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Arben Ahmeti

Dr. Techn. Arben Ahmeti was born on September 7, 1975, in Skenderaj, where he also completed his primary and secondary education. In 2000, he graduated from the University of Tirana, Albania, in the field of “Informatics” (5-year program), Faculty of Natural Sciences. In 2010, he completed postgraduate studies at the University of Prishtina, in the field of “Computer and Software Engineering”, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he earned the title Master in Computer Science – Software Engineering. Further, in 2022, he defended his doctoral dissertation at the Vienna University of Technology, in Austria, with the topic: “Solving Multi-Mode Resource-Constrained Multi-Project Scheduling Problems by Hybrid Algorithms”, in the group for Databases and Artificial Intelligence, being awarded the title Doctor of Technical Sciences.

Dr. Techn. Arben Ahmeti has extensive multi-year experience, starting from October 1999, in the public and private sectors of industry and education, with a special emphasis on information technology, higher education, and the strategic development of advanced systems. Currently, he works as a professor at AAB College and holds the position of IT Manager at FINCA Kosovo, where he leads and implements the organization’s technological strategies. Previously, he held key roles at Telecom of Kosovo, including the role of Manager of Business Support and IT Systems for more than 7 years, as well as Chief of Technology and Information System for more than 5 years. He has also served as IT Project Coordinator and IT Expert at the European Agency for Reconstruction, where he led the development of critical platforms and e-procurement systems. In addition, Arben Ahmeti has contributed to the education of new generations in fields such as object-oriented programming, web programming, and artificial intelligence for more than 15 years as a lecturer at higher education institutions like Riinvest, as well as the development and implementation of IT training programs for students of the University of Prishtina within the framework of World University Service Austria (WUS), Prishtina office.

Dr. Techn. Ahmeti also has an active scientific and academic career. He has been invited as a presenter and participant in many international scientific conferences and symposia in the field of artificial intelligence and optimization algorithms, among the most well-known are:

  • 2025, “CAIML Symposium” organized by the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the Vienna University of Technology, Austria
    (https://caiml.org/news/194/).

His contribution to science includes a series of publications in indexed journals such as SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Among his most well-known publications are:

  • Ahmeti A., Musliu N. (2018). Min-conflicts heuristic for multi-mode resource-constrained projects scheduling. GECCO, ACM, pp. 237–244.
    (https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3205455.3205620).
  • Ahmeti A., Musliu N. (2021). Hybridizing constraint programming and meta-heuristics for multi-mode resource-constrained multiple projects scheduling problem. PATAT 2021, Vol 1, pp. 188–206.
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  • Sylejmani K., Abdurrahmani V., Ahmeti A., Gashi E. (2024). Solving the tourist trip planning problem with attraction patterns using meta‑heuristic techniques. Information Technology & Tourism Journal. 26(4), pp. 633–678.
    (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40558-024-00297-w).
  • Kastrati V., Ahmeti A., Musliu N. (2021). Solving vehicle routing and scheduling with delivery and installation of machines using ILS. PATAT 2021, Vol 1, pp. 207–223.
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  • Lajçi U., Limani A., Misini E., Gashi F., Sylejmani K., Ahmeti A. (2024). Metaheuristic techniques for automated traffic light scheduling to minimize commute time. PATAT 2024.
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  • Rexha B., Ahmeti A., Ahmedi L., Komoni V. (2011). Developing electricity forecast web tool for Kosovo market. WSEAS Transactions.
    (https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.5555/2037105.2037106).
  • Rexha B., Ahmeti A., Ahmedi L., Komoni V. (2010). Web based electricity flow simulator – Kosovo case. WSEAS conference proceedings.
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  • Ahmeti A., Musliu N. (2024). Hybridizing Constraint Programming and Meta-Heuristics for Multi-Mode Resource-Constrained Multiple Projects Scheduling Problem. Journal of Heuristics, Vol 1, pp. 1–37.
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  • Misini E., Lajci U., Sylejmani K., Limani A., Gashi F., Kurtaj L., Ahmeti A., Krasniqi E. (2025). Solving the Traffic Signaling Problem Using the Iterated Local Search Metaheuristic. Journal of Discover Applied Sciences (in the process of publication).

Dr. Techn. Ahmeti is active as a reviewer of scientific publications in several peer-reviewed journals:

  • Journal of Applied Soft Computing
  • Journal of Systems and Soft Computing
  • Journal of Socio-Economic Planning Sciences

He has also contributed to the proofreading of the book:

  • Kadri Sylejmani, Labeat Arbneshi, “Basics of Programming: A Collection of Exercises in the C++ Programming Language.”
Trainings

During his professional career in the industry, Dr. Techn. Ahmeti has also completed a series of professional trainings, such as:

  • IT Service Management (Alison, 2023)
  • Oracle ADF (Oracle University, 2010)
  • Acme SBC Systems (Acme, 2010)
  • SAN & Storage Management (HP Bulgaria, 2009)
  • TOEFL iBT (ETS, 2011)
  • Performance Management (PTK Sh.A., 2009)
  • CCNA (Cisco / University of Prishtina, 2002–2004)
  • UNIX Fundamentals 2.0 (IPKO Institute, 2003)
Skills

He is fluent in English and Serbo-Croatian, and speaks a little German.

Dr. Techn. Arben Ahmeti has long-standing experience in both industry and academia, in the public and private sectors. Throughout his career, he is known for his unwavering commitment to innovation, value creation, and the advancement of the institutions he serves.

He is married, has two children, and lives in Prishtina.

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