Academic Project Coordinator, member of the Tirana Action Team inception phase of the College of Europe for the Tirana Branch.
Academic background: Doctoral degree in Economics, specialized in Political Economy, from the University of Durrës (UAMD), 2010-2015; Two-year specialization training "Democracy and Local Development" Italian institute "Pedro Arrupe" and the "Magis" center, (Tirana), 2008-2010; Bachelor in Political Science from the University of Tirana (Second-Level Integrated Degree in Political Science), (Tirana), 2003-2007.
Experiences: Deputy-Dean for Scientific Research, Faculty of Political Sciences and Law (UAMD), 2021-2023; Strategic Alliance for Regional Transitions (STARS EU), Steering Committee member from 2022 (European Commission approved alliance for 2023); Lecturer, Political Science Department, Faculty of Political Sciences and Law (UAMD), 2008- onwards; Head of Political Science Department, (UAMD), 2011-2013; Junior Faculty Development Programme Alumni, US Department of State, January 2012-May 2012.
Experienced in the design and development of national and international projects, as well as curriculum development.
Fields of interest: democracy and political stability; Western Balkans and democracy; Western Balkans and the EU, leadership and decision-making.
Dr. Agolli is a co-author of several texts, including "Introduction to Political Science" (university textbook), "Civics IV," and "Civics IX" (pre-university textbooks in Albania), approved by the Ministry of Education and Sports. She has also published in scientific journals and participated in national, regional, and international conferences in her areas of research interest.