About Ljiljana Markovic

Professor Markovic is a distinguished scholar in Japanese Studies and Economics, currently serving as Full Professor and Special Advisor to the Executive Director of the ECPD UN University for Peace for cooperation with Euro-Asian countries. She is also Advisor to the President of MB University and Advisor to the Rector of Megatrend University in Belgrade. Her academic career spans more than four decades and combines scholarly excellence, academic leadership, and international cultural diplomacy.

Academic Background & Career

• Education:

  • University of Cambridge

  • Chuo University, Japan

• Academic Appointments:

  • Full Professor in Japanese Studies

  • Associate Professor in Economics

  • Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade (1976–2020)

• Leadership Roles:

  • Dean, Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade

  • Dean, Management Faculty, BK University

  • Dean, Diplomacy and Security Academy, Belgrade

• Visiting Professor:

  • Gabriele d’Annunzio University, Italy

  • Osaka University, Japan

During her academic career, she educated over 700 Japanese Studies majors, supervised 57 MA/MSc theses, 14 PhDs in Japanese Studies, and 5 doctoral candidates in Economics.

Research & Publications

Professor Markovic is the author of a substantial body of academic publications on:

• Japanese civilization and culture

• Language, literature, and cultural studies

• Intercultural relations and diplomacy

• Economic and civilizational aspects of Asia–Europe relations

She is a frequent keynote speaker at international conferences and plays a leading role in global academic networks.

International Roles & Memberships

Full Member, Serbian Royal Academy of Scientists and Artists 
Member, Euro-Mediterranean Academy of Arts and Sciences
Chair, International Symposium of Silk Road Academic Studies (ISSRAS)
President, International Committee of Slavists – Section: The Slavic World and Silk Road Civilisations