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Ilir Keka

Prof. Dr. Ilir Keka was born on April 14, 1971, in Gjilan. After completing his primary and secondary education with a focus on mathematical sciences (gymnasium), he pursued his university studies at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FIEK) at the University of Prishtina, where he graduated as a Graduate Engineer in Computer Science and Telecommunications. Aiming for further specialization, he continued his postgraduate studies at the South East European University (SEEU) in Tetovo, where in 2012 he successfully completed the Master’s program in Computer Science, with a focus on Database Management. His academic dedication culminated in 2018 when, at the same institution, he defended his doctoral dissertation, earning the title of Doctor of Science in E-Technologies, with in-depth research in the field of Data Mining.

Prof. Dr. Keka’s professional experience is rich and diverse, intertwining technical expertise in industry with a distinguished academic career. He began his journey in education as an IT Professor at the High School of Economics in Gjilan (2000-2005) and as an IT and Multimedia Trainer at the “Don Bosco” Professional Education Center in Prishtina (2003-2004). He then transitioned to the energy sector, where from 2004 to 2007 he served as a System and Computer Network Administrator at the Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK). His career in this sector continued at the Kosovo Electricity Distribution Company (KEDS), where from 2007 to 2018 he held the position of Responsible Engineer for the Calculation and Analysis of Technical Losses, gaining profound practical experience with large-scale data systems.

Parallel to his industry engagement, Prof. Keka built a solid academic career. From 2015 to 2017, he was an Engaged Assistant at the “Kadri Zeka” Public University in Gjilan. Later, during the 2019-2020 period, he served as an External Lecturer at the Faculty of Computer Science and IT at the Metropolitan University of Tirana. Since 2018, he has been an integral part of the academic staff at AAB College, where he currently holds the position of Regular Professor at the Faculty of Computer Sciences.

Prof. Dr. Ilir Keka is a distinguished academic and researcher with extensive experience and deep expertise who successfully bridges scientific research with practical industrial applications. As a professor at AAB College, he is dedicated to the development of modern curricula and mentoring students at the Bachelor and Master levels in the most innovative fields of computer science, contributing to the advancement of higher technological education in Kosovo and the region.

Within his academic activities at AAB College, he lectures on a wide spectrum of advanced technical subjects, including: Database Systems, Advanced Databases, Data Mining, Data Science, Big Data, Machine Learning, Computer Networks, and TCP/IP Networks.

Scientific Papers and Conferences – His contribution to science is reflected in a long list of publications in prestigious international journals and conferences, indexed in databases such as SCOPUS, Web of Science (WoS), and Google Scholar. His works include:

    • Keka, I., & Çiço, B. (2025). Comparing Linear and Nonlinear Models for Load Profile Data Using ANOVA, AIC, and BIC. SAGE Open, 15(1).
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  • Keka, I., & Çiço, B. (2024). The Pattern and Visualization Detection of the Load Profile Data Based on Bootstrap Approach. Proceedings of the 13th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO’2024), Budva, Montenegro. IEEE/SCOPUS.
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  • Keka, I., & Çiço, B. (2019). Data Visualization as Helping Technique for Data Analysis, Trend Detection and Correlation of Variables Using R Programming Language. Proceedings of the 8th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO’2019), Budva, Montenegro. DOI: 10.1109/MECO.2019.8760004.
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  • Keka, I., & Çiço, B. (2018). Pattern detection of Load Profiles based on regression model with multiple variables. Proceedings of the 7th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO’2018), Budva, Montenegro. DOI: 10.1109/MECO.2018.8406001.
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  • Keka, I., Cico, B., & Frashëri, N. (2017). Effect of Parallelism in Calculating the Execution Time during Forecasting Electrical Load. JNTS- Journal of Natural and Technical Sciences, XXII(44), Tirana, Albania.
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  • Keka, I., & Çiço, B. (2016). Treatment and Visualization of Big Data in Power Systems. IJITS-International Journal on Information Technologies & Security, 8(2), 3-14. Indexed in Web of Science (WoS).
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  • Keka, I., & Çiço, B. (2015). Big Data in Electricity-Visualization Aspect. 16-th International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies, CompSysTech 2015. Dublin, Ireland. ACM Proceedings. ISBN:978-1-4503-3357-3 doi>10.1145/2812428.2812441.
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  • Keka, I., & Çiço, B. (2015). Statistical treatment for trend detection and analyzing of electrical load using programming language R. 4th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO’2015), Budva, Montenegro. IEEE Proceedings. Print ISBN: 978-1-4799-8999-7; DOI: 10.1109/MECO.2015.7181906.
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  • Keka, I., & Çiço, B. (2015). Data Mining tasks and techniques used in the Power electricity systems. 10th Annual South East European Doctoral Student Conference Programme, Thessaloniki, Greece. Indexed in EBSCO. ISSN 1791-3578; ISBN 978-960-9416-08-5.
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  • Keka, I., & Çiço, B. (2014). Forecasting Electricity Load based on Data Mining Techniques Case Study Power Electrical System in Kosovo-Literature Review. DCCSIT 2014: Doctoral Conference on Computer Science and Information Technologies, Tetovo, Macedonia.

 

  • Keka, I., & Hamiti, M. (2013). Load Profile Analyses Using R Language. ITI 2013. 35-th International Conference for Information Technology Interfaces, Cavtat / Dubrovnik, Croatia. ISSN 1330-1012. ISBN 978-953-7138-30-1. IEEE Catalog Number CFP13498-PRT. DOI: 10.2498/iti.2013.0511.
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Participation in Conferences and Seminars – In addition to his publications, Prof. Dr. Keka is an active participant in the international scientific community, having attended a series of key conferences, such as:

Professional Activities and Continuous Development – Beyond his academic activities, Prof. Dr. Keka is actively engaged in the scientific community as a Reviewer for significant scientific conferences such as The 4th International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies (ICECET 2024) (Publisher: IEEE. Sydney, Australia) and the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Computer, Data Sciences and Applications (ACDSA 2024) (Publisher: IEEE. Victoria, Seychelles). His continuous professional development is demonstrated through industry certifications such as the Certificate of attendance from MCSA (Microsoft Certified System Administrator) from Cactus Academy (01/2007 – 05/2007) and the Certificate of attendance from CISCO 4.0 Discovery from the Information Development Initiative (04/2010 – 06/2010), as well as the Certificate for Didactic Training: Research Based Teaching from the Center for Professional Training and Innovation-QAPI, AAB (25/01/2021 – 25/01/2021).

Prof. Dr. Ilir Keka is a leading figure in the field of computer science in Kosovo, known for his dedication to quality, in-depth research, and innovation. Through a unique combination of practical industry experience and a successful academic career, he plays an essential role in preparing the next generation of technology experts and advancing knowledge in the institutions he serves.

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