The Department of Computer Engineering at EPOKA University, Tirana, Albania, is pleased to announce the PhD thesis defense of Mr. Edlir Spaho and warmly invites all interested participants to attend.

Mr. Spaho, a dedicated PhD candidate in Computer Engineering’s doctoral program, has conducted his research in the interdisciplinary field of E-Learning and the Internet of Things (IoT). His dissertation, supervised by Prof. Dr. Betim Çiço is entitled "A Dynamic Model for Personalized E-Learning using Internet of Things," proposes an innovative approach to enhancing learning experiences through the integration of IoT technologies.

Date: April 28, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Venue: Conference Hall, EPOKA University

We welcome all interested participants to attend and support Mr. Spaho in this significant academic milestone.

Please register here to receive the link to the meeting: https://forms.gle/bdrXRRuG7EBtHBqi8

Publications that have resulted from this research:

• Edlir Spaho and Betim Çiço, “IoT based Personalized Online Learning (Systematic Mappring Study)”, ComSIS Journal, ISSN: 2406-1018 (Online), https://doiserbia.nb.rs/Article.aspx?ID=1820-02142500032S (SCIE, ESI, Impact Factor 1.2)
• Edlir Spaho and Betim Çiço, “IoT Integration Approaches into Personalized Online Learning: Systematic Review”, Computers, Vol. 14, Iss. 2(63), ISSN: 2073-431X. https://doi.org/10.3390/computers14020063 (ESCI, Impact Factor 2.6, Cite Score 5.4)
• Edlir Spaho and Betim Çiço, “Personalization Components and Algorithms in IoT Based Personalizing Online Learning Systems (A Systematic Review)”, Albanian Journal of Natural and Technical Sciences (AJNTS) - 2024 (1), Vol. XXIX (60), https://akad.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/11_Spaho-E_Cico_B_Albanian-Journal-of-Natural-and-Technical-Sciences-20241-XXIX58.pdf
• Edlir Spaho, Betim Çiço, “Personalized Online Learning based on IoT (Systematic Mapping Study)” at the 10th Balkan Conference in Informatics, Craiova, Romania, September 4-6, 2024 Romania. Published in Advances in ICT Research in the Balkans, 10th Balkan Conference in Informatics, BCI 2024, Conference proceedings, Softcover ISBN 978-3-031-84092-0, eBook ISBN 978-3-031-84093-7, 3. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-84093-7_11
• Edlir Spaho, Betim Çiço, “Systematic Review of IoT Technological Integration Approaches into POL”, 18th IADIS International Conference, Information Systems, 2025, Madeira Island, Portugal, March 01-03, https://www.is-conf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Program_IS_ES2025.pdf
• Edlir Spaho, Betim Çiço, “A systematic review of Machine Learning Algorithms in IoT-based Personalized Online Learning Systems”, International Scientific Conference: AI Horizon - A New Era of Creativity and Innovation, Tirana, November 8-9, 2024, Albanian Science Academy, ISBN 978-9928-809-50-6 (e-Book) Book of Abstracts, ISBN 978-9928-809-63-6 (e-Book) Book of Proceedings, https://plus.cobiss.net/cobiss/al/sq/bib/bash/342343168