Goran Milić
Е-маил: goran.milic@sfb.bg.ac.rs
Кабинет: 53
Консултације: Wednesday, 12 – 14 h
Goran Milić is a Full Professor at the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Forestry, Department of Wood Science and Technology. He earned his BSc (2001), MSc (2006), and PhD (2011) at the same institution, where he progressed through all academic ranks from teaching assistant to full professor.
His teaching and research are focused on wood and wood-based materials, with particular emphasis on moisture behaviour in wood, wood drying and steaming, hydrothermal wood treatment and wood modification. He is especially engaged in developing innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for the wood industry, including research related to the circular use and valorisation of wood-processing by-products. At the Faculty of Forestry, he teaches courses related to wood drying and hydrothermal wood treatment at undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels.
Professor Milić has built strong links between academic research and industrial practice through participation in numerous national and international projects, cooperation with research institutions and companies across Europe and professional engagement in the wood industry. He has led and coordinated several international projects on behalf of the Faculty of Forestry, including projects within the Interreg Danube Region and IPA ADRION frameworks, also has represented Serbia in several COST Actions related to bio-based materials. His academic development and international collaboration include research and teaching stays in Austria, Germany, Finland and Slovenia, as well as visiting professorships in the region. His more recent work increasingly connects wood science with sustainability and circular use of materials, including research on the valorisation of wood steaming condensate for innovative applications through two UNDP-supported projects.
In addition to his teaching and research activities, he has supervised numerous undergraduate and master’s theses, participated in doctoral dissertation committees, organized international scientific events and contributed to professional and editorial work in the field. His profile also reflects expertise in reviewer activities, consultancy for the wood industry and professional training in wood drying. Prof. Milić is a member of several international organizations and a court expert in the field of wood technology.
Ужа научна област
Primary wood processing
Ангажовање у настави
Undergraduate studies:
- Hydrothermal wood treatments
- Wooden houses production technologies
Master’s degree studies:
- Wood drying
Doctoral studies:
- Wood drying (sorption) theories
Одабрани научни радови
- Veizović, M., Todorović, N., Straže, A., & Milić, G. (2026). Bending Performance of Thermo-Hydro-Mechanically Densified Poplar Wood: Effects of Ultrasonic Pretreatment and Thermal Posttreatment at Different Compression Ratios. Forests, 17(2), 284. https://doi.org/10.3390/f17020284
- Tojić, T., Milić, G., Vrbničanin, S. et al. Valorisation of beech steaming condensate: in vitro phytotoxicity and selectivity. Wood Sci Technol 60, 31 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00226-026-01747-w
- Milić, G., Rančić, M., Todorović, N. et al. Walnut wood steaming: chemical profile and antioxidant activity of the condensate to assess the potential application. Wood Sci Technol 58, 1605–1628 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00226-024-01584-9
- Rančić, M., Popović, M., Milić, G. et al. The effect of the beech wood steaming condensate on curing behaviour of urea-formaldehyde adhesive. Eur. J. Wood Prod. 82, 2137–2153 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-024-02151-6
- Milić, G., Todorović, N., Veizović, M., & Popadić, R. (2023). Heating Rate during Thermal Modification in Steam Atmosphere: Influence on the Properties of Maple and Ash Wood. Forests, 14(2), 189. https://doi.org/10.3390/f14020189
- Todorović N., Popović Z., Milić G. (2015): Estimation of quality of thermally modified beech wood with red heartwood by FT-NIR spectroscopy. Wood Science and Technology 49(3):527-549, ISSN 0043-7719.
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00226-015-0710-3 - Milić G., Kolin B., Todorović N., Gorišek Ž. (2014): Energy Consumption of Beech Timber Drying in Oscillation Climates. Drvna industrija 65(4):309-314, ISSN 0012-6772.
http://drvnaindustrija.sumfak.hr/pdf//Drv%20Ind%20Vol%2065%204%20Milic.pdf - Milić G., Kolin B., Lovrić A., Todorović N., Popadić R. (2013): Drying of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) timber in oscillation climates: drying time and quality. Holzforschung 67(7):805-813, ISSN 0018-3830.
https://www.degruyter.com/view/journals/hfsg/67/7/article-p805.xml?language=en - Todorović N., Popović Z., Milić G., Popadić R. (2012): Estimation of Heat-Treated Beechwood Properties by Color Change. BioResources7(1):799‒815,ISSN1930-2126. http://www.ncsu.edu/bioresources/BioRes_07/BioRes_07_1_0799_Todorovic_PMP_Heat_Treat_Beach_Color_Change_2397.pdf
- Milić G., Kolin B. (2008): Moisture content distribution across thickness of kiln dried oak and beech lumber during conditioning phase. Holz als roh. 66:83-87.
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00107-007-0206-4