Aleksandar Popović

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Dr. Aleksandar Popović
Born 1971
Belgrade
Nationality Serbian
Alma mater Florida State University
University of Belgrade
Occupation Minister of Energetics

Aleksandar Popović, PhD (Александар Поповић ; born in 1971 in Belgrade) is the Serbian Minister of Energetics. He was previously Minister of Science and Environment.

Internationally educated Popović completed elementary school in Belgrade, before moving to Moscow where he finished high school. Returning home for college he obtained a degree from University of Belgrade's Faculty of Chemistry. During mid-90s he moved abroad again, this time to Tallahassee, FLA where in 1996 he earned his MA from Florida State University. Finally in 2002 he added a PhD to his academic resume from Faculty of Chemistry in Belgrade, where he also currently works as an assistant professor.

He is the vice-president of Democratic Party of Serbia. He was a track and field runner, a national champion and record-holder in various disciplines.