Director and Scientific Advisor of Institute for protection and ecology of the Republic of Srpska, Full Professor
Predrag Ilić currently works at Institute for Protection and Ecology of the Republic of Srpska. Predrag does research in Environmental Engineering and Ecological Engineering. He has a long experience in the fields of environmental protection, wastewater, chemicals, waste management, air protection, soil protection, energy and greenhouse gas, environmental impact assessment. He used to work as an expert in the fields of chemicals, environmental protection and waste management plans.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Environmental Protection Engineering
Master of science of Environmental Protection Engineering
BSc of Ecology and Environmental Protection
University of Novi Sad, Serbia
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Environmental Protection, waste, wastewater, air pollution, noise...
42
Scopus Publications
1730
Scholar Citations
22
Scholar h-index
47
Scholar i10-index
Scopus Publications
Removal of Pb(II), Cd(II) and Zn(II) from landfill soil and leachate using a graphene oxide membrane Dragana Stevic, Suncica Sukur, Radovan Kukobat, Suzana Gotovac-Atlagic, Predrag Ilic, et al. Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 2026 Since rainwater extracts toxic metals from landfills, creating harmful leachate, developing methods to remove these metals is necessary. This work presents a method of toxic metal ions removal from a loam-type soil consisting of washing the soil with a mild washing agent to extract toxic metals in a leachate, and a purification of the leachate by filtering it through a synthesized graphene oxide (GO) membrane. As washing agents, the pure water and a mild solution of HCl (0.01 M) were tested. The GO membrane was synthesized using natural Madagascar graphite. The solution of HCl showed a significantly higher washing efficiency of Zn(II), Cd(II), and Pb(II) cations than pure water due to its acidic nature. An intrinsic GO membrane with an interlayer distance of 0.68- 0.74 nm (before and after filtration) and a thickness of ~0.70 ?m yielded rejections of 99.80%, 96.15%, and 44.00% for Pb(II), Cd(II) and Zn(II) ions, respectively. Molecular dynamics simulation showed that ions are retained in the GO interfaces due to the narrow interlayer distance, leading to membrane fouling. Nevertheless, the high rejections of Pb(II) and Cd(II) support the possibility of purifying landfill soil leachate by the GO membrane
Future Research Perspectives of Combined Toxicology Tariq Mehmood, Anam Ashraf, Kousar Parveen, Muhammad Azher Hassan, Muhammad Fahad Sardar, et al. Toxicological Assessment of Combined Chemicals in the Environment, 2025
Global insight into national climate mitigation priorities within the framework of climate education Sobia Riaz, Muhammad Sohail, Haroon U. Rashid, Farrakh Nawaz, Vardah Asif, et al. Revitalizing the Learning Ecosystem for Modern Students, 2024 Global concerns surrounding climate change, exacerbated by its detrimental impact on ecosystems and societies, underscore the urgency of climate education. This study emphasizes the differing short-term needs for tackling air and water pollution and mitigating climate change across diverse countries. While developed nations integrate climate education seamlessly, challenges faced by developing and underdeveloped countries include limited resources, technology constraints, and a lack of interest. This chapter advocates for collaborative efforts among stakeholders, policymakers, and educators to ensure universal access to effective climate education, fostering a sense of global citizenship. This collective approach is crucial in addressing shared challenges and empowering individuals to contribute meaningfully to climate change solutions.
Nanoclay packaging materials as biodegradable Zain Mushtaq, Maleeha Islam, Salwa Saeed, Korkmaz Bellitürk, Predrag Ilić, et al. Innovations in Engineering and Food Science, 2024 Nanoclays are nanomaterials consisting of layered silicate clay minerals and have various applications in food packaging. They can improve the mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties of both petroleum-based and bio-based polymers, as well as provide other functions such as antimicrobial activity, colorimetric indication, biodegradability enhancement, additive partitioning, and control and release of active ingredients. This chapter reviews the types, properties, and manufacturing methods of nanoclay-based polymer nanocomposites for food packaging. In addition, the latest achievements and challenges related to the use of nanoclays as food packaging materials are discussed, and an overview of the current state of knowledge and future perspectives for the development of nanoclay technology in the food industry is provided.
Ventilation Strategies for Healthy Indoors in Hospitals Predrag Ilić, Dragana Nešković Markić, Ljiljana Stojanović Bjelić, Zia Ur Rahman Farooqi Viruses Bacteria and Fungi in the Built Environment Designing Healthy Indoor Environments, 2021
Assessment of Chemical Hazards in Hospital Workplaces during the Summer Period S Šabić, P Ilić Quality of Life 17 (1-2), 46-57 , 2026 2026
Assessment and Modeling of Environmental Noise From Open-Air Concerts in a Student Residential Area D Nešković Markić, P Ilić, Z Popović, L Stojanović Bjelić, S Šabić Quality of Life 17 (1-2), 35-45 , 2026 2026
Fate and Transport of Viruses in the Subsurface Environment: A Systematic Review of Pollution Pathways in Saturated and Unsaturated Porous Media MYJ Baloch, P Baidya, M Aryal, L Yang, J Iqbal, M Ptak, P Ilić, C Liu Environmental Research 288 (1), 123163 , 2026 2026 Citations: 25
Сирак (Sorghum bicolor L.)–биљна врста за ублажавање посљедица климатских промјена и сировина за функционалну храну Н Пржуљ, А Велимировић, П Илић, З Јововић, З Говедар Нутрицеутске гајене биљке 4, 5-37 , 2025 2025
Assessment of water handling practices in households and related health impacts: a case study in Deyniile District, Mogadishu, Somalia MH Mohamed, HR Sharma, P Ilić, Y Elmi, AA Adam BMC Public Health 25 (1), 2368 , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
Soil Acidification: Processes, Effects on Soil and Plants, and Remediation Strategies ZUR Farooqi, AA Qadir, S Riaz, Z Mujdded, WMUD Chaudhary, P Ilić, ... Environmental Protection and Remediation 6, 175-210 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
Barley in Human Nutrition and Health N Pržulј, A Velimirović, M Mirosavljević, D Brenjo, V Trkulja, P Ilić, ... Food and human nutrition 3, 131-144 , 2025 2025
RISK ASSESSMENT MODEL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN HEALTH IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES S Mrazovac Kurilić, NB Lj, I Predrag, ZUR Farooqi 3rd INTERNATIONAL EUROSA CONFERENCE, 71 , 2025 2025
Contamination, Risk Assessment and Spatial Distribution of Harmful Metals in Soil Near Stanari (B&H) N Malić, P Ilić, S Mrazovac Kurilić Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S 32 (1), 27-41 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
Potentially toxic elements in the agricultural soils of northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina: spatial and vertical distribution, origin and ecological risk D Mihajlović, S Srdić, P Benka, N Čereković, P Ilić, D Radanović, ... Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 197 (3), 295 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
Future Research Perspectives of Combined Toxicology T Mehmood, A Ashraf, K Parveen, M Azher Hassan, M Fahad Sardar, ... Toxicological Assessment of Combined Chemicals in the Environment, 365-380 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Removal of Pb (II), Cd (II), and Zn (II) from landfill soil and leachate using a graphene oxide membrane D Stević, S Sukur, R Kukobat, S Gotovac-Atlagić, P Ilić, FS Fumagalli, ... Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society 49, 79-79 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Management of soil degradation: A comprehensive approach for combating soil Degradation, food Insecurity, and climate change ZUR Farooqi, M Sohail, H Alserae, AA Qadir, T Hussain, P Ilic, S Riaz, ... Ecosystem Management: Climate Change and Sustainability, 55-78 , 2024 2024 Citations: 15
Voda za piće, rekreaciju i industriju LS Bjelić, DN Markić, P Ilić 2024
Од камене мотике до кружне пољопривреде Н Пржуљ, А Велимировић, Д Петровић, П Илић, М Миросављевић, ... Кружна економија 60, 119-168 , 2024 2024
Кружна економија и њен утицај на смањење загађења и одрживи развој животне средине П Илић, Н Пржуљ, О Ерић, ДН Маркић Кружна економија 60, 1-30 , 2024 2024
Circular Economy and Sustainable Consumption S Riaz, I Rafiq, P Ilić, G Murtaza, S Hameed, ZUR Farooqi, M Sohail, ... Circular Economy 60, 169-186 , 2024 2024
Exposure levels, health risks, spatially distribution, multivariate statistics and positive matrix factorization model of heavy metals from wild solid waste dumpsites P Ilić, S Ilić, A Rashid, Z Mushtaq, S Mrazovac Kurilić, L Stojanović Bjelić, ... Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 235 (10), 648 , 2024 2024 Citations: 14
Integrated Remediation Strategies for Urban and Industrial Pollution: Insights and Applications in the Incel Project I Predrag, SM Kurilić, Z Mushtaq, A Rashid The Fourth International Conference on Sustainable Environment and … , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Assessment of noise pollution and its effects on human health in industrial hub of Pakistan ZUR Farooqi, M Sabir, J Latif, Z Aslam, HR Ahmad, I Ahmad, M Imran, ... Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27 (3), 2819-2828 , 2020 2020 Citations: 116
Types, sources, socioeconomic impacts, and control strategies of environmental noise: A review ZUR Farooqi, I Ahmad, A Ditta, P Ilic, M Amin, AB Naveed, A Gulzar Environmental Science and Pollution Research 29 (54), 81087-81111 , 2022 2022 Citations: 69
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in air on small spatial and temporal scales-II. Mass size distributions and gas-particle partitioning G Lammel, J Klánová, P Ilic, J Kohoutek, B Gasic, I Kovacic, L Skrdlíková Atmospheric Environment 44 (38), 5022-5027 , 2010 2010 Citations: 67
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in air on small spatial and temporal scales-I. Levels and variabilities G Lammel, J Klánová, P Ilic, J Kohoutek, B Gasic, I Kovacic, N Lakic, ... Atmospheric Environment 44 (38), 5015-5021 , 2010 2010 Citations: 67
Indoor Air Quality in the Hospital: The Influence of Heating, Ventilating and Conditioning Systems J Božić, P Ilić, S Ilić Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology 62 , 2019 2019 Citations: 66
Using material flow analysis for waste management planning DN Markic, HS Carapina, D Bjelic, LS Bjelic, P Ilic, ZS Pesic, O Kikanovic Polish Journal of Environmental Studies 28 (1), 255-265 , 2018 2018 Citations: 63
Hazard modelling of accidental release Chlorine gas using modern tool-Aloha software P Ilić, S Ilić, LJ Stojanović Bjelić QUALITY OF LIFE 9 (1-2), 38-45 , 2018 2018 Citations: 60
Sources of organochlorine pesticides in air in an urban Mediterranean environment: volatilisation from soil G Lammel, J Klánová, L Erić, P Ilić, J Kohoutek, I Kovacić Journal of Environmental Monitoring 13 (12), 3358-3364 , 2011 2011 Citations: 53
Surface water quality assessment of Skardu springs using Water Quality Index WA Ahsan, HR Ahmad, ZUR Farooqi, M Sabir, MA Ayub, M Rizwan, P Ilic Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-12 , 2021 2021 Citations: 52
Second national communication of Bosnia and Herzegovina under the United Nations framework convention on climate change S Radusin, S Oprašić, M Cero, I Abdurahmanović, G Vukmir, S Avdić, ... Banja Luka: MVTEO, MPGE, FMOIT, UNDP, GEF , 2013 2013 Citations: 52
Quantification of sources of PCBs to the atmosphere in urban areas: A comparison of cities in North America, Western Europe and former Yugoslavia B Gasic, M MacLeod, J Klanova, M Scheringer, P Ilic, G Lammel, ... Environmental Pollution 158 (10), 3230-3235 , 2010 2010 Citations: 51
Groundwater quality, fluoride health risk and geochemical modelling for drinking and irrigation water suitability assessment in Tundla block, Uttar Pradesh, India A Saraswat, S Ram, S Kouadri, MB Raza, HC Hombegowda, R Kumar, ... Groundwater for Sustainable Development 23, 100991 , 2023 2023 Citations: 40
Potentially toxic elements and phytoremediation: opportunities and challenges ZUR Farooqi, MM Hussain, MA Ayub, AA Qadir, P Ilić Phytoremediation Biotechnological Strategies for Promoting Invigorating … , 2022 2022 Citations: 40
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Contamination of Soil in an Industrial Zone and Evaluation of Pollution Sources P Ilić, T Nišić, ZUR Farooqi Polish Journal of Environmental Studies 30 (1), 155–162 , 2021 2021 Citations: 30
Identifying New ‘Hotspot’ Heavy Metal Contamination in Industrial Zone Soil P Ilić, T Nišić, S Ilić, L Stojanović Bjelić Polish Journal of Environmental Studies 29 (4), 2987-2993 , 2020 2020 Citations: 27
Urban noise assessment and its nonauditory health effects on the residents of Chiniot and Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan ZUR Farooqi, I Ahmad, N Zeeshan, P Ilić, M Imran, MF Saeed Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28 (39), 54909-54921 , 2021 2021 Citations: 26
Source Identification and Ecological Risk of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Soils and Groundwater P Ilić, S Ilić, DN Markić, LS Bjelić, ZUR Farooqi, B Sole, N Adimalla Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S 28 (3), 355-363 , 2021 2021 Citations: 26
Pollution and control of air quality in the function of environment protection P Ilić Independent University, Banja Luka 1 , 2015 2015 Citations: 26
Fate and Transport of Viruses in the Subsurface Environment: A Systematic Review of Pollution Pathways in Saturated and Unsaturated Porous Media MYJ Baloch, P Baidya, M Aryal, L Yang, J Iqbal, M Ptak, P Ilić, C Liu Environmental Research 288 (1), 123163 , 2026 2026 Citations: 25
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Different Layers of Soil and Groundwater-Evaluation of Levels of Pollution and Sources of Contamination P Ilić, D Markić Nešković, L Bjelić Stojanović, ZUR Farooqi Polish Journal of Environmental Studies 30 (2), 1191–1201 , 2021 2021 Citations: 24
