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 multi-disciplinary research career extends across demography, public health, computational social science, ethics, and philanthropy.
Currently, he serves as a researcher at the Demographic Research Center, part of The Institute of Social Sciences, Belgrade.
Not only a researcher, Marko is also a dedicated activist and has been a key member of civil society since his high school years. Currently, he serves as the Director of Technology at Catalyst Balkans, a nonprofit focusing on regional philanthropy infrastructure. In his role, Marko leads a variety of projects, including AI, Research, and Digital Transformation. These initiatives aim to strengthen the capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) by harnessing the power of IT, data science, and philanthropy intelligence.
News
| Nov 28, 2024 | Received funding for a project that will examine usage of AI chat bots in the BCMS countries. |
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| 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. |
| May 7, 2024 | Published two papers: one in Population Research and Policy Review, and the second in Energy Policy. |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Started working as Research Associate in the Institute of Social Sciences. |