Ardita BYLO, PhD

EDUCATION

Ph.D.: Financial Economics, Istanbul Commerce University, Türkiye (2023)

MSc : Finance, Tirana University, Albania (2010)

BA : Finance and Accounting, University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”, Albania (2005)

AREAS OF INTEREST

Research: Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Economics

Teaching: Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Introduction to Finance and Financial Systems, Financial Markets and Institutions, Project Management, History of Economic Thought

EXPERIENCE

Academic Experience

University of New York Tirana (AL), Department of Economics and Finance, Full Time Lecturer (2023 – ongoing)

University of New York Tirana (AL), Department of Economics and Finance, Full Time Assistant Lecturer (2022 – 2023)

Istanbul Commerce University (TR), Business Faculty, Research Fellow (2018 – 2020)

University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi” (AL), Department of Finance and Accounting, Part Time Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer (2006-2017)

Professional Experience

ČEZ Albania a.s., Controlling Department, Finance Controller (2010 – 2013)

ČEZ Distribution a.s., Asset Management Department, Investment Specialist (2008 – 2010)

RESEARCH OUTPUTS

Refereed Journal Articles

Bylo, A. & Gürbüz, A. O. (2023). Sanayi Firmalarında Vergi Oranı ve Değişikliklerinin Sermaye Yapısı ve Finansal Performansa Etkileri: BRICS – Türkiye analizi. Öneri Journal, 18 (60), 512-542.

Nešković, S. & Bylo, A. (2023). Energy Community in the Concept of Achieving Geoeconomic and Energy Security of the Countries of the Western Balkans. International Scientific Journal “Monte”, 7(2), 107-119.

Bylo, A., & Çankaya, S. (2019). Capital structure determinants in transitional economies. International Journal of Commerce and Finance, 5(1), 70-78.

Leka, A., & Bylo, A. (2014). The Meaning of Alternative Sentences. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 3(2), 1-11.

Refereed Conference Presentations

Bylo, A. (2023, April). The impact of the pandemic on energy sector companies’ financial decisions in the Western Balkans, Paper presented at the 15th International Scientific Conference with the theme: Analysis of the possibility of exiting the global energy crisis in the Western Balkan countries, Montenegro: ISRD

Bylo, A. (2019, May). Capital Structure Determinants in Western Balkans. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference: New Paradigms in the Global Economy, Italy: ITFA & Pisa University.

Bylo, A. (2016, April). Informal Economy and Investments in the Western Balkans, Paper presented at the 8th International Scientific Conference with the theme: The role and effectiveness of investments in the integration process of Balkan societies after Stabilization Association Agreement, Montenegro: ISRD.

Bylo, A. (2015, April). The main factors that affect the demand for mortgage loans, Paper presented at the 7th International Research Conference with the theme: “Post-conflict in the Balkans: Where are we 20 years after Dayton? Peacebuilding and Balkan integration into the EU and NATO”, Montenegro: ISRD.

Bylo, A. (2014, April). Fiscal Institutions and Fiscal Politics, Paper presented at the 6th International Research Conference with the theme: “Models of harmonization of the Fiscal Policies of the SEE countries with EU”, Montenegro: ISRD.

Bylo, A. (2013, October). Transition and Foreign Investment in Banking Sector, Paper presented at the 12th International Conference Business and Employment, Kosovo: Kosovo Institute of Finance.