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Prof. Asoc. Dr.

Veton Vula

Veton Vula born on 14 October 1960 in Gjakova/Kosovo, lives and works in Pristina. On 6 June 1985, graduated at the Faculty of Law, University of Pristina. On 19 April 1990, passed the professional exam.

On 11 November 1998, he completed master’s degree on Law sciences and acquired title Master of Law sciences (Mr. Sci). On 1 June 2005, completed doctoral studies in the field of law science and acquired the title Doctor of Law science (PhD).

By the Decision of the Senate of Public University “Haxhi Zeka” in Peja/Kosovo, no. 01/14 dt. 10.10.2014, acquired the academic title Professor Assistant (Prof. Ass.). By the Decision of the Senate of University College AAB in Prishtina, Ref. no. 291/2024 dt. 07.06.2024, acquired the academic title Associate Professor (Prof. Asoc.).

WORKING EXPERIENCE

In his career he was in some management positions in the field of education as Dean of the Faculty of Law, but also in credible state Institutions in Kosovo.

  • From 10.10.2024 and actually, professor at the Faculty of Law at the AAB College in Pristina. Subjects: Computer Criminality, Criminology, Penology, Victimology, Organized crime.
  • From 01.10.2018 to 10.10.2024, Dean and professor at the Faculty of Law at the AAB College in Pristina. Subjects: Computer Criminality, Criminology, Penology, Victimology.
  • From 1 October 2020 and actually, engaged professor at the Eastern European University (UEJL) “Max Van Der Stoel” in Tetovo/Republic of Northern Macedonia, bachelor and in master studies. Subject: Detection of Cyber crime
  • From 01.10.2017 until 01.10.2018, regular professor at the AAB College, Pristina. Subjects: Computer Criminality, Criminal Procedure, Criminology, Penology, Victimology.
  • From 01.10.2014 to 01.10.2017 regular professor at the Faculty of Law, Public University “Haxhi Zeka” in Peja. Subjects: Criminalistics, Criminalistics Tactic, Computer Criminality, Victimology, Criminal Policies (Bachelor) and Criminal Etiology, Restorative justice (Master).
  • From 09.10.2013 to 01.10.2014, engaged professor at the Public University “Haxhi Zeka” in Peja
  • From 01.09.2012 to 01.10.2014, regular professor at the College “Juridica” Pristina, subjects on the criminal law field.
  • From 01.10.2011 to 01.09.2012, Dean and the professor at the College “Juridica”, Pristina
  • From 01.10.2011 to 30.06.2013, engaged professor at the Eastern European University (UEJL) “Max Van Der Stoel” in Tetovo, bachelor and master level. Subjects: Computer Criminality and Organized crime.
  • From 2007-2011, professor in the European College “Dukagjini”, Peja in the subjects: Criminalistics, Criminology, Organized crime, Computer Criminality.
  • From 2005-2007, professor in the Private College “Universiteti i Prizrenit” in Prizren, in the subjects: Criminalistics, Criminology, Organized crime, Computer Criminality.
  • From March 2003 to 22.12.2010 position: Director of Investigations Department, Ombudsperson Institution in Kosovo.
  • From November 2002 to March 2003, position: Deputy Director of the Investigation Department, Institution of Ombudsman in Kosovo.
  • From November 2000 to 2002, position: Lawyer/Investigator in the Institution of Ombudsman in Kosovo.
  • From June 1999 to November 2000, position: Member of the Board in the Public Hydro economical Enterprise “IBER-LEPENC” in Pristina, nominated by UNMIK – Department of Public Utilities.
  • From September 1999 to May 2000 (secondary job) position: Legal Adviser at “Cooperative Housing Foundation” (CHF) Washington DC, for the program shelter and reconstruction in Mitrovica and Pristina.
  • From May 1993 to June 1999, position: Director of the Private Dentistry Clinic “VIODENT” in Prishtina.
  • From 1986 to 1993, position: Legal representative of Hidroeconomical Public Enterprise “IBER-LEPENC” in Pristina.

PUBLICATIONS – (scientific, professional papers and presentations)

After the Decision of the Senate of Public University “Haxhi Zeka” in Peja /Kosovo, No. 01/14 of dt. 10.10.2014, for the Academic title of Prof. Ass., I published a significant number of scientific papers as an author and co-author, as well as books that are the basic literature in the subjects Organized Crime and Computer Crime.

  • Veton Vula – Mensut Ademi, Book “Organized Crime”, second edition, Pristina, 2020, ISBN 978-9951-800-00-6
  • Veton Vula – Mensut Ademi, Book “Computer Crime”, second edition, Pristina, 2018 ISBN 978-9951-494-71-7
  • Veton Vula, Book “Organized Crime”, Pristina, 2013, ISBN 978-9951-623-03-2

WorldCat link to Organized Crime book

  • Veton Vula, Book “Computer Crime”, Pristina, 2010. ISBN 978-9951-466-71-1
  • Veton Vula, Book: “Smuggling with Narcotics in Contemporary Society” Pristina, 2001.
  • Veton Vula – Islam Qerimi – Mensut Ademi: Artificial Intelligence Technology and Human Rights

Artificial Intelligence Technology and Human Rights
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ISSN: 2222-6648 print – 2074-2738 Online

  • Mensut Ademi, Veton Vula ‘The Role of Civil Society for Prevention and Combat of Violent Extremism and Radicalization Leading to Terrorism-war’, 2023, 3 (20) Access to Justice in Eastern Europe, pp. 192-203. https://doi.org/10.33327/AJEE-18-6.3-n000309
  • M. Ademi – V. Vula: Intelligence Service in The Prevention of Organized Crime in Kosovo, ResMilitaris (resmilitaris.net), vol.12, no.5, December Issue 2022. Link, Scopus

M. Ademi – V. Vula: Legal criminal position of minors in the Republic of Kosovo after 1999.
The Seybold Report, Vol.17/2022, Issue 11, pp. 1133-1145.
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  • B. Tahiri – V. Vula: Violation of legal certainty in the case of law amendments – the case of Kosovo. The Seybold Report, Volume 17/2022, Issue 12, pp. 185-192. Link, Scopus
  • V. Vula – M. Ademi, Scientific paper: “Impact of Covid-19 on the increase of violence against women”, Perspectives of Law and Public Administration, Volume 9, Special Issue, September 2020. PDF, WorldCat, DOAJ
  • B. Rrahmani – V. Vula: “Minorities as the constitutional category in Kosovo”, Journal “Visions”, Open Access Journals, EBSCO, Proquest & Cite Factor, ISSN: 1409-8962 (printed), ISSN 1857-9221 (electronic), January 2020.
  • B. Rrahmani – V. Vula, Scientific paper: “Juvenile justice – Kosovo case”, Epiphany – Journal of Transdisciplinary Studies, VOL. 12 No.1 (2019), E-ISSN 1840-3719, indexed in EBSCO. Article, EBSCO coverage, WorldCat
  • Robaj – V. Vula, Scientific paper: “Request for dismissal of indictment”, European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences – Scientific journal No.5 /2018, pp. 84-90, ISSN 2414-2344. PDF, also indexed in WorldCat
  • V. Vula – G. Asllani, Scientific paper: “Economic competitiveness development challenges in the western Balkan countries – Kosovo case”. International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geo Conference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM – ISSN: 1314-2704 (Scopus).
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  • G. Asllani – V. Vula, Scientific paper: “Economic Competitiveness Development Challenges in Western Balkan Countries”, Asers Publishing, Romania, 2018, Volume VIII, Issue 8(30). ISSN 2068-696X.
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  • V. Vula, Scientific paper: “Trafficking of human beings, identification and the principle of non punishment of victims of trafficking”, 4th International Scientific Conference: Knowledge Based Sustainable Economic Development: ERAZ July 2018, Sofia.Conference info |
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  • B. Rrahmani – V. Vula, Scientific paper: “Comparative aspects of the juvenile justice system, Kosovo, Central Europe and Eastern Europe”, Periodic journal: Euro Mediterranean, nr. 12, Tirana, February 2018.
  • B. Rrahmani – V. Vula, Scientific paper: “Third generation of the human rights in Kosovo and the positive discrimination”, Pristina, 2015. ICLS 2015 – Functionality of the Rule of Law in Southeastern Europe.
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  • V. Vula, Scientific paper: “Some of the rights of victims of trafficking in persons according to international law”, Vizione no 25/2016, pp. 117-128, Open Access Journals, EBSCO (2014), Proquest & Cite Factor. First published 2004. ISSN: 1409-8962 (print), ISSN 1857-9221 (electronic).
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  • V. Vula, Scientific paper: “Violence against women and its forms”, EURAS Academic Journal (E.A.J.), Volume 2 no.1, 2014, ISSN 2147-2149.
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  • V. Vula, Scientific paper: “No clear regulation of criminal-legal assistance and cooperation with the international criminal court”, Vizione no 21, pp.129-135, Open Access Journals, EBSCO (2014), ProQuest & Cite Factor. First published 2004. ISSN: 1409-8962 (print), ISSN 1857-9221 (electronic).
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  • V. Vula, Scientific paper: “Attracting of victims of trafficking in human beings through internet”, Journal “Vizione” nr. 20/2013, Shkup, ISSN 1409-8962, pp. 409-417.
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  • V. Vula, Scientific paper: “Trafficking of human beings as a form of organized transnational organised crime and human rights”, Journal “Juridica”, nr.1, pp. 23, K.D.U. 364.4-056;343.54-055.2, Pristina 2011.
  • V. Vula, Scientific paper: “Computer crime as a new form of criminal phenomenology”, International scientific journal “ILIRIA”, King University “ILIRIA”, Pristina, April 2007, vol. 1, pp. 291-303, ISSN 2192-7081 (WorldCat).
  • V. Vula, Paper “Informatic war”, Bulletin of Kosovo Police “Mbrojtësi”, Volume VII, no.2, pg. 16, Prishtina, 2011.
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  • V. Vula, Paper “Measures to prevent and fight cybercrime”, Bulletin of Kosovo Police “Mbrojtësi”, Volume VII, no.1, pg. 16, Pristina, 2011.
  • V. Vula, Paper “Preventing and combating cybercrime”, Bulletin of Kosovo Police “Mbrojtësi”, Volume VI, no.3, pg. 16, Pristina, 2010.
  • V. Vula, “Organized crime and computer crime”, Bulletin of Kosovo Police “Mbrojtësi”, Volume VI, no.2, pg. 7, Prishtina, 2010.
  • V. Vula, Paper “Computer crime”, Bulletin of Kosovo Police “Mbrojtësi”, Volume VI, no.1, pp. 14, Pristina, 2010.
  • V. Vula, Book review: “The execution of prison sentences in Albania” by Prof. Dr. Rexhep Gashi, published in the Magazine “The Law” no. 1-2, Pristina, 2002, pg. 175.
  • Tirana 9-10 March 2009, V. Vula, Presentation: “Access to Information One of the Fundamental Human Rights”, organized by the Greek Ombudsman and the Ombudsman of Albania.
  • Pristina, May 2007, V. Vula, Presentation: “Unemployment and economic stagnation as potential factors for endangering safety in Kosovo”, presented in Institute for Security “Katana”.
  • Pristina, 27 June 2008, V. Vula, Presentation: Development of Human Rights in Kosovo Debate, organized by the Center for Human Rights of the University of Pristina and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.
  • Prishtina, June 2007, V. Vula, Presentation: “Promoting the rights of vulnerable groups and cooperation between the Ombudsman and civil society”, International conference of Ombudsmen of the region.
  • Tirana, June 2006, V. Vula, Presentation: “Some facts and procedural circumstances in viewing the crime scene”, Scientific Symposium.
  • Tirana, 17 December 2004, V. Vula, Presentation: “Activity of the Ombudsperson of Kosovo in protection of employees’ rights”.
  • Pejë, 30 November 2001, V. Vula, Presentation: “Problems of smuggling with narcotics”, roundtable organized by NGO “Action for Pragmatic Initiative”.

 

PRESENTATION (Conferences, Seminars, Forums etc.)

      • June 19, 2025, Veton Vula – Mensut Ademi, Online Presentation at the International Conference with the paper “Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights”, organized by Manav Rachna University, Faridabad, India.
      • June 25, 2025, Veton Vula – Mensut Ademi, Online Presentation at the International Conference with the paper “Urban Violence in the Republic of Kosovo”, organized by Manav Rachna University, Faridabad, India.
      • Tirana, 11-12 December 2001, V. Vula, Presentation: “Some criminological and criminalistics characteristics and measures to combat the phenomenon of revenge and blood feuds” (Symposium, trainings and conferences).
      • Pristina, November 2020 (online), Attended the Webinar titled “Transitioning Effectively to Online Teaching” on October 29, 2020 (certificate).
      • Pristina, 07 November 2019, Workshop “Legal Pedagogy” organized by Ohio Northern University, Ohio, USA (certificate).
      • Tirana, 19 February 2018, Conference: “Juvenile Justice, Realities and Challenges” – Co-author presentation: “Comparative aspects of the juvenile justice system, Kosovo, Central and Eastern Europe”.
      • Strasbourg, France, 07-08 November 2016, Participant at the “9th Forum on Cyber Criminality” organized by France Gendarmerie.
      • Pristina, 29 October 2015, International Conference on Legal Studies. Co-author presentation: “The third generation of human rights in Kosovo and positive discrimination”.
      • Peja, 25 June 2013, International Scientific Conference on organized crime, with the paper: “Attracting Victims of Trafficking through Internet”.
      • Tirana, 26-27 March 2013, International Conference “International Criminal Court” – Presentation: “Legal aid and cooperation with the International Criminal Court” (certificate).
      • Rome, Italy, 22-25 November 2012, International Conference “Albania 100 anni” organized by Sapienza University, Rome.
      • Pristina, 06 April 2012, International Conference on Family Issues – Paper: “Violence in Contemporary Families and Its Forms”.
      • Stockholm, Sweden, 8-12 June 2009, IX World Conference of Ombudsmen (participant).
      • Strasbourg, France, 17-18 March 2009, Training by Academy of European Law on: “European Court of Human Rights in Migration Cases” (certificate).
      • Tirana, 9-10 March 2009, Conference “Access to Information – The Role of the Ombudsman”, organized by Greek and Albanian Ombudspersons.
      • St. Petersburg, Russia, 19-20 May 2008, Training on “Complaints Against the Police”, organized by EU Commissioner – Strasbourg.
      • Paris, France, 17-19 January 2008, European Ombudsmen Conference: “Deprivation of Liberty and Human Rights”.
      • The Hague, Netherlands, 24-26 January 2008, Seminar: “Cooperation Between Ombudsman Institutions and State Authorities”, organized by ICDT, Budapest.
      • Strasbourg, France, 22-25 October 2007, Seminar on international cooperation of Ombudsman institutions (ICDT).
      • Berlin, Germany, 14-15 October 2007, Seminar on the German Ombudsman model (German Bundeswehr).
      • Pristina, May 2007, Training on planning and budgeting (certificate).
      • Budapest, Hungary, 3-8 December 2006, Staff training: Media communication techniques.
      • Paris, France, 14-15 November 2006, International Conference on “Protection of Cultural Heritage in Southeast Europe”, organized by Europa Nostra.
      • Pristina, November 2006, Training on “Official and Archival Business” by Kosovo Archive, supported by SIDA and the Council of Europe (certificate).
      • Pristina, March 2006, Training on Article 8 of ECHR (Right to Private and Family Life), organized by Council of Europe (certificate).
      • Ohrid, North Macedonia, May 2004, Training on all phases of mediation (certificate).
      • Strasbourg, France, September 2004, Phase II Professional Training at the European Court of Human Rights.
      • Strasbourg, France, September 2003, Phase I Training at the European Court of Human Rights.
      • Pristina, July 2003, Training on Women’s Rights by UNICEF.
      • Pristina, January 2002, Training on Constitutional Framework by ABA-CEELI/USAID.
      • Pristina, March 2002 – March 2003, Basic Mediation Training, Phase I.
      • Prizren, 30 November – 1 December 2000, Training on the EU Convention on Human Rights.
      • Tirana, December 2004, National Conference: “The Rights of Employees”, organized by Albanian Ombudsman.
      • Tirana, 2002, National Conference: “The Right to Information as a Fundamental Right”, organized by Albanian Ombudsman.
      • Tirana, 2001, National Conference: “The State and Civil Society in Defense of the Right to Life”, organized by Albanian Ombudsman.
      1. Personal Capacities
      • Good communication and reporting skills.
      • Proven management skills.
      • Experienced in working with diverse communities.
      • Strong organizational skills in complex environments with numerous staff members.
      1. Other Personal Activities
      • Since 2023, Arbitrator appointed by the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce.
      • April–December 2019, National Legal Expert at UNDP/Kosovo.
      • Since January 2020, Member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Social Sciences “Visions”, Skopje.
      • In 2012, Member of the Editorial Board of Eurasian Academic Journal (EURAS), Istanbul, Turkey.
      • Board Member of the Association of Criminologists, Criminologists and Victimologists of Kosovo.
      • Board Member at the Institute for Studies and International Advanced Qualifications – ISKAN.
      • Board Member of the “Lorik Cana 5” Foundation, Tirana.
  • Language Knowledge

English, Serbo-Croatian, Macedonian

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