Zoran Popovic In Memoriam Apr 2026

Zoran S. Popović dedicated his life to journalism and international diplomacy, building a bridge between communication and foreign policy.

A professor at the University of Washington and Director of the Center for Game Science. He is famous for co-creating Foldit , a protein-folding game that has led to major scientific breakthroughs.

Popović transitioned into a high-level diplomatic career, representing Yugoslavia and Serbia in several key international posts: Jordan: Ambassador of the SFR Yugoslavia (1987–1991). Syria: Ambassador of the SFR Yugoslavia (1995–1999). Turkey: Ambassador of Serbia and Montenegro (2001–2005). Romania: Ambassador of Serbia (2009–2013). Zoran Popovic IN MEMORIAM

Recognized as a foremost expert on Middle Eastern and Russian geopolitics, he served as the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia before retiring in 2014. He was also a recipient of the High Order of Jordan and the Syrian Order of Merit. Other Notable Figures Named Zoran Popović

An award-winning Serbian-born director of photography known for his work on films like Circle (2015), Bullet Head (2017), and The Munsters (2022). He is a graduate of the American Film Institute . Zoran S

A prominent judge on the Pennsylvania Superior Court and former Mayor of McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

A current member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts specializing in material science and physics. Zoran Popović, Professor He is famous for co-creating Foldit , a

While the recent 2026 memorials refer to the diplomat above, several others have made significant contributions in their respective fields: