Meet the Team
The V-EXCHANGE project is driven by a dedicated team of educators, youth workers, and digital innovation experts from across the Western Balkans and Bulgaria.
Dr. Diturije Ismaili
Grant Lead Coordinator
Mother Teresa University in Skopje
Dr. Diturije Ismaili is Vice Rector for International Affairs at Mother Teresa University in Skopje and an experienced academic, researcher and higher-education leader. As Grant Lead Coordinator of V-EXCHANGE, she provides strategic leadership, supports institutional cooperation and stakeholder engagement, and coordinates collaboration across the project consortium.
Dr. Elisabeta Bajrami Ollogu
Lecturer and Researcher in Social Policy
Mother Teresa University in Skopje
Dr. Elisabeta Bajrami Ollogu is a lecturer and researcher in social policy at Mother Teresa University in Skopje. Her academic work focuses on social policy, inclusive development, social innovation, curriculum development, and international research cooperation. Within V-EXCHANGE, she contributes her expertise in inclusion and social participation, helping connect digital collaboration…
Blerta Grubi
Administrative Project Support
Mother Teresa University in Skopje
Blerta Grubi is an administrative professional at Mother Teresa University in Skopje, with over six years of experience in higher education. Her work includes administrative coordination, project management, regulatory compliance, and institutional support. Within V-EXCHANGE, she supports administrative procedures, project documentation, communication, and day-to-day coordination across the project team and…
Prof. Dr. Albena Vutsova
Professor of Innovation and Higher Education Policy
Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Prof. Dr. Albena Vutsova is a professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of Sofia University and a recognised expert in innovation, entrepreneurship, research and higher-education policy. Within V-EXCHANGE, she leads Sofia University’s contribution to WP2 – Training of Teachers and Facilitators, guiding the development of the training…
Prof. Dr. Dukagjin Leka
Professor of International and European Law
Public University “Kadri Zeka” in Gjilan
Prof. Dr. Dukagjin Leka is Professor of International and European Law at Public University “Kadri Zeka” in Gjilan. His academic and research work focuses on European integration, international law, human rights, regional cooperation and higher education in the Western Balkans. Within V-EXCHANGE, he contributes his academic expertise and international project…
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selim Daku
Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences
Public University “Kadri Zeka” in Gjilan
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selim Daku is Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Public University “Kadri Zeka” in Gjilan and holds a PhD in Political Science, specialising in international organisations. His expertise includes international relations, diplomacy, European integration and the Western Balkans.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altin Idrizi
Founder and Executive Director
Research and Innovation for Future Education (RIFE)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Altin Idrizi is the Founder and Executive Director of Research and Innovation for Future Education (RIFE). He has extensive experience in higher education, research, policy development and international cooperation. Within V-EXCHANGE, he contributes his expertise to advancing educational innovation, strengthening international collaboration and creating meaningful digital learning…
Dr. Marsida Morina
Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Law
“Aleksandër Xhuvani” University of Elbasan
Dr. Marsida Morina is a full-time lecturer at the Faculty of Business and Law of “Aleksandër Xhuvani” University of Elbasan. She holds a PhD in economic sciences and has extensive experience in Erasmus+, Jean Monnet, and other EU-funded projects. Within V-EXCHANGE, she contributes her academic and project experience to supporting…
Dr. Eliona Gremi
Executive Director of Youth Rights & Citizenship Initiative
Youth Rights & Citizenship Initiative
Meet Dr. Eliona Gremi, Executive Director of Youth Rights & Citizenship Initiative (YRCI) and lecturer at the University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani.” With extensive experience in international and EU-funded projects, she combines academic expertise with project management, youth participation, civic engagement, digital skills and social inclusion. 💻 Within V-EXCHANGE, Dr.…