Europass Curriculum Vitae
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
20 20 Europass Curriculum Vitae Personal Information Name / Surname Aleko Miho Addres s Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana. Bulevardi Zogu I, Nr. 25/1, 1057 Tirana, Albania Tele phone Home : +355 (0) 4234045 Handy : +355(0)6 82707208 Fax - E-mail [email protected] Nationality Albania Dat e of birth 07 June 1957 Gender M Employment December 1985 up to the present: Member of the Working Group of Botany (former Chair or Section of Botany), Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana. Working experiences Research activity: Since year 1985-up to the present: Studing the taxonomy of Albanian microscopic algae, mainly siliceous (diatoms: Bacillariophyta), phytoplankton, the trophic state and the quality of surface waters. Focused first on microscopic algae and ecology of coastal lagoons, and then in other freshwater habitats (rivers, lakes, reservoirs, springs, costal marine, etc.). More than 1200 diatom taxa were identified, and most of them were illustrated with microscopic photographs, including some poorly known species. More than ten species have been described as new to science. An interesting collection of permanent slides is available in the lab of Botany, FNS, UT. Moreover, assessment of water quality using diatoms and other microscopic algae was performed in Albanian rivers (Miho et al., 2005; 2008, 2014, 2018), and in Bovilla reservoir, the main drinking water supplier for Tirana capital (Miho et al. , 2009), based also into the application of the related EU standards. The qualification and achievements comprise several research stays abroad, Roma University (Italy), Gent University (Belgium), Rostock, Jena and Frankfurt universities (Germany). The most important was the research visit of more than one year in the Institute of Botany, Frankfurt University, beside Prof. H. Lange- Bertalot, during September 1999 - August 2000, supported by Alexander von Humboldt foundation. Participated / cooperated in more than 20 projects dealing either with research in environmental issues or teaching in biological sciences; in more than 10 projects was project leader (see Annexes). More than 95 contributions were presented / published in national or international events (workshops, seminars, conferences, etc.) (see Annexes). Author / coauthor of about 20 textbooks and other books and / or monographs, and about 50 research papers, published either in Albanian and / or in English (see Annexes). Is scientific advisor in more than 45 diploma or master theses and of 5 PhD theses, focused mainly in Albanian microscopic algae, trophic state of natural waters and water quality, management of aquatic ecosystems, etc. (see Annexes). Teaching activity: 1986 - up to the present: Laboratory exercises, field trips, and since 1988 even lectures of General Botany w the students of Biology, DB, FNS, UT (now the 3-year Bachelor Course; 8 ECTS; First year); member of the exam commission for the subject. Page 1/19 - Curriculum vitae of Prof. Aleko Miho, 2020 2009 -up to the present: Lecturer of the Environmental Biomon itoring in Master diploma of Environmental Biology (MSc. 2-year course; 5 ECTS; Second year), DB, FNS, UT. Since 2018: Lecturer of the Academic Writing, in Master diploma of Environmental Biology (Master 2- year course; 3 ECTS; First year), DB, FNS, UT. 1995 - up to 2017: Lecturer of Plant Physiology in Biology, DB, FNS, UT (now 3-year Bachelor Course; 8 ECTS); member of the exam commission for the subject. 2010-2015: Lecturer of Algalogy (optional subject) in PhD course Biology of Conservation (theoretical part), Profile Plant Biology, DB, FNS, UT. 2010-2015: Lecturer of the Best Plant Management Practices, in PhD course Biology of Conservation (theory course), DB, FNS, UT. 2009-2015: Lecturer Writing a Research Paper, in PhD course Biology of Conservation (theorical part), DB, FNS, UT. 2009-2015: Lecturer Algalogy (optional subject) with the course of Environmental Biology (Postgraduate Course, ShPU) (direction Botany), DB, FNS, UT. 1988-2009: Lecturer of General Botany in Biology and Pharmacy, FNS, UT; member of the commission for the examinations of General Botany. 2003-2009: Lecturer of Algalogy (optional subject) with postgraduate course in Biology (direction Botany), DB, FNS, UT. 1998-2003: Lecture of Algalogy (optional subject) with the course of Biology (5 years Course), DB, FNS, UT. 1986-1990: Laboratory practices of General Biology with the students of General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UT; member of the commission for the examination of General Biology; Date, role or position of work, main December 1985 up to the present: Member of the Working Group of Botany (former Chair or Section activities and responsibilities of Botany), DB, FNS, UT. 1985: Assistant in the Chair of Botany (now Working Group of Botany), DB, FNS, UT. 1989: Appointed lecturer in Chair of Botany (now Working Group of Botany), DB, FNS, UT. 09 September 1994: Sustained with high results the Doctorate (PhD) theses entitled: “Qualitative and quantitative data on the phytoplankton of Butrinti lake (Saranda)” (in Al), DB, FNS, UT. 06 August 1999: Assistant Professor in Section of Botany (now WG of Botany), DB, FNS, UT. 26 July 2005: Professor in Section of Botany (now Working Group of Botany), DB, FNS, UT. Name and address of the employer University of Tirana: Rektorate, Sheshi "N ënë Tereza", Postal box. 183, Tirana, Albania . Type of business or sector Higher education . Date, role or position of work, September 1976-June 1977: Working stage in Enterprise of Dolomite, Orikumi / Vlora, Albania. Main activities and responsibilities Education and training Date, qualification title achieved May 1999 -August 2000: Fou r months of German language (Goethe Institute -Frankfurt) and one year Research visit in Frankfurt University, Germany; Main topics / skills covered by education / training 09 September 1994: Sustained with high results the Doctorate theses (PhD) in FNS, UT, entitled: “Qualitative and quantitative data on the phytoplankton of Butrinti lake (Saranda)” (in Albanian); Name and type of subject providing education or training September 1990-July 1992: Followed a complete private course of French language; Level in the national or international 07 July 1989: Sustained with excellent results the postgraduate examination of General Botany, classification in FNS, UT; 16 March 1988: Passed with good results the postgraduate examination of English language, in Faculty of Foreign Languages, UT; 23 December 1987: Sustained with excellent results the postgraduate exam of Algalogy, in FNS, UT; December 1985: Started as assistant of General Botany and research field of Algalogy in the former Chair of Botany (now Working Group of Botany), DB, FNS, UT; Page 2/19 - Curriculum vitae of Prof. Aleko Miho, 2020 27 June 1985: Graduated in Biology in the Study University of Rome ‘La sapienza’, discussi ng an experimental thesis entitled: "Cariology of Apogamic Complex R. auricomus L. s.l. in Italy" (in Italian); 1983-1985: Worked like internal student in the laboratory of Plant Cytology, beside Prof. P. Marchi, in Department of Plant Biology, University of Rome, Italy; 1980-1985: Continued university studies in Biology, Study University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’, Italy, fellowship from Italian Government; 1979-1980: Performed the Course of Italian language in the University for Foreign Studies, Perugia (Italy), fellowship from Italian Government; 1964-1968: Elementary School in Senica village, Delvina (Albania); 1977-1979: Two years the graduated studies in Industrial Chemistry, FNS, UT (Albania); 1972-1976: The High School in Industrial Chemistry, Gjirokastra (Albania); 1968-1972: The II nd Elementary School in Orikumi, Vlora (Albania). Personal skills and August 2018 : 10 days participating in the Environmental Monitoring course at the Alpine Piora Biology competences Center (Canton Ticino) and Zürich (Switzerland), with scientists and students from the Universities of Tirana and Pristina; 1999-2000: 16 months study visit at Frankfurt University, Germany, supported by the German Foundation Alexander von Humboldt; research on Albanian microscopic algae; 1996: Two months teaching-research visit to the University of Jena, Germany, supported by the Phare TEMPUS program; research on Albanian microscopic algae and experience in plant biology education; 1994: Two months research visit to the University of Rostock, Germany, supported by DAAD; research on Albanian microscopic algae; 1993: One month research visit to the University of Gent, Belgium; research on Albanian microscopic algae; 1987-1994: Doctorate theses (PhD) in FNS, UT, about the phytoplankton of Butrinti lake (Saranda); 1985 to present: Member of the Working Gropup of Botany, DB, FNS, UT; teaching in some biological subjects; research in the field of algology, aquatic ecology and biological quality of waters; 1983-1985: Works for the diploma work as an internal student in the Plant Cytology laboratory, Department of Plant Biology, University of Rome, Italy; 1977 - 1979: Attended two years at the Industrial Chemistry, FNS, UT; 1976 -1977: On year stage at Dolomite Enterprise in Orikumi, Vlora, Albania; 1972-1976: Graduates as 'Chemist-Technologist' at the Industrial Chemistry High School, Gjirokastra. Mother tongue Albanian Other languages UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING Listening Reading Spoken Interaction Listening Reading English* C1 C2 C1 C1 C2 Italian* C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 German** A2 A2 A1 A1 A1 French** A1 A1 - - - Russian** - A1 - - - Levels: A1/A2: Basic user - B1/B2: