Biljana Dimcic

Biljana Dimcic

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Science and Regulatory Affairs Manager at Anheuser-Busch InBev

  • Education

    • Faculty of technology and metallurgy, University of Belgrade

      2002 - 2005
      Master of Engineering (MEng) Physical Metallurgy 10/10

      (three year programme) Thesis: Influence of Alloying Elements on the Mechanical Properties and Fracture of Ti3Al IntermetallicsGraduate courses: Mathematical Analysis, Phase Transformation Mechanisms and Kinetics, Solid State Thermodynamics, Physics of Strength and Plasticity, Fracture Mechanics, Crystal Lattice Defects, Fracture Physics, Stereological Analysis and Microstructure

    • Faculty of technology and metallurgy, University of Belgrade

      1997 - 2002
      Engineer's degree Metallurgy and Materials Engineering 94/100

      Five year programmeThesis: Influence of the Microstructure on the Formation of the σ-phase in Dual-Phase Stainless Steel.

    • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

      2009 - 2014
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Materials Engineering

      Thesis:Characterization of Materials for Low temperature Bonding of Miniaturized Interconnects

  • Experience

    • Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences

      Apr 2003 - Aug 2006
      Reaserch Assistant

      Project(s):1. Multiple reinforcement of sintered metallic materials2. Fundamental Research in the Field of Metal Matrix Composites3. Fundamental Research in the Field of Titanium based alloys: Influence of Microstructure on Strength and Plasticity of Ti3Al Based Intermetallics4. Synthesis and Properties of Nanostructured Metallic, Intermetallic and Composite Materials5. Nanostructured Solid Solutions for Application in Electronics and Alternative Energy Sources.Responsible for carrying out a full fundamental research of various metallic, metal matrix composite materials and intermetallics. Duties:• Processing and characterization of various materials leading to production of the final products aimed for the automotive and medical applications.• Attending project meetings with international partners, presented project planning and results.• Conducting Performance Studies for the industry and companies such as: EPS (Electric Power Industry of Serbia), Air Serbia (former JAT Airways), Technocon Filter, etc. • Introduction and implementation of novel ideas for production of Sintered Activated Carbon Blocks for Fluid Filtration.• Publishing articles and attending international conferences. Show less

    • Queen's University

      Sept 2006 - Feb 2008
      Research and Teaching Assistant

      Project: Improvement of mechanical properties such as fracture toughness and strength of boron-carbide ceramics with different additivesResponsible for the improvement of mechanical properties such as fracture toughness and strength of boron-carbide based ceramics by applying different additives.Duties:• Development and processing of ceramic materials. • Planning and conducting mechanical characterization. • Attending and passing the final exams on graduate courses, such as: Functional Ceramics, Surface Engineering & Analysis, Structural Ceramics, Sintering & Powder Processing and three PhD comprehensive exams in the field of Materials science. • Assisting in teaching of Technical drawing-Solid Works Show less

    • Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences

      Aug 2008 - Feb 2009
      Research Associate

      Project: Synthesis and Properties of Nanostructured Metallic, Intermetallic and Composite Materials sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Science and technological Development, Government of Serbia.Responsible for the development and production of the novel layered composite materials based on the Ti –Al system. Duties: • Processing and characterization of various materials. • Conducting Performance Studies for the industry and companies such as EPS (Electric Power Industry of Serbia). • Publishing articles and attending international conferences. Show less

    • Imec

      Mar 2009 - Sept 2014
      PhD student, Materials Engineer

      Project: 3D integration related to CMOS within Reliability and Modeling group at imecResponsible for the planning, test plan development, execution and result reporting related to the microstructural and mechanical characterization of intermetallic compounds forming in the miniaturized chip interconnects (micro-bumps). Also involved in the resolving of reliability issues related to interconnects on the overall performance of the chip packaging. Duties:• Organizing, conducting and supporting materials processing and characterization activities.• Attended project meetings with international partners, presented project planning and results. • Participating in audits and reviews of experiment results, highlighting areas of improvement.• Responsible for executing test cases, documenting the results.• Publishing articles and attending international conferences. • Developing novel (alternative) approaches to occurring materials issues.• Assisting in teaching at KU Leuven. Show less

    • Anheuser-Busch InBev

      May 2015 - now
      • Science and Regulatory Affairs Manager

        Aug 2021 - now
      • Global Dispense Development Specialist

        Sept 2016 - now
      • Packaging and Draft Lab Specialist I

        May 2015 - Sept 2016
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Biljana Dimcic
      Best student award Faculty of technology and metallurgy, University of Belgrade 2002 Issued for the outstanding achievements and the graduation score over 90 %.
    • Awarded to Biljana Dimcic
      Award for the outstanding achievements Goverment of Norway 2001
    • Awarded to Biljana Dimcic
      Best student award Faculty of technology and metallurgy 2001 Issued for the outstanding achievements and final score for the school years 1999/2000; 2000/2001 and 2001/2002