| ACADEMIC TITLE AND POSITION | Prof. Dr. / Professor |
|---|---|
| CURRENT ACADEMIC STATUS AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND | PhD, University Professor with multidisciplinary background and over 30 years of experience in teaching, scientific research and academic direction. He holds five university degrees, 4 (four) of which were obtained in France and 1 (one) in Albania. He has built his academic activity on the combination of applied computer science, data science, electrical engineering and industrial and power electronics. |
| POSITION | He has held and holds important academic leadership roles, including: Pro-Rector for International Relations, Chairman of the Academic Staff Promotion Committee, Member of the Higher Education and Science Committee, Co-Director of the Bologna Process at the European level, Vice-Rector for Research and Development, Head of Department, Executive Director of the Institute for Research and Development, as well as Head of University Quality Assurance Structures. |
| CONTRIBUTIONS | Research engagement is focused on interdisciplinary applications of digital hardware and software technologies, with a sustainable contribution to scientific publications and the development of institutional research capacities. Author of 34 scientific publications and 5 textbooks, supervisor of 10 doctorates and has given important contributions at national and institutional level regarding higher education reform. |
| ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS OF INTEREST | He is active in national and international academic and professional networks, contributing to the development of scientific research and innovation policies. Drafter, manager and participant in projects such as energy efficiency, artificial intelligence applied in surveying civil emergencies and digitalization through data science. |