| ACADEMIC TITLE AND POSITION | Prof. Assoc. / Professor |
|---|---|
| CURRENT ACADEMIC STATUS AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND | Associate Professor Vera BUSHATI, Doctor of Science (PhD) in Architecture, graduated from the Polytechnic University of Tirana, with specialization in architectural history and restoration at the “Istituto di Storia e Restauro”, Sapienza University of Rome. She graduated with Honors in Civil Engineering – Architecture from the University of Tirana. Her academic and scientific background focuses on architectural history, built heritage, and typological analysis of housing. |
| POSITION | Associate Professor VERA BUSHATI, Lecturer at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Creative Industries, Department of Architecture and Design. She has a long-standing engagement in university teaching, scientific research, and academic advising in the fields of architecture, urban studies, and interior design. |
| CONTRIBUTIONS | Her academic and scientific contribution includes over 40 scientific publications, books, monographs, and teaching texts, as well as extensive participation in national and international scientific conferences. She is the author of landmark works on Albanian architecture and urban history and the creator of innovative pedagogical methodologies in architectural education, including the “Archi Games” approach. |
| ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS OF INTEREST | Her research activity focuses on Albanian and Balkan vernacular architecture, traditional dwellings and Illyrian typologies, the historical development of Albanian cities, monument restoration, and architecture from the period 1912–1944. Her professional interests also include historical urbanism, architectural education, and innovative teaching methodologies. |