Prof. asoc. Dr. Edmond Hoxha is a full professor at Polytechnic University of Tirana
(PUT), Faculty of Geology and Mine. He received the PhD degree on “Geosciences and
Environment” on PUT. He studied also on leadership on Harvard University, USA. He has huge
experience working with Government of Albania and International institutions like World
Bank, European Union etc. During 2009-2013, he was Deputy Minister of European Integration
of Albania. He is founder of Albanian Centre of Excellence, National Mining Surveyors
association, and publisher of Scientific Journal “Albanian Excellence”. He is member of
Eurosciences; International Association of Sciences, Technology and Development; World
Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Technology; International Society for Mines Surveying.
His research interests are focused on GIS, Mine modelling, Environmental protection, Cultural
and Natural heritage and Project Management. (Email: edmond.hoxha@fgjm.edu.al)