On July 9, 2026, at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Banja Luka, the final theses of students Sofia Grbić and Jovan Ćalić were successfully defended.

The final thesis defenses were conducted within the activities of the DERHE project, aimed at improving the quality of education, developing cooperation with partner institutions, and connecting teaching and research activities with modern engineering approaches.

The Thesis Defense Committee consisted of:

• Prof. Dr Goran Janjić, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Banja Luka

• Prof. Dr Zorana Tanasić, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Banja Luka

• Prof. Dr Tomaž Berlec, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana

We would like to express our gratitude to the Committee members for their professional contribution and support, and we congratulate Sofia Grbić and Jovan Ćalić on the successful defense of their final theses, wishing them continued success in their professional development.