Summary
Dr. Goran Jokić is a seasoned researcher in pest management and environmental protection, currently affiliated with the Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection in Belgrade, Serbia. With over two decades of experience, he specializes in rodent control strategies, rodenticide formulation, and the environmental impact of pest control methods. He has significantly contributed to national and international research projects and has published extensively in high-impact journals.
Education
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BSc in Plant and Food Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade (1999–2004)
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PhD in Agricultural Sciences (2012)
Thesis: “Distribution, Harmfulness and the Possibility of Rodents Control in a Field Using Different Formulations of Natural and Synthetic Rodenticides”
Professional Experience
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2005–Present: Researcher at the Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia
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Engaged in multiple Serbian Ministry projects on fungicide and rodenticide development, integrated pest management, and food safety
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Participant in the EU Twinning Project (2018) and PLAC II Workshops
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Postdoctoral Training (2019) at Julius Kühn-Institut, Germany
Research Interests
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Rodent behavior and control strategies
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Formulation and environmental safety of rodenticides and biocides
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Use of essential oils and natural substances in pest management
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Epidemiology and zoonotic pathogens in wild rodents (e.g., Leptospira, Francisella tularensis)