The international conference ETRAN took place this year between the 9th and the 12th of June, in Čačak (Serbia). It stands as one of the most prominent national gatherings in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, telecommunications, and information technology.
As a long-standing event with a tradition dating back to 1955, ETRAN provides a dynamic platform for researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and students to present their latest scientific and technical achievements. The conference fosters collaboration between academia and industry, encourages knowledge exchange, and supports the development of young researchers through specialized sessions and student forums. With a wide array of topics and a strong emphasis on innovation, ETRAN continues to play a vital role in advancing engineering sciences in the region and beyond.
Through the EINSTEIN project, UNS team members, Nastasija Malivuk, from the Faculty of Technical Sciences, and Ana Savić, from the Faculty of Medicine, presented their research in the Biomedical Engineering Session during the ETRAN conference.
Nastasija Malivuk, explored the mechanical properties of commercially available photopolymers used in dentistry, for 3D printing. Her paper was titled: “Characterization of Commercial Photopolymers for Microfluidic Applications”. Aside from mechanical characterization, through drop shape analysis and nanoindentation, Malivuk analysed the use of these photopolymers for biomedical environments, especially in microfluidics.
On the other hand, Ana Savić had a paper titled: „Machine Learning for Estimating Chronological Age in Children Using the London Atlas and Dental Radiographs, “which analyzed panoramic radiographs from children aged between 2 and 4 years, and implemented a machine learning algorithm through the use of convolutional neural networks, with the main goal of predicting the age of children. Her machine learning model yielded significant results, which can be easily built on, as it presents an avenue in current dental research. Additionally, the project mission was shared with other participants and new academic connections were established.
The participation of Nastasija Malivuk and Ana Savić at the ETRAN 2025 conference exemplifies the impactful role young researchers play in advancing an interdisciplinary field such as biomedical engineering.
Their contributions, made possible through the support of the EINSTEIN project, reflect a strong integration of engineering, medicine, and data science – pushing the boundaries of research in both microfluidics and dental radiographic analysis.
By presenting at one of Serbia’s most esteemed conferences, they not only showcased their scientific achievements but also contributed to the broader mission of fostering collaboration between academic disciplines.
The connections established and knowledge shared at ETRAN 2025 further strengthen the position of the EINSTEIN project within the scientific community and highlight the growing presence of emerging women researchers in technical and biomedical sciences.
