BOARD MEMBERS
dr Tamara Šarkić
Director
I got my doctorate at the Faculty of Medicine, and I am employed as a bioanthropologist at the Faculty of Biology in Belgrade. As a researcher, she is engaged in bioanthropology, studying ancient human bones and biographies of missing populations. She has been passing on her passion for science to the public, popularizing archaeology for years. As an associate and manager of the archaeology seminar at Petnica SC, together with a team of associates, she has designed archaeological projects, lectures and workshops for high school students from Serbia and the region. In the rare moments of boredom, she cooks or takes her trusty camera and photographs the Balkans.
dr Marija Krečković Gavrilović
Board president
She boosts her love of prehistory with physical anthropology and analysis of human skeletal remains. She is most interested in the people’s health (and their teeth) in the Bronze Age of Banat. Marija worked as a PR, and later as president of the Youth Initiative "I want! I can!". There she experienced volunteerism, popularization of science and activism and fell in love at first sight. You will most often find her in search of funding, arranging appearances in the media, correcting spelling mistakes in posts and waging the war on bureaucracy. In her free time, she reads fantasy books, sings in the choir and concocts new muffin recipes.
dr Dimitrije Marković
archaeologist, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade
PhD candidate, employed at the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade, where I research animal remains from Roman sites in Serbia.
I have organized and participated in numerous workshops and seminars, while lately I have been connecting my love of film with interesting stories from archeology.
dr Marko Janković
archaeologist, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade
A professor specialized in Roman archaeology. During my entire career, I have been involved in the promotion of archeology through workshops for young people and writing texts in popular-science magazines. I've been excavating Roman necropolises for years, mostly making sure that Tamara, as well as the rest of the Neozoik, has enough to do. I find respite in reading comics and epic fantasy, with a certain Lenka helping me the most.
Milan Marković
account manager, Clarivate, Belgrade, Serbia
After years in science and PhD studies where I conducted chemical analysis on Egyptian mummies in France, I decided to change my course.
As an account manager in the Clarivate branch in Serbia, I deal with the domains of intellectual property management and protection.
dr Teodora Radišić
archaeologist, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade
Doctor of Science specialized in the field of Iron age archaeozoology. I also love Roman fashion, and I pass that knowledge on to archeology students at the Department of Archaeology. Since I think that love for science comes from childhood, I got involved with friends in the Neozoik Foundation, in order to bring the magic of archeology closer to children. In my spare time I feed and watch birds.
TEAM MEMBERS
Nevena Pantić
archaeologist, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade
A PhD candidate, employed at the Department of Archaeology. I discovered my love for archeology at SC Petnica, and continued to nurture it through my studies and work at the Neozoik Foundation. I am most fulfilled when I infect the youngest with enthusiasm for science. For this reason, I enjoy designing workshops for schoolchildren and their implementation. When I'm not on the field, I pack my bags and fly south.
Predrag Đerković
archaeologist, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade
At my PhD studies, I am dealing with the implementation of new technologies in archaeological research. In addition, I also make 3D models. I developed my love for archeology at SC Petnica as an elementary school student, and now I am developing my skills through the production of the Archaeological Journal. I want to write a "Hitchhiker's Guide to Archeology" and I love Eurovision more than Nemanja!
Maša Bogojević
archaeologist, Faculty of Turism, Kopar, Slovenia
Master's student in tourism. In the beginning, I couldn't stop talking about archeology only to my family and friends, and now I can't stop on the social networks.
In my free time, I enjoy food or sleep, watch movies in the cinema or maybe walk around my Zemun with headphones in my ears (although if you approach me, I break the silence with local patriotic stories).
Nemanja Pavlović
archaeology student, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade, Serbia
A master's student in archeology from Blace who, in addition to his great love for digging, is focused on examining plant remains from the past. Interest in the popularization of archeology, which began to develop in SC Petnica, I now express through the various activities within Neozoik. In my spare time, I annoy the company and my housemates by singing and playing the guitar and piano. I love Eurovision more than Peđa!
Anastasija Stojanović
archaeologist, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade, Serbia
A master's student in archaeology, where I study necropolises Middle Age necropolises. I use my charm in the theater, and on the social media platforms of the Neozoik Foundation.
In addition, I participate in organizing various workshops. I like socializing and team work, so archeology came to me as an adequate choice. I enjoy excavating medieval graves the most.
Jovana Petrović
archaeologist, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade, Serbia
As a PhD student, I study gender theories in the past. I was an assistant at the archeology seminar at SC Petnica, and in addition I volunteered at many festivals, both artistic and human rights oriented. In my free time I like to travel, and my wish is to visit India and reach Nepal. Until then, I'm listening to Arabic funk that the tiktok algorithm imposed on me (not that I'm complaining).
Mila Mitrović
arhitekta, Arhitektonski fakultet, Univerzitet u Beogradu
Master's student in architecture. After experiencing the archeology seminar in SC Petnica, I chose a slightly different direction.
I am mostly interested in the history of architecture, model making and conservation, and besides that, I really like going to the field with archaeologists. In my free time, I travel and help the Instagram team in curating the page.
Tijana Radovanović
graphic designer and architect, NORDEUS, Belgrade, Serbia
I started my journey within the design seminar at SC Petnica, where I decided to continue in the field of graphic design. I am a member of a multidisciplinary design duo called "Jednina", where I work on various projects in the field of publishing, art and activism. I am also interested in cultural heritage, village renewal and sustainable development. I help the Neozoik Foundation to give the projects an adequate visual shape.
Simeun Srdanović
archaeologist, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade, Serbia
A Bosnian who lives in Slovenia and is currently on Master studies of archaeozoology in Serbia. During my studies in Belgrade, I realized that as an archaeologist I can influence the public's awareness of the importance of cultural heritage, and the Neozoik Foundation is a great opportunity for that. I recently discovered the existence of comic books, so in my spare time I read, walk or show people my favorite bone - the sheep's astragalus.
ALUMNI
Ognjen Gavranić
archaeology student, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade, Serbia
Graduate student of archaeology, born and raised in Bačka. As a child, I dug holes in the yard with my twin brother in search of artifacts, and after arriving at SC Petnica, I realized that archaeology is much, much more. I am mostly interested in the Neolithic, and at the Neozoik Foundation I edit the content on the Instagram page and design archeology workshops.
Iman Fetahović
archaeology student, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade, Serbia
Almost-done archeology student. I discovered my love for archeology at SC Petnica and now I work on popularizing science in my free time.
In high school, I volunteered and attended various seminars through the youth organizations in Novi Pazar. What I love most in the world is to travel and play Assassin's Creed.
Angelina Stefanović
archaeology student, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade, Serbia
A third-year undergraduate archeology student. I am interested in the technology of making ceramics in the Neolithic, the promotion of archeology on social media, as well as digital marketing, which is what I mostly do within the Neozoik Foundation. I spend my free time either in a Red Cross uniform or playing games. I play Assassin's Creed better than Iman!
Danica Grujić
archaeologist, Institute of Archaeology, Belgrade, Serbia
A PhD student in archaeology, where I study the diet and economy of people in early prehistory by analyzing animal remains.
When I leave the laboratory, I make posts for the Instagram profile with the Neozoik crew, and in my free time I practice real aikido, watch movies and cook. In the summer, you can often meet me at the Zemun quay.
Anastasija Brančić
archaeologist, UNIGE, Geneva, Switzerland
After completing my graduate studies of archeology in Belgrade, I enrolled in a Master's program at the Université de Genève, where I am today. I share my enthusiasm for archeology with others through the Neozoik Foundation's social media.
I like to working in a team, meet new people, read, philosophize, play games and listen to music. In my spare time I dig, write, play the piano and sing.
Đorđe Petrović
archaeology student, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade, Serbia
Graduate student of archeology. I made my first contact with archeology at SC Petnica and chose to study numismatics, because I like money. I am a member of the Instagram team, and occasionally of the Archaeological Journal. In my spare time I watch old French movies, listen to music and fantasize about drinking espresso in the piazzas of Rome. On a daily basis, in the style of every honest provincial, I pretend to be Momo Kapor.