Luka Strezoski is a Serbian professor of electrical engineering and an entrepreneur, known for his contributions to energy systems research. He is also a professional mixed martial artist (MMA), who recently retired from the sport.[1][2][3]
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Early Life and Education
editStrezoski was born in Serbia. He pursued higher education at the Faculty of Technical Sciences (FTN) in University of Novi Sad, where he completed his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees with summa cum laude honors. During his graduate studies, he conducted research at the City University of London, UK (6 months) and Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, USA (two years). During his life in the USA, he trained in mixed martial arts alongside UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miočić.[4][1]
Research Activity
editAfter completing his Ph.D., Strezoski joined the faculty at FTN. His research focuses on integrating renewable energy sources into modern power grids, exploring how large-scale renewable energy production can be harnessed to create efficient and sustainable energy systems.[2][5][6][7]
Strezoski has also worked on technologies for digitizing electric distribution utility control centers, including Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS). He has published peer-reviewed papers and served as an expert advisor for electric utility companies.[8][9][10]
Entrepreneurship
editStrezoski founded DerMag Consulting LLC and SMG Electric, companies that advise electric utility companies on deploying Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) solutions, as well as developing their own electric grid management solutions. He also founded Reload Energy Drinks.
MMA Career
editStrezoski has competed in professional MMA bouts and was recognized as a welterweight fighter from Serbia, ranking among the top five in the Balkans and number one in Ohio. He achieved notable victories against Dequan Townsend, Jovan Marjanovic, and Portland Pringle,[11] and experienced a majority decision loss to Michel Pereira.[12][1]
- Received the Dr. Zoran Djindjic Award in 2020 for the best scientist under 35, Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, Serbia.
- Recipient of the Award for Scientific Excellence, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, in 2022
- Won multiple state championships in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Luta Livre and
- Holds Luta Livre black belt
- Placed third at the IBJJF European Championship in 2007 in the junior category.
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Пре подне научник, увече ММА борац, а увек борац за лепшу, бољу и здравију планету". rts.rs. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ a b c "Luka je jedan od najboljih NAUČNIKA u Srbiji, a uz to je i MMA BORAC. Ovo je njegova priča". blic.rs. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Došlo do promene, Luka Strezoski doživeo prvi poraz u karijeri na SBC15!". MMA Novosti. 2017-12-10. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ Stanić, Miloš (2017-10-17). "Najmlađi doktor nauka na novosadskom FTN vredno trenira za SVETSKU TITULU". Blic.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "CSDL | IEEE Computer Society". www.computer.org. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ cxomagazine (2023-12-29). "From One-Way Roads to Superhighways: Revolutionizing Electrical Distribution Grids with DERMS". CXOTech Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ Sajadi, Amirhossein; Strezoski, Luka; Strezoski, Vladimir; Prica, Marija; Loparo, Kenneth A. "Integration of renewable energy systems and challenges for dynamics, control, and automation of electrical power systems". WIREs Energy and Environment. 8 (1). doi:10.1002/wene.321. ISSN 2041-8396.
- ^ "Utility DERMS for Active Management of Emerging Distribution Grids with High Penetration of Renewable DERs". ouci.dntb.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ B92. "Počela konferencija o inovativnim tehnologijama u Novom Sadu". B92.net (in Serbian). Retrieved 2024-11-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Đurić: Pokazali smo smelost i viziju za nove naučno-tehnološke inovacije i razvoj strategije Grada Novog Sada kao pametnog grada". www.kurir.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "MMA Big Guns 18 at Richland County Fairgrounds". Mansfield News Journal. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ Finley, Duane (2017-03-31). "Felony In Cleveland: A Strange Night Of Great MMA". FloCombat. Retrieved 2024-11-06.