Dr. Alfons Harizaj
Head of Department of Electric Engineering
Faculty of Computer Science and IT
alfons.harizaj@umt.edu.al
Dr. Alfons Harizaj is Head of Department of Electric Engineering at the University Metropolitan Tirana. He finalized PhD studies in 2017 at University of Tirana (Faculty of Natural Sciences) The experience and research are focused on engineering (application of numerical methods) and education (assessment and evaluation). He plays an active role through participation and contribution in EU projects under COST, CEEPUS, Erasmus +. His experience also includes member of numerous professional committees and research advisory boards.
- 2017 PhD in Probability, Statistical and Numerical Analysis Methods, University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Albania
- 2008 Master of Sciences in Numerical Analysis, University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Albania
- 1991 Postgraduate studies in advanced math in education, University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Albania
- 1988 University studies for Mathematic, University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Albania
BOOKS
Books Higher Mathematics, university textbook for technical-economic and business study programs of the first cycle, author prof.dr. Marenglen Spiro, Dr.Alfons Harizaj, Tirana 2019, Publishing House “Dudaj”.
Mathematics, university textbook for professional study programs, author Prof. Dr. Marenglen Spiro, Dr. Alfons Harizaj, Tirana 2019, Publishing House “Dudaj”.
Summative assessment and development of test as an important part of it, Handbook for teachers of Kosovo, sponsored by, (GIZ) GmbH, Germany, 2015.
CONFERENCES AND RESEARCH PAPERS
Harizaj A (2022) “The equating of test scores of common subjects from Matura exams to improve the comparability of admission of students in universities”, Science for Youth, Tirana.
PhD. Blerta Nazarko, PhD. Alfons Harizaj, Msc. Klea Çapari, Msc. Anxhela Baraj “Stress level” ranking of the psychological burden seen from the students’ self-evaluating optics affecting the academic achievements in the covid-19 conditions. CIT Albania (2021).
Phd.Miranda Harizaj, Msc.Arli Minga, PhD.Alfons Harizaj “Analysis of effective techniques and algorithms in terms of “text mining” to predict the authorship in albanian language” CIT Review Journal (2022).
PhD.Alfons Harizaj Preparation of study material for application of computer based test (CBT) in addition to paper based tests (PBT) in universities, CIT Albania 2022.
PhD.Alfons Harizaj, Prof. Assoc. Robert Gjedia (2020), “The use of technology in education for the development of Computer Base Test (CBT) in addition to Paper Base Test (PBT)”. International Conference: “Challenges of Higher Education and Applied Research in Albania”, UMB, Tirana.
Prof. Assoc. Mariana Nikolla, PhD Alfons Harizaj, MSc Albana Boci and Nikos Çomo (2021) “How to improve the parameters of some laptop models using dea data analyses”, International Conference on Shaping the future: Digital Economy and Recent Technology Trends, CIT, Tirana.
PhD.Miranda Harizaj, MsC.Arli Minga, PhD.Vilma Tomco, PhD.Alfons Harizaj (2021), “Application of authorship identification model based on machine-learning for Albanian language”, Alb-Shkenca Institute, Tirana-Kosovo-Skopje.
Alfons Harizaj, “A Case Study of Albania’s Participation in PISA 2009”, C·E·P·S Journal-Centre for Educational Policy Studies Journal, ISSN 2232-2647 (online edition); ISSN 1855-9719 (printed edition), Subject: Teacher Education, Educational Science Publisher: Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana, ceps Journal | Vol.1 | No3 | Year 2011.
Alfons Harizaj “Summative Assessment Tests and Numeric Methods for Item Analysis”, European Academic Research, Vol. IV, Issue 10 / January 2017, Impact Factor: 3.4546 (UIF), DRJI Value: 5.9 (B+), ISSN 2286-4822.
Alfons Harizaj, Fatmir Hoxha “Improving measurement of abilities of candidates in test assessments from classical test theory to modern test theory”, ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF ALBANIA, Journal of Natural and Technical Sciences (JNTS), May 2017.
Alfons Harizaj, “Evaluation and Assessment Reform”, Conference on Quality and Evaluation in Education, 9 October 2012, Tirana, Albania.
Alfons Harizaj, “Pisa dhe vlerësimi i hershëm diagnostikues”, Konferenca “Ndikimi i vlerësimit të nxënësve në cilësinë e Arsimit”, 6–7 maj 2014, Prishtinë, Kosovë.
Alfons Harizaj, F. Hoxha “Application of cut-off scores methods in economy and medicine”, The International Conference “Information Systems and Technology Innovation”, ISTI 2015, June 2015, Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana.
Alfons Harizaj, “Mathematical Model of modern theory of assessment of test results”, International Conference on Education and Social Sciences, March 30–31, 2017, Tirana, Albania.
PHYSICS & ENGINEERING
Alfons Harizaj “Model to reduce the vibration on vehicles”, The International Physics Conference Tirana, IPCT 2015, November 6th, 2015, University of Tirana.
INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES
Alfons Harizaj, “Mathematic Model of Modern Theory of Assessment of Test Results”, Bedër University in partnership with University of Durrës “A. Moisiu” dhe University of Shkodër “L. Gurakuqi”, 5th International Conference on Educational & Social Sciences – ICESS 2017, March 31, 2017, Tirana, Albania.
INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES (2019–2025)
- The use of technology in education for the development of Computer Base Test (CBT) in addition to Paper Base Test (PBT).
- Application of authorship identification model based on machine-learning for Albanian language.
- How to improve the parameters of some laptop models using dea data analyses.
- Stress level” ranking of the psychological burden seen from the students’ self-evaluating optics affecting the academic achievements in the Covid-19 conditions.
- Linear and Equi percentile methods for quoting of test results from different years to rank student candidates for universities.
- Machine learning Algorithms for predicting life expectancy.
Link - TRANSITIONING FROM PAPER EXAMS TO DIGITAL ASSESSMENT
Link - The implementation of Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) model on IEEE Xplore dataset to find the impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education Sector
Link - Adapting Higher Education Institutions for Teaching and Learning in Future Pandemic Situations
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RESEARCH PAPERS (2019–2025)
- Analysis of effective techniques and algorithms in terms of “text mining” to predict the authorship in Albanian language.
- Linear and Equi percentile methods for equating of test results from different years to rank student candidates for universities.
- Socio-economic and educational challenges to improve potential productivity of youth in Albania.
- Technology on Education from Albania’s PISA 2022 Results – Scopus.
- Improving Test Design for High-Stake Exams by Use of Equating Methods – Scopus.
- The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education.
- Adapting Higher Education Institutions for Teaching and Learning in Future Pandemic Situations.