Foundations for Sustainable Environmental Solutions

Prof. Asocc. Dr. Enkelejda Kucaj is an Environmental Expert, Professor, and Researcher affiliated with the Department of Meteorology at the Institute of Geoscience, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania, from March 2022. Her academic journey includes the attainment of a “Master of Science” degree in 2010 and a “Doctor of Science” degree in 2016, both specializing in Environment and Ecology at the Agricultural University of Tirana. She further earned the prestigious title of "Prof. Asocc. Dr." in 2023 from the Polytechnic University of Tirana. Prof. Asocc. Dr.Kucaj's, research spans various domains within Environmental and Soil Science, encompassing areas such as Climate Change, Heavy Metal Pollution in soil and water, Environmental Health, Environmental and Circular Economics, Waste Management, Sustainable Development, and Environmental Monitoring, among others.In her previous roles, Mrs. Kucaj was the Head of the Research Center of Sustainability and Environment from January 2020 to May 2021, followed by the Head of the Environment Department at the Planning, Environment, and Urban Management Faculty from May 2021 to March 2022. Also, she was engaged as a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Environment at Polis University from November 2016 to March 2022, where she developed and taught courses showcasing her commitment to education and knowledge dissemination. Throughout her career, Mrs. Kucaj has actively participated in numerous national and international conferences, contributing significantly to the academic discourse. She is authored and co-authored approximately 60 articles in journals with impact factors, demonstrating her dedication to advancing scholarly knowledge in her field. Additionally, Prof.Asocc.Dr. Kucaj has been involved in several projects, highlighting her proactive approach to addressing real-world environmental challenges.Dr. Samudro’s primary research areas include Microbial Fuel Cell (DCMFC, SMFC, DGACSMFCs) and Bioelectrochemical systems, Phytotechnology, Ecotoxicology, Anaerobic and Aerobic Processes, and Environmental Sanitation. His work also covers Green Technology Infrastructure, focusing on Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Solid Waste Treatment and Management, Water Supply Systems, and Sewerage Systems.Dr. Ganjar Samudro's publication record demonstrates deep expertise in environmental engineering, spanning books, book chapters, and numerous peer-reviewed journal articles. His work covers crucial topics such as Applied Phytotechnology and Ecotoxicology Technosphere , alongside practical guides like Evaluation and Design of Drinking Water Demand and Evapotranspiration Units For Sanitation Infrastructure. A significant focus is on sustainable sanitation, including Tropical Sanitation by Ecophytostructure and innovative concepts like Healthy Building: Design of Space Volume and Environmental Remediation. In his recent journal publications (2021–2025), Dr. Samudro emphasizes advanced environmental remediation and bioelectrochemical systems. His research includes the Enhancement of Power Generation and Organic Removal in Dual-Chamber Microbial Fuel Cells (DAC-DCMFC) and optimizing air-cathode single-chamber microbial fuel cell reactors. He has held editorial positions, including Managing Editor for the Journal of Applied Sciences in Environmental Sanitation (2006 - 2013) and is currently an Editorial Board Member for several international journals, such as the ASEAN Journal of Scientific and Technological Reports. Dr. Samudro is also an active researcher, having secured numerous grants from Diponegoro University for projects investigating Microbial Fuel Cells, compost maturity, and water distribution systems.

• Seeing through Satellites, Streets and Stories Bridging geospatial data gaps in emerging cities in the Global South.- Urban Heat Island Dynamics and the Role of Greening in Shaping the Microclimate of Lezhë, Albania.- Landscape Element for Reducing Local Urban Heat Island Effect in Nusa Indah Road Corridor, Sleman District, Yogyakarta.- Optimization of Outdoor Microclimatic Conditions Case Study: Dome Housing in Nglepen, Sleman, Yogyakarta.- Harnessing Open Spaces: Integrated Solutions for Flood Resilience in Housing Development.- Integrating 3D City Models and OTTV Calculation for Urban Cooling Assessment.- Green gentrification: Progress or exclusion? The transformation of Carolina Park in Quito, 2004 - 2014 - 2024.- A Comparative Study of Thermal Comfort in Tourist Attraction (Case Study : Sleman, Yogyakarta).- DECODING URBAN DÉJÀ VU : DEVELOPING A VISUAL ASSESSMENT MATRIX FOR URBAN LEGIBILITY.- Diatoms as an effective nature-based carbon dioxide removal solution.- Enhancing Forest Resilience through Vegetation Recovery: Tropical Peat Swamp Forest Cases in Sebangau National Park, Indonesia.- Exploring the Harmony of Geleng Traditional Barns and Indigenous Ecosystems in Strengthening Food Security in Bayan, Lombok, Indonesia.- Citizen Science for Tree Inventory and Carbon Stock Estimation Using GeoTrees.- Transforming Nickel Mining Waste into Sustainable Nanomaterials for Advanced Drilling Fluid Applications.- Advancing Sustainable Riverbank Stabilization: Comparative Analysis of Slope Stability Using the Method of Slices.