Research Square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-8215077/v1
298. Aleksova, B., Milevski, I., Cvetković, V. M., & Nikolić, N. (2025). GIS-based assessment of flash flood potential in North Macedonia: Insights from advanced geospatial analytics. Preprints.
299. Cvetković, V. (2019). Strengthening integrated disaster risk management system in Serbia – DISARIMES. Preprints.
300. Cvetković, V. (2023). A predictive model of community disaster resilience based on social identity influences. Preprints.
301. Cvetković, V., & Andrić, K. (2023). Comparative analysis of disaster risk management systems in Germany, USA, Russia and China. Preprints.
302. Cvetković, V., & Andrić, K. (2023). Comparative analysis of disaster risk management systems in Germany. USA, Russia and China. Preprints.
303. Cvetković, V., Bošković, N., & Ocal, A. (2021). Individual citizens’ resilience to disasters caused by floods: A case study of Belgrade (Version 2). Research Square.
304. Cvetković, V., Čvorović, M., & Beriša, H. (2023). The gender dimension of vulnerability in disaster caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) (Version 1). Research Square.
305. Cvetković, V., & Kezunović, A. (2021). Security aspects of critical infrastructure protection in anthropogenic disasters: A case study of Belgrade. Research Square.
306. Cvetković, V., Lipovac, M., Renner, R., Stanarević, S., & Raonić, Z. (2025). A predictive framework for understanding multidimensional security perceptions among youth in Serbia: The role of institutional, socio-economic, and demographic determinants. Preprints.
307. Cvetković, V., & Miljković, N. (2024). Challenges and obstacles in the use of search and rescue dogs during disaster operations: A case study of the earthquake in Turkey. Preprints.
308. Cvetković, V., & Nikolić, A. (2023). The role of social media in the process of informing the public about disaster risks. Preprints.
309. Cvetković, V., Nikolić, N., & Lukić, T. (2024). Exploring students’ and teachers’ insights on school-based disaster risk reduction and safety: A case study of Western Morava Basin, Serbia. Safety, 10(2). Safety.
310. Cvetković, V., Renner, R., & Jakovljević, V. (2024). Industrial disasters and hazards: From causes to consequences—A holistic view. Preprints.
311. Cvetković, V., Renner, R., Lukić, T., & Aleksova, B. (2024). Geospatial and temporal patterns of natural and man-made (technological) disasters (1900–2024): Insights from different perspectives. Preprints.
312. Cvetković, V., Romanić, S., & Beriša, H. (2023). Religion influence on disaster risk reduction: A case study of Serbia. Preprints.
313. Cvetković, V., & Šišović, V. (2024). Understanding community (social) disaster resilience in Serbia: Demographic and socio-economic impacts. Preprints.
314. Cvetković, V., Tanasić, J., Živković-Šulović, M., & Milojević, S. (2023). State of public health at the local level in Serbia: Longitudinal research. Preprints.
315. Cvetković, V. M., Adem, Ö., Yuliya, L., & Eric, K. (2024). Public risk perception of nuclear power in Serbia: Fear of exposure to radiation vs. social benefits. Advance.
316. Cvetković, V. M. (2024). Community-based disaster risk reduction. Preprints.
317. Cvetković, V. M. (2024b). Empowering the regional network of experts for disaster risk management in the Western Balkans by the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management. Preprints.
318. Cvetković, V. M. (2024c). In-depth analysis of disaster (risk) management system in Serbia: A critical examination of systemic strengths and weaknesses. Preprints.
319. Cvetković, V. M. (2024d). Tactical approaches to protection and rescue in traffic accident-induced disasters. Preprints.
320. Cvetković, V. M., Bugarski, T., Ristivojević, B., Milošević, G., & Martinović, J. (2021). The predictive model of citizens’ attitudes about the risks of introducing the death penalty in the legal system: A case study of Serbia. Preprints.
321. Cvetković, V. M., Gole, S., Renner, R., & Lukić, T. (2024). Qualitative insights into cultural heritage protection in Serbia: Evaluating legal and institutional gaps. Preprints.
322. Cvetković, V. M., Grozdanić, G., Milanović, M., Marković, S., & Lukić, T. (2024). Seismic hazard resilience in Montenegro: A comprehensive qualitative analysis of local preparedness and response mechanisms. Preprints.
323. Cvetković, V. M., & Jovanović, M. (2020). Examination of the factors that influence public perception of mythically-based human behavior in disaster conditions. Preprints.
324. Cvetković, V. M., & Marković, K. (2021). Examining the impact of demographic and socio-economic factors on the level of employee preparedness for a disaster caused by fires: A case study of electrical power distribution in Serbia. Preprints.
325. Cvetković, V. M., & Miljković, N. (2024a). Evaluation of the effectiveness of search and rescue dogs in finding survivors during disasters: The case of Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. Preprints.
326. Cvetković, V. M., & Miljković, N. (2024b). Legal and organizational framework for the use of search and rescue dogs in disasters: A comparative analysis between Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. Preprints.
327. Cvetković, V. M., Sudar, S., Ivanov, A., Lukić, T., & Grozdanić, G. (2024). Exploring environmental awareness, knowledge, and safety: A comparative study among students in Montenegro and North Macedonia. Preprints.
328. Cvetković, V. M., Tanasić, J., Renner, R., Raupenstrauch, H., Rokvić, V., & Beriša, H. (2024). Comprehensive risk and efficacy analysis of emergency medical response systems in Serbian healthcare: Assessing systemic vulnerabilities in disaster preparedness and response. Preprints.
329. Cvetković, V. M., & Todorović, S. (2020). Comparative analysis of disaster risk management policies in the region of South-East Europe. Preprints.
330. Cvetković, V. M., Vujanović, S., & Ivanov, A. (2023). Reducing the risk of disasters caused by epidemics. Preprints.
331. Grozdanić, G., Cvetković, V., Lukić, T., & Ivanov, A. (2024). Comparative analysis and prediction of sustainable development in earthquake preparedness: A cross-cultural perspective on Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Preprints.
332. Janković, B., Cvetković, V., Ivanović, Z., Petrović, S., & Otašević, B. (2023). Sustainable development of trust and presence of police in schools: Implications for school safety policy. Preprints.
333. Manojlović, B., Cvetković, V., Renner, R., Grozdanić, G., & Perošević, N. (2025). Exploring local attitudes towards sustainable tourism development and community resilience in Skadar Lake and Durmitor National Parks, Montenegro: A socio-demographic analysis. Preprints.
334. Milenković, D., Cvetković, V., & Renner, R. (2024). A systematic literary review on community resilience indicators: Adaptation and application of the BRIC method for measuring disasters resilience. Preprints.
335. Nikolić, N., Cvetković, V. M., Zečević, M., Mano, R., & Milašinović, S. (2019). Human resource management in environmental protection in Serbia. Preprints.
336. Planić, J., & Cvetković, V. (2021). Earthquake risk perception in Belgrade: Implications for disaster risk management. Preprints.
337. Sudar, S., Cvetković, V., & Ivanov, A. (2024). Harmonization of soft power and institutional skills: Montenegro’s path to accession to the European Union in the environmental sector. Preprints.
338. Nikolić, N., Cvetković, V. M., Renner, R., Cvijović, N., & Gačić, J. (2025). Disaster risk perception and local resilience near the ‘Duboko’ landfill: Challenges of governance, management, trust, and environmental communication in Serbia. Preprints.
339. Vidović, N., Beriša, H., & Cvetković, V. (2024). Optimising disaster resilience through advanced risk management and financial analysis of critical infrastructure in the Serbian defence industry. Preprints.
340. Janković, L., Cvetković, V. M., Gačić, J., Renner, R., & Jakovljević, V. (2025). Integrating psychosocial support into emergency and disaster management, and public safety: The role of the Red Cross of Serbia. Preprints.
341. Jevtić, M., Cvetković, V. M., Gačić, J., & Raonić, Z. (2025). Factors of vulnerability and resilience of persons with disabilities during disasters: Challenges and strategies for inclusive risk reduction. Preprints.
342. Kričković, E., Cvetković, V., Kričković, Z., & Lukić, T. (2025). Health risk trends among women in Central Serbia: Cancer patterns and implications for disaster and public health preparedness. Preprints.
343. Renner, R., Cvetković, V., & Lieftenegger, N. (2025). Dealing with high-risk police activities and enhancing safety and resilience: Qualitative insights into Austrian police operations from a risk perception and group dynamic perspective. Preprints.
344. Vidović, N., Cvetković, V., & Beriša, H. M. S. (2025). Understanding ransomware through the lens of disaster risk: Implications for cybersecurity and economic stability. Preprints.
345. Milenković, D., & Cvetković, V. M. (2025). Rethinking Disaster Resilience: Conceptual Framework, Core Dimensions, and Key Actors. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202510.1051.v1
346. Cvetković, V. M. (2025). First Responders in the Western Balkans: Strengthening Capacities and Preparedness for a Resilient Future. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202510.0353.v1
347. Gajović, A., Cvetković, V. M., Renner, R., & Milašinović, S. (2025). Digital Platform for Ecological Education of Students – Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal: The Case of ProSafeNet (Global Hub). Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202510.1624.v1
348. Gajović, A., Cvetković, V. M., Renner, R., & Cvetković, V. (2025). Advancing the Circular Economy through Construction and Demolition Waste Management for Disaster Risk-Informed Practice: Comparative Insights from Serbia and the European Union. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202511.0361.v1
349. Grozdanić, G., Perošević, N., Cvetković, V. M., Manojlović, B., & Lukić, T. (2025). Cultural Heritage Under Seismic Threat: Risk Awareness and Preparedness in the Bay of Kotor and Dubrovnik Littoral. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202511.0796.v1

 

Awards, Recognitions, and Training

 
  • He received the prestigious Exemplary Service Award from the platform Preprints.org. This significant recognition was awarded for his contribution as a member of the Electoral Committee for the Most Popular Preprint of 2023 Award. The Preprints.org team highlighted his dedication and professionalism, recognizing his contribution to the advancement of open science and the sharing of knowledge globally. Professor Cvetković expressed gratitude to the Preprints.org team for the recognition and to his colleagues for their support, emphasizing his commitment to further advancing scientific research and global academic collaboration. This award stands as yet another acknowledgment of his significant contributions to the academic community.

  • He achieved remarkable results in the AD Scientific Index 2024/2025, which measures researchers’ scientific contributions based on publications, citations, and impact indices. In the field of social sciences, Professor Vladimir M. Cvetković ranked particularly high, with a total of 3,677 citations and an h-index of 27 (AD Scientific Index profile): #7  at the University of Belgrade.
    #9  in Serbia (top 3%);#5,565 among 58,175 researchers in Europe; #15,001 among 163,239 researchers globally. Additionally, he achieved an impressive i10-index of 91, indicating that 91 of his works have been cited at least 10 times. In the specific category of “Security, Disasters, Risks, and Emergency Management,” he is ranked #1 at the University of Belgrade and in Serbia, further emphasizing his research contributions and relevance.

  • UNDP – EU for Civil Protection and Disaster Resilience Strengthening in the Republic of Serbia, appointed for the DRR Strategy Development DRM Consultant (expert), 2022, Duty Station – Homebased.
  • Individual contribution award in the development of cooperation with the International Academic Institute and encouraging research in the field of risk management in emergency situations, April 5, 2022, International Academic Institute.
  • Award recipient for achieved results and selfless professional contribution in the realization of education, research, and training in the field of emergency management caused by natural and anthropogenic hazards, Scientific-Professional Society for Risk Management in Emergency Situations, 2022.
  • Award recipient for individual contribution in promoting education in the field of risk management in emergency situations, High Technological School in Aranđelovac (2020).
  • Selected in an international competition as the local expert for Serbia in the field of disaster risk management (October 27, 2021), and officially engaged in an international project supported by the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) of the European Commission. Organized by an international consortium established by: the Italian Civil Protection Department jointly with the Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief (URSZR), the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), the Romanian General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU), the Fire Rescue Brigade of the Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic (FRB-MSR), the National Center for Disaster Management Foundation, Romania (CN APELL-RO) and CIMA Research Foundation, Italy (CIMA).
  • Award recipient for the best young scientist in Serbia, “Danubius Young Scientist Award 2017,” awarded by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science, Research, and Economy (BMWFW) and the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM) for outstanding achievements in science.
    Recipient of the talent scholarship from the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia – Grant by the Fund for Young Talents of the Republic of Serbia for undergraduate students in their final years (2009/10).
  • Recipient of the “Eurobank EFG Scholarship for the Best Students of Serbia” within the project “Investing in European Values,” for outstanding performance in the field of criminology and police-security studies, 2009.
  • Award for the best student of the first generation at the Criminal and Police Academy in Zemun for achieving a GPA of 10.00, awarded on October 2, 2010, with a silver badge.
  • Award for the best student of the third year at the Criminal and Police Academy in Zemun, awarded on October 2, 2009, with a leather bag; award for the best student of the second year at the Criminal and Police Academy in Zemun, awarded on October 2, 2008, with a laptop.
  • Award for the best student of the first year at the Criminal and Police Academy in Zemun, awarded on October 2, 2007, with a commendation.
    Elected at the Assembly of the Municipality of Lapovo as the best student in the history of the municipality and awarded a laptop.
  • Award for one of the best cadets with a GPA of 5.00 at the High School of Internal Affairs in Sremska Kamenica.
  • Recipient of the OSCE scholarship for the third year of doctoral studies at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, 2015/2016.
  • Completed professional internship in the Sector for Emergency Situations in 2011.
  • Completed the basic course for firefighter-rescuer in 2012, lasting four months, with a GPA of 5.00 at the Emergency Situations Department of the City of Belgrade, earning the diploma of firefighter-rescuer.
  • Passed the professional exam for performing fire protection duties with a higher education degree (2012).
  • Completed the basic specialized course for inspectors in the field of civil protection and risk management, 2014.
  • Passed the professional exam for disaster risk assessment and the development of protection and rescue plans in emergency situations, 2018.
  • Passed the professional exam for risk assessment in the protection of persons, property, and operations, 2018.
  • Completed the course and received the certificate for the professional exam for firefighter-rescuer issued by the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia in 2012.
  • Diploma for the master’s rank in the martial art of Jujutsu (black belt – first dan), 2005.
  • Diploma for amateur radio operator E class, Sremska Kamenica, 2004.
  • In elementary school, awarded 6 special diplomas for outstanding results in competitions in physics, history, Serbian and German languages, biology, and technical education.
 

Employment and Teaching-Pedagogical Experience

 

He has been employed at the Faculty of Security Studies (since 2017), University of Belgrade, as an Associate Professor (Disaster Risk Management) in the Department of Emergency Situations and Environmental Security Studies. He is engaged in the following courses: Disaster Risk Management; Protection from Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters; Security Risks and Disasters; Methodology for Risk Assessment and Development of Protection and Rescue Plans from Natural and Other Disasters; Management of Protection and Rescue Activities; Prevention and Risk Reduction System for Natural and Other Disasters.

On June 4, 2025, Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković was appointed to the academic title of Adjunct Professor at the Technical University of Leoben, Austria, by decision of the University Senate. This recognition reflects his long-standing scientific work and international contributions in the field of risk and safety management, encompassing teaching, mentoring, and collaborative research within the Safety and Disaster Management (SDM) master’s program.

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has been engaged as a lecturer at FH Campus Wien – University of Applied Sciences in Vienna, where he teaches the course “Integriertes Sicherheitsmanagement” (ILV) within the Integrated Safety and Security Management program (ISM), combining theoretical instruction with practical, workshop-based learning. Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković is a member of the Safety and Disaster Studies (SDS) working group at the Technical University of Leoben, Austria.

In the summer semester of the 2024/2025 academic year, Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković was appointed as a lecturer at the Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, where he teaches the doctoral-level course “Risk Management in E-Business” within the Software Engineering and E-Business study program. The appointment was made upon the formal request of the Faculty of Organisational Sciences and with full lecturing and signing authority granted by the Academic Council of the Faculty of Security Studies. This role reflects his ongoing engagement in interdisciplinary academic development, integrating security and digital business domains, and strengthening collaboration across institutional and disciplinary lines.

During 2023 and 2024, he was selected as a lecturer for the prestigious Advanced Security and Defense Studies (VSBO) program, conducted within the framework of the National Defense School “Vojvoda Radomir Putnik,” under the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Serbia and the University of Defense. The program brings together senior officers of the Serbian Armed Forces, leaders of state institutions, members of the National Assembly, representatives of ministries, as well as participants from partner countries, contributing to the strengthening of international cooperation in the field of defense and security. For the 2024/2025 academic year, the program began on January 27, 2024, and runs until July 4, 2025. During the six-month intensive program, Vladimir Cvetković actively participated in delivering lectures, conducting practical analyses, and preparing participants to address contemporary security challenges. His role included not only providing education but also developing key crisis management skills, analyzing current security issues, and fostering interactive learning. The program aims to enhance professional capacities and shape a new generation of experts dedicated to regional stability and security.

He is the Director of the International Institute for Disaster Research in Belgrade.

He is the President and founder of the Scientific-Professional Society for Risk Management in Emergency Situations in Belgrade.

From 2013 to 2017, he was employed at the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies as an Assistant Professor for the following subjects: Security in Emergency Situations; Risk Management in Emergency Situations; Prevention and Control of Fires, Explosions, and Accidents; Information Systems in Emergency Situations. He was also employed at the same educational institution from 2010 to 2013 as a Teaching Associate. In 2006, he was employed at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia as a Police Officer.

He has been a mentor for more than 50 defended master’s theses, including topics such as: Evacuation from Residential Buildings in Emergency Situations Caused by Fires; Examining the Impact of Demographic and Socio-Economic Factors on the Level of Citizen Preparedness for Responding to Emergency Situations Caused by Forest Fires in Prijepolje; Public Perception of Terrorist Threats Using Chemical Weapons: Implications for the Risk Management Process in Emergency Situations; Demographic and Socio-Economic Perspective of Risk Perception from Natural Disasters Caused by Floods: A Case Study of Belgrade; Gender Dimension of Citizen Vulnerability to Natural Disasters Caused by Floods in 2014: A Case Study of Svilajnac; Comparative Analysis of Disaster Risk Management Policies in Southeast Europe; Increasing Disaster Risks Due to the Impact of Climate Change on Natural Hazards; The Role of Social Networks in Reducing Disaster Risk; Improving Security Officer Preparedness for Responding to Emergency Situations Caused by Fires; Increasing Disaster Risk Due to Hazards from Climate Change; Integrated Risk Management in Emergency Situations Caused by Fires: A Case Study of Electric Power Distribution in Belgrade; Myths about Human Behavior in Disaster Conditions; Socio-Economic Predictors of Risk Perception and Preparedness for Disasters Caused by Fires in Residential Buildings: A Case Study of Belgrade; Innovative Solutions for Improving Disaster Risk Communication – Factors Influencing Efficiency and Applicability in Practice; Comparative Analysis of Preparedness for Disasters Caused by Forest Fires in the Southeast European Region; Comparative Analysis of Disaster Risk Management Systems in Germany, the USA, Russia, and China; Comparative Study of the Use of Rescue Dogs During Disasters.

He has been a mentor and a committee member for over 150 defended undergraduate theses.

He successfully participated in the organization and implementation of workshops titled “Enhancing Preparedness and Participation of Civil Society Organizations and Youth in Disaster Risk Reduction in Serbia,” held from July 15 to 19, 2024, at the Harmonija Hotel on Kopaonik. The workshops were part of a project supported by the organization Fenomena and the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management. He delivered two key lectures: Security in the Event of Terrorist or Similar Attacks – The lecture covered definitions, types, and examples of such attacks, along with discussions on preventive measures, responses during attacks, and crisis management post-incident and Engaging Youth in Disaster Risk Reduction Processes – This lecture emphasized the importance of youth involvement by presenting research findings and organizing practical exercises tailored for students.The workshops included practical exercises and simulations in which participants engaged in scenarios simulating terrorist attacks in schools and public spaces. During these exercises, attendees developed action plans for evacuation, communication, safety, and first aid, enabling them to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life situations. Participants demonstrated a high level of engagement and awareness of the importance of preparedness for crisis situations. Their enthusiasm for further education and volunteer activities in disaster risk reduction was exceptionally inspiring.

At the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Geography, he was appointed as a co-mentor for the doctoral dissertation “Predictive Model of Community Resilience in Montenegro to Geohazards Caused by Earthquakes” by candidate Goran Grozdanić in 2023.

At the Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, he was appointed as a committee member for the review and defence of the topic and scientific justification of the doctoral dissertation “Application of Artificial Neural Networks and Internet Presence Indicators in Predicting the Risk of Bankruptcy of Hotel Enterprises” by candidate Tijana Matejić.

At the Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, he was appointed as a co-mentor for the doctoral dissertation “Integration of Forensic Accounting Techniques into the Control System” by candidate Marko Špiler. He also participated as a committee member for the review and defense of the topic and scientific justification of the mentioned doctoral dissertation.

Additionally, he was a committee member for assessing the suitability of the topic and candidate for the doctoral dissertation by Mileta Milašinović, “The Impact of International Cooperation on the Disaster Risk Reduction System in the Republic of Serbia,” in 2019.

He was also a committee member for assessing the suitability of the topic and candidate for the doctoral dissertation by Jelena Dinić, “Urban Community Resilience to Fire Hazards,” in 2021.

He was a committee member for the defense of the doctoral dissertation by Mileta Milašinović, “The Impact of International Cooperation on the Disaster Risk Reduction System in the Republic of Serbia,” in 2019.

He participated as a committee member for the defense of more than 10 specialist theses: The Role of JP ADA Ciganlija in Flood Defense on the Territory of Čukarica Municipality; Assessment of Vulnerability from Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies – Case Study of Preševo Municipality; The Importance of Interoperability of Communication Systems of Emergency Services in Emergency Situations; The Role of National Red Cross Teams of Serbia in Emergency Situations; Functioning of the 112 Operational Center and Coordination of Activities with the City Emergency Headquarters in Risk Management from Natural and Other Disasters; Search and Rescue System for Aircraft Accidents on the Territory of the Republic of Serbia.

As an expert in disaster risk management, he participated in the development of over 15 disaster risk assessments and protection and rescue plans for various state bodies, local governments, and legal entities. Additionally, he participated in the development of numerous risk assessment acts in the protection of persons, property, and operations.

He was appointed a member of the advisory board of the DPPI SEE – Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative for South-Eastern Europe (2021). In November 2000, the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe launched the “Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative” (DPPI) in an effort to contribute to the development of a cohesive regional strategy for disaster preparedness and prevention for its 10 member states (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, and Turkey). The DPPI has been conceived as an activity that seeks to provide a framework for South Eastern European nations to develop programs and projects leading to strengthened capabilities in preventing and responding to natural and man-made disasters. DPPI SEE Advisory Board sessions are usually a forum where, in addition to the member states of the Initiative, all partners and relevant stakeholders with programmatic activities on disaster preparedness and prevention in the context of South-Eastern Europe participate.

Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has been involved in teaching and pedagogical activities for over 15 years. From 2011 to 2017, he was employed at the Criminal and Police Academy, initially as a Teaching Associate, and then as an Assistant for the following subjects: Security in Emergency Situations, Prevention and Control of Fires, Explosions, and Accidents, Risk Management in the Protection and Rescue System, Information Systems in Emergency Situations, Crisis Management. In 2010, he was engaged as a Demonstrator for the subject Traffic Safety at the Criminal and Police Academy. 

In 2011, he was elected Secretary of the Department of Security Sciences at a departmental meeting and held that position until 2014. Thus, Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has six years of work experience in teaching and pedagogical work at the current University of Criminal and Police Studies. Additionally, during his teaching and pedagogical activities at the mentioned institution, he participated in the implementation of all special forms of teaching – training: basic police training with first-year students (handling and manipulation of firearms of the Ministry of Internal Affairs); basic police-security training for emergency situations with second-year undergraduate and vocational studies students; summer field training at the “Mitrovo Polje” training center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, at Goč with third-year academic and second-year vocational studies students. At the Criminal and Police Academy, he led the emergency situations section from 2014, and the police self-defense section from 2016. 

He was also engaged in the school police unit and as a member of the self-evaluation committee at the Criminal and Police Academy. According to the results of a survey conducted among undergraduate academic and vocational studies students in criminology at the Criminal and Police Academy, during his six-year engagement, Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković was rated with an average score of 4.52.

Since 2017, Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has been teaching at the Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, in the following subjects:
– At the undergraduate academic studies level, he teaches the subjects: Risk Management in Emergency Situations, Security Risks and Disasters, and Protection from Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters. In addition to these subjects, he has taught the subjects: Protection and Rescue System and Management in Protection and Rescue Systems;
– At the master academic studies level – Disaster Risk Management studies, he teaches the subjects: Prevention and Risk Reduction System for Natural and Other Disasters, Methodology for Risk Assessment and Development of Protection and Rescue Plans from Natural and Other Disasters, and Management of Protection and Rescue Activities in Conditions of Natural Disasters (subject holder);
– At the master academic studies level – Security Studies, he teaches the subject Crisis Management in Natural and Industrial Disasters;
– At the doctoral academic studies level – Security Studies, he teaches the subject Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction.

Dr. Vladimir Cvetković was selected (2024) as a lecturer at the Advanced Studies in Security and Defense (VSBO) at the “Vojvoda Radomir Putnik” School of National Defense, Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Serbia, during the summer semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. He is particularly proud to have had the opportunity to share his knowledge and experience with the 13th class of students in the field of risk management in emergency situations and to contribute to their professional development. He also had the pleasure of mentoring eminent experts and officials in the country. The Advanced Studies in Security and Defense represent the highest level of training for civil servants and officers of the Ministry of Defense and the Serbian Armed Forces. This prestigious institution brings together senior executives from various state bodies of the Republic of Serbia, as well as officials and officers from partner countries. VSBO participants come from various parts of the state administration, including the National Assembly, ministries, and government agencies, as well as high-ranking officials and officers from partner countries. This was a unique opportunity to gather the best experts and leaders in the field of security and defense, who worked together to enhance the security system. The training at VSBO lasted for 25 weeks, during which the participants acquired valuable knowledge and skills crucial for the development and implementation of state policy in the domain of defense and security.

In 2021, he gave a guest lecture at the invitation of the University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Law, within the Legal Clinic for Environmental Protection on the topic “The Impact of Climate Change on Increasing the Risk of Natural Disasters.” In 2019, he gave a series of guest lectures at the University of Criminal and Police Studies within the master academic studies program “NatRisk,” in the subject “Natural Disasters” at the invitation of Prof. Dr. Slobodan Miladinović. As an expert in disaster risk management, he was engaged by the Faculty of Geography, University of Belgrade, in an expert team for writing a thematic book: natural disasters within the Spatial Plan of the Republic of Serbia for the period from 2021 to 2035, led by Prof. Dr. Slavoljub Dragićević.

In the teaching process, Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has proven to be a conscientious and responsible teacher who applies modern and innovative teaching solutions to impart knowledge in the field of risk management in emergency situations to students. He significantly encourages students to engage in independent study and research work and to comprehensively use literature from the mentioned field. In the teaching process, he applies modern teaching methods aimed at enabling and equipping students to independently use various literature. He encourages students to connect and apply acquired knowledge to solve specific case studies in disaster studies.

For the purposes of teaching, Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has published a textbook through the Scientific-Professional Society for Risk Management in Emergency Situations, 2 practical manuals, and 1 collection of regulations: Cvetković, V. (2020). Risk Management in Emergency Situations. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Risk Management in Emergency Situations (700 pages); Cvetković, V. (2021). Security Risks and Disasters. Scientific-Professional Society for Risk Management in Emergency Situations, Belgrade (practical manual); Cvetković, V. (2019). Risk Management and Protection and Rescue Systems from Disasters. Scientific-Professional Society for Risk Management in Emergency Situations, Belgrade (practical manual); Cvetković, V., Filipović, M., & Gačić, J. (2019). Collection of Regulations in the Field of Disaster Risk Management. Scientific-Professional Society for Risk Management in Emergency Situations, Belgrade, 1-1050.

Based on the average results of teacher evaluations by students through the Individual Statistical Report on Teacher Evaluation at the University of Belgrade, students rated the teaching and pedagogical work of Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković with an average score of 4.62 for 2017/2018; 4.65 for 2018/2019; 4.46 for 2019/2020; 4.59 for 2020/2021. Based on the presented data and evaluations, it can be concluded that the candidate possesses all the teaching and pedagogical qualities necessary for the position of Associate University Professor.
In addition to his teaching and pedagogical work at the Faculty of Security Studies, Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković founded the organization “Scientific-Professional Society for Risk Management in Emergency Situations,” which brings together scientists, experts, and interested students in the field of disaster risk management. Numerous training sessions, courses, seminars, national and international research projects have been realized within the Society. A publishing activity has also been developed within the Society, and several books, monographs, practical manuals, and conference proceedings that are used in education at many faculties have been published. Within the mentioned society, Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković organized the first national seminar for students in the field of emergency situations titled “Tactics of Protection and Rescue in Emergency Situations: Field Experiences and Lessons,” from April 16 to 18, 2021, in the Grand Hall of the Kolarac Foundation. On that occasion, more than 250 students from various faculties and universities in Serbia and over 50 professors and experts in the field of emergency situations were present.

Additionally, Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković is the organizer and implementer of several training sessions for students of various faculties from Serbia in the field of emergency situations: the first basic security training in the field of emergency situations, Stara Planina, from July 13 to 16, 2019; the second basic security training in the field of risk management and protection and rescue in emergency situations, Ovčarsko-Kablarska Gorge, from November 29 to December 1, 2019; the third basic security training in the field of protection and rescue in emergency situations, Ovčarsko-Kablarska Gorge, from October 29 to November 1, 2020; training for student response in inaccessible terrains, Košutnjak, 2019; participated together with students in the international field exercise for disaster management “SERBIA 2018” organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs – Sector for Emergency Situations and the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (NATO EADRCC), from October 8 to 11, 2018, in Mladenovac.

Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković is the organizer of numerous lectures in the field of emergency situations: Student City, lecture “Experiences and Lessons in Protection and Rescue of Citizens of Serbia During the Armed Aggression in 1999” in 2019; operational police skills in emergency situations (online) in 2020; command-simulation exercise on the topic of landslide remediation and work of the City Emergency Headquarters in 2019; with the support of the Secretariat for Defense Affairs, Emergency Situations, Communication, and Coordination of Relations with Citizens, a forum was held on the state of emergency situations in the territory of Belgrade in 2019; a lecture “Natural Disasters – Challenges for Society and Security” was held at the Petnica Research Station (ISP) in Valjevo in 2018. In the past period, he was engaged as a lecturer and seminar organizer “Safety of Students in School Facilities,” catalog number 9 from the Catalog of Professional Development Programs for Teachers, Educators, and Professional Associates of the Institute for Improvement of Education for the school years 2014/2015 and 2015/2016, and for the school year 2016/2017.

 

Professional Engagements and Certifications

 

Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM) and International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies.

International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM) is a double-blind peer-reviewed (twice a year), open-access, international journal, that serves all aspects of disaster studies, policy, and management. It provides a platform for academics, policymakers, and practitioners to publish high-quality research and practice concerning natural disasters and hazards (earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, tsunamis, cyclones, wildfires, pandemics, etc.), man-made (anthropogenic) disasters (civil disorder, terrorism, war, biological/chemical threat, cyber-attacks, hazardous materials, industrial accidents, technological failures, etc), complex political emergencies, and global crises. The publisher is the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade, Serbia – link. The founder of the journal is Professor Dr Vladimir M. Cvetković from the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies

Director of the International Institute for Disaster Research in Belgrade, Dimitrija Tucovića 121.

The core mission of the International Institute for Disaster Research (IDR) primarily revolves around conducting rigorous scientific research in the field of disaster studies. This extensive research work is systematically carried out within the Institute, which serves as the hub for these endeavours. The Institute’s headquarters, where all these research activities are coordinated, are located at the specified address. Admitting researchers is a deliberate endeavour aimed at assembling and nurturing a dynamic team of young, dedicated, and ambitious research associates. This team is envisioned to actively engage in a wide spectrum of activities, including the authorship of both national and international projects, their meticulous execution, rigorous scientific research, and the publication of scholarly papers and monographs within the realm of disaster studies. Disaster Research (IDR) has been dedicated to fulfilling its mission through a dual approach, focusing on publishing activities and the enrichment of the theoretical knowledge base within the field of disaster risk management. This commitment to publishing encompasses a diverse range of activities, including the production of research papers, comprehensive reports, informative articles, and scholarly books. Through these publications, the IDR aims to share insights, findings, and best practices that can contribute to a more informed and prepared global community.

The research activity of the Institute is realized through basic, applied, and developmental scientific research in the field of the scientific discipline of disaster risk management. It has several departments:

Department for research of phenomenology, endangerment, and resilience to disasters;
Department for Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Research;
Department for Disaster Protection and Rescue Research;
Department for Disaster Recovery Research;
Disaster Risk Management Department;
Department for Research on International Cooperation and the Legal Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

Admitting Young and other researchers aims to gather and form a team of young, professional, and ambitious research associates who will participate in writing national and international projects, their implementation, conducting scientific research and publishing scientific papers and monographs in the field of disaster studies.

President of the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management as an organization of special significance for the protection and rescue system of the Republic of Serbia since 2018 (http://upravljanje-rizicima.com/).Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management is a Serbian (Belgrade) non-governmental organisation that seeks to improve the existing supply of theoretical knowledge in the field of risk management in disasters. It also seeks to conduct quantitative-qualitative research, organise national and international conferences, establish magazines, conducting trainings and other academic activities in the mentioned field.

Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković is also the organizer and implementer of several training sessions for students from various faculties in Serbia in the field of emergency situations: the first national security training in the field of emergency situations, Lučani, 2023; the first basic security training in the field of emergency situations, Stara Planina, from July 13 to 16, 2019; the second basic security training in the field of risk management and protection and rescue in emergency situations, Ovčarsko-Kablarska Gorge, from November 29 to December 1, 2019; the third basic security training in the field of protection and rescue in emergency situations, Ovčarsko-Kablarska Gorge, from October 29 to November 1, 2020; training for student response in inaccessible terrains, Košutnjak, 2019; participated with students in the international field exercise for disaster management “SERBIA 2018” organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs – Sector for Emergency Situations and the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (NATO EDRCC), from October 8 to 11, 2018, in Mladenovac.

Participated in various international conferences:

  • International Scientific and Practical Conference: “International Experience in Emergency Risk Management” in Moscow, Russia.
  • 5th Global Summit of GADRI Engaging Sciences with Action, organized by the Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes together with the support of the Regional Alliances, 2021.
  • 12th International Scientific Conference “30 Years of Independent Macedonian State.”
  • XI International Scientific Conference, Archibald Reiss Days 2021.
    7th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) on October 18-19, 2018, in Sofia, Bulgaria.
  • The VIII International Scientific Conference Archibald Reiss Days, University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, Zemun, Belgrade, October 2-3, 2018.
  • Annual Meeting of the International Nuclear Security Education Network, International Atomic Energy Agency in UN Vienna International Centre, from July 9 to 13, 2018.
  • 12th International Conference on Environmental Legislation, Safety Engineering and Disaster Management, on May 17-19, 2018, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
  • Danube Rectors’ Conference 2017, Responsibilities of Danube Universities as Promoters of EUSDR, November 9-10, 2017, University of Zagreb, Croatia.
  • Training on project design, proposal development, and project management for the EU Horizon 2020 Programme, European Training Academy in cooperation with UNDP in Belgrade, from October 4 to 12, 2017.
  • Regional Workshop on Human Resources Development in Podgorica, Montenegro, from October 30 to November 3, 2017, organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism of Montenegro.
  • European Geosciences Union GmbH – EGU General Assembly 2017, in Vienna, Austria, Volume: Vol. 19, EGU2017-6720: Session HS1.9/NH1.18 Hydrological Risk under a Gender and Age Perspective, Vienna.
  • Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts and Geographical Institute Jovan Cvijic, SASA, International Conference Natural Hazards – Links between Science and Practice, October 8-11, 2013.
  • The Third Romanian-Bulgarian-Hungarian-Serbian Conference: University of Belgrade, Faculty of Geography, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geography, Tourism, and Hotel Management: Geographical Research and Cross-Border Cooperation within the Lower Basin of the Danube.
  • International Scientific Conference: The Balkans Between Past and Future: Security, Conflict Resolution, and Euro-Atlantic Integration, June 5-8, 2013, Ohrid.
    International Conference: Macedonia and the Balkans, a Hundred Years After World War I – Security and Euro-Atlantic Integrations, June 3-5, 2014, Skopje: University St. Kliment Ohridski – Bitola, Faculty of Security.
  • The international conference is organized by the Faculty of Security – Skopje – University St. Kliment Ohridski – Bitola in collaboration with Faculty of Detectives and Security – FON University – Skopje. International Scientific Conference – Criminalistic Education, Situation, and Perspectives – 20 Years After Vodinelic.
  • International Scientific Conference – Researching Security – Approaches, Concepts, and Policies. University “St. Kliment Ohridski”- Bitola Faculty of Security – Skopje, 2015.
  • International Scientific Conference “Archibald Reiss Days” Thematic Conference Proceedings of International Significance., Belgrade, The Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies, 2015.
  • International Scientific Conference, Regional Perspective, October 24th, 2013, Belgrade (Organized by the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Security Studies).
  • Second International Conference on Human Security: Twenty Years of Human Security Y20HS, November 7-8, 2014.
  • 7th International Scientific Contemporary Trends in Social Control of Crime, Macedonia, 2016.
  • International Scientific Conference – Researching Security – Approaches, Concepts, and Policies, June 2-3, 2015, University “St. Kliment Ohridski”- Bitola Faculty of Security – Skopje.
  • The 7th International Scientific Conference “Crisis Management Days,” May 22-23, 2014, Croatia, Velika Gorica.
  • International Scientific Conference “Environment and Economy Adaptation to Climate Change,” April 22-24, 2015, Belgrade. Scientific and Professional Society for Environmental Protection of Serbia.
  • The 3rd International Scientific Conference “Security Engineering, Fire, Environment, Work Environment, Integrated Risk” and the 13th International
  • Conference on Protection Against Fire and Explosion, Novi Sad, October 18-19, 2012, the Higher Technical School of Professional Studies.
    The 9th International Scientific Conference “Crisis Management Days,” University of Velika Gorica, Croatia, 2016.
  • International Scientific Conference: Environmental Crisis: Technogenesis and Climate Change, Belgrade. Scientific-Professional Association for Environmental Protection, 2016.
  • Harmonization of the Foreign Policy of the Republic of Serbia with a Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union,” Institute for International Politics and Economics, Belgrade, October 10-11, 2011.
    Jaroslav Černi Institute for the Development of Water Resources,
  • International Conference Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources, October 17-18, 2013, Belgrade, Serbia.
  • The 4th International Scientific Conference Security Engineering, Fire, Environment, Work Environment, Integrated Risks” and the 14th
  • International Conference on Protection Against Fire and Explosion, October 2-3, 2014, Novi Sad: High Technical School of Professional Studies in Novi Sad, Technical University in Zvolen and the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering and Geodesy.
  • Scientific Conference with International Participation: Law and Forensics in Criminalistics, Kragujevac, September 15-17, Belgrade, Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies, 2010.
  • Scientific Conference: Security of Urban Areas. Sarajevo, Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies, 2014.
  • The 8th International Conference “Days of Security” on the topic: The Subjects of the Security System in the Realization of the Security Functions of the State, Faculty of Security and Protection, Banja Luka, June 12, 2015.
  • National Conference with International Participation, Protection at Work in the 21st Century – Theory and Practice, Tara, October 4-8, 2011.
    Countering Contemporary Forms of Crime – Analysis of the Situation, European Standards and Measures for Improvement (May 26-29, 2015), Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies and the “Hanns Seidel” Foundation in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia.
  • The 7th Scientific Conference with International Participation “European Integration: Justice, Freedom and Security” Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies and the “Hanns Seidel” Foundation in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia, May 24-26, 2016, Hotel Omorika.
  • The 7th International Scientific Conference Archibald Reiss Days, November 7-9, 2017, Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies.
    First Conference with International Participation – Environmental Safety and Health at Work, Zrenjanin.
  • The 9th International Scientific Conference “Crisis Management Days,” University of Velika Gorica, Croatia, 2016.
  • The 10th International Scientific Conference “Crisis Management Days,” University of Velika Gorica, Croatia, 2017.
  • Scientific Conference with International Participation: European Integration: Justice, Freedom, and Security, 2016, Tara.
  • International Scientific Conference “New Directions and Challenges in Transforming Societies Through a Multidisciplinary Approach,” June 6, 2017, MIT University, City Gallery, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.
  • International Scientific and Professional Conference “40 Years of Higher Education in the Field of Security – Theory and Practice,” SKOPJE, Republic of Macedonia, December 5, 2016.
  • Fifth Counseling – Risk Management, May 26, 2017, amphitheater VTŠSS Pozarevac.
  • Seminar organizer “Safety of Students in School Facilities,” catalog number 9 from the Catalog of Professional Development Programs for Teachers, Educators, and Professional Associates of the Institute for Improvement of Education for the school years 2014/2015 and 2015/2016, and for the school year 2016/2017.
  • Participated in the implementation of special forms of teaching (training) during employment at the Criminal and Police Academy, such as basic police training with first-year students (handling and manipulation of firearms by police officers); basic police-security training for emergency situations with second-year undergraduate and vocational studies students; summer field training at the “Mitrovo Polje” training center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, at Goč with third-year academic and second-year vocational studies students.

Secretary of the Department of Security Sciences, Criminal and Police Academy, from 2011 to 2015.

At the Criminal and Police Academy, he led the emergency situations section from 2014, and the police self-defense section (Jujutsu) from 2016.

He was engaged in the school police unit and as a member of the self-evaluation committee at the Criminal and Police Academy.

Holds the following certificates and licenses:

  • Certificate from the DCAF Border Security Programme certifying successful participation in the seventh “Future Leaders Training” which took place in Andermatt, Switzerland, Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF), 2011.
  • Certificate of Participation in the “Weapons of Mass Destruction Crime Scene Operations Course,” United States of America, Department of Defense International Counterproliferation Program, 2011.
  • Certificate from the Sixth Regional Course in “International Humanitarian Law,” BU Faculty of Political Sciences, 2009.
  • Certificate of appreciation for valuable contribution as a participant of the NATO SPS Leadership Roundtable on Information-Related Hybrid Threats in South-East Europe, October 6-12, 2019, Republic of North Macedonia.
  • Certificate of successful completion of training on project design, proposal development, and project management for the EU Horizon 2020 Programme, EUTA and UNDP.
  • Certificate of successful completion of the IAEA Regional Workshop on Human Resource Development, October 30 – November 3, 2017, organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism of Montenegro.
  • Certificate of completion of the online e-learning course on: Overview of Nuclear Security Threats and Risks; Nuclear Security Threats and Risks (4 modules); Introduction to and Overview of IAEA Nuclear Security Series Publications; Nuclear Security Disciplines course on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities.
  • Certificate of passing the professional exam in the field of fire protection for employees with higher education, December 18, 2012.
  • Certificate of completion of the basic course for employees of fire and rescue units – 97th class, held from September 3 to December 14, 2011.
  • Certificate of passing the professional exam for risk assessment in the protection of persons, property, and operations, 2018.
  • Certificate of passing the professional exam for disaster risk assessment and development of protection and rescue plans in emergency situations, 2018.
 

Professional Contributions

 

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has published 2 textbooks for teaching purposes issued by the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, 2 practice books, 2 collections of regulations, and 1 book with educational brochures:

  • Cvetković, V. (2023). Disaster Resilience – A Guide for Prevention, Response, and Recovery. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
  • Cvetković, V. (2022). Tactics of Protection and Rescue in Disasters. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
  • Cvetković, V. (2020). Disaster Risk Management. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management (700 pages);
  • Cvetković, V. (2021). Security Risks and Disasters. Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade (practice book);
  • Cvetković, V., & Čaušić, L. (2022). Collection of Regulations in the Field of Emergency Situations. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
  • Cvetković, V. (2019). Risk Management and Systems for Protection and Rescue from Disasters. Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade (practice book);
  • Cvetković, V., Filipović, M., & Gačić, J. (2019). Collection of Regulations in the Field of Disaster Risk Management. Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade, 1-1050.

Some books are published in English and available on Amazon:

  • Cvetković, V., Šišović, V. (2024). Community Disaster Resilience in Serbia. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
  • Grozdanić, G., Cvetković, V. (2024). Exploring Multifaceted Factors Influencing Community Resilience to Earthquake-Induced Geohazards: Insights from Montenegro. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
  • Nikolić, N., Cvetković, V., Ivanov, A. (2023). Human Resource Management in Environmental Security. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
  • Tanasić, J., Cvetković, V. (2024). Policy of The Efficiency of Disaster and Crisis Management Policy at the Local Level: Lessons from Serbia. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
  • Cvetković, V. (2019). Risk Management and Systems for Protection and Rescue from Disasters. Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade;
  • Cvetković, V. (2020). Disaster Risk Management. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management;
  • Cvetković, V. (2021). Security Risks and Disasters. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management;
  • Cvetković, V. (2022). Tactics of Protection and Rescue in Disasters. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
  • Cvetković, V. (2023). Disaster Resilience – A Guide for Prevention, Response, and Recovery. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
  • Cvetković, V., & Čaušić, L. (2022). Collection of Regulations in the Field of Emergency Situations. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
  • Cvetković, V., Filipović, M., & Gačić, J. (2019). Collection of Regulations in the Field of Disaster Risk Management. Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade.
  • Cvetković, V. (2023). Historical Development of the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
  • Cvetković, V., & Jovanović, M. (2021). Myths About Disasters: Truths and Misconceptions. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
  • Cvetković, V., Martinović, J. (2021). Management in Nuclear Disasters. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
  • Cvetković, V., Bošković, D., Janković, B., & Andrić, S. (2019). Perception of Risk from Emergency Situations. Criminal-Police Academy, Belgrade.
  • Cvetković, V. (2017). Methodology of Scientific Research on Disasters – Theories, Concepts, and Methods. Andrejević Foundation, Belgrade.
    Miladinović, S., Cvetković, V., & Milašinović, S. (2017). Management in Crisis Situations Caused by Landslides. Criminal-Police Academy, Belgrade.
  • Cvetković, V., Milašinović, S., & Gostimirović, L. (2018). Historical Development of Police Education in Serbia. Higher Business Technical School, Doboj.
  • Cvetković, V., Filipović, M. (2017). Preparedness for Natural Disasters – Recommendations for Improving Preparedness. Andrejević Foundation, Belgrade.
  • Cvetković, V. (2013). Intervention and Rescue Services in Emergency Situations. Belgrade, Andrejević Foundation.
    Jakovlјević, V., Cvetković, V., & Gačić, J. (2015). Natural Disasters and Education. Belgrade: Faculty of Security, University of Belgrade.
  • Cvetković, V. (2016). Police and Natural Disasters. Belgrade (Instant system): Andrejević Foundation.
  • Cvetković, V., Gačić, J. (2016). Evacuation in Natural Disasters. Belgrade: Andrejević Foundation, 2016.
  • Ivanov, A., Cvetković, V. (2016). Natural Disasters – Geospatial and Temporal Distribution. University “St. Kliment Ohridski”- Bitola, Faculty of Security, Skopje.
  • Bošković, D., Cvetković, V. (2017). Risk Assessment in Preventing Crimes with Explosive Materials. Belgrade: Criminal-Police Academy.
  • Cvetković, V. (2023). Preparedness of High Schools in the West Morava River Basin in the Republic of Serbia for Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management. Belgrade: Fenomena.
  • Cvetković, V. (2023). Integrated Disaster Risk Management: Preparedness, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. Belgrade: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.
  • Cvetković, V. (2021). Legal and Security Aspects of Disaster Risk Management from Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters. Publisher: Faculty of Law in Novi Sad and Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management.

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković is the president and founder of the national Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, as an entity of special significance for protection and rescue in the Republic of Serbia. NSDR-URVS is a non-governmental, non-profit association established for an indefinite period, aiming to improve the existing fund of theoretical knowledge in the field of disaster risk management, conduct quantitative-qualitative research, organize national and international conferences, establish journals, conduct training and risk assessments, and other academic activities in the mentioned field.

Additionally, Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković is the founder and president of the International Institute for Disaster Research, which consists of various scientific research departments. The primary activity of the International Institute for Disaster Research is scientific research work in the field of disaster studies, conducted within the Institute. The scientific activity of the Institute is carried out by the Law on Scientific Research Activities of Serbia and the established and adopted program orientation of the work. Within the Institute, scientific research is conducted in the fields of: the phenomenology of disasters and hazards; preparedness and mitigation of disaster risks; protection and rescue in disasters; disaster recovery; disaster risk management; international cooperation and legal framework in the field of disasters; as well as other tasks provided by the Statute.

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković is the editor-in-chief of the international journal International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, which has been published since January 2019 (double-blind peer-reviewed (twice a year), open-access journal that serves all aspects of disaster studies, policy, and management. It provides a platform for academics, policymakers, and practitioners to publish high-quality research and practice concerning natural disasters, anthropogenic disasters, complex political emergencies, and crises around the world). ISSN (printed edition) 2620-2662, ISSN (electronic edition) 2620-2786, UDC: 614.8.069. He is a member of the editorial board of the international journal Prevention and Treatment of Natural Disasters, published by UK Scientific Publishing Limited.

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetkovic participated in a seminar organized in collaboration between the OSCE Mission, the National Organization of Persons with Disabilities of Serbia, and the Emergency Situations Sector of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia. The seminar, funded by the Swedish Government, focused on addressing the needs of persons with disabilities during emergencies.  Representatives of associations for persons with disabilities highlighted key challenges faced by individuals with physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities, both in daily life and particularly in crisis situations. Participants, including representatives of firefighting and rescue units from across Serbia, gained deeper insights into these issues and explored ways to improve the protection and rescue of persons with disabilities. The seminar aimed to raise awareness about the specific needs of persons with disabilities during emergencies and to promote the development of procedures and approaches that would enhance their protection and inclusion in the disaster response system.

He participated in a study visit to Sweden, organized by the OSCE Mission in Serbia for master’s and doctoral students in security studies. From June 10 to 14, 2024, in Stockholm, alongside a group of 14 participants from Serbia—including scientists, researchers, government officials, and representatives of civil society organizations—he had the opportunity to learn about key elements of Sweden’s security, defense, and development policies. The visit included institutions of great significance, such as the Swedish Police, Ministry of Defense, Defense University, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Swedish Institute, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Institute for Security and Development Policy, and the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in the Kingdom of Sweden. This study visit facilitated knowledge exchange and discussions with experts and representatives of these institutions, offering a deeper understanding of Swedish approaches to security policy, international cooperation, and development.

He participates in the implementation of the international project “AlertHub: Warning Communication Knowledge Network,” which is part of the COST Action initiative (Proposal Reference OC-2023-1-26653). The project, which brings together researchers and experts from 15 European countries, aims to enhance disaster communication and warning systems across Europe. The AlertHub initiative focuses on strengthening international networks and knowledge exchange among researchers and practitioners to improve warning system efficiency, reduce risks, and mitigate the impacts of climate change-related disasters such as floods, fires, and storms.

Key objectives of the project include:

Developing an open-access platform focused on warning systems, relevant legal and policy frameworks, and challenges in effective warning communication.
Identifying best practices and recommendations for management to contribute to more effective warning communication.
Creating new formats for knowledge exchange and networking among key European actors.
The project consortium includes experts from countries such as Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Lithuania, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, and Turkey. Renowned partners include organizations like the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency. The project is highly interdisciplinary, incorporating expertise in media and communication (73.1%), as well as social sciences, sociology, and environmental sciences.

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković was the president of the scientific and professional organizational committee of the national seminar in the field of emergencies “Tactics of Protection and Rescue in Emergency Situations: Field Experiences and Lessons,” which was held from April 16 to 18, 2021, in the Great Hall of the Kolarac Foundation.

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has reviewed over 400 scientific papers in domestic and international journals, as well as the proceedings of national and international scientific conferences. He reviewed papers for the following national journals: Security; Science, Security, and Police; Military Work; Topics; Sociological Review, etc. Additionally, he has reviewed for numerous international journals, many of which are indexed in Web of Science: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (8 papers); International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (5 papers); International Journal of Architectural Heritage; International Journal – Heliyon; Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk (3 papers); Health Science Journal; Journal of Infection and Public Health; Preventive Medicine Reports; Risk Analysis; SAGE Open Medicine; Behavioral Sciences; Biomedical and Environmental Sciences; Sustainability; Land; World Medical & Health Policy, etc.

In addition to his involvement in the teaching process, Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has been engaged as a mentor and in the work of committees for the defense of final thesis, master’s, and doctoral dissertations. He was appointed as a mentor for 42 defended master’s theses at the Faculty of Security, University of Belgrade: 1. Myths About Human Behavior in Disaster Conditions; 2. The Role of Social Networks in Reducing Disaster Risk; 3. Comparative Study of Individual Resilience of Citizens to Disasters Caused by Floods and Earthquakes: Case Study of Belgrade; 4. Improving the Preparedness of Security Officers for Emergency Situations Caused by Fire; 5. Integrated Risk Management in an Emergency Situation Caused by Fire – Case Study of Elektrodistribucija Belgrade; 6. Examining the Impact of Demographic and Socio-Economic Factors on the Level of Preparedness of Citizens for Responding to Emergency Situations Caused by Forest Fires in Prijepolje; 7. Demographic and Socio-Economic Perspective of Risk Perception from Natural Disasters Caused by Flooding: Case Study of Belgrade; 8. Increasing Risk of Disasters Caused by Natural Hazards Due to Climate Change; 9. Gender Dimension of Vulnerability of Citizens from Natural Disasters Caused by Floods in 2014: Case Study of Svilajnac; 10. Public Perception of Terrorist Threats Using Chemical Weapons: Implications for the Risk Management Process in Emergency Situations; 11. Evacuation from Residential Buildings in Emergency Situations Caused by Fires; 12. Comparative Analysis of Disaster Risk Management Policies in the Region of Southeast Europe; 13. Education of Students About Disasters Using Multimedia Content: Social Games, Computer Simulations, and Educational Videos; 14. Protection of Critical Infrastructure from Disasters Caused by Technical and Technological Hazards; 15. Socio-Economic Predictors of Risk Perception and Preparedness for Disasters Caused by Fires in Residential Buildings: Case Study of Belgrade; 16. The Impact of Demographic Factors on the Perception of Risk from Natural Disasters Caused by Earthquakes: Case Study of Belgrade; 17. Innovative Solutions for Improving Disaster Risk Communication – Factors Influencing Efficiency and Applicability in Practice; 18. Social Capital and Recovery from the Disaster Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic; 19. Gender Dimension of Vulnerability Caused by the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic; 20. Identification of Communication Barriers in Informing the Community About Biosphere Disasters: Case Study of COVID-19; 21. Social Vulnerability in High-Risk Flood Areas; 22. The Impact of Religion on Disaster Risk Reduction; 23. Protection of Cultural Heritage from the Consequences of Natural Disasters in the Republic of Serbia; 24. Disaster Risk Management Caused by Nuclear Accidents; 25. Examining Factors Influencing Social Resilience to the Consequences of Disasters Caused by Floods; 26. Comparative Analysis of Disaster Risk Management Systems in Germany, USA, Russia, and China; 27. The Role of Social Media in Informing the Public About Existing Disaster Risks, etc.

He has been a member of the committee for the defense of more than 25 master’s theses, as well as a mentor and member of the committee for the defense of more than 150 final theses: Risk Management in Emergency Situations Caused by Nuclear Accidents; Risk Management in Emergency Situations Caused by Fires; Historical Perspective of Natural Disasters Caused by Floods in the Republic of Serbia: Geospatial and Temporal Distribution; The Role of Police in Reducing Disaster Risks Caused by Fires; The Role of Fire and Rescue Units in Disaster Risk Management; Decision Support Information Systems in Emergency Situations; Risk Management in Emergency Situations Caused by Explosive Devices; Management in Emergency Situations Caused by Terrorist Attacks; Community Resilience to Disasters; Risk Management in Emergency Situations Caused by Nuclear Incidents; The Role of Police in Emergency Situations; Evolution of Disaster Research; Protection and Rescue Measures in Emergency Situations; Vulnerability and Protection of Critical Infrastructure in the Conditions of Natural Disasters; Consequences of Disasters Caused by Natural Hazards; Integrated Fire Disaster Risk Reduction; Analysis of Forest Fires in the Territory of the Republic of Serbia and Prevention Measures; Disaster Risk Management Caused by Earthquakes – Preparedness, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery; Social Networks and Disaster Risk Reduction; Risk Management Related to Radioactive Waste; Fire Protection System in Legal Entities; Disasters Caused by the Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction in Terrorist Attacks, etc.

He participated as a member of the committee for the defense of 10 specialist papers: The Role of JP ADA Ciganlija in Flood Defense in the Municipality of Čukarica; Assessment of Vulnerability to Natural Disasters and Other Accidents – Case Study of the Municipality of Preševo; Importance of Interoperability of Communication Systems of Emergency Services in Emergency Situations; The Role of National Red Cross Teams of Serbia in Emergency Situations; Functioning of the 112 Operational Center and Coordination of Activities with the City Emergency Headquarters in the Conditions of Risk Management from Natural and Other Disasters; Search and Rescue System for Aircraft Accidents in the Territory of the Republic of Serbia.

As an expert in the field of disaster risk management, he participated in the development of over 20 disaster risk assessments and protection and rescue plans for various state authorities, local governments, and legal entities. Additionally, he participated in the development of numerous risk assessment documents in the protection of persons, property, and business operations.

At the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Geography, in 2023, he was appointed as a co-mentor in the development of the doctoral dissertation “Predictive Model of Community Resilience in Montenegro to Geohazards Caused by Earthquakes” by candidate Goran Grozdanić.

At the Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, he was appointed as a member of the committee for the review and defense of the entrance work and evaluation of the scientific basis of the doctoral dissertation “Application of Artificial Neural Networks and Internet Presence Indicators in Predicting the Risk of Bankruptcy of Hotel Enterprises” by candidate Tijana Matejić.

At the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, he was appointed as a co-mentor in the development of the doctoral dissertation “Integration of Forensic Accounting Techniques into the Control System,” by candidate Marko Špiler. Additionally, for the same topic, he participated as a member of the committee for the review and defense of the entrance work and evaluation of the scientific basis of the mentioned doctoral dissertation.

Additionally, Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković was a member of the committee for evaluating the suitability of the topic for the development and defense of the doctoral dissertation by Mileta Milašinović “The Impact of International Cooperation on the Disaster Risk Reduction System in the Republic of Serbia,” in 2019. He was appointed as a member of the committee for evaluating the suitability of the topic for the development and defense of the doctoral dissertation by Jelena Dinić “Resilience of Urban Communities to Fire Hazards,” in 2021.

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković is engaged in the following international scientific-research projects:

COST action CA23126: AlertHub: Warning Communication Knowledge Network (AlertHub), 2024-2027.
Horizon 2020 project – Danube River Region Resilience Exchange Network (DAREnet) – Call topic: SEC-21–GM-2016/2017: Pan European Networks of practitioners and other actors in the field of security. DAREnet is a 5-year Coordination and Support Action funded by the European Commission. The DAREnet consortium forms the backbone of the transnational, multi-disciplinary network. It brings together a unique combination of renowned institutions and players in flood mitigation and civil protection. This consortium provides a broad and complementary coverage of the needed capabilities, the geographic balance, and strategic motivation to succeed. A long history of previous collaboration providing the basis for an effective execution of DAREnet and beyond. (2017-2022);
IPA FF project – EU Support to Flood Prevention and Forest Fires Risk Management in the Western Balkans and Turkey. The 3-year EU-funded IPA Floods and Fires program aims at improving capacities for flood and forest fire risk management in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey. The international consortium established by the Italian Civil Protection Department jointly with the Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief (URSZR), the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), the Romanian General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU), the Fire Rescue Brigade of Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic (FRB-MSR), the National Center for Disaster Management Foundation, Romania (CN APELL-RO) and CIMA Research Foundation, Italy (CIMA).

He has been engaged in the following national scientific-research projects:

Management of Police Organization in Preventing and Combating Security Threats in the Republic of Serbia, from 2015 to 2018, a scientific-research project implemented by the Criminal-Police Academy in Belgrade;
National Security of the Republic of Serbia and Security Integrations, 2014-2015, a scientific-research project implemented by the Criminal-Police Academy in Belgrade;
Development of Institutional Capacities, Standards, and Procedures for Combating Organized Crime and Terrorism in the Conditions of International Integration (no. 179045), implemented by the Criminal-Police Academy in Belgrade, 2011-2016, a scientific-research project funded by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia.

Additionally, Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković possesses numerous international and national certificates:

  • certificate of completion has successfully completed the following module: How to peer review a review article, Researcher Academy, Elsevier, 2022;
  • certificate of completion online e-learning course: Overview of Nuclear Security Threats and Risks; Nuclear Security Threats and Risks (4 modules); Introduction to and Overview of IAEA Nuclear Security Series Publications; Nuclear Security Disciplines course on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities;
  • certificate that has successfully completed the IAEA Regional Workshop on Human Resource Development, 30 October – 3 November 2017, organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism of Montenegro;
  • certificate that has successfully completed training on project design, proposal development, and project management for EU Horizon 2020 program, EUTA and UNDP;
  • certificate, DCAF Border Security Programme certifies that has successfully participated in the seventh “Future Leaders Training” which took place in Andermatt, Switzerland, Geneva Centre for The Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF), 2011;
  • certificate of Participation, Weapons of Mass Destruction Crime Scene Operations Course, United States of America, Department of Defense International Counterproliferation Program, 2011;
  • certificate, Sixth Regional Course in International Humanitarian Law, BU Faculty of Political Sciences, 2009;
  • certificate of appreciation in recognition of the valuable contribution as a Participant of the NATO SPS Leadership Roundtable on Information-Related Hybrid Threats in South–East Europe, 6-12 October 2019, Republic of North Macedonia.

Appointed as a member of the advisory board DPPI SEE – Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative for South-Eastern Europe (2021). In November 2000, the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe launched the “Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative” (DPPI) in an effort to contribute to the development of a cohesive regional strategy for disaster preparedness and prevention for its 10 member states (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, and Turkey). The DPPI has been conceived as an activity that seeks to provide a framework for South Eastern European nations to develop programs and projects leading to strengthened capabilities in preventing and responding to natural and man-made disasters. DPPI SEE Advisory Board session is usually a forum where despite the member states of the Initiative we have all our partners, relevant stakeholders who are having their programmatic activities on disaster preparedness and prevention in the context of South-Eastern Europe.

Organized by the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe), he participated in the implementation of a study visit of competent state authorities in the field of security in Sweden.

Organized by the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe), he completed media training for public appearances at the Media Center on Terazije 3 in Belgrade from 9-11 September 2019.

Organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), he participated in a multi-day annual meeting at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) as part of the International Nuclear Security Education Network (INSEN) as one of the representatives from Serbia.

He completed the international course: Economics for Disaster Prevention and Preparedness, 1-8-15 October 2021 (3 modules of 120 minutes each) – short training course organized by DG ECHO: Modeling disaster risks in Europe to understand the economics of disaster prevention and preparedness; Financial risk and opportunities to build resilience in Europe: funding gaps and disaster risk financing instruments; Investing in disaster risk management in Europe makes economic sense: cost-benefit analysis of investments in disaster prevention and preparedness.

On March 14, 2022, he was engaged as an external expert on the project “Institutional Support of the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities – third phase,” funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), to prepare an Analysis of Public Health Status at the Local Level for 2021 (with a comparative presentation of public health status at the local level for the period 2019-2021), all in accordance with the project.

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković was on a two-day study visit to the “Joint Research Centre – the Commission’s science and knowledge service EU” in Italy, Ispra, and during this visit, he visited the European Crisis Management Laboratory (The European Crisis Management Laboratory acts as a research, development, and test facility for ICT-focused solutions that integrate devices, applications, and crisis management-related information sources to support crisis management needs, such as threats analysis, common situation awareness, and collaborative decision making. The laboratory also allows distributed crisis management training across relevant services of the European Commission, as well as with partners in the EU Member States and others engaged in crisis management).

He completed the summer school of international security organized by the OSCE mission in Serbia from 15 to 19 August 2018.

 

Contribution to the Academic and Professional Community

 

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has participated in numerous activities, which include contributions to the academic and professional community. He organized the first national seminar for students in the field of emergency situations titled “Tactics of Protection and Rescue in Emergency Situations: Field Experiences and Lessons,” from April 16 to 18, 2021, in the Great Hall of the Kolarac Foundation. On that occasion, more than 250 students from various faculties and universities in Serbia and more than 50 professors and experts in the field of emergency situations were present. On that occasion, Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković gave a guest lecture – Tactics of Protection and Rescue of People in Emergency Situations Caused by Terrorist Attacks Using Weapons of Mass Destruction.

In December 2021, he participated in the organization of the Competition for the Admission of Junior Researchers and in the selection committees within the International Institute for Disaster Research, founded on December 21, 2020, by the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management. Within the Institute, numerous research projects in the field of natural and anthropogenic disasters are conducted. The primary activity of the International Institute for Disaster Research is scientific research work in the field of disaster studies, conducted within the Institute. The scientific activity of the Institute is carried out in accordance with the Law on Scientific Research Activities of Serbia and the established and adopted program orientation of the work. The Institute achieves its primary activity through basic, applied, and developmental scientific research in the scientific discipline of disaster risk management: conducting scientific research in the field of disaster and hazard phenomenology; conducting scientific research in the field of preparedness and disaster risk mitigation; conducting scientific research in the field of protection and rescue in disasters; conducting scientific research in the field of disaster recovery; conducting scientific research in the field of disaster risk management; conducting scientific research in the field of international cooperation and legal framework in the field of disasters; and performing other tasks in accordance with the Statute. The goal of admitting young researchers was aimed at gathering a team of young, professional, and ambitious researchers who will participate in writing national and international projects, their implementation, conducting scientific research, and publishing scientific papers and monographs in the field of disaster studies.

He participated in the committee of the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) for the selection of scholarship holders from Serbia, Croatia, and Albania for a 12-month research stay in Germany. The committee meeting was held at the Faculty of Applied Ecology Futura, on September 27 and 28, 2018.

Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković is the organizer and implementer of several training sessions for students from various faculties in Serbia in the field of emergency situations:

a) The first national security training in the field of emergency situations (five-day training), Guča, Lučani, 2023;

b) the first basic security training in the field of emergency situations, Stara planina, from July 13 to 16, 2019;

c) the second basic security training in the field of risk management and protection and rescue in emergency situations, Ovčarsko-Kablarska gorge, from November 29 to December 1, 2019;

d) the third basic security training in the field of protection and rescue in emergency situations, Ovčarsko-Kablarska gorge, from October 29 to November 1, 2020;

e) training for student response in inaccessible terrains, Košutnjak, 2019.

He participated with students in the international field exercise for managing the consequences of emergency situations “SERBIA 2018” organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs – Sector for Emergency Situations and the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO EDRCC), from October 8 to 11, 2018, Mladenovac.

At the invitation of the Petnica Research Station in Valjevo, he gave a lecture titled “Natural Disasters – Challenges for Society and Security” in 2018.

He is the organizer of numerous lectures in the field of emergency situations: Student City, lecture “Experiences and Lessons in the Protection and Rescue of Citizens of Serbia during the Armed Aggression in 1999” in 2019; operational police skills in emergency situations (online) in 2020; command-simulation exercise on the topic of landslide remediation and work of the City Emergency Headquarters, 2019; with the support of the Secretariat for Defense Affairs, Emergency Situations, Communication and Coordination with Citizens, a forum was held regarding the state of emergency situations in the area of the city of Belgrade, 2019.

In the past period, he was engaged as a lecturer and organizer of the seminar “Student Safety in School Facilities,” catalog number 9 from the Catalog of Professional Development Programs for Teachers, Educators, and Professional Associates of ZUOV for the school year 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 and for the school year 2016/2017.

On the website of the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković initiated the implementation of a project to create free courses in the field of emergency situations available to all students and citizens of the Republic of Serbia.

Within the Faculty of Security, University of Belgrade, he was engaged in admission committees at the Faculty of Security (2018; 2019; 2020; 2021), the Commission for International Cooperation; the Library Commission, etc. Also, as the deputy head of the Center for Emergency Situations, he held numerous sections, lectures, and training sessions.

 

Collaboration with Other Higher Education Institutions, Scientific Research Institutions, or Cultural and Art Institutions in the Country and Abroad

 

During 2024, he was engaged at the Higher Studies of Security and Defense (VSBO) of the National Defense School “Vojvoda Radomir Putnik” in the summer semester of the 2023/2024 academic year;

Based on the invitation from the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences – Research Directorate, he participated in reviewing international projects in 2024;

As president of NSD-URVS, he participated in signing an international agreement between the Hellenic Crises and Disasters Management Institute (H.C.D.M.I.) based in Athens, Greece, and the Scientific and Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management in Belgrade, Serbia, in 2024;

He participated in educational TV shows: “Morning on Blic” find out: Who and how protects workers from accidents at the workplace and can more be done to prevent tragedies (LIVE/VIDEO), January 19, 2024; Fire in the Chinese shopping center: How to establish safety in such situations? -150 MINUTES, January 24, 2024; Morning News RTS, Absolute fire safety does not exist, frequent causes are negligence and carelessness; Guest appearance on the morning program N1 with Nataša Miljković, February 22, 2024, etc.

Organizer of Ski-Rescue Training in winter conditions. Namely, from February 1 to 5, 2024, the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management conducted intensive ski-rescue training, which represented an excellent combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

In 2021, he gave a guest lecture at the University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Law in Novi Sad, within the Legal Clinic for Environmental Protection on the topic “The Impact of Climate Change on Increasing the Risk of Natural Disasters.”

In 2019, he conducted a series of guest lectures at the Criminal-Police University within the master’s academic studies program “NatRisk,” in the subject “Natural Disasters” at the invitation of Prof. Dr. Slobodan Miladinović.

As an expert in disaster risk management, he was engaged by the Faculty of Geography, University of Belgrade, in an expert team for writing a thematic booklet: natural disasters within the Spatial Plan of the Republic of Serbia for the period from 2021 to 2035, led by Prof. Dr. Slavoljub Dragićević.

Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković, based on the decision to form a Commission for the preparation of the report, of the Council of the Department of Criminology at the session held on July 1, 2020, at the Criminal-Police University, based on Article 2 of the Statute of the Criminal-Police University and the Rulebook on the manner and procedure for obtaining the title of teachers and associates, according to the competition published in the official bulletin of the National Employment Service “Jobs” on July 1, 2020, was appointed as a member of the Commission for the preparation of the report for the selection of one teacher, full-time, in the title of senior lecturer or lecturer for the narrower scientific field of Security Sciences for the teaching subject National Security for a period of 5 years.

Also, Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković organized and conducted numerous international and national scientific research projects under the auspices of scientific organizations he founded and leads, such as the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management (more than 500 members – professors, researchers, practitioners, students) and the International Institute for Disaster Research.

Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković gave a lecture by invitation at the Petnica Research Station (ISP) in Valjevo in 2018 on the topic “Natural Disasters – Challenges for Society and Security.”

Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković, on behalf of the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, has repeatedly organized and coordinated cooperation and joint scientific and professional activities with the Russian-Serbian Humanitarian Center from Niš and the Faculty of Law from Novi Sad. In numerous scientific-research and professional activities, he maintains continuous cooperation with the Sector for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Serbia, Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia. Besides that, he has participated in numerous activities and collaborates with the Secretariat for Defense Affairs, Emergency Situations, and Communication in the City of Belgrade.

Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has appeared multiple times on various television stations concerning current topics in the field of emergency situations: Capacities of the Republic of Serbia to respond to emergency situations caused by forest fires, interview in the show Dnevnik 2 on RTS 1; the state of fire protection in residential buildings, Belgrade Chronicle, RTS 1; civil protection in the Republic of Serbia, RTS 1, etc.

He participated in organizing the Round Table – “Lessons Learned from the 2014 Floods – 5 Years Later” at the Institute of International Politics and Economics in Belgrade, on May 24, 2019. The round table was organized within the international Horizon 2020 project, DAREnet, involving representatives from the Faculty of Security, University of Belgrade, the Sector for Emergency Situations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities – the Association of Towns and Municipalities of Serbia, the Office for Public Investment Management, the Red Cross of Serbia, and others.

Organized by the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe), the project “Consolidating the democratization process in the security sector in Serbia,” he conducted a study visit to academic institutions and “Think Tanks” organizations in France from September 3 to 7, 2018. Additionally, Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković is a member of the alumni academic network of members of the OSCE in Serbia.

Furthermore, organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), he participated in the multi-day annual meeting at the UN’s Vienna International Centre within the International Nuclear Security Education Network (INSEN) as one of the representatives from Serbia.

Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković was on a two-day study visit to the “Joint Research Centre – the Commission’s science and knowledge service EU” in Italy, Ispra, and on that occasion, he visited the European Crisis Management Laboratory and established cooperation with eminent EU researchers in the field of disasters (The European Crisis Management Laboratory acts as a research, development, and test facility for ICT-focused solutions which integrate devices, applications, and crisis management-related information sources to support crisis management needs, such as threats analysis, common situation awareness, and collaborative decision making. The laboratory also allows distributed crisis management training across relevant services of the European Commission, as well as with partners in the EU Member States and others engaged in crisis management).

 

Scientific Research Work

 

In addition to teaching and pedagogical work, prof. dr Vladimir M. Cvetković has published more than 300 scientific papers in international and national scientific journals, conferences and collections of papers, as well as 30 scientific monographs, practicums and collections of regulations in the field of emergency risk management. His narrower areas of research interests are security, disasters, emergencies, natural and anthropogenic hazards, risk management, and civil protection.

According to the official data from the scientific network ResearchGate, Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has achieved a Research Interest Score of 2,070, placing him among the top 4% of all ResearchGate members and the top 2% of those who began publishing in 2011. His research, which focuses on enhancing disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery, has garnered significant attention and engagement. His publications have accumulated 156,095 reads, including 458 new reads in the past week, indicating sustained interest from the academic and professional community. His work has been cited 3,117 times, with 15 new citations recorded last week, and he has attained an h-index of 28, reflecting the depth and consistency of his scholarly impact. Furthermore, Dr. Cvetković has received 850 recommendations, with 6 new endorsements in the last week alone, underscoring the recognition and respect his research commands among peers. These metrics collectively highlight Dr. Cvetković’s prominent role in the field of disaster risk management and his ongoing contribution to advancing scientific knowledge and practice in this critical domain.

According to official data from Google Scholar, Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has accumulated approximately 5,000 citations, reflecting the substantial academic reach and influence of his work. His h-index is 32, indicating that at least 32 of his publications have been cited 32 times or more, while his i10-index stands at 131, signifying over 130 publications with at least 10 citations each. These indicators clearly demonstrate Dr. Cvetković’s sustained research productivity and the broad impact of his scholarly contributions in the field of disaster risk management.

According to the latest World Scientist and University Rankings, Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković is ranked among the top scientists in Serbia and at the University of Belgrade in the field of social sciences. Specifically, he holds the 6th position in Serbia and the 7th nationally in this domain, placing him within the top 3% of over 160,000 scientists worldwide in the social sciences. Notably, he occupies the number one position in the specialized field of Security, Disasters, Hazards, Emergency, and Disaster Risk Management, both in Serbia and at the University of Belgrade, while globally he is ranked 169th out of 1,607 scientists in this field and 517th out of nearly 6,000. His bibliometric performance further underscores his academic influence, with an h-index of 32 (116th at the University of Belgrade and 184th in Serbia), an i10-index of 129 (33rd at the university and 57th nationally), and over 5,000 total citations, including 3,731 in the last six years. These achievements are particularly remarkable given that many of those ranked above him are, on average, 30 years older, highlighting the exceptional impact of his research at a relatively young age. This recognition serves as a testament to Dr. Cvetković’s outstanding scholarly contributions and unwavering dedication, while also reflecting the academic excellence and growing international visibility of the Faculty of Security Studies at the University of Belgrade, where he continues to serve as a leading researcher and educator.

Involved in the following international scientific research projects:

• COST Action CA23126 titled AlertHub: Warning Communication Knowledge Network (AlertHub) (https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA23126). The goal of this initiative is to establish a European interdisciplinary network that will facilitate international cooperation and knowledge transfer among researchers and practitioners whose work involves warning communication and disaster management. The initiative uses the perspective of risk and crisis communication to advance knowledge, promote collaboration, and contribute to reducing the risk and harm caused to the public by disasters related to climate change. The initiative aims to improve the overall effectiveness of disaster response efforts and promote cross-border cooperation among researchers and practitioners in this critical area. To achieve this, the COST action will (1) develop an open-access platform focused on warning systems, relevant legal and policy frameworks, and challenges in effective warning communication, (2) identify best practices and management recommendations for effective warning communication, and (3) create new formats for knowledge exchange and networking among key stakeholders in Europe. The interdisciplinary approach and focus on warning communication distinguish the initiative from previous initiatives, knowledge resources, and research projects. Simultaneously, given that climate change-related disasters are typically cross-border phenomena, it is essential to exchange expertise and best practices internationally. In this way, the initiative aims to create a lasting impact in research and practice and to contribute to reducing the damage caused by increasingly challenging environmental conditions.
• UNDP – EU for Civil Protection and Disaster Resilience Strengthening in the Republic of Serbia, appointed for the DRR Strategy Development DRM Consultant (expert), 2022, Duty Station – Homebased. Purpose: to provide expertise in the disaster risk management area in the development of Ex-Ante Analysis for the new Strategy on Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management for the period 2022-2027 (the Strategy), and drafting of the Strategy. Objective: to support the implementation of the EU for Civil Protection and Disaster Resilience Strengthening in the Republic of Serbia Project. Scope of works: more specifically, under the direct supervision of UNDP Project Manager, collaboration with DRR Strategy Development Consultant, and close cooperation with Sector for Emergency Management of the MoI (SEM) and the Sector for International Cooperation, EU Affairs and Planning of the Ministry of Interior (SICEAP), and consultations with the members of the Special Working Group (SWG), he performed the following tasks divided in two phases: Phase I: Ex-Ante Analysis for the new Strategy and Phase II: Strategy on Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management for the period 2022-2027.
• In March 2022, he was engaged as an external expert on the project “Institutional support of the Permanent Conference of Cities and Municipalities – third phase”, financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), to prepare an Analysis of the state of public health at the local level for 2021 (with a comparative presentation of the state of public health at the local level for the period 2019-2021), and all in accordance with the project.
• HORIZON 2020 project – Danube River Region Resilience Exchange Network (DAREnet) – Call topic: SEC-21–GM-2016/2017: Pan European Networks of practitioners and other actors in the field of security”. DAREnet is a Coordination and Support Action funded by the European Commission. The DAREnet consortium forms the backbone of the transnational, multi-disciplinary network. It brings together a unique combination of renowned institutions and players in flood mitigation and civil protection (2017-2023 ) ;
• IPA FF project – EU Support to Flood Prevention and Forest Fires Risk Management in the Western Balkans and Turkey. The 3-year EU-funded IPA Floods and Fires program aims at improving capacities for flood and forest fire risk management in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey. The international consortium established by the Italian Civil Protection Department jointly with the Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief (URSZR), the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), the Romanian General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU), the Fire Rescue Brigade of Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic (FRB-MSR), the National Center for Disaster Management Foundation, Romania (CN APELL-RO) and CIMA Research Foundation, Italy (CIMA).
On the international project HORIZON 2020 project – Danube River Region Resilience Exchange Network ( DAREnet ) appointed as the manager of the sub- project ” Resilience of Citizens”, with the following tasks ( Collect knowledge, discuss the problem space (ie practitioner needs and requirements, as well as identified gaps ); Evaluate the information gathered in the Knowledge Base, refine the information within the scope of the individual working groups; Identify innovation opportunities, based on available solutions and experiences. Therefore, clusters of innovative solutions will be grouped around the identified gaps and needs; If required innovation scenarios will be developed to support the Topic Working Groups in correlating needs and solutions and in identifying the most suitable solutions (or combination of solutions) as innovation opportunities etc.). Confirmation number (E13/101-03-03 DAREnet ).

Participation in national scientific research projects:

• Improvement of the risk management system from natural disasters in the Republic of Serbia, from 2022 to 2023, Scientific and professional society for risk management in emergency situations, a project financed by the Ministry of Justice of the RS;
• Management of the police organization in the prevention and suppression of security threats in the Republic of Serbia, from 2015 to 2018, a scientific- research project implemented by the Criminalistics and Police Academy in Belgrade;
• National security of the Republic of Serbia and security integration, 2014- 2015. year, a scientific research project implemented by the Criminalistics and Police Academy in Belgrade;
• Development of institutional capacities, standards and procedures for combating organized crime and terrorism in conditions of international integration (No. 179045), which was implemented by the Criminal Police Academy in Belgrade, 2011-2016. year, a scientific research project financed by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia.
Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković was on a two-day study visit to the ” Joint Research Center – the Commission’s science and knowledge service EU “. in Italy, Ispra also visited the European Crisis Management Laboratory (The European Crisis Management Laboratory acts as a research, development and test facility for ICT focused solutions which integrate devices, applications, and crisis management related information sources to support crisis management needs, such as threat analysis, common situation awareness, and collaborative decision making.
He completed the international security summer school organized by the mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe ( OSCE ) in Serbia from August 15 to 19, 2018.
Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković, on the basis of the decision on the formation of the Commission for the preparation of reports, the Council of the Criminalistics Department at the session held on 01.07.2020. year, at the Criminalistics and Police University, and based on Article 2 of the Statute of the Criminalistics and Police University and the Rulebook on the way and procedure for obtaining the title of teacher and associate, according to the competition published in the official newspaper of the National Employment Service, “Jobs” dated 01.07.020. year, appointed as a member of the Commission for the preparation of a report for the selection of one teacher, full-time, in the title of senior lecturer or lecturer for the narrow scientific field of Security Science for the subject National Security
– for a period of 5 years.

Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković serves as Editor-in-Chief and founder of the International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM), a double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal published biannually by the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management in Belgrade. IJDRM offers a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to publish high-quality research on natural and anthropogenic disasters, complex emergencies, and global crises. The journal is indexed in several international databases, including ERIH PLUS, CEEOL, COBISS, Crossref, ROAD, Fatcat, and Google Scholar Citations.

He also leads the International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies (IJCSS) as Editor-in-Chief, a faculty journal published by the Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade. IJCSS is a double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal issued twice a year, dedicated to the study of contemporary security challenges. The journal covers a wide range of topics including national and cyber security, terrorism and organized crime, geopolitical conflicts, hybrid threats, crisis management, critical infrastructure protection, migration issues, human security, and the intersections of security with technology and human rights. IJCSS maintains a no-fee publishing policy and aims to foster interdisciplinary and international academic exchange in the evolving field of security studies.

In addition to these leadership roles, Dr. Cvetković is a member of the editorial board of the international journal Prevention and Treatment of Natural Disasters, published by UK Scientific Publishing Limited. This journal focuses on disaster mechanisms, prediction and prevention, risk assessment, and the interaction between disasters and society, promoting international scientific cooperation.

He also serves on the international editorial board of the Academic Platform Journal of Natural Hazards and Disaster Management (APJHAD), a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary open-access journal covering all aspects of disaster science, engineering, policy, and risk reduction. APJHAD seeks to bridge various perspectives by presenting cutting-edge research on disaster mitigation, adaptation, and response at the local, national, and global levels.

Further contributing to the academic publishing landscape, Dr. Cvetković is a member of the editorial board of E ducatio, published by the Andrejević Foundation, and Diplomacy and Security, issued by the Faculty of Diplomacy and Security in Belgrade. These roles collectively reflect his dedication to advancing academic excellence, shaping research agendas, and fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue in security and disaster risk management.

Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković has actively participated in a wide range of international scientific conferences, seminars, and professional workshops across Europe and beyond, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and practice in disaster risk management, crisis response, and security studies. His engagements include the 5th Global Summit of the Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI), the DRMKC Annual Scientific Seminar organized by the European Commission, and the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly in Vienna. He has presented at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Annual Meeting of the International Nuclear Security Education Network (INSEN) and participated in various OSCE-sponsored workshops and study visits, including academic missions to France. In the Western Balkans, he has taken part in workshops under the IPA Floods and Fires program, such as the sub-regional workshop on FRMP implementation and demonstration exercises organized by RACVIAC and the Croatian Ministry of Interior.

Further notable contributions include presentations at conferences in Yerevan (Armenia), Cluj-Napoca (Romania), Sofia (Bulgaria), Skopje and Ohrid (North Macedonia), Zagreb (Croatia), and Belgrade (Serbia), covering themes such as earthquake resilience, security integration, forest fire risk assessment, public health and disaster preparedness, and critical infrastructure protection. He has also shared research at events organized by academic institutions such as the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies; University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies; Faculty of Security – Skopje; and Babeș-Bolyai University in Romania.

Through these diverse platforms—including conferences like Archibald Reiss Days, Crisis Management Days, Security Dialogues, Environmental Legislation and Safety Engineering, and thematic events hosted by the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts—Dr. Cvetković has established a visible international presence and contributed to academic dialogue on disaster risk, climate resilience, public security, emergency response, and integrated risk governance.