| ACADEMIC TITLE AND POSITION | Prof. Assoc. Dr. / Professor |
|---|---|
| CURRENT ACADEMIC STATUS AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ardita Prendi is a university lecturer and licensed psychologist, with advanced training in Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Counseling, as well as in the field of Psychology and Law. She holds the title of Associate Professor and the degree of Doctor of Science, both obtained at the University of Tirana. Her academic background also includes full studies in Law, positioning her in an interdisciplinary manner at the intersection of psychology with the legal and social system. |
| POSITION | Currently, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ardita Prendi is an academic professor at Barleti University, where she has held and continues to hold leadership and coordination roles at the department level. She previously served as Head of the Psychology Department at the University College “Wisdom” and has been an active member of the internal evaluation groups for the accreditation processes of Bachelor and Master programs. In parallel, she has developed continuous part-time teaching activities at the University of Tirana and other higher education institutions. |
| CONTRIBUTIONS | Her academic contribution includes teaching in subjects such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Neuropsychology, Psychopathology, Crisis and Trauma Intervention, as well as areas related to Delinquency and Juvenile Justice, Forensic Psychology and Psychiatry. She has an extensive research activity, with 37 scientific publications in national and international journals and active participation in international scientific conferences and doctoral supervision. She has also contributed to the development and revision of study programs in accordance with the Bologna Process and quality assurance standards. |
| ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS OF INTEREST | Her main areas of scientific interest include legal psychology, psychological well-being, bullying and cyberbullying, mental health in educational and legal contexts, as well as coping strategies in stressful situations and coercive environments. Her professional activity is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach, aiming at integrating scientific research with academic and social practice. |