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University of Belgrade

"VIN^A" INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR SCIENCES


"Vin~a" Institute of Nuclear Sciences - the Building of the "Tesla" Accelerator Installation

Address:
Post Office Box 522
11000 BELGRADE
Telephone: (011) 458-222; 444-0871
Fax: (011) 444-0195

Director:
Dr. Miroslav Kope~ni

Detailed information in Serbian



FOUNDATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Founded in 1948, as the Institute of Physics, renamed in 1950 the Institute for Investigations of the Structure of Matter, finally, in 1953 the Institute became our first Institute of Nuclear Sciences.

The development of the Institut lasted for nearly two decades. A whole series of laboratories, fifteen at present were founded together with the associated infrastructure: workshops, storehouses, administrative apparatus, and auxiliary services.

In 1958, our first zero power nuclear reactor became critical. It was designed and built using domestic knowledge, experience, and labor. A year later construction was completed of the second, 6.5 MW, nuclear reactor.

During the 1970s, the nuclear programme of the country was reduced, consequently the research program of the Institute had to be reorganized. The broad scientific experience of the research staff and the use of the Institute's valuable equipment were increasingly turned towards basic and engineering sciences with the aim of improving existing and developing new technologies for the peaceful application of nuclear energy. New methods for pollution control and enviromental protection were developed together with the development of information systems in the process of upgrading the scientific infrastructure.

Since its foundation the Institute has been a cornerstone for advanced studies in nuclear and other basic sciences. The laboratories of the Institute have always been a base for experimental research carried out in the course of obtaining master of science and doctoral degrees.

In 1973, the Institute became part of the University of Belgrade.

Nine members of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts and two members of foreign academies of sciences were chosen from the scientific staff of the Institute.



"VIN^A" INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR SCIENCES TODAY

The "Vin~a" Institute is a multidisciplinary scientific institution whose research program covers basic, engineering, bioengineering, and medical sciences.

The research staff of the Institute includes 362 members.

Nearly 200 members of the research staff work in the area of engineering sciences, about 150 members are involved in research in the area of basic sciences, and the remaining members of the staff work in the areas of bioengineering and medical sciences. The scientific part of the research staff consists of 37 scientific advisers, 37 senior research associates, and 62 research associates.

The research activity of the Institute has beeniser, the Laboratory of Radiation Chemistry and Physics, the Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, the Laboratory of Chemical Dynamics and Permanent Education, the Laboratory of Radioisotopes, the Laboratory of Radiobiology and Molecular Genetics, the Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Endocrinology, the Laboratory of Radiation Protection and Environmental Protection, the Laboratory of Electronics, the Laboratory of Thermal Engineering and Energy, the Laboratory of Nuclear Engineering, the Laboratory of Materials, and the Laboratory of Computer Engineering.

The Center for Multidisciplinary Research and Engineering - "RA" is also a part of the Institute.

The Library of the Institute contains 35,500 books and 100 titles of domestic and foreign periodicals.