Jovan Surutka

Electrical engineer, professor and a pioneer who established the research and teaching of electromagnetics in Yugoslavia. Born in Banja Luka, Surutka attained his Ph.D. in 1957 from the University of Belgrade, focussing on theoretical and applied (numerical) magnetics, as well as to the theory and design of antenna systems. He researched propagation of radio waves in the natural environment and systems and networks for broadcasting and transmission of radio and television programs. As a result he is responsible for the design of a large number of antenna systems for various organizations and institutions both in Yugoslavia and abroad. He also contributed to the establishment of programs and the development of teaching at technical faculties all over Yugoslavia and authored more than 200 scientific works. His books were and are still in use in teaching.