EDUCATION

Ph.D.: Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture and Urban Planning, Ferrara University Italy (2017)

MSc   : Civil Engineering – Structural Design, Polytechnic University of Tirana Albania (2012)

BSc     : Civil Engineering Polytechnic University of Tirana Albania (2010)

AREAS OF INTEREST

Research: Seismic Assessment and Retrofit, Sustainable Construction, Energy Efficiency, Industrial Heritage, Structural Design

Teaching: Reinforced concrete structures, Dynamic of Structures and Seismic Design, Mechanics of structures, Building physics and designing with Energy Efficiency principles, Strength of materials 1 & 2, Project Management

EXPERIENCE

Academic Experience

University of New York Tirana (AL), Department of Architecture and Design, Full-time Lecturer (2021 – Current)

University for Business and Technology (XK), Faculty of Civil Engineering and Faculty of Architecture and Spatial Planning, Full-time Lecturer (03/2019 – 10/2021)

Polis University (AL), Department of Architecture and Engineering, Full-time Lecturer (11/2012 – 02/2019)

Polis University (AL), Faculty of Research and Development, Post Master Studies Program for “Energy Audit”, Full-time Lecturer (2017 -2019)

Administrative Experience

Polis University, Deputy Head of the Architecture and Engineering Department, (2017 – 2019)

Expert for “Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education” in Albania (2018 – ongoing)

POLIS University, Part of the managing team for the “Professional School in Energy Efficiency” (2013 – 2018)

Professional Experience

UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services), Civil Engineer, 2022-2023

SGS Albania, Health and Safety Coordinator, 2021 – 2023

Atelier 4 supervising company, Senior Construction Supervisor, 2019 – 2020

“METROPOLIS” Architecture and Planning sh.p.k, Technical Director/ Head of Structural Design Department, 2017 – 2019

“METROPOLIS” Architecture and Planning sh.p.k, Structural Designer / Civil Engineer, 2012 – 2017

RESEARCH OUTPUTS

Refereed Journal Articles

Luca E, Sulc I, Haselsteiner E, Kopeva D, Brown M. (2018) “The reuse of industrial heritage as an approach to restorative sustainability and conservation”. Forum A+P (19). ISSN: 2227 – 7994, 124 – 159

Guri M., Lluka D. Luca E. (2015) ” Assessment and Improvement of Seismic Performance of the Masonry Bearing Building Stock in Albania “, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), ISSN: 2278-0181 Volume. 4 – Issue. 10 Impact factor 1.7, 395-401

Luca E. (2017) “New forms of expression of Former Industrial Archaeology in Albania” How to face the scientific communication today. International challenge and digital technology impact on research outputs dissemination / edited by Marco Medici, Valentina Modugno, Alessandro Pracucci. – Firenze : Firenze University Press, ISBN 978-88-6453-497-8. Pg. 53-67

Luca E. Cara R. (2017) “ASSESSMENT OF INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF RESIDENTIAL

BUILDINGS IN ALBANIA” Interdisciplinary Journal of Research and Development, Vol. 4, no. 2,. 196-204

Books and Book Chapters

Luca E. (2020) “The reuse of Albanian Industrial Archeology as an approach to sustainability and conservation. Research on the new evidences of expression of the former industrial buildings with the implication of 3R; Retrofit, Re-Use, Revitalize” Monography, Polis Press, Tirana, ISBN:978-9928- 4633-7-1

“Sustainability, Restorative to Regenerative. An exploration in progressing a paradigm shift in build environment thinking, from sustainability to restorative sustainability and on to regenerative sustainability”. (2018) Editors: Martin Broun, Edeltraud Haselsteiner, Diana Apro, Diana Kopeva, Egla Luca, Katri-Lisa Paulkkinen and Blerta Vula Rizvanolli. Vienna, ISBN 978-3-9504607-0-4 (Online), ISBN 978-3-9504607-1-1 (Print)

Luca E. (2017) “Re-use and Revitalization of Military Bunkers in the Albanian Rivera” Albania Riviera New Sustainable Development Publication Book. ISBN 978-9928147-34-9, 118 – 125

Translation from English to Albanian Charleson A. “SEISMIC DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTS OUTWITTING THE QUAKE” Elsevier Ltd, ISBN 978-0-7506-8550-4 – Albanian Version Luca E. Myftaraga E. (2017) “Projektimi Antisizmik per Arkitekt – Te tregohesh me I zgjuar se termeti” Polis_Press ISBN:978-9928-4459-0-2

Refereed Conference Presentations

Luca E. (2012) “Seismic assessment of an existing hospital, through analytical methods” International Students’ Conference of Civil Engineering, Abstract book, ISBN:978-9928-135-02-5.

Luca E. Dyrmishi B. (2012) “Seismic risk assessment through strong ground motion and vulnerability” Third Conference AAPG / SEG / EAGE International Students Geoscientists and Environment, published by the University of Geoscientists of and Environment Serbia. ISBN 978- 86-913953-5-3

Luca E. (2015) “Concrete degradation factors and intervention techniques in a reinforced concrete structure. Detailed analysis of surface coating, with steel plates and FRP” European Conference in Geo-Environment and Construction ISBN 978-9928-114-63-0

Luca E. (2015) “Types of steel braced systems and differences among them – Research about the effectiveness of these systems in a 12 and 7 story building”. Book of abstract: ICAS 2015: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechatronics / First International Conference of Applied Science. State University of Tetovo ISBN 978-608-217-026-8

Luca E. (2017). “The reuse of Former Berati Textile Combine” Proceedings of the “Coloquio 2: Paradigm” international scientific conference of the “UDesign 6” congress, Universidad de Monterrey, © JAAD 2017 ISBN: 978-84-16989-12-6

Luca E. Rembeci G, Vehbi A. (2016) “The use of electronic commerce in Albania. Principles and strategies how to increase its safety and trust-ability” 1st International Scientific Conference on Professional Sciences (ISCPS) Durres. ISSN: 2313-058X

Papa. D, Jojic. S, Luca. E, Buza. D (2016), VERSOPESCARA2027, Vision e summer school, Pescara University, Gangemi . ISBN13:9788849232776, ISBN10: 9788849232776

Luca E. Guri M. (2017) “Energy performance assessment of residential building stock in Albania” Book of Abstracts Tirana ENHR 2017. ISBN 978-9928-08-314-2

  . (2019) “Comparison of the seismic structural behavior of high-rise buildings with and without base isolation” 8th International Conference on Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Environment IC -CEIE 2019. Book of Abstract – ISBN: 978-9951-550-19-2

Luca E, (2020) “Industrial Archeology in the City of Gjirokastra seen from a structural perspective” International Conference for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Environment, in Pristina https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2020

Luca E, Jashari H, (2020) “Finding the optimal cross-section shape of the columns of a multi-story reinforced concrete structure in terms of structural behavior and technical – economical

perspective” International Conference for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Environment, in Pristina https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2020

Online publication “From restorative to regenerative sustainability: State of Art and Visions for Regenerative Heritage” By Egla Luca; Ivan Sulc and Edeltraud Haselsteiner. http://www.buidup.eu/en/news/restorative-regenerative-sustainability-state-art-and-vision– regenerative-heritage

Funded Research Projects

Luca E, Veleshnja J, Vokshi A. (2021). Albanian industrial heritage: a “fragile” resource to be enhanced – from the knowledge to compatible and sustainable reuse. AKKSHI (Albanian Agency for Scientific Research) and CNR (Centro Nazionale di Ricerca – ITALIAN National Research Council – Institute of Heritage Science) Project No: Nr. Prot.5295, datë, 19.05.2017.

International Credit Mobility – Erasmus+, KA107 – Guimaraes – Portugal (Minho University) – 9 months of teaching/research at MINHO University in Guimaraes Portugal under the supervision of professor Luis Brangança, Graça Vasconcelos, Hugo Rodriguez, and Isabell Valente