Zoran Tomić – Serbia
Zoran Tomić
Astronomical Society Eureka Kruševac
Email: eurekakutak@gmail.com
Bio:
Born in Kruševac, Serbia, where he still lives and works. He is PhD student at the Faculty of Economics in Niš, employed as an assistant at the Faculty of Agriculture in Kruševac. He has been actively promoting astronomy and science since 2005. He is the founder of the astronomical society “Eureka” of which he is still an active member. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Society of Astronomers of Serbia and actively works to promote the idea of dark sky parks, the development of Serbia’s space program and the establishment of a space agency in Serbia. He has been the national coordinator of WSW for Serbia since 2014.
“Space technology plays a pivotal role in enabling humanity to comprehend distant galaxies through space telescopes, explore celestial bodies within our solar system through space missions, and support the rapidly evolving information age with satellite technology. It is widely believed that many children aspire to become astronauts from a young age, harboring dreams of venturing into space. With events like World Space Week, we aim to ignite the imaginations of countless individuals and inspire them to pursue their own space-related aspirations.”
Suhel Ahmeti (Local Cordinator)
Astronomy Club of Kosovo (ACK)
Email: suhel.ahmeti@gmail.com
Bio:
Suhel Ahmeti is the founder of the Astronomy Club of Kosovo (ACK) and the official representative of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) for Kosovo. With a passion for astronomy and science outreach, he has been instrumental in reviving the Prishtina Observatory and promoting astronomy as a tool for education and peacebuilding in the region. Suhel also advocates for youth engagement in STEM and works to create inclusive opportunities for underrepresented communities in science.
“Space education opens our eyes to the vast possibilities beyond Earth, inspiring curiosity, innovation, and a sense of unity among all people. World Space Week brings this vision to life by connecting communities across the globe and encouraging the next generation to dream big and explore the universe.”