Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Hiqmet Kamberaj is a Professor at International Balkan University, Skopje, North Macedonia.
He was Dean of the Faculty of Engineering from January 2017 to September 2019. Hiqmet completed his PhD (in Computational Physics) in 2005 from Manchester Metropolitan University and Post-Doctoral studies at the University of Minnesota, Arizona State University, and the National Institute of Nanotechnology (University of Edmonton). He received his Bachelor of Science (in Physics) in 1996 from the University of Tirana and his Master of Science (in Physics) from the University of Siegen in 2000. Hiqmet has published more than 100 articles and book chapters in reputed journals and served as editor-in-chief, editorial board member, and ad-hoc reviewer of repute. Hiqmet Kamberaj has authored seven books published by internationally recognized publishing houses, such as Springer Nature, De Gruyter, and Lambert Academic Publishing. His research focuses on understanding macromolecular systems' structure, dynamics, and thermodynamics using the laws of physics, biochemistry, applied mathematics, and machine learning approaches. Hiqmet has participated in more than 40 international conferences presenting his work.
Secretariat
Editorial Board
Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Andovski studied Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture, “Ss Cyril and Methodius University”, Skopje, Macedonia. He acquired a Master degree at the „Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture et de Paysage de Lille”, Université Lille Nord de France, Lille, France in 2003. PhD degree finished at “Ss Cyril and Methodius University” at the Institute of National History in 2010. Andovski is awarded with first prize in the architectural competition in Nord Pas de Calais – Boulogne-Sur-Mer in France for a Center of Hemodialysis in 2004, and the building was realized in 2015. He won a Special prize in architectural competition for the Philharmonic National Building in Skopje, Macedonia. Professor Dr. Andovski was collaborator for the constructed project for the Museum of Holocaust in Skopje, Macedonia. He is active member of the Association of Architects of Macedonia. He has realized the Erasmus + Program action KA 103, Staff Mobility for Teaching and Training in Riga Building College in Latvia, 2019. His most important scientific works are three published books: “Public Space in Urban Landscape”, 2011, “The New Image of Public Space/ Nouvelle image de l’espace commun”, 2015, and “Urban Development of Skopje”, 2020. He also author of a study for the General Urban Plan of Skopje in 2011 called: “System of City Centers and Public Spaces in Skopje”. Currently he is working as full professor at the Department of Architecture / Faculty of Engineering and he is Head of the Department of Architecture at the International Balkan University in Skopje, Macedonia.
Engr. Professor Olusegun David Samuel is a leading expert in clean energy, thermofluid systems, and environmental engineering. He is the first Professor of Thermofluid and Renewable Energy at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Nigeria. His pioneering research includes work on low-carbon fuels, lithium batteries, biogas, solar, turbine systems, and AI-driven hybrid energy technologies. He also explores hydrogen production, corrosion, fuel cells, microchannels, multigeneration, and waste-to-energy innovations critical to sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.
Professor Samuel currently serves as the Postgraduate Coordinator in Mechanical Engineering at FUPRE and is Principal Investigator for the AI-driven Solar-Biogas Hybrid Energy System project, jointly funded by Nigeria’s TETFund and South Africa’s NRF. His work has established a regional innovation hub supporting agricultural resilience and clean energy adoption.
In 2025, he received multiple Awards of Excellence from FUPRE and was ranked among Nigeria’s Top 500 Researchers by SCIVAL for three consecutive years. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and both B.Eng. and M.Eng. from the University of Ilorin. With over 200 peer-reviewed publications and nearly 4,000 citations, he ranks in the top 2% of energy scientists globally (Stanford University, 2023–2024).
He is a COREN-registered engineer and member of several professional associations. A dedicated researcher, mentor, and consultant, Professor Samuel continues to shape the future of clean energy through academic leadership and technological innovation across Africa and internationally.
Dr. Safa Sadaghiyanfam holds a PhD in Biomedical Technologies from Izmir Katip Celebi University, with specialized expertise in biomedical signal processing, bioinformatics, and artificial intelligence applications in healthcare. She currently leads innovative biomedical projects focused on wearable health monitoring systems for heart failure patients, integrating machine learning for clinical decision support. Her research portfolio spans chemoinformatics, ECG analysis, and toxicity prediction using ensemble learning and transformer-based models. She has published in reputable international journals and conferences and contributed to several TÜBİTAK-funded initiatives. With a multidisciplinary approach bridging AI, medicine, and engineering, Dr. Sadaghiyanfam is committed to advancing intelligent, patient-centric healthcare technologies.
Merita Kasa Halili is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tetova, specializing in computer science and engineering. She is a recipient of the Google Scholarship, awarded for her excellence and advocacy in technology and education. Her achievements have also been recognized at the national level with the Golden Engineering Ring, awarded by the President of North Macedonia—one of the highest honors for engineers in the country. In addition to her role at the University of Tetova, she has served as a visiting professor at universities in Hungary, strengthening academic cooperation across borders. She is the author of numerous scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, contributing actively to the advancement of her field.
Dr. Festim Halili is a Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, at the University of Tetova. He has held several high-ranking public positions, including Director of the Fund for Innovation and Technological Development (2022–2024) and Director of the National Broadcasting Agency (2020–2021). With over 12 years of experience in the public and private sectors, Dr. Halili has specialized in information technology and electronic communications.
Between 2008 and 2010, he worked in Germany as a telecommunications protocol developer for Inacon GmBH and collaborated with the U.S.-based Scopic Software. In 2009, he began working at the University of Tetova's IT Center, managing campus networks, databases, and hardware systems, while also serving as a teaching assistant.
In 2014, he became head of the Office for Project Development and Management at the University, successfully leading the university’s first EU-funded IPA-CBC project in partnership with the University of Prishtina. He also managed projects supported by Google, IEEE, and the U.S.–North Macedonia Medical Cooperation.
In 2016, he was appointed Deputy Prime Minister of North Macedonia, leading the Commission on Political Systems. During this tenure, he played a vital role in founding Mother Teresa University in Skopje, expanding the University of Tetova, enabling 130 academic and administrative hires, and promoting fair representation in various institutions. He also led key environmental reforms, including the closure of Jugochrom for pollution control.
He later directed the Public Railway Infrastructure Company, overseeing digitalization and infrastructure projects. Currently, Dr. Halili leads European projects in innovative information technologies.
Kefajet Edip is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture where she teaches several courses, including Basic Design, Elements in Architectural Design, Architectural Design 1 as well as courses related to computer-aided design (CAD) software for architects.
She graduated in 2011 from the Faculty of Architecture at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, earning the title Dipl. Ing. Architect. Between 2014 and 2015 she completed her master’s degree at the same faculty. From 2011 to 2017, she gained experience as project architect at the architectural office Studio Tim Proekt where she was engaged in the design of residential and educational buildings. She holds a license in architectural design, certified by the Chamber of Licensed Architects and Engineers of Macedonia.
Her academic career started at International Balkan University in 2017 as a teaching assistant at Faculty of Engineering at the Department of Architecture. In 2023 she earned her PhD degree in Technical Sciences in the field of Earthquake Engineering at Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology (IZIIS) at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje.
Her research focuses on urban planning in seismic regions, mitigating seismic risk at urban scale and establishing sustainable and resilient urban environments. Kefajet has presented her research work at numerous international conferences. She is dedicated to publishing research papers both at international conferences and in journals. Her most recent publication is the book titled “Seismic Risk Assessment as a Basis for Sustainable Urban Development”, which is based on her doctoral dissertation. The book was released by the Balkan University Press in 2024.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3006-9522
Anjali Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the field of Commerce and Management. Her research interests include Corporate Finance, Banking, Mergers and Acquisitions, Demergers, Financial and Operational Performance Analysis, health sector studies, and statistical and case study-based research. She has presented and published several research papers in national and international conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
Neslihan Ademi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering at the International Balkan University (IBU) in Skopje, North Macedonia. She earned her B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from Gazi University, Ankara, Türkiye, in 2003 and 2006, respectively. In 2025, she completed her Ph.D. at the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia.
Her research interests include adaptive learning systems, learning analytics, artificial intelligence in education, data mining and machine learning, with a particular focus on leveraging data-driven and AI-based approaches to enhance teaching, learning, and educational decision-making.
Assoc. Prof. Dr Radmila Dimovska graduated CUM LAUDE, specialized in orthodontics, MSc degree and PhD in the field of multidisciplinary management of clefts at the Faculty of Dentistry at UKIM.
Has published over 100 articles in many journals, magazines and dailies, invited speaker and lecturer at many relevant congresses and symposia around the world and at home. She is a member of American Dental Association, European Orthodontic Society, World Federation of Orthodontist, Italian Association of Orthodontists, one of the founders of the Private Chambers of Commerce of Macedonia, Past President of the Rotary Club Kamen Most - Skopje 2023/24. In the period for 2018-2023 she was Deputy Editor-in-Chief in Vox Dentarii, the journal of Macedonian Dental Chamber
She was the General Secretary of the Macedonian Orthodontic Society from its establishment until 2025. In October 2025 she was elected as Vice President of the society.
In 2022, she was elected as an Associate Professor at the International Balkan University, Faculty of Dental Medicine.
Currently she is a Coordinator of International Balkan Dental Clinic and serves as Head of the Department of Orthodontics at the same clinic.
In 2023, she successfully completed the one-year sub-specialization program for treating patients with cleft lip and palate and became the first Doctor-subspecialist in this field in the Republic of North Macedonia. The only orthodontist recognized by the European Union for the treatment of cleft patients from our country. Participant in the drafting of the EU white paper on equalizing the treatment of cleft patients, as a representative from North Macedonia. Active participant in two European projects on clefts as a member of the Macedonian team for clefts. Member of the European organization for clefts and representative of North Macedonia in SMILETRAIN in the section on orthodontics.
In 2024 she was awarded with Award by SMILE TRAIN for her 25 Achievement for children with cleft lip and palate in the Republic of North Macedonia.
Aksu Samet, PhD is an Assistant Professor at the International Balkan University (IBU) in Skopje, North Macedonia, where she is affiliated with both the Faculty of Dental Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering. At the Faculty of Dental Medicine, she teaches Medical Chemistry with Biochemistry, and Dental Materials. At the Faculty of Engineering, she teaches General Chemistry.
Dr. Samet obtained her BSc in Chemistry from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, followed by a BSc in Analytical Biochemistry, an MSc in Chemistry, and a PhD specializing in nanomaterials and materials science.
Her early research was rooted in nanotechnology and nanoparticles within the field of inorganic chemistry, focusing on nanostructured materials. Over time, her research expanded into medical chemistry, biochemistry, nutrition, and health. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters across these fields, including work on salivary biomarkers, dental erosion, clinical biochemistry, and chemistry education at all levels, from primary school to higher education. She currently leads a research project on non-invasive biomarkers of disease predisposition in the Balkan region.
She has presented at many international conferences and holds several leadership positions at IBU, including Chair of the Research Academic Ethical Committee, Erasmus Program Coordinator of Faculty of Dental Medicine, and Senator of IBU. She is a member of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia and serves on the scientific committees of ICOFESP, ICASEMA, ETSC, and the International Scientific Conference on Food Science, Nutrition, Innovative Technologies and Sustainability.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7922-5058
Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Porjazoska Kujundziski finished her PhD studies in technical sciences (chemical engineering- polymer engineering) in 2006, at the University “Ss. Cyril & Methodius”, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Skopje, R. North Macedonia. She completed her MSc and BSc studies at the same Faculty and University in 1999 and 1996, respectively. Since 2010, she has been working at the International Balkan University in Skopje, at the Department of Industrial Engineering, delivering the courses Introduction to Material Science; Thermodynamics; Production Processes; Mathematical Modelling; Systems Management; Occupational Safety and Health Engineering; Problem-Solving Strategies; Operations Management, Decision Analysis. She has participated in several scientific research projects at the national and international level with Bulgaria and Turkey. Her research interests are related to enhancing teaching effectiveness in higher education; mathematical modelling of processes; polymer nanomaterials for medical applications; biodegradable polymers and materials (polymer systems), as well as transversal skills in applied artificial intelligence. She authorizes many scientific papers published in journals and/or presented at conferences. She is a member of the Macedonian Society of Chemists and Technologists, and also a participant in the COST Actions “Eco-sustainable food packaging based on polymer nanomaterials” and “Cancer nanomedicine - from the bench to the bedside”. She was involved in the Erasmus project, Lifelong Learning program Improving Teaching Effectiveness in Chemical Engineering Education (iTeach), first as a participant, and then, from 2015-2017 as a national coordinator, and currently she acts as a national coordinator of the Erasmus+ project “Transversal Skills in Applied Artificial intelligence” (TSAAI).
Delcho Leshkovski is Associate Professor at the International Balkan University and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. His research interests include mathematical analysis, special functions, Mathieu series, probability and statistics, differential equations, and math education. He is author and co-author of many articles in mathematical peer-reviewed journals.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jelena Ristic is full time professor and Head of department at the Department of Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering at IBU. She is continuously active in scientific and academic research for the last 14 years, being participant or coordinator of 7 long term international research projects (including up to 5 participant countries) in the field of innovations and advances in earthquake engineering, funded by NATO Science for Peace Program, Innovation fund of Serbia, World Bank, Fund of Innovations and technical development of North Macedonia, inter-university collaborations etc. Since 2007, Prof. Jelena Ristic has more than 75 published scientific papers, of which 9 in high ranking indexed scientific journals with impact factor, journals with international editorials as well as proceedings of fully international world renowned scientific and professional conferences and symposiums. At IBU, Prof. Jelena Ristic has been teaching various courses to civil engineering, architecture and industrial engineering students enrolled in first and second cycle of studies from the fields structural mechanics, theory of structures, infrastructure structures, dynamics of structures, steel structures, construction materials, concrete structures and repair and strengthening of structures. At the Department of Civil Engineering, she has been mentor to more than 50 diploma projects and 6 master theses and has been actively working on Elaborates for accreditation of study programs of first and second cycle of studies.
Professor Jelena Ristic got her bachelor degree at the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the state university Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje in 2009 in the field of structural engineering. In 2011, she got her master degree at the Faculty of Civil Engineering at UKIM, Skopje in 2011, in the field of structural earthquake engineering. In 2016, Prof. Jelena Ristic got her doctoral degree at the Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology at the university Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, in the field of earthquake engineering with focus of innovative technologies for protection of bridges and structures.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8559-3404
Manja Kitek Kuzman is a professor of architecture at the Biotechnical Faculty, Department of Wood Science and Technology, University of Ljubljana. Her research and teaching interests revolve around developing wood construction, innovative use of wood, sustainable wood products and product design. The research interest also includes energy-efficient timber construction, building modernisation with prefabricated components, architects’ perception of engineer wood product, 3D-printing design and healthy-living environment with wood.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3764-4681
Tarık Çakar was born in Istanbul in 1966. He graduated from ITU Management Engineering Department in 1988, completed his Master's degree in 1991 and PhD in 1997 in ITU Institute of Science, Department of Management Engineering. Between 1989 and 1998, he worked as a research assistant at the Department of Industrial Engineering at Sakarya University, and between 1998 and 2010, as an Assistant Professor at the same university. Between 2010-2017, Associate Professor Dr. He served as. During 2003-2004, he worked as a researcher in various projects at Wichita State University Industrial Engineering Department. Between 2012 and 2016, he gave lectures on Industrial Engineering at International Balkan University. He served as Dean at the same university for 1 year in 2015-2016. In 2017, ITU Faculty of Business Administration, Department of Management Engineering, Prof. Dr. was appointed as. He has been working at Istanbul Gelişim University Industrial Engineering Department since 2018. He has been serving as the head of the Department since April 2020. Search algorithms such as Intelligent Scheduling, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms and Particle Swarm Optimization, Fuzzy Logic, Multi-Criteria Decision Making, Production Planning and Control are among the main study subjects. He has national and international articles and books related to his study subjects.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8492-3707
Yalçın İşler received a B.Sc. degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey, in 1993; an M.Sc. degree from the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey, in 1996; and a Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey, in 2009. He obtained the Competence of Associate Professorship from the Turkish Inter-University Council in 2019. His professional experience includes working as a Lecturer at Burdur Vocational School in Suleyman Demirel University, Software Engineer, Research Assistant in Bulent Ecevit University and Dokuz Eylul University, Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in Bulent Ecevit University, and Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering in Izmir Katip Celebi University. Since 2025, he has been a Full Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Antalya, Turkey. In addition to his academic role, he also founded Islerya Medical and Information Technologies Company. His main research interests include biomedical signal processing, pattern recognition, medical device design, programming, and embedded systems. He has authored many scientific papers and participated in several projects in these fields. He was an IEEE Student Member and IEEE Member and has been an IEEE Senior Member since 2014.
