Nationality: Albanian

Address: Via Ceglie 9, 70010, Valenzano, Bari, Italy

Phone: +393479677538

Email: canaj.phdstudent@lum.it

Skype: kledja.canaj

Languages

Albanian – ★★★★★

English – ★★★★☆

Italian – ★★★☆☆

Spanish – ★☆☆☆☆



Skills

★★★★★ Motivation

★★★★★ Adaptability

★★★★★ Team work

★★★★★ Analytical Skills

★★★★★ Data analysis

★★★☆☆ Academic Writing

★★★★★ Ability to Multitask

★★★★☆ Computer skills

★★★★★ Professionalism

★★★★★ Interpersonal skills

★★★★★ Numeracy skills

EDUCATION

· A.Y. 2014 – 2016: Master of Science (MSc) in Land and Water Resources Management, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (CIHEAM-IAMB), Bari, Italy.

· A.Y.2012 – 2014: Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Engineering, Profile: “Water Treatment”, Polytechnic University of Tirana - UPT, Tirana, Albania.

· A.Y. 2009 – 2012: Bachelor (BSc) in Environmental Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana - UPT, Tirana, Albania.


WORK EXPERIENCE

§ June – September 2014: Junior Engineer, Water Supply and Sewerage Company of Vlora (UK Vlora).

§ March – April 2014: Junior Engineer, Internship at the Irrigation and Drainage Unit, Albanian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

§ May – July 2014: Regional coordinator, Project "Energy Efficiency of Water Supply Organisations" Water Supply and Sewerage Association Albania - SHUKALB.

§ June – October 2016: Management and Administration Specialist, Regional administration office for protected areas (RAPA), Vlore, Albania.


PUBLICATIONS

[1] Canaj, K., Mehmeti, A., Cantore, V. & Todorovic, M. (2019). LCA of tomato greenhouse production using spatially differentiated life cycle impact assessment indicators: an Albanian case study. Environmental Science and Polluton, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-07191-7

[2] Canaj, K., Zdruli, P., Sallaku, F., Khadra., R. Participatory multi-criteria analysis of irrigation management: a case study from Albania. 2nd Mediterranean Forum for PhD Students and Young Researchers - Research and Innovation as Tools for Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security, Bari, September, 18-20, 2018.

CONFERENCES AND COURSES

[1] Mediterranean Forum on “Research and Innovation: tools for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security”, Bari, 18-20 September 2018 (Certificate).

[2] “Agro-Tourist Itinerary to Sustainable Change” First Phase: 06-12 June 2018 in Peja, Kosovo. (Youthpass certificate).

[3] "Energy Efficiency of Water Supply Organisations" organized by SHUKALB | Water Supply and Sewerage Association Albania (May – July 2014).

[4] One-week course "To learn and apply concepts of Green Economy", supported by the program "Economic Development and Employment Promotion (EDEP) the German Cooperation in Albania (GIZ). (Certificate)

[5] Internship for the summer season in collaboration with the Society Vlora Water Supply (15 July – 15 September 2013) (Certificate).

[6] "World Water Day", 22 March 2014 (Certificate).

AWARDS

§ A.Y 2014 – 2016: Scholarship holder of Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (CIHEAM-MAIB)

§ A.Y 2018 – On going: Scholarship holder of LUM Jean Monett University, Italy