Lëndët:

• Hidrobiologji (Cikli I i studimeve - Bachelor).
• Ekologji Ujore (Cikli II i studimeve - Master ne Biologji Mjedisi);
• Biologji Detare (Cikli II i studimeve - Master ne Biologji Mjedisi);
• Metodat e Studimit te Faunes - Invertebroret (Cikli II i studimeve - Master ne Biologji Mjedisi).

Tekste mësimore

• Beqiraj, S. (2010). Hidrobiologjia (Leksione te shkruara). FSHN, UT.
• Beqiraj, S. (2011). Ekologji Ujore (Leksione te shkruara). FSHN, UT.
• Beqiraj, S. (2011). Metodat e Studimit te Faunes - Invertebroret (Leksione te shkruara). FSHN, UT.

Monografi

• Kashta, L., Beqiraj, S., Mato, Xh., Xhulaj, M., Gaçe, A., Mullaj., A. (2005). Marine underwater meadows – green lungs of the Mediterranean. APAWA, Ed. Julvin. Tirana: 47 pp.
• Beqiraj, S. (2011). Nature conservation in the Kune - Vaini wetlands, Albania. – In: Culture and wetlands in the Mediterranean: an evolving story. Edited by: Th. Papayannis and D. Pritchard. Med-INA. Athens. 438 p.
• Miho, A., Kashta, L., Beqiraj, S. (2013): Between the Land and the Sea – ecoguide to discover the transitional waters of Albania. FNS, University of Tirana, Albania. Pp. 462.

Artikuj shkencorë:

• Beqiraj, S., Dhora, Dh.( 1999). Data on radula of Holandriana holandrii of Shkodra Lake. Bio & Eko. University of Shkodra. (4): 16 – 19.
• Koni, M., Beqiraj, S. (2002). Biometrical analyses of the population of Tapes decussatus (L, 1758) (Mollusca: Bivalvia: Veneridae) in the Coastal Lagoon of Viluni. Albanian Journal of Natural and Technical Sciences. Academy of Sciences of Albania. Tirana: 41-45.
• Beqiraj, S., Peja, N., Kasemi, D. (2002). Malacofauna of Narta Lagoon. The Bulletin of Natural Sciences. FNS. University of Tirana: 67 – 73.
• Beqiraj, S. (2003). Taxonomic and ecological data on malacofauna of Viluni Lagoon. The Bulletin of Natural Sciences. University of Shkodra. Nr. 50: 99-109.
• Beqiraj, S., Sulejmani, E. (2003). Taxonomic and ecological data on malacofauna of Karavasta Lagoon and characteristics of its habitats. Biological Studies. Institute of Biological Research. Tirana: Nr. 11: 97 – 110.
• Beqiraj, S. (2004). Assessment of the situation of malacofauna in Karavasta Lagoon. –in “Environmental dynamics of the wetland areas in the Albanian coastal zone”, University of Bari, Italy. (2): 67 – 73.
• Beqiraj, S., Laknori, O. (2006). Taxonomic and ecological assessment of the malacofauna of Patoku Lagoon. The Bulletin of Natural Sciences. University of Shkodra. Nr. 56: 129 – 144.
• Beqiraj, S., Kasemi, D. (2006). Ecological assessment of the macrozoobenthos in the shallow rocky coasts of Vlora. The Bulletin of Natural Sciences. University of Vlora. (6): 41 – 49.
• Beqiraj, S., Pinna, M., Basset, A., Nikleka, E., Fetahu, B., Doka, E., Ismailaj, M., Barbone, E., Sangiorgio, F., Fedele, M. (2007). Preliminary data on the macrozoobenthos of the Albanian coastal lagoons (lagoons of Patok, Karavasta, Narta). Transitional Waters Bulletin, University of Lecce, Italy. vol.1, nr.3: 37 - 43.
• Sangiorgio, F., Basset, A., Pinna, M., Sabetta, L., Abbiati, M., Ponti, M., Minocci, M., Orfanidis, S., Nicolaidou, A., Moncheva, S., Trayanova, A., Georgescu, L., Dragan, S., Beqiraj, S., Koutsoubas, D., Evagelopoulos, A., Reizopoulou, S. (2007). Ecosystem processes: litter breakdown patterns in Mediterranean and Black Sea transitional waters. Transitional Water Bulletin, University of Lecce. Italy. vol.1, nr.3: 51-55.
• Beqiraj, S., Kashta, L. (2007). Preliminary data on benthic macrofauna associated to the meadows of Posidonia oceanica in the Albanian coast. The Bulletin of Natural Sciences, University of Shkodra. Nr. 58: 107 – 121.
• Beqiraj, S., Kashta, L., Kuci, M., Kasemi, D., Mato. Xh., Gace. A. (2008). Benthic macrofauna of Posidonia oceanica meadows in the Albanian coast. Natura Montenegrina 2008/7(2): 55 – 69.
• Kasemi, D., Beqiraj, S., Ruci, S. (2008). Macrozoobenthos of the rocky coast of Vlora, Albania. Natura Montenegrina 2008/7(2): 133 – 145.
• Ponti, M., Pinna, M., Basset, A., Moncheva, S., Trayanova, A., Georgescu, L., Beqiraj, S., Orfanidis, S., Abbiati, M. (2008). Quality assessment of Mediterranean and Black Sea transitional waters: comparing responses of benthic biotic indices. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Vol. 18, Issue S1: 62 – 75.
• Basset, A., Sabetta, L., Sangiorgio, F., Pinna, M., Migoni, D., Fanizzi, F., Barbone, E., Galuppo, N., Fonda Umani, N., Reizopoulou, S., Nicolaidou, A., Arvanitidis, C., Moncheva, S., Trajanova, A., Georgescu, L., Beqiraj, S. (2008). Biodiversity conservation in Mediterranean and Black Sea lagoons: a trait-oriented approach to benthic invertebrate guilds. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Vol. 18, Issue S1: 4 – 15.
• Sangiorgio, F., Basset, A., Pinna, M., Sabetta, L., Abbiati, M., Ponti, M., Minocci, M., Orfanidis, S., Nicolaidou, A., Moncheva, S., Trayanova, A., Georgescu, L., Beqiraj, S., Dragan, S., Koutsoubas, D., Evagelopoulos, A., Reizopoulou, S. (2008). Environmental factors affecting Phragmites australis litter decomposition in Mediterranean and Black Sea transitional waters. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Vol. 18, Issue S1: 16 - 26.
• Panneta, P., Mastrototaro, F., Beqiraj, S., Matarrese, A. (2009): Molluscs of soft bottoms in Valona Bay. Biologia Marina Mediterranea (16 (1): 328 – 329.
• Pititto, F., Grenci, S., Dedej, Z., Gace, A., Kashta, L., Beqiraj, S., Acunto, S., Bulgheri, G., Cinelli, F., Sivini, N., Greco, R., Torchia, G. (2009): Cartography and protection of the Posidonia oceanica meadows along the Albanian coast. [Cartografia e protezione delle praterie di Posidonia oceanica lungo la costa albanese]. Biologia Marina Mediterranea. 16 (1): 324 – 325.
• Nikleka (Llukovi), E., Beqiraj, S. (2009). A taxonomic and ecological study on macrozoobenthos of Patoku lagoon. Albanian Journal of Natural and Technical Sciences. Academy of Sciences of Albania (25).
• Beqiraj, S., Kashta, L. (2010). The establishment of blue crab Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896 in the Lagoon of Patok, Albania (south-east Adriatic Sea). Aquatic Invasions 5 (2). DOI 10.3391/ai 2010.5.2: 219 - 221.
• Maiorano, P., Mastrototaro, F., Beqiraj, S., Costantino, G., Kashta, L., Gherardi, M., Sion, L., D'Ambrosio, P., Tursi, A. (2011). Bioecological study of the benthic communities on soft bottom of the Vlora Gulf (Albania). Journal of Coastal Research. Florida (58): 95 - 105.
• Fraschetti, S., Terlizzi, A., Guarnieri, G., Pizzolante, F., D'Ambrosio, P., Maiorano, P., Beqiraj, S. Boero, F. (2011). Effects of unplanned development on marine biodiversity: a lesson from Albania. Journal of Coastal Research. Florida: (58) 106 - 115.
• Corsi, I., Tabaku, A., Nuro, A., Beqiraj, S., Marku, E., Perra, G., Tafaj, L., Baroni, D., Bocari, D., Guerranti, C., Cullaj, A., Mariottini, M., Shundi, L., Volpi, V., Zucchi, S., Pastore, A. M., Iacocca, A., Trisciani, A., Graziosi, M., Piccinetti, M., Benincasa, T., Focardi, S. (2011). Ecotoxicological assessment of Vlora Bay (Albania) by a biomonitoring study, using an integrated approach of sub-lethal toxicological effects and contaminants levels in bioindicator species. Journal of Coastal Research. Florida: (58) 116 - 120.
• Kashta, L., Beqiraj, S., Tilot, V., Zuna, V., Dodbiba, E. (2011). The first MPA in Albania, Sazani Island – Karaburuni Peninsula, as a regional priority conservation area for marine biodiversity. Varstvo narave. Ljubljana: 139 - 155.
• Katsanevakis, S., Poursanidis, D., Yokes, B., Macic, V., Beqiraj, S., Kashta, L., Sghaier, Y. R., Zakhama-Sraieb, R., Benamer, I., Bitar, G,. Bouzaza, Z., Magni, P., Nike Bianchi, C., Zenetos, A. (2011). Twelve years after the introduction of the Sally Lightfoot Crab Percnon gibbesi (H. Milne Edwards, 1853) in the Mediterranean: current distribution and invasion rates. Journal of Biological Research. Thessaloniki (16): 224 - 236.
• Katsanevakis S. Zenetos A. Macic V. Beqiraj S., Poursanidis D. & Kashta L. (2011): Invading the Adriatic: spatial patterns of marine alien species across the Ionian-Adriatic boundary. Aquatic Biology (13): 107 - 118.
• Kasemi, D., Ruci, S., Beqiraj, S. (2012). Macrozoobenthos of the shallow rocky shore of Jonufra. [The original in Albanian: Te dhena per makrozoobentosin e brigjeve te ceketa shkembore te Jonufres]. The Bulletin “Mathematics and Natural Sciences” University “Eqerem Çabej” Gjirokaster. Nr 35: 207 – 226.
• Kasemi, D., Ruci. S.,Selimi. E., Selmani. J., Beqiraj. S., (2012). Malacofauna of the rocky shore of Orikum. [The original in Albanian: Te dhena per malakofaunen e brigjeve te ceketa shkembore te Orikumit]. The Science Bulletin, University of Shkodra "Luigj Gurakuqi". Nr. 62: 124 – 140,
• Ruci, S., Kasemi, D., Beqiraj, S. (2013). Comparative study on macrozoobenthos of rocky areas of the Adriatic Sea in Albania between spring and summer seasons. Albanian Journal of Natural and Technical Sciences (AJNTS): 125-134.
• Kasemi, D., Ruci, S., Beqiraj, S. (2013). Coastal macrozoobenthos of Uji i Ftohte (Vlora Bay). [The original in Albanian: Të dhëna per makrozoobentosin e brigjeve të Ujit të Ftohtë (Gjiri i Vlorës)]. Buletini Shkencor, Universiteti "Ismail Qemali" Vlore. ISSN: 2310-6719. Nr.1/ Volumi 1: 59-67.
• Kasemi, D., Ruci, S., Beqiraj, S. (2014). Comparative studies of macrozoobenthos between Uji i Ftohte and Orikum coasts (Vlora Bay, Albania). Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary (JIARM). ISSN 2320-5083, Volumi 2, Issue 10: 167 – 178.
• Ruci, S., Kasemi, D., Beqiraj, S. (2014). Data on macrozoobenthos in rocky areas of the Adriatic sea of Albania. International Journal of Research in Applied, Natural and Social Sciences. (IMPACT: IJRANSS). ISSN(Online): 2321-8851, Vol.2, Issue 2: 63-70.
• Kasemi, D., Ruci, S., Beqiraj, S. (2014). Comparative study on macrozoobenthos between Jonufra and Radhima coasts (Vlora Bay, Albania). International Journal of Research in Applied, Natural and Social Sciences. (IMPACT: IJRANSS). ISSN: 2321-8851. Vol.2, Issue 2: 177 – 186.
• Ruci S., Kasemi, D., Beqiraj, S. (2014). State of Macrozoobenthic Community in Adriatic Rocky Shores of Albania in Spring Season. Albanian Journal of Agricultural Sciences (AJAS). ISSN: 2218-2020. Volume 13, Issue 3: 42 – 49.
• Kasemi, D., Ruci, S., Beqiraj, S. (2015). Comparative Study on Macrozoobenthos Between Nimfa and Radhima Coasts (Vlora bay, Albania). Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology (JEPE), Vol.16: 98-109.
• Zenetos, A., Macic, V., Jaklin, A., Lipej, L., Poursanidis, D., Cattaneo-Vietti, R., Beqiraj, S., Betti, F., Poloniato, D., Kashta, L., Katsanevakis, S., Crocetta, F. (2016). Adriatic Opistobranchs (Gastropoda, Heterobranchia): Shedding light on biodiversity issues. Marine Ecology, Vol. 37, Issue 6: 1239 – 1255. WILEY.
• Blanfuné, A., Boudouresque, C.F., Verlaque, M., Beqiraj, S., Kashta, L., Nasto, I., Ruci, S., Thibaut, T. (2016). Response of rocky shore communities to anthropogenic pressures in Albania (Mediterranean Sea): Ecological status assessment through the CARLIT method. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 109 (1): 409–418. ELSEVIER.
• Zdraveski, K., Petri, L., Trajanovski, S., Beqiraj, S., Loshkoska, T. (2016). First contingent valuation of Lake Ohrid biodiversity. MMM Geo Information, Geo-SEE Institute. Nr. 6: 62 – 74.
• Ruci, S., Kasemi, D., Beqiraj, S. (2017). Seasonal comparisons of the state of benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages from different rocky areas of the Adriatic Sea in Albania. Albanian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Vol. 16: 207 – 212.
• Milori, E., Qorri, L., Ibrahimi, E., Beqiraj, S. (2017). Distribution, population structure and establishment of the invasive blue crab Callinectes sapidus Rathbun,1896 (Decapoda, Brachyura, Portunidae) in the Lagoon of Viluni (South-East Adriatic Sea, Albania). Albanian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Vol. 16: 485 – 492.

Artikuj konference:

• White, M., Kouroutus, V., Plytas, A., Gace, A., Vaso, A., Beqiraj, S., Haxhiu, I. (2006). Sea turtles in Albania: Results of a rapid assessment of possible foraging and over-wintering habitats (October – November 2005). 26-th Annual Symposium on sea turtle biology and conservation. Crete, Greece.
• Beqiraj, S. (2006). Sharks, cetaceans and sea turtles of the Albanian coast- In “Cetaceans, sea turtles and sharks of the Adriatic Sea”. Fondazione Cetacea, Rimini: 21 – 30.
• Basset, A., Pinna, M., Sabetta, L., Sangiorgio, F., Abbiati, M., Ponti, M., Fonda Umani, S., Faresi, L., Simboura, N., Nicolaidou, A., Arvanitidis, C., Moncheva, S., Trayanova, A., Georgescu, L., Beqiraj, S., Orfanidis, S., Reizopoulou, S. (2006). An approach to Mediterranean lagoon typology from patterns of macroinvertebrate distribution. Transitional states in transitional and coastal waters. Identifying mechanisms and developing indicators of habitat or water quality shifts. Fisheries Research Institute. Kavala, Greece.
• Ponti, M., Pinna, M., Basset, Fonda Umani, S., Minocci, M., Reizopoulou, S., Nicolaidou, A., Arvanitidis, C., Moncheva, S., Trayanova, A., Georgescu, L., Beqiraj, S., Orfanidis, S., Abbiati, M. (2006). Bio-geographic patterns of benthic biotic indices in relation to typologies of Mediterranean and Black Sea coastal lagoons. Transitional states in transitional and coastal waters. Identifying mechanisms and developing indicators of habitat or water quality shifts. Fisheries Research Institute. Kavala, Greece.
• Sangiorgio, F., Basset, A., Pinna, M., Sabetta, L., Abbiati, M., Ponti, Minocci, M., Reizopoulou, S., Orfanidis, Arvanitidis, C., Nicolaidou, A., Moncheva, S., Trayanova, A., Georgescu, L., Beqiraj, S., Koutsoubas, D. (2006). Decomposition processes of reed leaves in transitional waters: a large scale study case. Transitional states in transitional and coastal waters. Identifying mechanisms and developing indicators of habitat or water quality shifts. Fisheries Research Institute. Kavala, Greece.
• Basset, A., Sabetta, L., Pinna, M., Abbiati, M., Ponti, M., Fonda Umani, S., Reizopoulou, S., Nicolaidou, A., Arvanitidis, C., Moncheva, S., Georgescu, L., Beqiraj, S. (2006). Macro-ecology of body size traits in benthic communities of Mediterranean and Black Sea lagoons. 55. In: Measuring and monitoring changes in estuaries and lagoons. Abstract of the ECSA 41st International conference. Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista, Venice, Italy, Venice. 140 pp.
• Beqiraj, S., Koni, M. (2007). Taxonomic and ecological assessment on malacofauna of the Kune Lagoon (Albania, Adriatic Sea). 3d Congress of Ecologists of Macedonia. Struga. Oct. 6-9. 2007
• Kashta, L., Xhulaj, M., Mato, Xh., Beqiraj, S., Gace, A. (2007). The state of Posidonia meadows along the Albanian coast: general evaluation. 3-d Mediterranean Symposium on Marine Vegetation. Marseilles, France: 121 – 125.
• Selmani, J., Beqiraj, S. (2015). Associated macrozoobenthic communities to the Posidonia meadows of Sazani island (Albania). Mediterranean Seagrass Workshop, Oristano, Italy, 18-22 May 2015.
• Selmani, J., Ruci, S., Beqiraj, S., Kasemi, D. (2015). Preliminary data on macrozoobenthos of the Sazani Island (South-Eastern Adriatic Sea, Albania). 6th International Symposium of Ecologists of Montenegro. Ulcinj, Montenegro, 15 – 18 October 2015.
• Selmani, J., Beqiraj, S., Kashta, L. (2015). Specially important marine benthic species and habitats from Sazani Island, Albania. BENA 3rd International Conference “Research and Education in Natural Sciences - Harmonization of Environmental Research and Teaching with Sustainable Policy”. Shkoder, Albania, 6 – 8 November 2015.
• Selmani, J., Beqiraj, S. (2016). Macrozoobenthos of the mediolittoral of Sazani island (South-Eastern Adriatic Sea, Albania). 5th Congress of Ecologists of the Republic of Macedonia. Ohrid, Macedonia, 19 – 22 October 2016.
• Milori, E., Beqiraj, S. (2016). The establishment of the invasive blue crab Callinectes sapidus in the Lagoon of Vain (South-Eastern Adriatic Sea, Albania). 5th Congress of Ecologists of the Republic of Macedonia. Ohrid, Macedonia, 19 – 22 October 2016.
• Zylaj, A., Peçulaj, A., Beqiraj, S. (2016). Assessment of macrozoobenthos and environmental quality in the Albanian part of Macro Prespa Lake. 5th Congress of Ecologists of the Republic of Macedonia. Ohrid, Macedonia, 19 – 22 October 2016.
• Milori, E., Beqiraj, S. (2016). Data on the population of the invasive blue crab Callinectes sapidus in the Lagoon of Karavasta (Albania). Workshop on Risk Assessment Tools in Aquatic Species. Düzce, Turkey, 28 – 29 April 2016.
• Milori, E., Beqiraj, S. (2016). Distribution of the invasive blue crab Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896 in the Lagoon of Viluni (Albania, South-east Adriatic Sea). European Coastal Lagoons Symposium – EUROLAG 7. Murcia, Spain, 1 – 4 March 2016.
• Miho, A., Paparisto, A., Beqiraj, S., Hamzaraj, E., Hysko, M., Puto, K. (2016). Biological quality of waters in the Vjosa catchment. The Vjosa Science Conference. Tirana, Albania, 8 – 9 June 2016.
• Shumka, S., Bego, F., Beqiraj, S., Paparisto, A., Kashta, L., Miho, A. (2016). Current knowledge of biodiversity in Vjosa river system - counting threats that jeopardize species and ecosystems survival. The Vjosa Science Conference. Tirana, Albania, 8 – 9 June 2016.
• Miho. A., Paparisto A., Bego. F., Kashta L., Shuka L., Beqiraj S., Shumka S., Bino T., Nika O. (2017). HPPs development within the Vjosa catchment (Southern Albania) vs. Conservation of Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). Second International Conference on “Biotechnology in Agriculture”, UBT, 18-19 April 2017.
• Beqiraj, S., Xhullima, A., Zyruku, D. (2017). Ecological and environmental assessment of Langarica river, based on benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators. International Workshop on Vjosa River. University of Tirana, University of Vienna, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna. Tirana 19 September 2017.

Raporte Teknike:

• Wager, J., Haywood, J., Vincent, R., Kumbaro, R., Kuçi, F., Beqiraj, S., Nuredini, F. (2006). Study for Integrated Territorial Planning of Drini Bay, including Strategic Environmental Assessment. EU, ELPA, Jacobs. Tirana. 322 pp.
• Kashta, L., Beqiraj, S. (2009). Analysis of the proposed potential Marine Protected Areas. Protected Areas Gap Assessment and Marine Protected Areas Development in Albania, (UNDP, GEF, MEFWA). Technical report, 81 pp.

Fushat e interesit:

• Makrozoobentosi (invertebroret bentike ne mjediset ujore).
• Malakofauna (molusqet) ujore.
• Ekologji detare.
• Ekologji e ujrave te embla.
• Ruajtja dhe menaxhimi i biodiversitetit dhe eksosistemeve ujore.
• Vleresimi i ndikimit ne mjedis ne ekosistemet ujore.

Projekte:

• Science and Management of Intermittent Rivers & Ephemeral Streams (SMIRES Project). Expert on aquatic ecology and macrozoobenthos. 2017-2019. EU COST
• Ecological and environmental assessment of Langarica river (Vjosa catchment), based on benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators. Expert on macrozoobenthos. 2016-2017. Freiland & Enso (Austria).
• Regional cooperation for the transnational ecosystem sustainable development.(RECONNECT Project). Project coordinator for Albania. 2017-2019. EU Program Interreg Balkan – Mediterranean.
• Biodiversity and Ecological assessment of small Ionian islands in Albania (Ksamil, Kepi i Stillos, Tongo). 2017. Project coordinator. Conservatoire du Littoral, France. Small Mediterranean Islands initiative (PIM).
• Advancing marine conservation in the European and contiguous seas (MarCons Project). Expert marine biologist. 2016-2019. EU COST
• Assessment of ecological and environmental state of the existing and proposed MPAs of Albania. Project coordinator. 2015. WAITT Foundation, USA; Univ. Tirana.
• Assessment of marine benthic habitats in the proposed MPA Rodoni Cape. Team leader. 2014. UNDP, GEF, ME.
• Assessment of macrozoobenthos and ecological state of Prespa and Shkodra lakes (CSBL Project). Expert hydrobiologist. 2013-2014. GIZ.
• Assessment of marine benthic habitats in the proposed MPA Porto Palermo. Team leader. 2013. UNEP, RAC/SPA; INCA.
• Study of benthic macroinvertebrates in Buna River. Expert hydrobiologist. 2012-2013. EU, Global Water Partnership – Mediterranean.
• Network for Conservation of Cetaceans and Sea Turtles in the Adriatic (NETCET project). Team leader. 2012-2015. EU Program IPA Adriatic.
• Assessment of biodiversity and environmental state of Sazani island. Team leader. 2011-2013. Conservatoire du Littoral & APAWA. PIM initiative.
• Improvement of coverage and management of Coastal and Marine Protected Areas of Albania. Expert marine biologist. 2012. UNDP, GEF, MEFWA.
• Assessment of macrozoobenthos and environmental state of Erzeni river. Expert hydrobiologist. 2011. EFA, UT.
• Rapid assessment of marine alien species in the Albanian and Montenegrin coasts. Project coordinator for Albania. 2010-2011. UNEP-MAP RAC/SPA, APAWA, HCMR, IMBK.
• Developing biological tools according to the Water Framework Directive for Lake Ohrid Monitoring. Expert hydrobiologist. 2009-2011. NIVA, HIO, AUT.
• Climate change influence on biodiversity, goods and services of Mediterranean lagoons. (ClimBioMedNet project). Expert marine biologist. 2009-2011. EU, FP6 Program
• Protected Areas Gap Assessment and Marine Protected Areas Development in Albania. Expert marine biologist. 2008-2010. UNDP, GEF, MEFWA.
• Marine science and coastal management in the Adriatic, Western Balkan - An education and research network. Expert marine biologist. 2006-2009. Research Council of Norway (West Balkan Program).
• Survey of the seagrass Posidonia oceanica habitats in Albania: cartography of habitats along the Albanian coast and capacity building for management of the coastal area. Expert marine biologist. 2007-2008. Italian Office for Development Cooperation; GAO; Nautilus S.p.a.
• Technical Assistance for Establishment and Management of an International Centre for Marine Studies in Albania (CISM Project). Project coordinator for Albania. 2006-2008. EU Program Interreg III.
• Strengthening of Environmental Monitoring in Albania (StEMA Project) - Pilot study on macrozoobenthos of Vjosa River. Expert hydrobiologist. 2005-2008. EU Life Program.
• Rivers and citizens: functional restoration and sustainable development (RiverNet Project). Expert hydrobiologist. 2005-2008. EU Program Interreg III
• Capacity building on laboratorical analyses for the control and conservation of aquatic transitional ecosystems. Project coordinator. 2005-2007. EU Program Interreg III.
• Ecological assessment of transitional waters in Adriatic and Danube region (CADSES project). Team leader for Albania. 2004-2006. EU Program Interreg III.

• Research grant at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology (IGB), Berlin, Germany. February-March 2018.
• Qualification on Multidisciplinary Biodiversity Research and Conservation in Alpine Ecosystems. University of Zurich, Switzerland. July 2013.
• Research grant at the Natural History Museum, London, UK. July-August 2010.
• Qualification on study and conservation of coastal ecosystems. Institute of Coastal Research, Helmholtz Center, Geesthacht, Germany. September 2008.
• Qualification on mapping and cartography of marine benthic habitats and the seagrass Posidonia oceanica meadows. Nautilus s.p.a. Italy. June 2008.
• Qualification on ecological and taxonomic study of marine benthic habitats. University of Bari, Italy. March 2008.
• Qualification on Methods for Study and Conservation of Cetaceans. Institute of Marine Research and Conservation, Croatia. October 2007.
• Qualification on ecological assessment of the coastal lagoons. University of Lecce, Italy. April 2005.
• Qualification in inventory methods of the Coastal Mediterranean habitats. UNEP-MAP, RAC/SPA, RAMOGE, Italy. November 2004.
• 1Qualification on the study and conservation of benthic habitats in Marine Protected Areas. University of Pisa & University of Genova, Italy. September 2004.
• Research grant on taxonomy and ecology of coastal Malacofauna. University of Bari, Italy. January-April 2004
• Grant for qualification on Marine Biology research and teaching. University of Lecce, Italy. March – April 2001.
• Qualification on study and conservation of marine benthic habitats. University of Lecce, Italy. June 1999.
• Qualification on freshwater benthic ecology. Hydrobiological Institute of Ohrid, Macedonia. September 1999.
• Research grant on malacological study. Natural History Museum, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany. August 1998-January 1999.