Marko Galjak
Researcher & Data Scientist
Institute of Social Sciences/
Catalyst Balkans
Belgrade, Serbia
Marko holds a PhD in Demography, complemented by Master’s degrees in both Demography and Computing in Social Sciences. His multidisciplinary research career spans demography, public health, computational social science, ethics, and philanthropy.
He currently serves as a researcher at the Demographic Research Center, part of the Institute of Social Sciences in Belgrade.
Beyond his academic work, Marko is also a dedicated activist and has been an active member of civil society since his high school years. In his non-profit career, he has led a variety of projects in AI, research, and digital transformation. These initiatives strengthened the capacity of CSOs by harnessing IT, data science, and philanthropy intelligence
News
| Dec 25, 2025 | Published the first paper of the SSAI project in Social Science Computer Review. |
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| Oct 15, 2025 | Gave an invited talk at Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts. |
| Nov 28, 2024 | Received funding for a project that will examine usage of AI chat bots in the BCMS countries. |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Published a book chapter in The Routledge Handbook of Artificial Intelligence and Philanthropy. |
| Jul 4, 2024 | Received a proof of concept grant for Social Sciences Advancement Initiative (SSAI) project. |