Credentials

Education & Training

A rigorous academic path combined with elite professional training — from Albanian law schools to the FBI National Academy.

University & Postgraduate

Academic Degrees

2020
In Progress

Criminal Law & Security Studies

PhD Candidate

University of Tirana — Faculty of Law

Doctoral research focused on counter-terrorism legal frameworks and the intersection of criminal law with national security policy in post-communist European states. Dissertation examines comparative legislative models across EU member states.

Tirana, Albania
2020 – Present
2014

Strategic Leadership & Public Security Management

Executive Master

European Security and Defence College (ESDC)

Advanced executive program in strategic leadership, EU security policy, crisis management, and interagency coordination. Completed with distinction, thesis on integrated border management.

Brussels, Belgium
2014 – 2016
2010

Public Policy & Security Administration

Professional Master

Albanian School of Public Administration (ASPA)

Specialized program bridging public policy and security administration. Focus on organizational governance, legislative drafting, and institutional reform within law enforcement agencies.

Tirana, Albania
2010 – 2012
1994

Law

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

University of Tirana — Faculty of Law

Foundation in Albanian and comparative law, constitutional law, criminal procedure, and civil law. Graduated with honors. Active member of the Faculty Law Review.

Tirana, Albania
1994 – 1998

Foundational Training

Professional Formation

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Law Enforcement & Police Sciences

Police Academy Diploma

Albanian Police Academy

Intensive foundational training in police sciences, criminal investigation, public order management, and law enforcement operations. Graduated top of class.

1992 – 1994
Tirana, Albania

International Programs

Executive Training

FBI National Academy, Quantico

Leadership & Law Enforcement Excellence

FBI National Academy — Session 257

Completion of the prestigious FBI National Academy program at Quantico, Virginia. Eleven-week leadership and professional development program for senior law enforcement officials from around the world. Coursework in leadership, financial crime, terrorism, and criminology.

Virginia, United States
2014

INTERPOL Global Academy

International Police Cooperation

Senior Leadership Certificate

Executive certificate program in international law enforcement cooperation, cross-border investigations, and global security frameworks. Specialized modules in counter-terrorism and organized crime.

Lyon, France
2013