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Renewable Energy, Hydropower , Environmental Flows , Hydrologic Alteration, Hydrological Modelling, Hydraulic Modeling, Hydraulic Structures, Fluvial Hydraulics, Sediment Transport, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), Ecohydraulics, Ecohydrology, Flood Resilience, Droughts, Climate Change, Groundwater
Portugal

Biography

Dr. Alban Kuriqi is a distinguished researcher and academic specializing in Civil Engineering with a focus on Renewable Energy and Water Management. He earned his Ph.D. in River Restoration and Management from the University of Lisbon in 2021, where he developed an innovative methodology for optimizing small hydropower plant energy output while reducing ecological disturbances. He also holds a five-year integrated diploma in Civil/Hydrotechnical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Tirana and an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, specializing in Water Resources and Hydraulics, from Epoka University and Grenoble Institute of Technology.
With over 14 years of diverse experience, Dr. Kuriqi has excelled in engineering, project development, design, management, and academic roles. His work spans a wide array of projects, including hydropower design, river rehabilitation, embankment and hydraulic structures, water and wastewater systems, and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). His technical expertise extends to data acquisition and implementation of weather radar technologies for hydrometeorological applications.
He has served as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University for Business and Technology, where he teaches Hydrology II and River Rehabilitation and Restoration, and he has previously lectured on Hydrology, Fluid Mechanics, and Groundwater Engineering at Epoka University. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical applications in civil and environmental engineering.
His interdisciplinary research interests encompass renewable energy (especially hydropower and its complementarities), river restoration, e-flows, flood and drought management, climate adaptation, fluvial hydraulics, sediment transport, and the use of artificial intelligence in water resources engineering. His work has been recognized through several awards, including his ranking among the World’s Top 2% Scientists in Civil Engineering and Environmental Science by Stanford University for multiple consecutive years.
Dr. Kuriqi has an impressive academic portfolio, with over 140 peer-reviewed journal articles, four book chapters, and more than 20 conference presentations. He has co-organized five international conferences and actively contributes to the global scientific community as a reviewer for top-tier journals, Marie Skłodowska-Curie grants, and European Research Executive Agency projects, among others. Additionally, he serves on the editorial boards of 13 ISI-indexed journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing research in civil and environmental engineering. Dr. Kuriqi’s interdisciplinary approach to research and passion for sustainable engineering solutions continue to make a significant impact on both academia and industry.

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Employment (6)

University of Lisbon: Lisbon, Lisboa, PT

2022-08-01 to 2024-12-31 | ​Research Scientist and Science Manager (CERIS)
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CERIS – University of Lisbon: Lisbon, PT

2021-06-18 to 2024-12-31 | Research Scientist (Civil Engineering)
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CERIS – University of Lisbon: Lisbon, PT

2017-01-02 to 2020-12-25 | Doctoral Researcher (Civil Engineering)
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Illyrian Consulting Engineers: Tirane, AL

2013-10-01 to 2016-02-28 | Engineer/Project Coordinator (Hydrology & Hydraulics)
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Institut des Géosciences de l'Environnement: Saint-Martin d'Heres, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR

2013-02-01 to 2013-06-30 | Intern (HMCIS)
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Epoka University: Tirana, AL

2009-10-01 to 2012-07-31 | Teaching Assistant/Lecturer (Civil Engineering)
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Education and qualifications (4)

University of Lisbon: Lisbon, Lisboa, PT

2016-04-01 to 2020-07-31 | Ph.D (Civil Engineering)
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Epoka University: Tirana, AL

2009-10-01 to 2013-09-23 | Master of Second Level (Civil Engineering)
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Grenoble Institute of Technology: Grenoble, FR

2012-09-13 to 2013-06-30 | Master M2 (Environment and Hydraulic)
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Polytechnic University of Tirana: Tirana, AL

2003-01-10 to 2008-07-30 | Integrated Diploma (B+MS) (Hidrotechnic)
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Professional activities (9)

International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research: Lisbon, PT

2018-12-12 to present | Junior (Hydraulics)
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Young Earth System Scientists community (YESS): Buenos Aires, Argentina, AR

2018-04-06 to present | Junior (Earth Science)
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Young Hydrologic Society (YHS) : Vienna , AT

2017-10-19 to present | National Representative (Hydrology)
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European Geosciences Union: Munich, Bayern, DE

2017-01-06 to present | Junior (Hydrology)
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American Society of Civil Engineers: Reston, VA, US

2016-04-07 to present | Junior (Environmental & Water Resources Institute)
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International Association of Hydrological Sciences: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, GB

2011-09-02 to present | Junior (Hydrology)
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European Water Resources Association (EWRA): Athens , GR

2011-01-05 to present | Junior (Water Resources Management)
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University of Agriculture in Krakow: Krakow, Krakow, PL

2021-05-03 to 2021-05-03 | Invited Lecture (Department of Sanitary Engineering and Water Management)
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6th Symposium of the International Society for River Science (ISRS): Vienna, AT

2019-09-13 | Best Poster (Ecohydraulics )
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Funding (2)

PhD Studentship - River Restoration and Management

2016-01 to 2019-12 | Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Lisbon, PT)
GRANT_NUMBER: PD/BD/114558/2016
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Master M2

2012-09 to 2013-06 | Grant
France Ambassy (Tirane, FR)
GRANT_NUMBER: 764117F
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