Twenty-eight academic books and 270 research papers define the professional output of Miodrag Petković, a Serbian computer scientist and mathematician. Since 1991, he has served as a full professor at the Faculty of Electronic Engineering at the University of Niš, contributing extensively to the study of iterative processes, nonlinear equations, and complex interval arithmetic.
Academic Specialization and Research
Petković focuses his research on the theory of iterative processes for solving nonlinear equations alongside interval mathematics. His academic career includes the production of four major monographs published by Springer-Verlag, Wiley-VCH, and Elsevier. These include works such as 1989's Iterative Methods for Simultaneous Inclusion of Polynomial Zeros and 2013's Multipoint Methods for Solving Nonlinear Equations. His work has achieved a significant research impact, with citation counts reaching 1,193 according to Clarivate Analytics, while Mendeley reports 1,565 citations.
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Beyond his primary role at the University of Niš, Petković has held numerous visiting professorships and research roles across the globe. He was a visiting professor at the University of Oldenburg between 1989 and 2001, at Louis Pasteur University in 1992, and at the University of Tsukuba in 2001. His lecture schedule has included invited presentations at Columbia University, Harvard University, ETH Zurich, and the Humboldt University of Berlin. He has participated in 60 international conferences, serving as a co-organizer for the 1998 conference at the University of Kiel.
Editorial and Institutional Service
In addition to his teaching and research, Petković holds several editorial positions, serving as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics and Applied Mathematics and Computation. He contributes to the editorial boards of multiple publications, including Reliable Computing and the Journal of Complex Analysis. His professional affiliations include the Serbian Scientific Society, the American Mathematical Society, and GAMM. Between 2010 and 2015, he held a seat on the Serbian National Council of Science.
Literary Contributions to Mathematics
Petković has expanded his work into accessible mathematical literature, notably through titles such as Mathematics and Chess, published by Dover in 1997. This volume compiles 110 problems in geometry, algebra, and combinatorics derived from chess mechanics. He further explored the historical and intellectual challenges of the field in his 2009 book, Famous Puzzles of Great Mathematicians, published by the American Mathematical Society.
Fast facts
- Born: 10 February 1948, Niš, Serbia
- Current Position: Full Professor, University of Niš
- Total Academic Books: 28
- Total Academic Papers: 270
- Hirsch Index (h): 20 to 21
- Citizenship: Serbia
- Former Council Membership: Serbian National Council of Science (2010-2015)
Questions readers ask
What is Miodrag Petković's primary area of research?
He specializes in interval mathematics and the theory of iterative processes for solving nonlinear equations.
Has he authored works outside of technical monographs?
Yes, he has authored books on recreational mathematics, including titles concerning chess-based mathematical problems and puzzles of historical mathematicians.
Achievements
- Held posts at University of Niš
