Management
Almir Badnjević
Almir Badnjević was born in 1986 in Bosanska Krupa, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He received his Ph.D. from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing Zagreb (FER), University of Zagreb in 2015. Since 2008, he has been working in two spheres, business and academia.
He is one of the founders of the idea of including medical devices with measuring functions in the legal metrology framework and the establishment of measurement traceability in medical measurements globally. On that idea, in 2014, he established one of the most equipped laboratories for testing and verification of medical devices in Europe, the Verlab laboratory. The main task of Verlab is to perform annual verification of the safety and performance of medical devices in all healthcare institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina following the ISO 17020 standard. Based on the experience gained in this field, as one of the editors he wrote a book “Inspection of Medical Devices – for regulatory purposes” which was published by Springer Nature in 2017, and the second edition in 2023.
In 2022, Verlab company established the first private Research Institute in Bosnia and Herzegovina, named Verlab Research Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices and Artificial Intelligence. In less than one year, this Institute established collaborations with institutions such as CERN, Fraunhofer, and Helmholtz and participated in a few international projects in the field of high-performance computing, big data, artificial intelligence and medical devices. Verlab Institute is a candidate to become a global Collaborative Center of WHO.
In his academic career, since 2015, he has been working as head of the Department of Genetics and Bioengineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Natural and Medical Sciences, International Burch University. He established the first Master’s and PhD programs in Bioengineering in Bosnia and Herzegovina. At the International Burch University, today he holds a Full Professor position in the field of Bioengineering and electrical engineering , while at the University of Sarajevo, he holds an Associate Professor position in the field of Healthcare Informatics. Since 2015 he has been working as an expert in practice at the University of Warwick (UK) too. He is the author or co-author of over 200 chapters of books, books, journal articles, and international conference articles. He is included in the top 2% of world cited scientists by Stanford University (USA).
In 2022, he became a regular member of the International Academy of Sciences and Arts in Bosnia and Herzegovina (IANUBIH) and an Ordinary member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, while in 2023 he became a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science. In 2022, he was named as Editor in Chief of the Technology and Health Care Journal published by Holand IOS Press and Associate Editor of Springer’s Health and Technology Journal and Springer Nature BioMedical Engineering OnLine Journal.
Besides the academic and business sectors, he gained professional experience through nongovernment organizations. In 2014, as one of the founders, he established the Bosnia and Herzegovina Medical and Biological Engineering Society, which is the country representative in the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE) and the European Alliance of Medical and Biological Engineering and Science (EAMBES). As one of the founders, he was also appointed for the president.
In 2021, this Society established LabHub which became the EU DIH (European Digital Innovation Hub). Since 2015, this Society, for the first time in the history of the country began organizing the International Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering (CMBEBIH), which brings together an average of over 700 participants from about 40 countries every two years. In 2016 he was appointed as a Board member of the IEEE Technical Committee for Cardiopulmonary Systems, and in 2020 he was appointed as a Steering committee member of IEEE Standards.
He has a mandate (2018 – 2024) to serve as Board Member of the Clinical Engineering Division of the International Federation of Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE) and a mandate (2018 – 2022) to serve as Advisor for Regulatory Affairs and Treasurer of the European Alliance for Medical and Biological Engineering and Science (EAMBES). He served as IEEE standard coordinator for Region 8 (Europe, Middle East, Africa) in the period from 2019 – 2020. Additionally, he was appointed as a Supervisory Board member at Privredna Banka Sarajevo dd Sarajevo in the mandate 2019 – 2027. In 2021, he was appointed as IEEE EMBS Distinguished lecturer. He holds senior status at the IEEE organization.
In 2016 his CV was recognized and included in the american journal Marquis Who’s Who in the World. In 2018 his team was awarded IFMBE the best paper award in the field of clinical engineering, while in 2021 Verlab received the IFMBE team award at the global level in the field of clinical engineering. In 2018 he was named “Person of the Year in Bosnia and Herzegovina” by SNL magazine, in 2020 he was named “IN Men of 2020” by Ladies In magazine, while he was named “CD Person of 2020” by National Face TV.
In 2023, by the Council of Ministers’ decision, he was appointed as director of the Agency for identification documents, registers, and data exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the mandate 2023 – 2028.
He is married and father of two children.
Petar Bilčar
Petar Bilčar, was born on February 3, 1976, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He finished High School in the High School Center “Dušan Jojić Joja“ in Bosansko Grahovo and graduated from the Faculty of Economics, Economics department/Master Academic Studies of the University of Belgrade. After graduation, he started working at the Tropic Trade International LLC in the position of a commercial director. From 2002 to 2006, he was the republic market inspector (Ministry of Trade and Tourism of the Republika Srpska), and the market inspector of the City of Banja Luka. During the period 2008-2012, he was a member of the Supervisory Board at the Jahorina Olympic Centre, and since 2016 he was the president of the Supervisory Board at the Jahorina Olympic Centre.
From 2016 to 2020, he was the head of the Department for Communal Affairs of the City of Banja Luka, afterward, until he was appointed the deputy director of the Agency for identification documents, registers and data exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2023, he carried out duties of the market inspector of the City of Banja Luka.
He speaks English and enjoys skiing and cycling in his spare time.
Welcome message
Dear visitors,
Welcome to the virtual entrance of the Agency for Identification Documents, Registers, and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina – from Pixels to Progress: Digital Odyssey of BiH.
As the Director of the Agency, I am pleased to welcome you. Our institution is not only the keeper of your identification data but also the architect of a modern and secure ecosystem of administrative processes. We proudly strive to provide outstanding service and expand your experience.
Our message “From pixels to progress: Digital Odyssey of Bosnia and Herzegovina” reflects our commitment to the technological improvement and progress of our country. At the heart of each pixel of data lies the potential for progress, and we are here to turn that potential into reality.
From immigration to digitization, we are guided by fundamental principles. Our role is multiple: from the development strategy in line with international standards, through the technical design of registers, to the technical maintenance of data that is a public good. Taking into account all segments of identification documents – from identity cards to driver’s licenses and passports – each stage is carefully planned and implemented.
“Identity is what makes us unique, and security is the foundation of our freedom.” This thought is at the heart of our work. Our commitment to the protection of your identification data is deeply embedded in everything we do. In a world where technology is rapidly advancing, we are your trusted guardian.
Today, we are facing the opportunities and challenges of the digital era. As an Agency, we not only adjust the way we perform administrative processes but also create a bridge between you and modern, user-oriented e-services. Our goal is to make your everyday life easier, making it more practical and efficient.
Your privacy is at the heart of everything we do. As Abraham Lincoln said, “Your freedom ends where the freedom of others begins.” With a promise to keep your personal data as our most precious treasure, we ensure that you feel safe while using our services.
Through cooperation with international partners and the implementation of best practices, we are creating a bridge to a world where data travels faster and administration becomes simpler. We are the bridge between your needs and the digital future.
On behalf of the Agency for Identification Documents, Registers, and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina, I am pleased to welcome you. Your support and trust are initiators of our commitments. Together we are building a path to a smarter and safer future.
Respectfully,
PhD, Almir Badnjević