Prof. Ass. Dr. Jusuf Qarkaxhija was born on May 16, 1967, in Gjakova, where he also completed his primary and secondary education. In 1992, he graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of Prishtina, majoring in Electronics, and earned the title Graduate Engineer of Electronics. This title, obtained at that time with 300 ECTS credits, is today equivalent to a Master of Science in Electronics. In addition, he completed a second scientific master’s degree in Management and Informatics, earning the title Master of Science in Management and Informatics. Furthermore, in October 2015, he defended his doctoral dissertation at the European University of Tirana, titled “Broadband Internet and E-Commerce: The Case of Kosovo.” The dissertation falls within the field of Informatics and is available at the following link:  The degree obtained is in the profile of Information Systems.

His professional experience began in the pre-war period with training courses in Help Desk and Fortran 4. After 1999, he continued attending various training courses. Since 2005, he has served as an Information Technology instructor at the vocational training school “Gjon Nikollë Kazazi” in Gjakova. For a three-year period, he also collaborated with the companies Expik from Prishtina and Ati-Kos from Gjakova as an ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) examiner. For one year (2010–2011), he held the position of lecturer of Mathematics and Business Statistics at the Faculty of Economics, University of Prizren. In the winter semester of the 2011/2012 academic year, he was employed at AAB College – Gjakova branch. On October 1, 2012, he was appointed Coordinator of the Faculty of Economics at AAB College – Gjakova branch (2012–2014). From 2014 until October 1, 2017, he served as Director of the AAB College branch in Gjakova as well as lecturer of computer science courses at the Faculty of Computer Science in Prishtina.

Since October 1, 2017, he has been serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science, during which period he was also awarded the academic title of Assistant Professor (Prof. Ass. Dr.).

Scientific publications are part of Prof. Ass. Dr. Jusuf Qarkaxhija’s academic activity, which, together with the corresponding links, are presented below:

1. Mollakuqe, E., Hamdiu, E., Fishekqiu, N. S., Jakupi, S., & Qarkaxhija, J. (n.d.).
   Comparison of cloud storage in terms of privacy and personal data: Sync, pCloud, IceDrive and Egnyte. Open Research Europe.
2. Mollakuqe, E., Parduzi, A., Rexhepi, S., Dimitrova, V., Jakupi, S., Muharremi, R., Hamiti, M., & Qarkaxhija, J. (2024).
   Applications of homomorphic encryption in secure computation. Open Research Europe, 4, 158.
3. Qarkaxhija,  J.,  Assanova,  Z.,  Igenbayeva,  R.,  Toxanova,  S.,  Yensebayeva,  G.,  Myrzanova,  A.,  Turlugulova,  N.  (2023). 
   Development  of  the  Creative  Potential  of  Future  Teachers  Based  on  Smart  Education.International  Journal  of  Emerging  Technologies  in  Learning  (iJET),  18(24),  pp.  19–33.
4. Qarkaxhija, J., Prevalla, B., & Latifi, Sh. (2022).
   Knowledge and perceptions about mobile e-commerce technologies in Kosovo.International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 16(23), 4–20.
5. Helshani, L., Qarkaxhija, J., & Prevalla, B. (2022). Sensor based algorithm for self-navigating robot using Internet of Things (IoT).
   International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 16(23), 21–35.
6. Luzha, I., Baftiu, N., Maloku, B., & Qarkaxhija, J. (n.d.).
   Vibration measurements in the mining industry applying the software install application to the Kosovo Energy Corporation.University for Business and Technology (UBT), University “Ukshin Hoti” Prizren, & AAB College.
7. Qarkaxhja, Y., Kryukova, N. I., Cherezova, Y. A., Rozhnov, S. N., Khairullina, E. R., & Bayanova, A. R. (2021). Digital transformation in education: Teacher candidate views on mobile learning.
   International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 16(19), 131–145.
8. Butler, W., Maraj, A., & Qarkaxhija, J. (n.d.).
   Online learning challenges and opportunities in higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing countries. 
9. Jusuf Qarkaxhija. (n.d.).
   Using Cloud Computing as an Infrastructure Case Study – Microsoft Azure. Technium, 2(3), 93–100.
10. Jusuf Qarkaxhija. (n.d.).
    Using Microsoft Excel in creating software for libraries. Technium, 2(3), 78–86.
11. Qarkaxhija, J., & Spahiu, X. (2023, December).
    Data security and privacy challenges. In The Challenge of Digital Transformation (Conference proceedings, Tirana, Albania). [ISSN: 2220-573X].
12. Qarkaxhija, J. (2014).
    Comparison of investments in broadband technology using optic fibers, DSL and wireless in a rural area. In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martinez, & I. C. Torres (Eds.), Proceedings of the 8th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED) (pp. 4799–4807). IATED.

Scientific conferences

Participation in scientific conferences is also part of Prof. Ass. Dr. Jusuf Qarkaxhija’s academic activity, which, together with the corresponding links, is presented below:

1. Invited Speaker at “ Aleksandër Moisiu“ University, Durrës (June 2025)1st International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology CSIT® 2025
2. Panel Moderator at AAB College (May 2025)International scientific conference entitled “Artificial Intelligence in the Age of Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges”, organized by AAB College 2025Link 1Link 2
3. Panelist at a conference at the Mediterranean University of Albania (April 2023)ARE WE READY? CHALLENGES OF THE SOCIETY FACING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Organized by: Mediterranean University of Albania & AAB College
4. KEYNOTE SPEAKER at Bedër University (June 2022)1st International Conference on Innovation in Business and Technology Organized by: University College Bedër & AAB College
5. SPEAKER at conference organized by AAB College (January 2022)International Conference “Privacy in Digital Age III” Organized by: AAB College & Cybersecurity and Privacy
6. GUEST LECTURER at Cacttus Education (December 2021)
7. Panel Moderator and Member of the Organizing Committee at AAB College (September 2020)Transformations and consequences in society due to covid-19 pandemic

Some TV appearances and participation in cultural events can be seen below:

• TV – RTKLink 1Link 2
• TV – ATV
• Cultural – New Technology Ambassador

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Engin Melekoğlu was born on August 25, 1981, in Prizren, Kosovo. He completed his undergraduate studies in 2006 at Trakya University in Edirne, majoring in Computer Engineering. In 2010, he earned his master’s degree from Anadolu University in Eskişehir, and in 2023, he obtained his Ph.D. from Sakarya University in the field of Computer Engineering and Informatics.

His professional career includes extensive experience in the private, public, and academic sectors. Initially, he worked in various software development companies in Turkey, such as Netsis Software, Markadestek, ASD Web Design, and Grafikirler LLC, holding key roles such as software developer, technical coordinator, and software department manager.

After returning to Kosovo, he served as a Political Advisor to the Minister at the Ministry of Public Administration (2011–2014), where he contributed to the development and digitization of public services. Concurrently, he was engaged as a lecturer at the University of Prishtina, the University of Prizren, and the European Polytechnic University.

Since 2015, he has been a permanent member of the staff at AAB College, where he holds the positions of Lecturer and Project Coordinator in the Faculty of Computer Science. For a period, he also served as the Coordinator of Turkish Education at AAB College. He is also the Director and Founder of ESengineering Software & Advertisement LLC, established in 2013.

In the academic sphere, Dr. Melekoğlu is involved in teaching various subjects, including:

• Programming in Java and .NET
• Mobile Application Development
• Artificial Intelligence
• Databases
• Algorithms and Data Management Systems

Scientific Works and Conferences — His contributions to science include numerous publications in indexed journals such as SCOPUS and Google Scholar. Among his most notable works are:

• Guma Ali, Aziku Samuel, Maad M Mijwil, Kholoud Al-Mahzoum, Malik Sallam, Ayodeji Olalekan Salau, Indu Bala, Klodian Dhoska, Engin Melekoglu. Enhancing Cybersecurity in Smart Education with Deep Learning and Computer Vision: A Survey (2025).
  1. Mesopotamian Journal of Computer Science
  2. https://journals.mesopotamian.press/index.php/cs/article/view/839
• E Melekoglu, U Kocabicak, MK Uçar, C Bilgin, MR Bozkurt, M Cunkas. A new diagnostic method for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using the photoplethysmography signal and hybrid artificial intelligence (2022). PeerJ Computer Science
  https://peerj.com/articles/cs-1188/
• E Melekoğlu, Ü Kocabıçak, MK Uçar, MR Bozkurt, C Bilgin. Machine Learning for the Diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Photoplethysmography Signal – Based Minimum Diagnosis Time Detection (2020). Springer Nature Link
  https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-79357-9_6
• Melekoğlu, Engin. Development of a New Machine Learning-Based Method for the Diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(2023) Link
• A Maraj, S Berzati, I Efendiu, A Shala, J Dermaku, E Melekoglu. Sensing platform development for air quality measurements and analysis, IEEE Xplore
  https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/8088233
• Melekoglu E. Studim krahasues për eQeverisjen në Kosovë – ReSPA Link

Among the projects he has developed are: e-Governance, e-Health, e-Education, e-Tourism, e-Culture, as well as mobile applications such as “Where am I (GPRS-Google Maps),” accounting software, B2B systems, and e-commerce platforms.

He has participated in important regional and international trainings and seminars, including:

• Leadership Training — TÜSSIDE, Kocaeli (Turkey)
• Workshop on e-Governance — ReSPA, Montenegro
• Windows 8 Applications Training — Microsoft Executive Briefing Center, Brussels

His extensive and rich experience in Artificial Intelligence, software development, and contributions to the digitization of public institutions and higher education make him a prominent figure in the fields of technology and education in Kosovo and beyond.

He is proficient in Albanian, Turkish, English, and Serbian.

Currently, he resides in Prizren, is married, and has two children.