acad. Dr Antun Balaž, IN MEMORIAM

With immense sadness, we inform you that our dear colleague and friend, Dr. Antun Balaž, Deputy Director of the Institute and Head of the Center for the Study of Complex Systems, has suddenly passed away. Antun died on July 4, 2025, while on a business trip in Szeged (Hungary).

This sudden departure is a deep and irreplaceable loss for all of us. Antun was not only an exceptional scientist and leader but also a selfless colleague and a true friend. His wisdom, continuous and unwavering support, and dedication to science and the academic community have left an indelible mark and an example for us all.

Through his work and presence, Antun significantly contributed to the development of the Institute of Physics as well as the broader scientific community. He was a driving force, a person who selflessly shared his knowledge and experience, always ready to offer help and support to colleagues, young researchers, and students. He fought for a better position of science in society, as well as for a better society.

Antun made significant and globally recognized contributions to the modeling and understanding of atomic and photonic Bose-Einstein condensates, quantum physics, and mathematical physics. His contribution to the development of science was also recognized by his election as a corresponding member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts.

We particularly honor him as a distinguished member of the Optical Society of Serbia.

May he rest in eternal peace and glory.

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Letter of support for students in protest 2024-2025

The Optical Society of Serbia supports the students and their justified demands.

We appeal to stop all forms of violence, including physical, political and legal violence, as well as hate speech.

As a professional society, we advocate for respect for the Constitution, laws, regulations and standards.

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