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IRES Expert Network
The IRES Expert Network is one of the most important pillars of the IRES’s work. It brings together leading scholars, practitioners, and policy specialists across the social sciences, law, economics, and international affairs. Through active collaboration and knowledge exchange, the network underpins IRES’s high-quality research, evidence-based analysis, and the development of innovative responses to today’s complex global and European challenges.
Last updated: 03.01.2026
Coordinator:
Elena Tilovska-Kechegi, PhD, Faculty of Law, University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola, North Macedonia
Contact: elena.tilovska-kechegi[at]uklo.edu.mk
Expert Network:
Andrea Zdravkovska, PhD, Faculty of Law, University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola, North Macedonia
Angelina Stanojoska, PhD, Faculty of Law, University St. Kliment Ohridski - Bitola, North Macedonia
Aleksandra Kolakovic, PhD, Institute for Political Studies, Belgrade, Serbia
Angelos Kaskanis, PhD, Tactics Institute for Security and Counter-Terrorism, London, UK
Blagoj Nenovski, PhD, Faculty of Law, University St. Kliment Ohridski - Bitola, North Macedonia
Ice Ilijevski, PhD, Faculty of Law, University St. Kliment Ohridski - Bitola, North Macedonia
Prabhpreet Singh, PhD, School of Law, Mahindra University, India
Piotr Pietrzak, PhD, Vistula University, Warsaw, Poland & In Statu Nascendi Think Tank, Sofia, Bulgaria
Katerina Veljanovska Blazhevska, PhD, MIT University of Skopje, North Macedonia
Kire Babanoski, PhD, Faculty of Security – Skopje, University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola, North Macedonia
Milka Dimitrovska, PhD, ISPJR, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia
Nikola Gjorshoski, PhD, Integrated Business Faculty - Skopje, North Macedonia
Nikola Lj. Ilievski, PhD, Integrated Business Faculty - Skopje, North Macedonia
Vesna Poposka, PhD, Military Academy "General Mihailo Apostolski" - Skopje, associate member of the University "Goce Delcev"-Shtip, North Macedonia
Connecting Minds: The IRES Expert Network
The Expert Network of the Institute for Research and European Studies (IRES) is a dynamic platform that brings together interdisciplinary specialists in the social sciences. It serves as a collaborative forum where scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world engage in research projects, share policy insights, develop educational initiatives, and participate in public outreach. By integrating diverse perspectives across borders, the Network has established itself as a key global hub for advancing knowledge.
Membership in the Expert Network is periodically reviewed and updated to reflect the evolving priorities of IRES and the active engagement of its members. Updates may be implemented unilaterally or by mutual agreement, as outlined in the Letter of Agreement signed upon joining.
Members primarily collaborate through digital platforms such as Zoom or Google Meet, ensuring regular interaction regardless of geographic location. In-person or hybrid meetings may also be organized in conjunction with conferences, workshops, or other academic events.
Ongoing communication is supported by the Network’s mailing list, email correspondence, and shared digital tools, enabling members to exchange ideas, coordinate research projects, and collaborate efficiently on policy and educational initiatives.
How to Join the IRES Expert Network
Joining the IRES Expert Network allows you to collaborate with leading scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the social sciences. Membership is open to individuals with demonstrated expertise and a commitment to advancing knowledge, research, and public engagement.
Steps to Join:
Contact IRES directly to share your background, areas of expertise, and interest in joining the Network (see: Contact section).
Your profile and experience will be reviewed by the IRES team to ensure alignment with the Network’s goals and standards.
Once accepted, members sign a Letter of Agreement outlining roles, responsibilities, and expectations within the Network.
Members are invited to participate in research collaborations, policy discussions, educational initiatives, and public engagement activities.
Membership Benefits:
Collaborate with international experts and institutions
Contribute to research publications and policy reports
Access IRES conferences, workshops, and seminars
Be part of a global community shaping knowledge and practice
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