Full Professor · PhD · Research Chair in Cyber Security University of Donja Gorica, Montenegro  ·  Institute of Modern Technologies Montenegro

Ramo Šendelj

A computer scientist by training and skills, Ramo considers himself a learning and information scientist developing computational methods that shape rapid changes in the cyber environment — advancing both methodological and technological protection of information and knowledge in the digital world, and enhancing prevention, protection, and response to cyber threats and attacks.

Cyber Security Semantic Technologies Technology-Enhanced Learning Software & Process Modeling
ramo.sendelj@gmail.com ramo.sendelj@udg.edu.me +382 (0) 20 410 708 0000-0002-9973-6426 LinkedIn
Prof. dr Ramo Šendelj

Academic Formation

Education

2004
PhD in Software Engineering
Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Thesis: "Integration of interoperational software components in intelligent software systems" — Supervisor: Prof. Vladan Devedzić, PhD
2001
MSc in Software Engineering
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Thesis: "Fuzzy knowledge bases on the bases of interoperational software components" — Supervisor: Prof. Vladan Devedzić, PhD
1995
BSc in Information Technology
Technical Military Academy, University of Belgrade, Serbia
1990
Technical Military High School "Ivan Gošnjak"
Zagreb, Croatia

Expert Education & Professional Trainings

June 2025Table Top Exercise "Immediate Response 25 – Cyber Soko 25", Hotel Ramada, Podgorica, Montenegro
May 2025Cyber Capacity Building Workshop: Western Balkans, Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Center, Podgorica
Apr 20252nd International Conference of Montenegrin Security Managers – "Security Without Compromise", Budva
Feb 2025International Conference: Law and Security in the Digital World – Impact of AI, Kolašin
Apr 20241st International Conference of Montenegrin Security Managers – "Security: Challenges and Perspectives", Budva
Jul 2023CISA Cyber Incident Response Tabletop Exercise, U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Podgorica
Mar 2017ECRIME Final Conference, Trilateral Research Ltd., London, UK
Jul 2016Cisco Training – "Introduction to the Internet of Everything", Buckinghamshire New University, UK
Feb 2016NATO Advanced Training – "Specialized Cyber Defence Trainings for Civil Servants of Montenegro", TU Tallinn, Estonia
Jun 2015Cisco Training – "Introduction to Cyber Security", Buckinghamshire New University, UK
Dec 2014NATO Advanced Training – "Terrorist Use of Cyberspace", Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism, Turkey
Dec 2013EC Bologna Expert Seminar – "Internationalisation of Higher Education", Podgorica
Apr 2013EC Bologna Expert Seminar – "Cross-border Education", Madrid, Spain
Mar 2013EC Bologna Expert Seminar – "Organisation and Profile of Doctoral Studies", Kaslik, Lebanon
Sep 2013Hands-on Cyber Defence Training, Institute of Informatics, Ankara, Turkey (NATO SPSS)
Jun 2013Java Fundamentals for Trainers, Oracle University, Belgrade
Jun 2012EC Bologna Expert Seminar – "Modernization of Curricula", Oslo, Norway
2012Developing Web Services Using Java Technology, Oracle University, Belgrade
2010–11Oracle Database 10g Administration, SQL Tuning, RAC; Oracle Academy PL/SQL Teacher — Oracle University
2009Oracle Academy Teacher – Database Design and SQL Programming, Vienna, Austria
2008Oracle Academy Teacher – SQL Programming and Database Design, Utrecht, Netherlands
Apr 2007Microsoft Certified Database Administrator & Systems Administrator, CET, Belgrade

Career

Academic & Professional Experience

Research Positions

2013 – present
Research Chair in Cyber Security
Faculty of Information Systems and Technologies, University of Donja Gorica, Montenegro

Teaching Positions

2019 – present
Full Professor in Cyber Security
Faculty of Information Systems and Technologies, University of Donja Gorica, Montenegro
Levels: Undergraduate · Graduate · Master · PhD
2013 – 2019
Associate Professor in Cyber Security
Faculty of Information Systems and Technologies, University of Donja Gorica, Montenegro
Levels: Undergraduate · Graduate · Master
2013 – 2019
Associate Professor in Business Information Systems
Faculty of Law, University of Donja Gorica, Montenegro
Level: Undergraduate
2014 – 2019
Associate Professor in Computer Networks
Faculty of Information Systems and Technology, UDG, Montenegro
Level: Graduate
2012 – present
Associate Professor in Information Systems
Technical Faculty, University of Bihać, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Levels: Undergraduate · Master
2011 – present
Associate Professor in Information Systems
Faculty of IT, University "Džemal Bijedić" Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Levels: Master · Doctoral
2008 – present
Associate Professor in E-Learning
Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak, University of Kragujevac, Serbia
Level: Master
2006 – 2013
Associate Professor in Information Systems
Faculty of Information Technology, University "Mediterranean", Montenegro
Levels: Undergraduate · Graduate · Master
2005 – 2012
Associate Professor in Business Information Systems
Montenegrin Business School, University "Mediterranean"
2004 – 2012
Associate Professor in Business Information Systems
Faculty of Tourism, University "Mediterranean", Montenegro

Administrative & Professional

2013 – present
Head of MSc Study Program in Cybersecurity
University of Donja Gorica, Montenegro
2012 – present
Board of Directors – Member
Institute of Modern Technologies, Montenegro
2006 – 2013
Dean of Faculty of Information Technology
University "Mediterranean", Montenegro
2009 – 2011
Vice Rector for Education, Finance and Development
University "Mediterranean", Montenegro
2003 – 2005
Head of ICT Centre
Military of Serbia and Montenegro
2001 – 2003
Head of Centre for Automatic Data Processing
Military of Serbia and Montenegro
1995 – 2003
System Analyst · System Administrator · DBA · Programmer
Military of Serbia and Montenegro

Scholarly Output

Publications

Mantas J., Šendelj R. (Ed.), Ognjanović I., Knaup P., Ammenwerth E., Varga O.
Health Information Management: Empowering Public Health
IOS Press, 2020 — ISBN: 978-1-64368-126-9
Šendelj R. (Ed.), Ognjanović I., Mantas J.
Analysis of EU Practice for Public Health
University Donja Gorica, 2018 — ISBN: 978-9940-676-08-7
Šendelj R. (Ed.), Ognjanović I., Debevc M., Holbl M. et al.
EU Practice for Cyber Security Education
University Donja Gorica, 2015 — ISBN: 978-9940-676-02-5
Šendelj R. (Ed.), Ognjanović I., Debevc M., Holbl M. et al.
Existing EU Practices for Cyber Security
University Donja Gorica, 2015 — ISBN: 978-9940-676-03-2
Ognjanović I., Šendelj R.
Algorithms and Programming (textbook + exercise book for high school)
Bureau of Textbooks, Podgorica, 2013–2014 — ISBN: 978-86-303-1689-0
Šendelj R.
Introduction to Information Technologies
University Mediterranean, Podgorica, 2007
Šendelj R.
Information Technologies and Business Information Systems
University Mediterranean, Podgorica, 2006
Šendelj R., Ognjanović I.
Cybersecurity Challenges in Healthcare
In: Achievements, Milestones and Challenges in Biomedical and Health Informatics — IOS Press, 2022 · DOI: 10.3233/SHTI220951
Kriksciuniene D., Sakalauskas V., Ognjanović I., Šendelj R.
Discovering Healthcare Data Patterns by Artificial Intelligence Methods
In: Intelligent Systems Reference Library, vol. 205 — Springer, 2022 · DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-79353-1_10
Šendelj R.
Information Technology and Information Management in Healthcare
In: Health Information Management: Empowering Public Health — IOS Press, 2020 · DOI: 10.3233/SHTI200674
Anđić A.M., Šendelj R., Ognjanović I.
Cyber Security Analysis of the Electric Power Information System in Montenegro
In: New Technologies, Development and Application III — Springer LNNS vol. 128, 2020 · DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-46817-0_50
Šendelj R., Ognjanović I.
Cyber Security Capacity Building Planning within Organisations
In: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 42 — Springer, 2018 · DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-90893-9_27
Šendelj R., Ognjanović I.
Framework for Optimal Selection using a Metaheuristic Approach and AHP Algorithm
In: Applications and Theory of Analytic Hierarchy Process — InTech Open, 2016 · DOI: 10.5772/63991
Injac O., Šendelj R.
National Security Policy and Strategy and Cyber Security Risks
In: Handbook of Research on Civil Society and National Security in the Era of Cyber Warfare — IGI Global, 2015 · DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8793-6
Nowakowski S., Ognjanović I., Grandbastien M., Jovanović J., Šendelj R.
Two Recommending Strategies to Enhance Online Presence in Personal Learning Environments
In: Recommender Systems for Technology Enhanced Learning — Springer, 2014 · DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-0530-0_11
Šendelj R.
Web Services
In: Intelligent System Technologies, Ed. V. Devedžić — FON/TEMPUS, 2004
Ognjanović I., Šendelj R., Daković-Tadić M., Kožuh I.
A Longitudinal Study on the Adoption of Cloud Computing in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Montenegro
Applied Sciences, 2024, 14, 6387 · DOI
Kara P.A., Ognjanovic I., Hölscher D., Šćekić L. et al. (incl. Šendelj R.)
Human-Centric Digitization in Montenegro: Progress through 17 Years of National Independence and Future Trends
Electronics, 2024, 13, 2460 · DOI
Ognjanović I., Šendelj R., Laković L. et al.
Montenegrin Digital Academic Innovation Hub: Experience in Supporting Digital Health Innovations
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 2024, Vol. 316 · PMID
Ognjanović I., Šendelj R., Laković L., Mantas J. et al.
Montenegrin Digital Academic Innovation Hub: Supporting Digital Education, Business and Innovations in Medical Informatics
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, IOS Press, 2023, Vol. 305 · DOI
Kara P.A., Ognjanovic I., Maindorfer I., Mantas J., Šendelj R. et al.
The Present and Future of a Digital Montenegro: Analysis of C-ITS, Agriculture, and Healthcare
Engineering, 2023, 4, 341–366 · DOI
Šendelj R., Ognjanović I., Roganović M., Kriksciuniene D.
AI Enhanced Person-Centred Care Services for Monitoring Stroke Outpatient Rehabilitation
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, IOS Press, 2022, Vol. 289 · DOI
Ognjanović I., Šendelj R., Ammenwerth E.
Multidisciplinary Approach for Education in Healthcare Management: Case Study from Montenegro
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 2020, 272:330–333 · PMID
Šendelj R., Ognjanović I.
Multi-criteria Decision Making for Optimal Configuration of Business Process Model Families
Information Technology and Control, 47(3):532–563, 2018 · DOI
Šendelj R., Ognjanović I.
The National Star Model of Medical Informatics Education in Montenegro
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 2019, 262:176–179 · DOI
Beko M., Dinis R., Šendelj R.
Peak Reduction in OFDM Using Second-order Cone Programming Relaxation
EURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing, Springer, 2014 · DOI
Šendelj R., Ognjanović I.
Semantically Enhanced Cyber Security over Clouds: Methodological Approach
International Journal of Advances in Computer Networks and Its Security, 2014, Vol. 4 No. 3 DOI
Šendelj R., Devedžić V.
Fuzzy Systems Based on Component Software
Fuzzy Sets and Systems, Elsevier, 141(3):487–504, 2004 · DOI
Šendelj R., Devedžić V.
Representational Hierarchy of Fuzzy Logic Concepts in the OBOA Model
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Elsevier, 1611:54–63, 1999
Ognjanović I., Laković L., Šendelj R., Bokor L., Kara P.A., Reich C., Madan M.
Digital Innovations Development: Causal Factors and Relations – A Case Study of Montenegro
28th International IT Conference, Žabljak, 2024 · DOI: 10.1109/IT61232.2024.10475725
Laković L., Kara P.A., Ognjanović I., Bokor L., Šendelj R. et al.
Evaluation of the Montenegrin Academic Digital Innovation Hub
27th International IT Conference, Žabljak, 2023 · DOI: 10.1109/IT57431.2023.10078596
Laković L., Šendelj R., Ognjanović I., Injac O.
Semantically Enhanced Cyber Security Model for Industry 4.0: Methodological Framework
25th International IT Conference, IEEE, 2021 · DOI: 10.1109/IT51528.2021.9390120
Ognjanovic I., Šendelj R., Mantas J., Roganović M.
Development of ICT Enhanced Person-centred Care Services for Stroke Outpatient Rehabilitation
10th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO2021), IEEE · DOI: 10.1109/MECO52532.2021.9460247
Varga N., Bokor L., Ognjanović I., Šendelj R.
On the Mobility Management Performance of NEMO-based Nested Wireless Body Area Networks
23rd IT Conference, Žabljak, 2018 · DOI: 10.1109/SPIT.2018.8350860
Šendelj R., Ognjanović I., Ammenwerth E., Hackl W.
Towards Semantically Enabled Development of Service-Oriented Architectures for Integration of Socio-Medical Data
5th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO), 2016 · DOI: 10.1109/MECO.2016.7525687
Šendelj R., Ognjanović I.
Cyber Security Education in Montenegro: Current Trends, Challenges and Open Perspectives
EDULEARN15, Barcelona, 2015 · ISSN: 2340-1117
Jovičič B., Đurić D., Devedžić V., Šendelj R.
Agile ERP Systems Development: A Technical Perspective
ACM ISEC 2012, Kanpur, India · DOI: 10.1145/2134254.2134266
Đurić D., Jovanović J., Devedžić V., Šendelj R.
Modelling Ontologies as Executable Domain Specific Languages
ACM ISEC 2010, India · DOI: 10.1145/1730874.1730892

Funded Research

Research & Projects

International Projects (selected)

2026 – 2028
EU-Balkan Innovative Master Curricula in Intelligent Transport Systems (BALKANITS)
European Commission · Linköping University / UDG
UDG Project Manager & Researcher
2025 – 2027
Straightening Up Cybersecurity Posture of Montenegrin Higher Education System (CSupMNE)
European Commission (Erasmus+ CBHE) · UDG
Author and Coordinator
2025 – 2028
Digital Innovation Hub for Montenegrin Companies and Public Sector
European Commission (DIGITAL-2023-EDIH-04) · UDG
UDG Project Manager & Researcher
2025 – 2027
ADRIatic Network for Smart MariculTure (ADRISMART)
European Commission (Interreg South Adriatic) · IMT Montenegro
IMT Project Manager & Researcher
2025 – 2027
Archaeological Safety and Risk Management for Coastal and Underwater Heritage (ARCHEOSAFE)
European Commission (Interreg South Adriatic) · IMT Montenegro
IMT Project Manager & Researcher
2025 – 2027
Digital Advancement and Resilience in Neurodegenerative Healthcare through Innovation and SMEs (DARING)
European Commission (Interreg South Adriatic) · Polytechnic Univ. of Bari
Researcher
2024 – 2027
Applied Solutions for Monitoring Coastal Habitats – Blue Carbon Storage (BLUEQ)
European Commission (Interreg ADRION) · IMT Montenegro
Researcher
2024 – 2026
Adopting CCAM 2ZERO through ADRION Programmed Partnerships
European Commission (Interreg Danube) · UDG
UDG Project Manager & Researcher
2024 – 2026
Examining Diagnostic Potential of Multimodal Biomarkers for Colorectal Cancer (BIOCAN)
Ministry of Sciences, Montenegro · UDG / Faculty of Medicine
Researcher
2024 – 2025
Education Digital Gateway in the Danube Region (EDU-DIGI-BRIDGE)
European Commission (Interreg Danube) · IMT Montenegro
Researcher
2024 – 2026
Harmonisation of Missions in the Danube Region (HARMONMISSIONS)
European Commission (Interreg Danube) · IMT Montenegro
Researcher
2023 – 2026
International Engineering Competence Centres for Sustainable Mobility in Albania & Montenegro (INTEC)
European Commission · FH Joanneum, Graz
UDG Project Manager & Researcher
2023 – 2026
CA COST Action 22104 – Behavioral Next Generation in Wireless Networks for Cyber Security
COST / European Commission
MC Member & Researcher
2023 – 2026
CA COST Action 22168 – Physical Layer Security for Trustworthy and Resilient 6G Systems
COST / European Commission
MC Member & Researcher
2023 – 2024
Cybersecurity Rapid Response for Albania, Montenegro & North Macedonia
European Commission · e-Governance Academy, Estonia
Senior Researcher
2022 – 2026
Overcoming Digital Divide in Europe and Southeast Asia (ODDEA)
Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska · UDG / Univ. of Economics Bratislava
Researcher
2021 – 2024
Digital Entrepreneurial Nest and Industry 4.0 in Montenegro (DigNest)
European Commission · UDG
Author, Finance Project Manager & Researcher
2021 – 2022
Cybersecurity Identification and Formulation Study on the Western Balkans
European Commission · e-Governance Academy, Estonia
Senior Researcher
2020 – 2023
Network Traffic Anomaly Detection System based on NetFlow Data Analysis (TRADE)
EUREKA · UDG
Coordinator & Author
2020 – 2023
Advanced Development of Hemodialysis System with Predictive Fluid Balance for Kids (LifeForKids)
EUREKA · Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak / IMT Montenegro
Author
2020 – 2022
Interactive Cultural Digital Map of Montenegro (CultDMap)
European Commission · UDG
Author & Researcher
2020 – 2021
Strengthening Industry 4.0 by Semantically Enhanced Cyber Security (SI4SEC)
Joint EU-MNE IPA Innovative Project · UDG FIST
Author & Researcher
2016 – 2019
Enhancement of Study Programs in Public Health (PH-ELIM)
Erasmus+ KA2 Capacity Building · UDG
Project Coordinator & Author
2017 – 2021
CA COST Action 16101 – MULTI-modal Imaging of Forensic Science Evidence (MULTIFORESEE)
COST / European Commission
MC Member & Researcher
2014 – 2016
Enhancement of Cyber Educational System of Montenegro (ECESM)
TEMPUS · University of Maribor
Author & UDG Project Leader

Institutional & Scholarly Service

Committees & Activities

Scientific & Delegations

Montenegrin Delegate, H2020 Programme Committee for Research Infrastructure (2013–present)
Montenegrin Delegate, European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures – ESFRI (2011–present)
FP7 Expert for Ethics reviewing, Research & Innovation — European Commission (2012–present)
Higher Education Reform Project, Bologna Experts (2011–present)
National Expert for Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions, Ministry of Education, Montenegro (2011–2024)
Member of ICT Team for Montenegrin Think Tank Project, Ministry of Science (2012–present)
Member, Association of Security Managers of Montenegro (2023–present)
Member, Steering Committee of HERIC Project, Government of Montenegro (2013–present)
Head of Working Group: Roadmap for Research Infrastructure in Montenegro 2014–2020, Ministry of Science (2012–2014)
Member, Commission for Education — Montenegrin Academy of Science and Arts (2010–present)
Member, Commission for ICT — Montenegrin Academy of Science and Arts (2010–present)
Member, Council "Montenegrin Research and Education Network" (2008–present)
Member, Program Committee "INFOFEST — Festival of Information Technology", Budva (2009–present)
Member, Program Committee "IT Conference", Montenegro (2009–present)
Organiser, First Cyber Security Forum in Montenegro (October 2016)
Honorary Member, Association eSigurnost – Information Security (2016–present)
Member, Program Committee, BISEC Conference, Serbia (2016–present)
Member, Scientific Program Committee, eHealth Summit, Austria (2016–present)
Member, Program Committee, ICT Innovations Conference, FYR Macedonia (2015–present)

Links & Affiliations

European Institutions

Academic Institutions

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