PHD THESIS TOPICS BY YEAR OF ENROLLMENT

Academic Year 2022–2023

Name, Surname Subject Supervisor(s) Co-supervisor(s)
Agresa Qosja

Forecasting power generation and distribution by intelligent machine learning optimization methods

Phd in cotutelle between Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) and UMT

  • Prof. Dr. Didier Georges (Université Grenoble Alpes, France)
  • Prof. Asoc. Dr. Ligor Nikolla (University Metropolitan Tirana)
  • Prof. Dr. Arben Cela (ESIEE Paris-Université Gustave Eiffel, France)
  • Prof. Asoc. Eralda Gjika, (Univeristeti i Tiranës)
Evis Plaku Enhancing autonomy of mobile robots operating in complex environments
  • Prof. Dr. Nikolla Civici (University Metropolitan Tirana)
  • Prof. Asoc. Dr. Erion Plaku (George Mason University, USA)
  • Prof. Dr. Arben Çela (ESIEE Paris-Université Gustave Eiffel, France)
Anxhelo Shehu Breast cancer early detection in mammographies
  • Prof. Dr. Arben Çela (ESIEE Paris-Université Gustave Eiffel, France)
  • Prof. Dr. René Natowicz (ESIEE Paris-Université Gustave Eiffel, France)

Academic Year 2023–2024

Name, Surname Subject Supervisor(s) Co-supervisor(s)
Kleida Mati Predicting neoadjuvant treatment response in breast cancer:
An AI-driven analysis of comprehensive diagnostic data
  • Prof. Dr. Nikolla Civici (University Metropolitan Tirana)
  • Prof. Dr. René Natowicz (ESIEE Paris-Université Gustave Eiffel, France)
Enes Stastoli

System design for complex imaging analysis of ultrasound,
computer-tomography, and laser confocal endomicroscopy images with robotic guiding of hepatic biopsy.

Phd in cotutelle between University of Craiova (UC) Romania and UMT

  • Prof. Asoc. Dr. Ligor Nikolla (University Metropolitan Tirana)
  • Prof. Dr. Dan Selisteanu (University of Craiova, Romania)
  • Prof. Dr. Laurent Najman (ESIEE Paris-Université Gustave Eiffel, France)
  • Dr. Madalin Mamuleanu (University of Craiova, Romania)
  • Dr. Igli Hakrama (University Metropolitan Tirana)
Oriod Malo Processing of medical imaging using AI algorithms
  • Prof. Dr. Nikolla Civici (University Metropolitan Tirana)
  • Prof. Dr. Dan Selisteanu (University of Craiova, Romania)
  • Prof. Dr. Laurent Najman (ESIEE Paris-Université Gustave Eiffel, France)
  • Dr. Madalin Mamuleanu (University of Craiova, Romania)
  • Dr. Elton Domnori (University Metropolitan Tirana)
Kledia Tirana Applying artificial intelligence to create cost effective surveillance systems
  • Prof. Asoc. Dr. Aranit Shkurti (University Metropolitan Tirana)
  • Prof. Dr. Arben Asllani (University of Tennessee Chattanooga, USA)
Mehmet Zirek Integration of artificial intelligence in the context of university-based business incubation
  • Prof. Asoc. Dr. Aranit Shkurti (University Metropolitan Tirana)
  • Prof. Dr. Arben Asllani (University of Tennessee Chattanooga, USA)

Academic Year 2024–2025

Name, Surname Subject Supervisor(s) Co-supervisor(s)
Johan Note The application of AI to enhance the security of the physical layer of 6G
  • Prof. Asoc. Dr. Lekë Pepkolaj (University Metropolitan Tirana)
  • Dr. Maaruf Ali (University Metropolitan Tirana)
Suada Peçi Investigating the ethical implications and consumer behaviour in AI-powered digital marketing
  • Prof. Dr. Arben Asllani (University of Tennessee Chattanooga, USA)
Olsi Miraçi Integrating sensors and artificial intelligence for advanced environmental analysis: Monitoring and forecasting air quality
  • Prof. Asoc. Dr. Lekë Pepkolaj (University Metropolitan Tirana)
  • Prof. Asoc. Dr. Salvatore Romano (University of Salento, Italy)