Blerim Olluri was born on December 7, 1974, in Lipjan. He finished his elementary and secondary education in his hometown. He finished his master’s degree at the Faculty of Criminology in Sarajevo, while he pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Pristina’s Faculty of Chemistry. In the interim, he finished his doctoral studies in law in Tirana.
Blerim Olluri has extensive experience teaching at universities, particularly in the field of criminal justice. At present, he serves as the Rector of AAB College, one of the biggest universities in Kosovo and beyond the region Olluri is an active member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) and served on the Quality Council of the Kosovo Agency for Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions.
He is certified as a forensic expert in numerous fields. He has taken part in specialized trainings and scientific conferences both domestically and abroad. A number of his scientific publications have appeared in numerous regional scientific journals, “SCOPUS,” and “Web of Science.”
Among his global scientific works are:
Optimization Parameters of Fragmentary Voltage and Collision Energy for the Identification and separation of 1,3,5-Triamino-2,4,6-Trinitrobenzene (TATB) from other Explosives with Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS), Poster Presentation, American Academy of Forensic Science, (2020), Anaheim CA, USA.
The Chemical Composition of GSR of Commonly Encountered Samples in Shooting Events in Kosovo by an Optimized and Validated Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) Method, Criminalistics, Poster Presentation, American Academy of Forensic Science, (2020), Anaheim CA, USA.
A study of the effect of working parameters and validation of SEM/EDS method for determination of elemental composition of commonly encountered GSR samples in shooting events in Kosovo, JFS, Volume 66, issue 6, AAFS, (2021), https://doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.14803.
Assessment of Persistence of Gunshot Residues Produced by Firearms from Criminal Cases in the Republic of Kosovo, Sci.2022, 12(20), 10477; https://doi.org/10.3390/app122010477.
Importance, Tasks and Principles of Criminal Traceology, European Academic Research, ISSN 2286-4822, Impact Factor: 3.1 (UIF) DRJI Value: 5.9 (B+), (2014).
Challenges for Implementing Standards Compliant with ISO/IEC 17025, for Narcotics and DNA Laboratory’s, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology eISSN: 1307-6892, (2015), London, UK.
The Role of IT Forensics in Combating Terrorism, ICTEA, ISBN: 978-9928-4221-5-6, (2015), Dubrovnik.
Development and Validation of a Thin Layer Chromatography Method in Forensics, for the Analysis of Organic Gunpower Residues after Firing Weapons, European Academic Research, ISSN 2286-4822, Impact Factor: 3.1 (UIF) DRJI Value: 5.9 (B+), (2015).
Several regional and worldwide scientific conferences include:
Certificate of attendance to Interpol Firearm Forensic Symposium, France, (2011).
Certificate of attendance on The 6th Triennial Conference of the European Academy of Forensic Science, Hague, (2012).
Certificate of attendance to Interpol Firearm Forensic Symposium, Canada, (2013).
Certificate of attendance “Forensic Science days in Kosovo”, Prizren, Kosovo, (2014).
Certificate of Presentation “ Cyber Crime-Challenge for Modern Tech Analyses in Kosovo, Istanbul, Turkey, (2016).
Certificate of attendance on annual forensic meetings of ENFSI in Roma-Italy.
Certificate of “1st Ballistic Identification Corroboration seminar”, in Skopje-Macedonia.
Certificate of attendance in 2nd congress of International Association for Forensic Institutes.
Certificate of Participation “2-nd International Conference on Business, Law, Admin and Social Science, Tirana, Albania, (2015).
Certificate of attendance the 4th International Multidisciplinary Conference in Integrating Science, Dubrovnik, Croatia, (2015).
Certificate of participation in the 2nd International Scientific Conference, “Policing and Security, Legal Sciences and Contemporary Security Challenges”, Tirana, (2017).
Certificates of attendance on international Annual Forensic Meetings in American Academy of Forensic Science, USA, (2005).
Certificates of attendance on international Annual Forensic Meetings in American Academy of Forensic Science, USA, (2006).
Certificates of attendance on international Annual Forensic Meetings in American Academy of Forensic Science, USA, (2007).
Certificates of attendance on international Annual Forensic Meetings in American Academy of Forensic Science, USA, (2009).
Certificates of attendance on international Annual Forensic Meetings in American Academy of Forensic Science, USA, (2017).
Certificates of attendance on international Annual Forensic Meetings in American Academy of Forensic Science, USA, (2018).
Certificates of attendance on international Annual Forensic Meetings in American Academy of Forensic Science, USA, (2019).
Certificates of attendance on international Annual Forensic Meetings in American Academy of Forensic Science, USA, (2020).
Certificates of attendance on international Annual Forensic Meetings in American Academy of Forensic Science, USA, (2021).
Certificates of attendance on international Annual Forensic Meetings in American Academy of Forensic Science, USA, (2023).
Certificates of attendance on international Annual Forensic Meetings in American Academy of Forensic Science, USA, (2024).
Acknowledgements:
Acknowledgment for “15-year contribution to the establishment and progress of the Forensic Science of Kosovo” by the Minister of Internal Affairs.
Letter of recommendation from the Director of the Kosovo Police Academy.
Letter of recommendation from the Chief of Police of Kosovo – Specialized Training Section, School of Police Service of Kosovo.
Letter of recommendation from the head of the Traffic Sector, School of Police Service of Kosovo.
Letter of recommendation from the Head of Specialized Training, Kosovo Police Service School.
Certificate of evaluation from the Commissioner of the Police of Kosovo for the contribution to the Board of Discipline and Complaints of the Police of Kosovo.
Professional and managerial background:
Blerim Olluri began his 15-year tenure with the Kosovo Police in 2000 and rose through the ranks to become a sergeant, lieutenant, captain, major, and police lieutenant colonel. Blerim Olluri was the Kosovo Police’s Central Forensic Laboratory’s Director from 2003 to 2010. He played a pivotal role and contributed significantly to the creation, building, and operation of the Kosovo Police’s Central Laboratory of Criminalistics during his tenure as director. He also helped to transform this laboratory into the State Agency for Forensics.
His contribution included the drafting of the necessary legislation, the transfer and contracting of personnel, as well as the transfer of assets from the Kosovo Police to the Kosovo Forensic Agency within the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
In 2015, Blerim Olluri was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Kosovo Agency for Forensics, becoming the highest level of operational, administrative, technical, and executive power.
His responsibilities encompassed devising strategies and policies for the organization, overseeing general administration, organizing and hiring staff, issuing directives for decision-making and administration, and managing human resources and assets with effectiveness and efficiency. Under his direction, the Kosovo Agency for Forensics expanded and accomplished capacity building and forensic functions throughout this time (2015–2024) by accrediting numerous scientific laboratories in accordance with international standards. After 20 years under Blerim Olluri’s direction, the Kosovo Agency for Forensics is now regarded as one of the most advanced and dependable organizations in Kosovo, region and beyond. In Kosovo, the Central Laboratory of Criminalistics and Forensics is credited to Blerim Olluri as its founder.
Blerim Olluri served in the Kosovo Liberation Army and had a significant impact on the organization. He is proficient in both English and Serbian.
Prof. Assoc. Dr. Ilir Bytyçi was born on November 20, 1974, in Lipjan, where he completed both his primary and secondary education. In 2000, he graduated in the Faculty of Economics at the University of Prishtina, field in “Banking and Finance” (https://uni-pr.edu/). In 2010, he completed his postgraduate studies at the same institution in the field of “Management and Informatics,” earning the title of Master of Economic Sciences (Mr.Sc). In 2005, through his involvement with the Kosovo Telecommunications Company – VALA, he completed the Young Executive Training Program, a collaboration between the University of Hull, London, and the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology & Kosovo Telecom – VALA. In 2019, he defended his doctoral dissertation at the European University of Tirana, titled: “The Role of Management in the Success of Public Enterprises – Case Study of Kosovo Telecom – VALA”, and was awarded the title Doctor of Economic Sciences, specializing in Management (https://uet.edu.al).
His professional career began in an international context, initially at the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) office in Kukës, Albania, in 1999, and later at the UNHCR headquarters in Prishtina until 2003 (https://www.unhcr.org/). From 2003 to June 2022, Prof. Bytyçi held a long-standing career at Kosovo Telecom – VALA (https://kosovotelecom.com/), where he held several key managerial positions, such as: Customer Financial Manager, Billing Project Manager, Revenue Assurance Manager, Internal Control Manager, Financial Coordinator in the CEO’s Office, Total Quality Management (TQM) Manager, as well as the leader and creator of several other strategic projects.
Prof. Assoc. Dr. Ilir Bytyçi is an academic and senior manager with extensive experience in the public, private, and academic sectors in Kosovo and the region. He currently holds the position of Vice-Rector at AAB College (https://aab-edu.net/) and is a member of the Board of RTK (https://www.rtklive.com). With a rich career spanning the management of public and private enterprises, the development of higher education, and involvement in culture, arts, and media, he represents a high-level multidisciplinary and visionary profile.
He has held and continues to hold high leadership positions in various institutions. From 2017 to 2019, he was Chairman of the Board of “The British School of Kosova” https://britishschoolkosova.com/). From 2020 to 2021, he was appointed a member of the RTK Board, and from 2021 to 2024, he served as Chairman of the Board of ATV Radio Television https://atvlive.tv/). Simultaneously, since 2021, he has served as Chief of Staff to the Chairman of the Governing Council at AAB College, and as of 2025, he has been appointed Vice-Rector of the institution.
Prof. Bytyçi has an active academic profile. Since the academic year 2011/12, he has been a regular staff member at AAB College, where he lectures in subjects related to management and economics, such as: Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Entrepreneurship & SMEs, Human Resource Management, International Business, Total Quality Management (TQM), Statistics, Management Information Systems (MIS), Banking Management, among others.
Scientific Work and Conferences – His contributions to science include numerous publications in indexed journals such as SCOPUS and Google Scholar. Among his most recognized works are:
Other scientific publications:
Culture and Arts – Beyond his academic and managerial spheres, Prof. Dr. Bytyçi is also actively engaged in culture and the arts. From 2020 to 2024, he served as Director of the AAB Theatre “Faruk Begolli” (https://teatriaab.com). In 2020, he co-produced the television series “Tre Vllaznit” (https://www.facebook.com/trevllaznit), and since 2023, he has been Executive Producer of the Prishtina International Theatre Festival – PITF (https://pitf.teatriaab.com/). He is also a producer and co-producer of several theatre performances for both adults and children.
Cultural and Artistic Visits – In July 2024, he represented the AAB Theatre “Faruk Begolli” at the Festival d’Avignon in France, one of the world’s largest performing arts festivals (https://festival-avignon.com/).
Prof. Assoc. Dr. Ilir Bytyçi is a prominent figure with broad experience and interconnection between academia, institutions, public & private enterprises, corporate governance, and media and cultural development. He is known for his dedication to quality, innovation, and advancement of the institutions he serves.
He is married, has two children, and lives in Prishtina.
Prof.Ass.Dr. Venera Llunji
Born: 12 December 1968, Prishtina, Kosovo
Work address: Elez Berisha 56, Zona Industriale Prishitnë- Fushë Kosovë, 10000 Prishtinë
Home address: Ismajl Gorani 1, Taslixhe 3, 10000 Prishtinë
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Phone: +383 44 141 063
Education
PhD in English Language and Literature
South East European University, Tetovo, Skopje, North Macedonia
October 2015 – July 2018
Level: 8 (National/International Classification)
PhD in International Relations and Political Sciences
European University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania
February 2011 – July 2015
Level: 8 (National/International Classification)
Master of Education
Specialization: Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Continuous Education; Teaching English as a Foreign Language
University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
April 2005 – November 2007
Level: 7 (National/International Classification)
Bachelor Degree (Professor) in English Language and Literature
University of Prishtina, Faculty of Philology, Department of English Language and Literature, Prishtina, Kosovo
January 1987 – June 1991
Level: 6 (National/International Classification)
Conferences and Professional Engagements
Prof. Dr. Venera Llunji
Vice-Rector for International Affairs, AAB College
2025
2024
2022
2020
2017
2003
Publications
Television Presentations
European University Association (EUA) Webinars and Policy Engagements
Vice-Rector for International Affairs, AAB College
2025
2024
2023
Gëzim Shabani is a distinguished expert in management and finance within higher education in Kosovo, with extensive academic and administrative experience at AAB College. Born on September 4, 1987, in Pristina, he has built a solid career spanning institutional leadership, financial management, organizational development, and active engagement in scientific research.
He currently serves as the Vice Rector for Finance and Development at AAB College (2021–present), where he leads the college’s financial strategy and development initiatives. Since 2022, he also holds the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of The British School of Kosovo, playing a strategic role in the governance and development of this prestigious pre-university institution.
Dr. Shabani earned his PhD in Tourism Science from the University “St. Kliment Ohridski” in North Macedonia (2014–2018), specializing in tourism management and sustainable development. He previously completed a Master’s degree in Management (2010–2013) and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (2007–2010), both from AAB College, where he is now a leading figure in institutional development.
From 2016 to 2021, he served as Vice Chairman of the Steering Council at AAB College, contributing to strategic decision-making and institutional oversight. Between 2012 and 2016, he was Financial Manager at AAB College, overseeing financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and preparing periodic reports for the General Auditor and the university founder.
From 2014 to 2016, he directed the AAB Institute, a non-governmental organization focused on academic development and research. He also founded and has led the “AAB” Driving School since 2010, where he serves as executive and administrative director, turning the school into a recognized provider of professional training.
Earlier in his career, he worked as a Finance Officer at AAB College (2007–2010) and as Manager at ALBATROS Company (2006–2007), gaining essential experience in financial oversight and team management.
In addition to his institutional leadership, Gëzim Shabani is the author of several research papers presented at international conferences and published in academic journals. His research interests include tourism, quality management in education and healthcare, consumer behavior, and organizational performance. His notable publications include:
He holds certifications in Advanced Accounting (AFAS) and Communication Skills (AAB-Riinvest). He is proficient in English (B2 level) and possesses excellent organizational and administrative skills, along with full proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Microsoft Access, and Photoshop. Gëzim Shabani is a committed professional in the field of higher education and continues to be a driving force in institutional development, financial management, and academic research in Kosovo and beyond.
