Prof. Dr. Mihone Kerolli
Researcher and Lecturer
An accomplished postdoctoral researcher and lecturer in chemical engineering.
Contact MeAbout Me
My introductionProf. Mihone Kerolli Mustafa obtained her B.Sc. (Chemistry) and M.A. (Environmental Engineering) from the University of Prishtina and her PhD in Chemical Engineering and Technology at the University of Zagreb, Croatia. She has been working in the fields of natural sciences, environment, education and community engagement, business innovation, and knowledge exchange with several institutions in Europe and the US. This has involved work on scientific work and projects, some of which have been funded by the EU and other EU universities.
She contributed as an environmental expert in the field of waste management, the cycling economy, and strategy reforms in Kosovo and Croatia. Prof. Kerolli Mustafa has several years of experience teaching and participating in other academic activities in Kosovo, Croatia, and Europe. She served as a professor and Principal at Public International Business College Mitrovica, University of Business and Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology/ AUK in Kosovo, and as a PhD mentor at the University of Zagreb Doctoral School. She possesses teaching and research experience in a variety of environmental and business innovation fields in various universities in Europe.
Participant in numerous national and international scientific conferences; Chair of the international scientific conference; Registered and presented in numerous international exhibitions of innovations and inventions; Winner of several awards and recognitions; Chief Editor, Editor, and reviewer in leading international journals; Mentor and member of commissions for application and defense of doctoral dissertations, master in science research, master projects (Croatia, North Macedonia, and Kosovo).
With the support of the EU, she founded 6 theory to practice innovation labs in the region, the Coordinator of Jean Monnet Modules, as well as from 2022 she is a Coordinator for ERA/EU Forum for Kosovo. She specialized in environmental management, green transition, and technology implementation processes, as well as the analysis of cost impact on the total life cycle of a product, SEA, and EIA.
Currently, Prof. Kerolli serves as Rector of Public International Business College Mitrovica. She also holds the position of Secretary of National Science Kosovo and is a member of the European Associations for International Education (EAIE), the Balkan Environmental Association (B.EN.A.), the Croatian Chemical Society, the Croatian Chemical Engineer and Technology Society, and Kosovo Chemical Society.
Qualifications
My personal qualificationsPUBLIC International Business College Mitrovica
Rector
February 2024 - Present
GIZ
Waste Management Expert
January 2021 - 2022
University of Zagreb- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology Doctoral School
Professor - PhD Supervisor
September 2018 - Present
EU
Higher Education Reform Expert
September 2018- 2020
International Business College Mitrovica
Principal Executive Director
February 2018- 2023
EU project on Harmonisation of Kosovo legislation in the field of working conditions with the EU legislation
Expert on Chemicals, Carcinogens and Biological agents
February – May 2017
Green Entrepreneurship Academy, Borderstep Institute for Innovation and Sustainability, Germany
Expert
September - December 2017
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)/AUK in Kosovo
Adjunct Professor
September 2016-2024
Regional Rural Development Standing Group-SWG project , Implemented by SWG, EU and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development Prishtina
Country Expert
December 2015-2023
PUBLIC International Business College Mitrovica Management
Professor
April 2014 - Present
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe-Mission in Kosovo
Professional Expert/Advisor
April 2000 – October 2013
Publications
My personal publications
2024
Zeqiri, L.; Ukić, Š.; Ćurković, L.; Djokic, J.; Kerolli Mustafa, M
Distribution of Heavy Metals in Surrounding Mining Region of Kizhnica in Kosovo SustainabilityKerolli Mustafa, Mihone
Assessing the water megatrends and implications in Kosova Academy of Science and Arts of Kosova
2023
Ferati, M., Demukaj, V., et al. Kerolli, M
Gender Stereotypes and Women Participation in STEM Fields in the Western Balkans: A Scoping Review Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary StudiesMihone Kerolli Mustafa, et al.
National Science Program National Strategy
2022
M Kerolli Mustafa, I Gabelica, V Mandić, R Veseli, L Ćurković
Reusing Waste Coffee Grounds in the Preparation of Porous Alumina Ceramics Sustainability 14 (21), 14244M Kerolli Mustafa, J Djokic, L Ćurković
Modeling of Atmospheric Dispersion of Jarosite Particles from Tailing Waste in Mitrovica, Kosovo Atmosphere 13 (10), 1690F Zabërgja Ferati, M Kerolli Mustafa, F Abazaj
Heavy Metal Contamination and Accumulation in Soil and Plant from Mining Area of Mitrovica, Kosovo Kemija u industriji: Časopis kemičara i kemijskih inženjera Hrvatske 71 (3-4 …)FZ Ferati, MK Mustaf, F Abazaj
Effects of Metal Toxicity on the Growth and Photosynthetic Pigment Contents of Salix purpurea in Mitrovica, Kosovo. Kemija u Industriji 71
2021
D Landek, L Ćurković, I Gabelica, M Kerolli Mustafa, I Žmak
Optimization of sintering process of alumina ceramics using response surface methodology Sustainability 13 (12), 6739Ćurković, Lidija; Otmačić Ćurković, Helena; Žmak, Irena; Kerolli Mustafa, Mihone; Gabelica, Ivana,
Corrosion behavior of amorphous sol–gel TiO2–ZrO2 nano thickness film on stainless steel Coatings 11 (2021), 8; 988, 14Ropuš, Ivana; Ćurković, Lidija; Mandić, Vilko; Kerolli Mustafa, Mihone; Gabelica, Ivana
Conventional and non-conventional sintering techniques of high purity alumina ceramics Tehnički vjesnik : znanstveno-stručni časopis tehničkih fakulteta Sveučilišta u Osijeku, 28 (2021), 5; 1526-1531G. Kastrati, M. Paçarizi, F. Sopaj, K. Tašev, T. Stafilov, M. Kerolli Mustafa,
Investigation of Concentration and Distribution of Elements in Three Environmental Compartments in the Region of Mitrovica, Kosovo: Soil, Honey and Bee Pollen. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021, 18(5), 2269A Martinovska Stojcheska, A Kotevska, I Janeska Stamenkovska, ...
Recent agricultural policy developments in the context of the EU approximation process in the pre-accession countries Joint Research Centre (Seville site)AM Stojcheska, A Kotevska, IJ Stamenkovska, D Dimitrievski, E Zhllima, ...
Recent agricultural policy developments in the context of the EU approximation process in the pre-accession countries JRC Research ReportsN Alfirević, B Aver, M Kerolli Mustafa
Editorial to the Special issue on novel coronavirus-related crisis and crisis management Management: Journal of Contemporary Management Issues 26 (Special Issue), V-VD Landek, L Curkovic, I Gabelica, M Kerolli Mustafa, I Žmak
Optimization of Sintering Process of Alumina Ceramics Using Response Surface Methodology. Sustainability 2021, 13, 6739 s Note: MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published …
2019
T Volk, M Rednak, E Erjavec, I Rac, E Zhllima, G Gjeci, S Bajramovic, ...
Agricultural policy developments and EU approximation process in the Western Balkan countries JRC Research Reports
2017
M Jukić, L Ćurković, J Šabarić, M Kerolli-Mustafa
Fractionation of heavy metals in fly ash from wood biomass using the BCR sequential extraction procedure Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology 99, 524-529T Volk, M Rednak, E Erjavec, E Zhllima, G Gjeci, S Bajramovic, Z Vasko, ...
Monitoring of agricultural policy developments in the Western Balkan countries JRC Research ReportsM Kerolli–Mustafa, L Ćurković, M Ujević Bošnjak, T Rezić
Environmental hazard assessment of jarosite waste using batch leaching tests Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Quarterly 31 (4), 403-415R Istrefi, M Kerolli-Mustafa
BUILDING ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITIES IN KOSOVO AND ITS CHALLENGE TO COMPLY WITH EU ENVIRONMENTAL ACQUIS The holistic approach to environment 7 (3), 157-168
2016
M Kerolli-Mustafa, V Mandić, L Ćurković, J Šipušić
Investigation of thermal decomposition of jarosite tailing waste: A prerequisite for comprehensive jarosite reuse and waste minimization Journal of thermal analysis and calorimetry 123, 421-430M Kerolli-Mustafa, L Ćurković
Analysing the characteristics and application potentials of jarosite waste in kosovo Global NEST Journal 18 (1), 89-97M Kerolli-Mustafa, H Çadraku, A Musliu
Surface characterization of glas fibers made from jarosite waste using contact angle measurements IFAC-PapersOnLine 49 (29), 196-199
2015
F Ferati, M Kerolli-Mustafa, A Kraja-Ylli
Assessment of heavy metal contamination in water and sediments of Trepça and Sitnica rivers, Kosovo, using pollution indicators and multivariate cluster analysis Environmental monitoring and assessment 187, 1-15M Kerolli–Mustafa, H Fajković, S Rončević, L Ćurković
Assessment of metal risks from different depths of jarosite tailing waste of Trepça Zinc Industry, Kosovo based on BCR procedure Journal of Geochemical Exploration 148, 161-168M Kerolli-Mustafa, L Ćurković, H Fajković, S Rončević
Ecological risk assessment of jarosite waste disposal Croatica chemica acta 88 (2), 189-196M Kerolli-Mustafa, V Lajqi-Makolli, S Berisha-Shala, L Latifi, I Malollari, ...
Biomass and biofuel overview. A global sustainability challenge J Environ Prot Ecol 16 (1), 222V Lajqi‐Makolli, M Kerolli‐Mustafa, I Malollari, J Lajqi
Migration of di‐(2‐ethylhexyl) adipate (DEHA) and acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC) plasticizers from PVC film into the food stimulant of isooctane: Weichmacherwanderung von Di‐(2 …) Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik 46 (1), 16-23M Kerolli-Mustafa, J Djokic, A Djikic
Ammonium Jarosite Characteristics and its Utilization Options 2015-Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit 8, 81-82J Djokic, M Kerolli-Mustafa, A Djikic
Environmental and Health Impact of Hazardous Mining Waste 2015-Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit 11, 375-376
2014
M Kerolli-Mustafa, L Ćurković, T Holjevac-Grgurić, J Šipušić
Characterization of open-dumped jarosite waste at mitrovica industrial park, kosovo 14th International Foundrymen Conference, 1-14M Kerolli‐Mustafa, I Bačić, L Ćurković
Investigation of jarosite process tailing waste by means of raman and infrared spectroscopy Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik 44 (9), 768-773
2013
VL Makolli, I Malollari, E Liço, M Kerolli
Some Results on FT-IR Analysis of Various Food Packaging Polymers Journal of International Environmental Application and Science 8 (3), 430F Zabergja-Ferati, A Kraja–Ylli, M Kerolli-Mustafa
Soil pollution with heavy metals in Mitrovica, KosovoM Kerolli-Mustafa, A Musliu
INTERACTIONS AT METAL INTERFACES-A COMPARISON OF VARIOUS MODEL APROACHES. International Journal of Ecosystems & Ecology Sciences 3 (3)F Ferati, A Kraja-Ylli, M Kerolli-Mustafa
The Impact of Mining Industrial Processes of" Trepça" Complex in the Quality of Rivers Trepça and Sitnica Journal of International Environmental Application and Science 8 (2), 187-192
2009
H Visoka, M Kerolli, F Zabergja-Ferati, R Uka
Pollution of the Marec River by Waters from Artana(Novo Berda) Mine Journal of International Environmental Application & Science 4 (2), 164-166H Visoka, M Kerolli, F Zabergja-Ferati, R Uka
Pollution of the Marec River by waters from Artana (Novo Bà«rda) mineF Zabërgja, M Kerolli, A Vitaku, A Musliu
The physic-chemical and bacteriological contamination of water in Sitnica, Iber and Lushta rivers Journal of International Environmental Application & Science 4 (1), 22-27H Visoka, R Uka, M Kerolli, F Zabërgja, A Vitaku
Monitoring Surface and Ground Water of the Industrial Park" Trepca" in Mitrovice Journal of International Environmental Application & Science 4 (1), 108-111
2008
M Kerolli, F Zabërgja, S Rashani, H Visoka, E Kelmendi, R Uka
The level of concentration of lead, zinc, cadmium and nickel in urban soil of 2 Korriku, Kosova J. Int. Environnemental Application & Science 3 (3), 180-185Projects
My personal projects
EU-Funded Projects:
EU Horizon program - Environmental crimes’ intelligence and investigation protocol based on multiple data sources / EMERITUS
IBCM, Mitrovica
2023 - Present
Bilateral Research project - Assessment of acoustic hygiene in Albania and Kosovo through the integration of digital methods and community participation
Republic of Kosovo Ministry of Education and the National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation of the Republic of Albania
2024
Network of National Contact Points for Cluster 2 "Culture, creativity and Inclusive society" and "SSH Integration" (Net4SocietyHE)/ Partner
The Net4SocietyHE project is in line with mobilizing efforts of Kosovo actors to participate in the Horizon Europe projects and calls. Particularly the Project shall be a supporting tool for the NCP in Cluster 2 to mobilize SSH organizations and institutions in the project applications as well as project writing trainings. IBCM expressed interest and jointed the consortium coordinated by the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt ev. (DLR) from Germany. Net4SocietyHE (N4SHE) is the proposed transnational network for Cluster 2 "Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society" (CL2) National Contact Points (NCPs) in Horizon Europe.
2022 - 2027
Strengthening University Autonomy and Increasing Accountability and Transparency of Western Balkans Universities / STAND/ Lead
The project foresees cooperation between HEIs in the WB region, their respective ministries and program country partners and contributes to the increasing professional capacities of HEI staff in partnering HEIs. As a structural project it will support reflecting on standards at EU partners and enhancing them at WB institutions through intensified regular academic and management exchange of good practice and sustainable networking between EU-WB partners. A mix of bottom-up and top-down approach that will be used in the project, fosters the dialogue between universities and ministries, and thus enables the consortium to contribute more effectively to the project implementation and sustainability to strengthen the autonomy of Western Balkans higher education institutions. 1. IBC-M 2. UP 3. UKZ 4. UASF 5. UGJFA 6. UPOLIS 7. UT 8. UAMD 9. UoM 10. MESTI 11. MESY 12. ME 13. TUHH 14. UNZIG 15. UNIFG 16. SEEU17. EUA
2021 - 2024
Improving the process of education through the development of e-learning multimedia platforms and smart classrooms / SMARTEL / Partner Lead
SMARTEL project was launched in February 2021 and it will last for 3 years. IBC-M acts is involved in the capacity of a project partner. The Programme countries' HEIs (EU) will help Partner countries' HEIs from Region 1 (WB) to modernise teaching processes through the set-up of modern distance learning platforms and smart classrooms (SMART E-Learning), and development of new pedagogical approaches for usage of Smart EL in teaching of all students, and with special emphasis in teaching of students: with disabilities, from remote and isolated geographic regions, students in regional branches, and students with poor socioeconomic status. 1. UPKM 2. IBC-M 3. UoM 4. AUB 5. UES 6. UMO 7. UPM 8. UMA 9. ULJ 10. CESIE
2021 - 2023
SKAT/ Research on water resources management
IBC-M, Mitrovica
2023 - 2024
Environmental circumstances and the roadmap to societal aspects of climate change
7Arte, Mitrovica
2023
Jean Monnet Module: “Best European Practices in Environment and Agriculture / ENACT / Lead
The main goal of the ENACT module is to enable and provide education and continuous training in the field of Environmental and Agriculture Policy using the best EU practices. The module will serve as a strong ground in the creation of modern educational services about environmental and agriculture policy, aiming to achieve sustainable development in the region. The module aims to enhance the competencies of young people in the environment and agriculture management who want to advance a previously gained knowledge and learn more about the politics of EU integration. IBC-M
2020 - 2023
Enhancing Research Culture in Higher Education in Kosova / ResearchCult / Lead
Researcult project aims at enhancing research culture in the HE institutions in Kosovo, with IBC-M being the project coordinator. IBC-M is the leader of this structural project funded by the EU that began in November 2019 and was planned to last for 3 years. The project involves 10 national and 3 international partners from Bulgaria, Croatia and Italy. Seven (7) public universities in Kosovo are partners in the project. 1. IBC-M 2. SUR 3. UNIZG 4. UNWE 5. MESTI 6. UP 7. UPUH 8. UHZ 9. UMIB 10. UKZ 11. UGJFA 12. UASF 13. IREDS
2019 - 2022
Quality development of international cooperation and Project Management / QUADIC / Partner
The overall goal of this project is to improve higher education provision in Kosovo and Albania, by building institutional capacity for international relations whereby establishing or making fully functional respective offices in all nine Kosovo and five Albanian consortium members: 14 fully functional offices of international cooperation and project management . NCPs are officially designated to advise researchers and other relevant, eligible stakeholders in their efforts to secure EU funding. N4SHE builds on Net4Society, the network for Societal Challenge 6 NCPs in H2020, and NCPs for Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities in FP7, and will further develop services and tools created by its predecessor to help NCPs to succeed in their work. Through its planned activities, N4SHE will ensure that all CL2 NCPs have the relevant knowledge and skills necessary to adequately and competently offer a consistently high-degree of professional, high-quality, tailor-made services to potential programme applicants. 1. UKZ 2. IBC-M 3. UGJFA 4. UP 5. UPUH
2019 - 2022
Environmental crimes intelligence and investigation protocol based on multiple data sources/ Horizon/ Partner
The aim of EMERITUS project is to realize and implement for effective environmental crime investigation leveraging on the integration of innovative monitoring and analysis technologies (drones, satellite data, virtual sensors, geo-intelligence data, etc) on a complementary training programme aimed at fostering environmental enforcement authorities intelligence and investigation capabilities at national and cross-border level. In order to achieve this goal, the EMERITUS consortium has gathered 7 police/ border guard authorities from 5 countries, 4 security experts, 2 training specialist and 6 technological partners that will be the core of the project.
2022
Western Balkan entrepreneurial university alliances – keeping in touch for lifelong relations (Al4Life)/ Partner
The AL4LIFE project aims to create competences-oriented education and innovation to strengthen students and universities growth and competitiveness, through involvement of alumni in teaching process and modernisation of learning objectives. Enhancing connections between WBC HEIs and business sector and establishing business and new business networks, while enabling collaborative opportunities, knowledge transfers and partnerships between industry and universities, creating conditions for better employability of graduates, capitalise with well-established and string alumni structure at HEIs. 1. UoM 2. UDG 3. UPKM 4. IBC-M 5. UB-AMS 6. UAM 7. ULJ
2023- 2026
Transport of Dangerous Goods - Modernization of Curricula and Development of Trainings for Professionals in the Western Balkans HEIs (DIGITRANS)/ Partner
The most important results of the project will be the modernization of the existing curricula in the part related to the TDG and the handling of DG at all WB partner institutions. Herein, special attention will be paid to the study of the causes of serious accident involving DG, as well as its consequences for humans safety and the environment. Among other things, the curriculum should increase students' awareness of the dangers that can occur when dangerous goods are transported and handled improperly. In addition to the modernization of curricula, the project will also result in the creation of training centers for safety advisers in the TDG, drivers of vehicles engaged in the TDG. 1. UPKM 2. UM 3. TUC 4. OE 5. LUT 6. UNI 7. UNSA 8. UES 9. UoM 10. AUB 11. UPOLIS 12. IBC-M 13. TSARS 14. ABS 15. NAFTAGAS-NAFTNI SERVISI DOO NOVI SAD
2022 – 2025
Managerial And GoverNance Enhancement through Teaching (MAGNET)/ Partner
University Pedagogy, mostly enhanced through the operation of Centres for Teaching and Learning (CTL), is a main pillar for the implementation of the European Higher Education Area. MAGNET project aims to develop a network for University Pedagogy in the West Balkans States, through know-how transfer from countries that have CTLs under operation to all partner countries. Main objectives include the know-how transfer, the foundation of CTLs, the production of educational material and the creation of a sustainable network BalkaNetUP (Balkan Network for University Pedagogy). 1. DUTH 2. UPAT 3. LOGOS 4. UAMD 5. UAB 6. UDG 7. UP 8. IBC-M 9. UNIBL 10. SEEU 11. MUP 12. UNSA
2022 – 2025
Partnership for Promotion and Popularization of Electrical Mobility through Transformation and Modernization of WB HEIs Study Programs (PELMOB)/ Partner
The project’s role lays on modernization of WB HEIs study programs through introduction of new electric vehicles-related courses at the bachelor and master levels of education in WB HEIs. It will be done through creation of new or modernization of existing study programs at bachelor/master levels and creation of awareness-raising hubs within which EM associations will be created. 1. NKUA 2. TUW 3. OE 4. LUT 5. UPKM 6. UES 7. UBDM 8. UPOLIS 9. IBC-M 10. UAMD 11. AUB 12. UoM 13. UNSA 14. AASKM 15. MANT16. BOS
2022 – 2025
Development and implementation of metacognitive problem-based modules in blended learning courses in medical sciences (PROBLEMS)/ partner
The main goal of the project is to improve the education of doctors in WBC HEIs with the support of EU HEIs in accordance with societal needs, which is achieved through two specific goals: (1) Enable students to use conceptual, procedural and metacognitive knowledge in order to solve real problems, by implementing a new learning model and (2) Develop the capacity of WBC HEIs to further enhance blended learning through cooperation with EU universities and mutual cooperation. 1. UES 2. UBL 3. UNZE 4. IBC-M 5. UPKM 6. UoM 7. UoB 8. MUI 9. USZ 10. IPHM 11. ABISRS
2023 – 2026
Strengthening International Staff & Student Mobility Offices in the West Balkans (ROAMING)/ Partner
The project aims at reducing the unbalanced international mobility uptake of remote and less privileged HEIs in the West Balkans by strengthening the capacity of their International Relations Offices. To this end, we are working to establish a consortium with a mix of experienced and inexperienced Higher Education Institutions from the West Balkans in matters related to ERASMUS+ from Albania, Kosovo* and Montenegro, willing to cooperate with an experienced university from an ERASMUS member country and another university from an associated country, North Macedonia. 1. LOGOS 2. UPOLIS 3. UOWM 4. IUST 5. IBC-M 6. AUK 7. UNIMED
2023 – 2025
STEM For All (STEFORA)/ Partner
STEFORA’s is designed with a holistic approach around three wide/general project objectives: (1) digital citizenship focusing on mitigating institutional barriers, (2) apply universal design principles in formal and non-formal learning activities including premises, and (3) adopt norm critical approaches to raise cultural awareness and foster gender sensitive education, in the target countries specific to STEM engagement for women. The objectives of the project are clearly defined, measurable, realistic and time-bound, and designed to be performed under highly controllable environments, except in force majeure cases. 1. AUK 2. IBC-M 3. LNU 4. UPOLIS 5. UET 6. NUIM
2023 – 2025
Additional Projects:
Cacttus Education: Entrepreneurship Training
Within its contract with Cacttus Education “Contract on delivering training as agreed by the parties under the scope of “partnering for Impact in ICT” project with USAID IBCM has delivered tailored capacity building packages, trainings and coaching, for the Project established and supported entities/target groups, which are: - Owners of MSMEs in North Mitrovica Identified target groups (9 participants in total) have received training modules which were developed at three educational levels: Classroom training in Management , Sales and Marketing 2. Classroom training in Book-keeping 3. Classroom training in Soft Skills Development The trainings were delivered in IBCM Riverview Campus. The trainings was developed and designed following the completion of a needs assessment of the trainees, conducted by IBCM within the first phase of the trainings. All participants have received an IBCM Certificate for successfully completing the training and exercises .
2017
Farm visits (Advisory Services)
IBCM has delivered tailored capacity building packages in the form of training for the Project established and supported entities/target groups. 22 participants from North Mitrovica attended the following training: 1. How to register a new business 2. Taxes, contribution and reporting 3. Business administration The trainings were delivered in IBCM Riverview Campus. 3 sessions were delivered within 2 days training: 4-5th July, from 10 am to 12 pm. The training was successfully delivered to the participants who, being actively involved, had an opportunity to get the practical knowledge within the 3 topics. The participants expressed comprehension and interest in presented topics. By the end of each training day, the objectives of covered modules were fully achieved. Participants expressed satisfaction with the training and willingness to participate in similar trainings in the future .
2017
Cacttus Education: Entrepreneurship Training
Continuation of the previous year. Within its contract with Cacttus Education “Contract on delivering training as agreed by the parties under the scope of “partnering for Impact in ICT” project with USAID IBCM has delivered tailored capacity building packages, trainings and coaching, for the Project established and supported entities/target groups, which are: - Owners of MSMEs in North Mitrovica Identified target groups (9 participants in total) have received training modules which were developed at three educational levels: Classroom training in Management , Sales and Marketing 2. Classroom training in Book-keeping 3. Classroom training in Soft Skills Development The trainings were delivered in IBCM Riverview Campus. The trainings was developed and designed following the completion of a needs assessment of the trainees, conducted by IBCM within the first phase of the trainings. All participants have received an IBCM Certificate for successfully completing the training and exercises .
2018
SPARK Jordan: Syllabus Deevelopment
IBC-M has assisted University of Petra/Jordan to improve the relevance of their higher education for the labour market and society in Jordan through curricula and teaching methods up-scaling as well as creating sustainable models of interaction between universities and enterprises.
2018
SPARK Jordan: Lecturing: basic Entrepreneurship and Summer School
IBC-M in coordination with SPARK Jordan and University of Petra has organized Entrepreneurship Summer School: intensive 3 weeks programme, which trained 19 Jordan young entrepreneurs in the development of a sustainable business model for their business ideas. After the training the young entrepreneurs pitched their business models in front of an evaluation committee. The best ideas were rewarded with a grant from the SPARK Jordan and University of Petra.
2018
US Embassy Research Grant
8 students from different ethnic backgrounds came together with IBC-M alumni researchers and IBC-M EAM professors to work on a research project related to environmental issues. The project included the provision of research equipment (air sensors), which were installed in both IBC-M campuses. Sensors are connected to mobile application PARTICULATE MATTER APP, The Particulate Matter App is an application for monitoring of one or several sensors in a network of particulate matter sensors. On the map you can see all sensors worldwide, which are registered in the network, including IBC-M sensors. The application gives the measurements of PM in real-time mode: It is the term for particles found in the air including dust, dirt, soot, and smoke. These particles can be suspended in the air for long periods of time. Particulate Matter comes in a wide range of sizes, measured in micrometers or 'microns'. At the end of the project, IBC-M organised a Round Table discussion on Environmental Sustainability in the Region.. The round table aimed to promote the active participation of the relevant stakeholders to discuss the environmental issues and future sustainability in the region. The discussion included representatives of KUSA and different municipalities of Mitrovica region, GIZ advisor, EU Office representatives, and IBC-M Environmental and Agricultural Management professors and students .
2018
US Embassy English Language Support Grant
Under the supported topics of the call, IBC-M established a program that taught English and provided knowledge upscaling courses for unemployed youth and working professionals. The project was delivered through two phase approach: Phase I-Building of the base of English language Phase II-Knowledge upscale through courses in business, public administration and environment and agriculture Sectors. Target groups: unemployed youth and working professionals from Mitrovica North and South. Delivery timeline: October 2018-July 2019, courses were delivered during after-study/after-work hours and weekends. Total 68 participants received the trainings (47 from North Mitrovica and 21 from South). IBC-M also cooperated with James Medison University in the field of English language teaching and had their expert (Dr. Shoffner) visit our college and provide ToT to Teachers of English Language from North and South secondary schools in academic writing, public speaking, critical/creative thinking and English language teaching .
2018
Assistance to University of Petra in the Delivery and Implementation of an Extended Entrepreneurship and Creativity Course (15-week semester)
IBCM, in coordination with SPARK Jordan and University of Petra, implemented and delivered specific modules of the Entrepreneurship and Creativity course over the duration of the 15 week semester starting on 14th October, 2018. This course reached 28 students and potential young entrepreneurs in the development of a sustainable business model for their business ideas. During the course, the students were engaged in both theoretical and practical elements related to Entrepreneurial Tradition and Heritage, the Development of Entrepreneurship, the Entrepreneurial Process, the Development of a Sustainable Business, elements of Financial Management, and a reflection process that will incorporate Entrepreneurship Change, Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship and Intrepreneurship. This project proposal was a natural continuation of the Entrepreneurship and Creativity 7-week semester course that was delivered by IBCM from 1st July, 2018 and 16th August, 2018, while the syllabus and material had been developed prior to the start of the course.
2018
Mitrovica Environmental Forum and Research Platform/ UNDO
International Business College Mitrovica (IBC-M) plans to implement a project in the Mitrovica region (North and South) with the main objective to provide practical activities on; access to information, watchdogging and participation in the decision-making processes related to environment and health, including advocacy and lobbying. Proposed activities include the formation of forums with relevant stakeholders to propose solutions to the main environmental challenges Mitrovica faces. The project will be supported by research activities communicated to the stakeholders through an online platform, as well supported by social media and relevant meetings. The target groups are youth, municipality workers, CSOs and public in general. Expected results include community mobilization and public participation on environmental issues and decision-making processes, engagement of CSOs on advocacy and lobbying on the rights to live in a healthy and cleaner environment, increased awareness of negative impacts of air pollution on health, creation of the platform open for Municipality, CSOs, and public to monitor the results of the research related to environment in Mitrovica and Kosovo overall. .
2019
“Coalition for Higher Education Quality Assurance (CHEQA)”/ KFOS
This project aims to improve the networking of Kosovo higher education institutions by creating sustainable model of interaction between them, through the establishment of Kosovo Higher Education Institutions Coalition. The Coalition will bring together public and private institutions. Overall objective: To contribute to cross-institutional cooperation of Kosovo Higher Education Institutions, and strengthen national cohesion in Kosovo in the area of Education. The specific objectives of the project are: 1. To establish partnerships and inter-institutional cooperation between identified project partners as well as within partners’ network, through Kosovo Coalition for Higher Education Quality Assurance. 2. Develop mechanism/framework for active education and scientific exchanges between consortium partners, Identify possible join projects in the field of research, capacity building, mobility, conferences and workshops. 3. Establish measures to ensure transparency and integrity in HEIs, establish the mechanism of the Universities Scorecard with specific KPIs. 4. Develop the cooperation between University Student bodies through Students Conference .
2019
Albanian/ Serbian Language Courses/ KFOR
Albanian and Serbian lessons provided at two levels (beginner and intermediate) for 6 months in total.
2019
Fulbright Specialist
Objective 1: Summative assessment of the college and its programs Objective 2: Short term relevant professional development – needs, issues, content and skills Objective3: Short and long-term strategic plan development – quality assurance and sustainability
2020
IBC-M START UP Program
IBC-M has invited students to participate in Start-Up program, 7 ideas were submitted, with 5 shortlisted. All 5 start -ups are receiving mentorship and guidance on the development of the business ideas and search for funding opportunities
2020 - Present
Online Entrepreneurship Academy / OGEA/ Lead
IBC-M implemented the Online Green Entrepreneurship Academy, an online teaching and mentoring programme aiming to improve the employability of youth in Kosovo, preparing them better for the requirements of the labor market by providing career guidance and orientation and assisting in starting business activity of the selected best green entrepreneurship ideas. The rationale for career guidance and orientation therefore was in reduction of skills mismatch on the labor market and in providing companies with suitable and qualified candidates, as well as giving a boost to the best entrepreneurial idea by awarding them with small grants, especially needed during these pandemic times. Taking into consideration present and foreseen measures on social distancing, but as well dire needs of the population to take care of their economic stability, Online Green Entrepreneurship Academy Program was taught with focus on student centered learning, with the aim of creating a proactive and problem-solving entrepreneurial mind with youths. The Green Entrepreneurship Academy strived to enable young people not only to start-up a company but to do so in a sustainable way, with a focus on environmentally friendly “green” sustainable products and services.
2020 - 2021
Albanian Encyclopaedia
Academy of Science and Arts Kosovo
2024 - Present