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Branko Koprivica

Professor Dr. Branko M. Koprivica (b. 24 July 1980) is a full professor of Theoretical and General Electrotechnics at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Kragujevac (Čačak branch), Serbia. He is known for his research on electromagnetics, magnetic materials characterization, transformer measurement methods and hysteresis modelling in ferromagnetic materials.

Although the user referred to the University of Čačak, the University of Kragujevac is the home institution — the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Čačak operates as part of the University of Kragujevac. (Wikipédia)

Education & Academic Career

  • B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (2006) — Faculty of Technical Sciences in Čačak, University of Kragujevac.
  • M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Electromagnetics) — Technical Faculty Čačak (2009).
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering — “Mathematical model of major hysteresis loop and transient magnetisation processes of ferromagnetic steel sheets” (2015). (cn.aminer.org)
  • He has served as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and since 2025 as Full Professor at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Kragujevac.

His academic work spans teaching, doctoral supervision and methodological research in instrument measurement, electromagnetics and magnetic characterization.

Research Focus & Contributions

Koprivica’s scientific work centers on:

  • Magnetic materials and hysteresis modeling — applying numerical methods to represent magnetic hysteresis loops in electrical steels and soft magnetic materials. (MDPI)
  • Electromagnetic characterization and transformer analysis — investigating the electromagnetic behavior of current and voltage transformers under various operating conditions. (ResearchGate)
  • Measurement systems and data acquisition — use of modern measurement hardware and software (e.g., LabVIEW) for magnetic and electrical properties characterization. (doiserbia.nb.rs)
  • Application of virtual instrumentation in engineering education and remote laboratories. (ResearchGate)

Scholarly Output & Citation Impact

According to ResearchGate and Google Scholar profiles:

  • Publications: ~85 scientific publications (journal articles and conference papers), mostly in electromagnetics, magnetic hysteresis, measurement and modelling. (ResearchGate)
  • Citations: his work has accumulated roughly ~240+ citations across platforms. (ResearchGate)
  • His research profile includes articles such as:
    • Harmonic analysis and modelling of magnetisation process in soft ferromagnetic material (Ferromagnetic hysteresis analysis). (distantreader.org)
    • Mathematical modelling of frequency-dependent hysteresis and energy loss of FeBSiC amorphous alloy. (ResearchGate)
    • Electromagnetic characterization of current transformer with toroidal core under sinusoidal conditions. (ResearchGate)
    • Time domain analysis of excess loss in electrical steel — investigating power losses in magnetic materials. (doiserbia.nb.rs)
  • Hirsch index: While exact Clarivate Web of Science h-index is proprietary and not publicly accessible, general citation counts and ResearchGate statistics suggest an h-index in the low- to mid-teens typical for regional engineering researchers with a similar output and citation density. (ResearchGate)

Books, Monographs & Teaching Materials

Professor Koprivica has:

  • Co-authored university textbooks including Virtuelna instrumentacija (Virtual Instrumentation) and Laboratorijski praktikum iz Električnih merenja (Laboratory Practicum in Electrical Measurements).
  • Contributed to monographs on energy efficiency and electrical motor drives.

These works support undergraduate and graduate education in electrical engineering and measurement methods.

International Collaboration & Projects

Professor Koprivica’s projects include:

  • Participation in TEMPUS network: “Building network of remote labs for strengthening university–vocational school collaboration” (2013-2016).
  • Lead researcher on TorqSens — Torque Sensor based on Magnetomechanical Effect in Commercial Steel under the Erasmus+ IF4TM project (2018-2019).

He collaborates with colleagues from University of Kragujevac and co-authors from institutions in Poland and other European countries on magnetic material analysis and power loss modelling. (ResearchGate)

He also serves on editorial boards of international engineering journals, such as as editorial assistant for the Serbian Journal of Electrical Engineering (SJEE), working with researchers from several European and international institutions. (sjee.ftn.kg.ac.rs)

Most Cited & Representative Research

Some of his more cited contributions influencing engineering and magnetic materials research include:

  • Harmonic analysis and modelling of magnetisation process in soft ferromagnetic material, applying FFT and magnetic induction analysis. (distantreader.org)
  • Mathematical Model of Major Hysteresis Loop and Transient Magnetizations, providing analytical approaches to dynamic magnetisation. (ResearchGate)
  • Standard methods of measurement of magnetic properties of electrical steel, which interacts with international IEC standards in magnetic materials characterization. (ResearchGate)

These papers contribute to fields relevant for magnetic materials engineering, electrical machines and precision measurement. (ResearchGate)

Teaching & Academic Leadership

At the University of Kragujevac, Professor Koprivica:

  • Teaches courses in electromagnetics, measurement techniques and electrical system modelling.
  • Mentors graduate and doctoral students engaged in research on magnetic materials, power electronics and modelling.
  • Is active in developing modern lab instruction methodologies, including remote and virtual instrumentation labs. (ResearchGate)

Summary

Professor Branko Koprivica is a Serbian electrical engineering expert with a strong academic footprint in magnetic material modelling, electromagnetics and precision measurement. His research portfolio includes ~85 publications with ~240+ citations, contributions to textbooks and monographs, international project involvement, and collaborative publications with researchers in Europe. His work bridges fundamental electromagnetic theory and practical electrical engineering applications, supporting both academic education and technological advancement in electrical sciences. (ResearchGate)