Prominent Croatian scientist Professor Slobodan Danko Bosanac dies at 80

Croatia mourns the loss of Professor Slobodan Danko Bosanac, a highly respected scientist and president of the Adriatic Aerospace Association (A3), who passed away at the age of 80. His death marks a significant loss for the nation's scientific community and its burgeoning space sector.

Professor Bosanac was a distinguished figure in theoretical physics, earning his doctorate from the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom. His extensive scientific career, primarily at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, produced over a hundred scientific papers and several books in fields such as atomic and molecular physics, electromagnetic interactions, and astrophysics. His contributions were recognized with two Croatian state science awards in 1997 and 2013.

Beyond his academic achievements, Professor Bosanac was a visionary in promoting Croatia's space ambitions. As president of A3, he united scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and institutions to foster the development of the Croatian space sector. Under his leadership, A3 became a key organization for advancing space science and technology in Croatia, driving initiatives for domestic satellite projects, international collaboration, and the education of future experts.

His dedication extended to building Croatia's capabilities in space technologies and bridging the gap between academia, industry, and government institutions. Professor Bosanac's legacy as a top scientist, visionary, and advocate for scientific and technological progress will be permanently etched in the history of Croatia's scientific community. A farewell ceremony was scheduled for June 11 at the Mirogoj Cemetery.

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With deep regret, we inform the public that Prof. Dr. Slobodan Danko Bosanac, president of the Adriatic Aerospace Association (A3), a distinguished Croatian scientist, professor, and one of the most prominent promoters of the development of space technologies and space activities in the Republic of Croatia, has passed away at the age of 80.