BHAAAS is a voluntary non-profit, non-governmental, non-partisan, multi-ethnic, and multi-cultural organization whose purposes are exclusively educational, scientific, and charitable, as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 3, 2007.
Dear members of BHAAAS,
I am honored to take the helm of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian-American Association of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS), an organization that has become my scientific “home away from home” and my main connection to like-minded researchers in my native Bosnia and Herzegovina. View Message
For sixteen years, the Days of BHAAAS have been a substantial, high-quality, and successful conference.
Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 3, 2007.
The Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS) warmly invites its members, friends, partners, and supporters to join us for the BHAAAS Annual Meeting 2026 in Chicago.
The Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS), in cooperation with the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ANUBiH), is organizing a lecture by BHAAAS member Dr. Denita Hadžiabdić Guerry entitled “Fulbright Without Borders: Global Opportunities for Scholars, Students, and Future Leaders.”
Dr. Venera Simonović, a member of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences, is also actively involved in the Chamber of Engineers of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where her professional engagement contributes to initiatives aimed at improving the position of engineers, strengthening the legal framework, and advancing the social responsibility of the profession.
The web platform Znanjem do zdravlja continues its new podcast dedicated to medicine, disease prevention, early recognition of health problems and the promotion of reliable, expert-based health information. The second episode of the Znanjem do zdravlja podcast opens important questions about high blood pressure, a condition that often does not cause recognizable symptoms, but can seriously endanger health if it is not detected and treated in time.
BHAAAS Days are the most important activity organized by the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Over the years, BHAAAS Days have grown into a respected international conference.
Over the past 16 years, this event has brought together more than 1,000 participants from 30 countries through numerous symposiums, special events, and a dedicated student program.
BHAAAS Days are a platform for networking, unforgettable encounters, and the exchange of ideas between local and international experts from various fields of science and art.
After 17 successful conferences, BHAAAS proudly continues building bridges between the homeland and the world.
See you at the 18th BHAAAS Days!
As part of the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina Knowledge Transfer Program, Prof. Dr. Zlatan Akšamija visited Sarajevo, where he delivered a lecture and engaged with students and faculty.
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As part of the “Knowledge Transfer of Experts from the Diaspora to Bosnia and Herzegovina” program, implemented by the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina through the Diaspora Sector, Professor Ajla Akšamija visited the Faculty of Architecture, University of Sarajevo, from March 9–13, 2026.
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As part of the “Knowledge Transfer of Experts from the Diaspora to Bosnia and Herzegovina” program, implemented by the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina in partnership with BHAAAS, Professor Zlatan Akšamija delivered a lecture at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics - University of Sarajevo (Physics department).
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As part of the “Knowledge Transfer of Experts from the Diaspora to Bosnia and Herzegovina” program, implemented by the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina in partnership with BHAAAS, Professor Zlatan Akšamija delivered three lectures at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sarajevo, in March 2026.
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Mahira Tanović, MD, FACS, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with more than twenty years of professional experience in New York. She is a member and former President of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS) and has been appointed President of the National Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a professional organization operating at the national level.
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Our member, Dr. Sanda Vujnić, prepared an article on the occasion of September 13, World Sepsis Day, with the aim of raising public awareness about this serious and often overlooked health threat. BHAAAS members and the Knowledge for Health platform actively follow current topics, strive to be available to the media and the public, and contribute with their expertise to improving citizens’ awareness. We thank them for their dedication and support.
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Carolyn Dorfman Dance presents Prologue: A Dance of Hope - The Story of Max Heller, a powerful fusion of dance, music, and theater. Featuring electroacoustic compositions by Sarajevo-born composer Svjetlana Bukvich and Bosnian singer Davor Ebner, this project is a cultural bridge between BiH and its US diaspora. Premiering in January 2025, it honors Heller’s legacy as a Holocaust survivor, immigrant, and trailblazing mayor who fought segregation in Greenville, South Carolina.
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A member of BHAAAS, Namik Hrle from Banja Luka, Vice President of Development in IBM's Software Department and Director of the Development Laboratory in Germany, holder of 77 patents, will be one of the speakers at the 4th Future Leaders Summit (FLS), which will take place on December 13 and 14 in Sarajevo.
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