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Sokol Abazi graduated as Industrial Chemist in Albania, Tirana University in 1989. In 1997 he obtained his PhD from Fribourg University (Switzerland) in organic synthesis using radical chemistry. After a Postdoc in Total Synthesis of Natural Products at Oxford University in 1998, he worked for a couple of companies in the UK and Switzerland and then returned to Albania working as a Professor at Tirana University. Since 2015 he is a Full Professor at CIT, from 2020 he holds the Rector position. His research interests are mainly focused on natural products, organic synthesis, and supercritical fluid extraction (SFE). In the last decade, he has been working on the use of a modified “soxhlet-like” extraction technique using sub-critical CO2. He is an expert on structure elucidation techniques, including NMR and MS techniques.
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Prof. Dr. Ismail Kocayusufoğlu
Vice-Rector in International Affairs / Dean of Engineering Faculty
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Prof. Assoc. Dr. Entele Gavoçi
Head of the Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering
Entelë Gavoçi received her Ph.D. in Physics from University of Bologna (Italy) in 2009 and Associate Professor title at the University of Tirana (UT), Albania in 2013. She graduated in Physics and Business Administration at the University of Shkodra “L. Gurakuqi” (Albania) and got a Master in Biophysics from UT. She works on various Applied Physics areas, particularly on electromagnetic exposure systems, biological effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiations, and radiation protection. Her research is funded from several institutions including IAEA, COST, Italian INFN. Entelë has been engaged in academic teaching since 2001. From 2018 to 2020, she held the position of Head of Radiation Protection and Monitoring Networks at IANF (Albania). Under her role as the main counterpart and lead investigator for a national project at IANP, she oversaw the implementation of the new National Network for Radiation Monitoring and Emergency Warning and played a crucial role in developing the National database for monitoring radioactivity in the air.
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Assoc. Prof. Nihat Adar is an accomplished academician with extensive experience in the field of Computer Engineering. He completed his Doctorate at Lehigh University’s Graduate School of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Science in the USA in 1994. Prior to this, he pursued postgraduate studies at Anadolu University’s Institute of Science in Turkey. Assoc. Prof. Adar has contributed significantly to various research areas, including Signal Processing, Algorithms, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Computer Vision, Database and Data Structures, Artificial Intelligence, and more. His expertise extends to Software Engineering, Pattern Recognition, and Soft Computing. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Assoc. Prof. Adar has made significant contributions to the academic community through his research, teaching, and leadership roles.
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Habib Hamam obtained the B.Eng. and M.Sc. degrees in information processing from the Technical University of Munich, Germany 1988 and 1992, and PhD degree in Physics and applications in telecommunications from Université de Rennes I conjointly with France Telecom Graduate School, France 1995. He has a postdoctoral diploma, from Université de Rennes I in 2004. He is an OSA senior member, IEEE senior member, and a registered professional engineer in New Brunswick. He is, among others, editor in chief in CIT-Review Journal and associate editor of the IEEE Canadian Review. His research interests are in optical telecommunications, Wireless Communications, diffraction, fiber components, RFID, information processing, data protection, COVID-19, and Deep learning.
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Shkelzen Cakaj has received his BSc and MSc degrees from Pristina University in Kosovo. He has prepared his Master Thesis at Vienna Technical University. He was awarded a PhD in the area of satellite communications from Zagreb University, in January 2008. Later on, in 2009, as Fulbright scholar, he continued his postdoctoral research at NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) at Maryland, USA. He is the author of 66 papers published in worldwide conferences and journals; mostly IEEE. He also engaged as a reviewer for IEEE Communication Magazine, etc. His area of interest is the satellite ground station performance. In 2016 he was awarded as “Albanian ICT Researcher of the Year 2015”. He is promoted as Associate Professor, from Polytechnic University of Tirana.
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Abdulsalam Alkholidi, a lecturer and researcher at the Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT), is a professor and doctor engineer. Published 43 papers and co-authored two books in English-language. He earned his Ph.D. in numerical and optical information compression from the University of Western Brittany in 2007. He earned his B.Eng. (honors) and M.Sc. degrees in telecommunications engineering and electronics from the University of Rouen in Normandy, France, and St. Petersburg State University of Telecommunications, respectively, in 1990 and 2004. In 1998, he was awarded an advanced certificate in MTNM98 by the Telia Academy in Kalmar, Sweden. He has extensive knowledge of optical and photonic technologies, certification, and quality control. His areas of research interest are data and image processing, optics, and photovoltaics. He serves as a reviewer for various international scientific publications.
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Eralda Caushi graduated from the Faculty of Statistical Sciences at the University of Padua and earned a PhD degree in Statistics at the University Our Lady of Good Counsel. With over 8 years of experience, her job profile has provided her with a well-round skillset including excellent relationship building, time management skills, problem-solving and forward-thinking skills. She has been evaluated with the highest score on her dissertation research “Statistical methods for identification, analysis and prediction of customer attrition” by identifying and analyzing different models that can help data analysts to find the churners in the Albanian Telecommunication industry.
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Bekim Fetaji is Full Professor of Computer Sciences since 2016. He served as the Vice President of Macedonian Board of Accreditation of Higher Education in Macedonia 2015-2017. Received his PhD in Computer Sciences at Graz University of Technology, Austria, his MsC from Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, England. He served as Visiting Professor in different Universities among others in Staffordshire University UK, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Engineering, Japan, UPT, etc. Published more than 140 scientific papers in international conferences, most of them in IEEE and ACM and more than 30 international journals, some of them with ISI Web of Science impact factor. Main research interest are in virtual learning environments, software engineering, data science with machine learning, and closely related fields.
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Majlinda Fetaji is Full Professor, in Computer Sciences and Technologies. She Received her PhD in South East European University, Faculty of Contemporary Sciences and Technologies, Computer Sciences and a Master of Sciences, from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Electro-technical Faculty. Majlinda has a teaching experience for more than 20 years in undergraduate and Master programme. She published 122 papers which can be can be found at the following link. In 12 NOV 2009 she was awarded as the Researcher of the Year 2008 – Macedonian Academy of Science an Arts (MANU) Awarded the prize Researcher of the Year 2008 from Macedonian Academy of Science an Arts (MANU) based on the published research.
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Pece Mitrevski received his BSc and MSc degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and the PhD degree in Computer Science from the “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, North Macedonia. His research interests include: Computer Architecture, Instruction-Level Parallelism, Computer Networks, Cloud Computing, Performance and Reliability Analysis of Computer Systems, Electronic Commerce and Behavioral Modeling. His academic experience of almost three decades, extends to more than a dozen of doctoral students whom he has mentored. He has authored over 120 papers in journals and refereed conference proceedings, participated in the implementation of numerous international projects, and stayed at about 20 foreign universities. He is a member of IEEE, IEEE Computer Society, and ACM
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Adriola Faqolli has 12-years teaching experience as lecturer in different universities. She graduated as a Computer Engineer in Istanbul University, Turkey. She has received a Master of Science in Software Systems Engineering from a double degree program in two universities, RWTH University in Germany and University of Trento, Italy. In 2016 she received the PhD diploma from PhD program “Managing Information Systems” in University of Tirana, Albania. Her research interests span in the field of Database Design, Machine learning, Data Mining, Data Science etc. Adriola also has a strong background in Software Systems Engineering field in the industrial sector. She has managed technical departments and important projects related to digital transformation in the companies where she has worked. She is very helpful to the students by illustrating the knowledge that she delivers with practical use cases from the industry.
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Dr. Wassim Ahmad, a distinguished scholar in the realm of Information Security, earned his Ph.D. from Damascus University in 2012, solidifying his academic foundation. Currently serving as a lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering at CIT, his instructional prowess spans Network Security, System Programming, Real-Time Systems, and programming languages like C, C++, Java, and Python, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of computer engineering and automation. Dr. Wassim’s dedication extends beyond academia, with a rich portfolio of research ranging from Honeypot appliances to blockchain-enabled degree verification systems. His dynamic approach to teaching aligns seamlessly with his professional experiences, creating an enriching educational environment for aspiring engineers.
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Alfons Harizaj is a professor of mathematic at Canadian Institute of Technology. He obtained his graduate degree in mathematic (1988) from the University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Albania. Dr. Harizaj received his Ph.D. in mathematic (2017) and master of science in Numerical Analysis (2008) from the University of Tirana. He teaches math courses in the Faculty of Engineering. Dr. Harizaj has published university textbooks for engineering and economy study programs, university textbooks for professional study programs, and many papers and presentations in scientific journals and conferences. His experience also includes being a member of numerous professional committees and research advisory boards.
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Shefqet Meda graduated as an electronic engineer who has gained extensive experience and expertise in the IT and telecommunications industry. He served as the Technical Director at the Electronic Communications Authority in Albania for 10 years and was also the Director of IT Systems at Albanian Power Corporation. Meda has worked as a Database Administrator at SIIA and served as the Scientific Technical Director for NIS. He holds several certifications from various reputable organizations such as Harvard University, UN/International Telecommunication Union, and Microsoft Academy, among others. Meda has contributed to various peer-reviewed journals, co-authored publications, and supervised numerous diploma theses in the field of security, artificial intelligence, IoT, networks, and telecom. He is a member of the Noncommercial Stakeholder Group of ICANN and also serves as a board member of the Albanian Institute of Broadcast Engineers.
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Bledar Kazia is a lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering/ Software Engineering Department for the subjects; Computer Communication & Network. Computer Architecture & Assembly Language MS. He obtained his Master degree in Computer Engineering”, at ” Fatih University “, Istanbul, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science / International University of Struga / North Macedonia. He has been a visiting Lecturer at University of Szeged, Faculty of Engineering, Szeged, Hungary. His research interest lies in the area of Cybernetic Security.
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Anxhela Baraj, Computer Engineer specialized in Network and Cyber-Security. Received her bachelors degree in Business Informatics from the University of Tirana, and her Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering and Information Technology from the Canadian Institute of Technology where she is currently working as a lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering. Her research interests cover several aspects across computer science and information technology, with a special focus on network security.
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Dr. Valbona Dhjaku is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in the field of Informatics. She earned her PhD from Tirana University’s Faculty of Natural Sciences in 2010, focusing on Interorganizational Systems and their impact on organizational flexibility. Over the years, Dr. Valbona has been instrumental in numerous projects, including the development of a Honeypots appliance and the implementation of Anomaly Detection using Machine Learning. She has also contributed significantly to areas like Internet Banking, Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence, and more. Her research interests and publications span a wide range of topics, including E-government Services, File System Comparisons, Information Security in Wireless Networks, and Blockchain technology in the banking industry.
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Denis Xheleku holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Software Engineering from the Canadian Institute of Technology. Currently, he serves as a lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering within the same institution, where he imparts his extensive knowledge and expertise to aspiring engineers, as well as the director of the IT department. His research interests span a wide spectrum, encompassing subjects such as web design, networking, Android and iOS applications, as well as Linux.
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Florenc HIDRI currently works at the Canadian Institute of Technology, where he teaches courses in Software Architecture and Design, Computer Science Fundamentals, and Web Development. Florenc’s educational journey includes ongoing Ph.D. studies in Information and Management Systems at South East European University. He holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Informatics and a Professional Master (M.P) in Applied Informatics. Florenc’s main research interests are Agile, Natural Language Processing, and closely related fields. In addition to his academic pursuits, Florenc has been actively involved in numerous IT projects, many of which were initiated by well-known institutions like the EURALIUS Project by the EU and the OSCE, where he held various roles. His commitment to professional development is evident through his extensive training and certifications in areas such as PMP, PSM, ITIL, SAFe, and AZ900.
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An accomplished professional with extensive experience in Information Technology, Research, and Education, Nevila Xoxa (Resulaj) is currently serving as a Lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering at CIT. Nevila holds a Ph.D. in Informatics from the University of Tirana and has completed numerous certifications and training programs in areas such as computer science, network security, and project management. Her journey began in the field of technical support in electronics and telecommunications equipment. Subsequently, she transitioned into research and project management roles, spearheading significant digitization projects in Albania’s cultural and commercial sectors. Her expertise includes programming, project management, and operational leadership in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services.
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Muhamedali Kura, a distinguished Software Engineer, boasts a Bachelor’s in Software Engineering and a Master’s in Computer Engineering and IT, specializing in Big Data. Alongside his accomplishments, Muhamedali serves as a lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering at CIT. Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Java, and PHP, Muhamedali excels in machine learning, data manipulation, and data visualization. His project “ASANA A.I” exemplifies his skills in crafting AI-powered personal assistants using TensorFlow, NVIDIA RIVA, and OpenAI’s GPT-3 model. Kura’s dual roles as an educator and an innovative professional underscore his commitment to driving advancements in software engineering, data management, and AI technology.
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Orseda Cara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and a Master’s degree in Big Data, along with three years of experience in software engineering where she specialized in constructing intricate systems. She is also certified as a Professional Scrum Master (PSM 1), showcasing her proficiency in agile methodologies and project management within the technology sector. By combining her software engineering background with expertise in machine learning and big data, Orseda seeks to unify theoretical concepts with practical applications in education. Her objective is to create an educational framework that seamlessly blends industry insights with formal instruction, equipping students to tackle real-world challenges effectively.
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Mehmet Emiri is an esteemed lecturer with a solid academic background and a passion for shaping mathematical minds. He earned his Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Mathematics from the University of Tirana, where he honed his expertise in the field. Currently serving as a Lecturer at the Engineering Faculty at CIT, Mehmet specializes in linking products and SQL microservers, showcasing his analytical prowess and technical acumen. His teaching endeavors stand out for his adeptness in Calculus, where he not only imparts knowledge but also implements innovative assessment methods and pioneering learning techniques.
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