Branislav Todorović
Branislav B. Todorović | |
|---|---|
| Бранислав Б. Тодоровић | |
| Born | 7 January 1931 |
| Died | 30 December 2025 (aged 94) |
| Alma mater | University of Belgrade |
| Known for | Research in HVAC and building thermodynamics |
| Spouse | Marija Todorović |
| Children | Borislav Todorović, Natalija Todorović-Shaw, Jovan Todorović |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mechanical engineering, HVAC, thermodynamics |
| Institutions | University of Belgrade |
Branislav B. Todorović (Serbian Cyrillic: Бранислав Б. Тодоровић; 7 January 1931 – 30 December 2025) was a Serbian mechanical engineer and academic whose work focused on HVAC and building thermodynamics. He was a professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade. Todorović served as editor-in-chief of the journal Energy and Buildings.[1]
Academic career
After completing his undergraduate studies, Todorović worked as a thermotechnical design engineer from 1960 to 1963. He subsequently joined the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, where he advanced through academic ranks and was appointed full professor in 1979.[2]
Todorović held visiting academic appointments at institutions including the Technical University of Vienna, the University of California, Berkeley, California State University, San Jose, and the University of Kansas. He also served as a permanent visiting professor at Southeast University in Nanjing, China.[3][4]
As a Fulbright Visiting Scholar during 1985–1986, he lectured and conducted research at the University of California, Berkeley.[5]
Research
Todorović’s research focused on transient heat transfer in buildings, thermal behavior of building envelopes, heating and cooling load modeling,[6] solar radiation effects, and energy efficiency.[7] He developed mathematical models for thermal load calculations that incorporated heat storage in building structures and the effects of shading over time.[8]
His work also addressed topics such as double-skin façades, water–air heat exchangers for district heating systems,[9][10] and long-term development of the building sector. He continued publishing scholarly work into the late 2010s, including research on future trends in the built environment and urban development.[11]
Awards and honors
- Humboldt Research Fellowship (1966)[12]
- Best Paper Award, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (1985)[13]
- Fulbright Scholar in the United States (1985–1986)[5]
- John F. James International Award, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (1992)[13]
- E. K. Campbell Award of Merit, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (2002)[14]
- REHVA Gold Medal (2005)[15]
- Doctor Honoris Causa, Politehnica University of Timișoara (2012)[16]
- Honorary editor of the journal Energy and Buildings (Elsevier) (2017)[17][1]
- Distinguished 50-Year Member Award, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (2023)[18]
- Golden Plaque, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers[3]
References
- ^ a b "ASHRAE Fellow/Life Member Receives International Honor". ASHRAE. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ "In Memoriam: Проф. др Бранислав Тодоровић (1931-2025) – ВЕСТИ Машинског факултета" (in Serbian). University of Belgrade. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ a b "Dr Branislav Todorovic received an honorary doctorate from the University Politechnica". REHVA. 10 January 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Branislav Todorovic". Empirica.de.
- ^ a b "Branislav Todorovic". Fulbright Scholar Program. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ Mrazovac, Bojan; Bjelica, Milan Z.; Kukolj, Dragan; Todorovic, Branislav M.; Samardzija, Dragan (August 2012). "A human detection method for residential smart energy systems based on Zigbee RSSI changes". IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics. 58 (3): 819–824. doi:10.1109/TCE.2012.6311323. ISSN 1558-4127.
- ^ Todorović, Branislav M.; Samardžija, Dragan (1 February 2017). "Road lighting energy-saving system based on wireless sensor network". Energy Efficiency. 10 (1): 239–247. doi:10.1007/s12053-016-9447-6. ISSN 1570-6478.
- ^ "Critical Infrastructure Protection: Advanced Technologies for Crisis Prevention and Response". NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. 2025. doi:10.1007/978-94-024-2308-2. ISSN 1874-6519.
- ^ TODOROVIC, BRANISLAV (2008). "RETROFITTING OF BUILDINGS AT THE LEVEL OF THE ENTIRE TOWN: PLANNING, BENEFITS, THE EXAMPLE OF BELGRADE" (PDF). Associazione Italiana Condizionamento dell'Aria. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ Longo, Danila. "Energy and Buildings (Editor: Branislav Todorovic)". Energy and Buildings (in Italian).
- ^ Todorović, Branislav (2018). "Some thoughts what brings end of this century to building sector, to life stile, inside and outside living conditions". Revista Română de Inginerie Civilă. 9 (3). Matrix Rom.
- ^ "Prof. Dr. Branislav Todorovic". Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (in German).
- ^ a b "Honors and Awards Committee" (PDF). ASHRAE. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ "E.K. CAMPBELL AWARD OF MERIT" (PDF). Ashrae. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ "REHVA Awards". REHVA. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ "Doctor Honoris Causa". Politehnica University Timisoara.
- ^ "Editorial board - Energy and Buildings". Elsevier.
- ^ "ASHRAE Recognizes the Exceptional Contributions of Members at the 2023 Annual Conference | ashrae.org". ASHRAE. Retrieved 23 January 2026.