About

Dr. Alban Kuriqi is a leading expert in hydraulics and water resource management, with a specialization in River Restoration and Management. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Lisbon, where he pioneered methodologies to enhance small hydropower energy production while minimizing ecological impacts. With a robust academic foundation, including an integrated Civil/Hydrotechnical Engineering diploma from the Polytechnic University of Tirana and an M.Sc. in Water Resources and Hydraulics from Epoka University and Grenoble Institute of Technology, Dr. Kuriqi brings over 14 years of diverse experience in engineering, project management, and academia. His contributions span hydropower design, river rehabilitation, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), and hydrometeorological data applications. He teaches several courses related to hydraulics, hydrology, and water resources management. Dr. Kuriqi’s research focuses on the Water-Energy-Food-Environment nexus, climate adaptation, and digital innovation in water systems, earning him global recognition, including ranking among Stanford University's World’s Top 2% Scientists (2021–2024). Dr. Kuriqi has an impressive academic portfolio, with over 160 peer-reviewed journal articles, four book chapters, and more than 20 conference presentations. He has co-organized five international conferences and actively contributes to the global scientific community as a reviewer for top-tier journals, as well as for Marie Skłodowska-Curie grants and European Research Executive Agency projects, among others. Additionally, he serves on the editorial boards of 13 ISI-indexed journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing research in civil and environmental engineering. Dr. Kuriqi’s interdisciplinary approach to research and passion for sustainable engineering solutions continue to have a significant impact on both academia and industry.

Career Type:

Scientist/Researcher/Academic

Organization Type:

Universities and Academia

Expertise Fields/Interests:

My core research interests and areas of expertise cover: WEFE nexus; Fluvial Hydraulics; Hydraulic Structures; Environmental Impacts Assessment; Ecohydrology; Ecohydraulics; Groundwater; Water Quality; Urban Water Infrastructures; Floods; Droughts; Climate Adaptation and Mitigation; Nature-based Solution; Sustainable Water Resource Management. Renewable Energy—Hydropower and Complementarity with Solar and Wind; Net-Zero; SDGs.

Major Achievements:

• Highly Ranked Scholar - Prior Five Years, #4 in River specialty, ScholarGPS®-link. • Among the World’s Top 2% of Scientists in their respective fields (Civil Engineering/Environmental Science) according to Stanford University, USA-link. • University of Lisbon / CGD Scientific Awards, prize value (6500 euro)-link. • Among the World’s Top 2% of Scientists in their respective fields (Civil Engineering/Environmental Science) according to Stanford University, USA-link. • Among the World’s Top 2% of Scientists in their respective fields (Civil Engineering/Environmental Science) according to Stanford University, USA-link. • Among the World’s Top 2% of Scientists in their respective fields (Civil Engineering/Environmental Science) according to Stanford University, USA-link. • Top Reviewer Award-link • Elsevier’s Highly Cited Paper award for Kuriqi et al. (2019, J. Applied Energy.) - link. • Best Poster Award. 6th Biennial Symposium of the International Society for River Sciences, 8-13 September, Vienna, Austria. • Peer Review Award, Top 1% in Environment and Ecology/ Engineering/ Geosciences/ Cross-Field-link. • Peer Review Award, Top 1% in Environment and Ecology/ Engineering/Journal of Cleaner Production-link. • Outstanding Reviewer: Renewable Energy Journal • Outstanding Reviewer: Water Research Journal • Outstanding Reviewer: Ain Shams Engineering Journal • Outstanding Reviewer: Journal of Environmental Management • Outstanding Reviewer: Process Safety and Environmental Protection Journal • Outstanding Reviewer: Energy Conversion and Management Journal • Outstanding Reviewer: Ecological Indicators Journal • Outstanding Reviewer: Science of the Total Environment Journal