Dorina PAPA, PhD

EDUCATION

Ph.D.: Architecture and urban planning, Polis University, Tirana- Ferrara University, Italy (2018)

MSc : in Architecture, Gabrielle D’ Annunzio University, Italy (2007)

B.S : Science and Techniques of Architecture, Gabrielle D’ Annunzio University, Italy (2004)

AREAS OF INTEREST

Research: Architecture and Urban Design, Theory of City and Architecture, Urban Morphology, Historical Landscape

Teaching: Architecture Design 1, Introduction to Architecture, Computer Aided Design, Technical Drawing

EXPERIENCE

Academic Experience

University of New York Tirana (AL), Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Assistant Professor (2021-Current)

POLIS University (AL), Faculty of Research and Development, Assistant Professor (2018-2021)

POLIS University (AL), Department of Planning and Management, Assistant Lecturer (2013-2018)

POLIS University (AL), Department of Architecture and Design, Assistant Lecturer (2008-2013)

Administrative Experience

POLIS University, University, Deputy Head of the Resource and Information Center (2019 – 2021)

POLIS University, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Urban Planning and Environmental Management (2013 – 2019)

ALUIZNI, Head of the GIS sector (2011-2012)

Professional Experience

Architect assistant, 2008 – 2011

Licensed Freelance architect, from 2003

Licensed Real Estate Evaluator, from 2021

RESEARCH OUTPUTS

Refereed Journal Articles

Nientied, P., Dhamo, S., Papa, D., Toska, M. 2019. Place Attachment in Seven Areas of Tirana, Albania, Current Urban Studies, Vol.7. No.2, pg.206-227

Papa, D., Kavaja, D. 2019, Conservation of Soviet Architecture heritage in Albania. The survey of Kashar Radio Station. Interdisciplinary Journal of Research and Development Volumen 6, Number 2, p.146. ISSN: 2410-3411 ISSN-L:2313-058X Published by “Aleksandër Moisiu” University, Durrës, Albania

Kumaraku, LL., Papa, D., Dobjani, E. 2016. The Adaptation of the Traditional Cities to Contemporary Use. Interventions in Historical Areas: The Case Study of Gjirokastra, Online International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, {Bi-Monthly}, ISSN 2249-9598, Volume-VI, Nov 2016 Special Issue (1), pg. 156-169

Books and Book Chapters

Papa, D., 2020. Visual perception of the historic city image. An urban landscape approach to integrate the residual margins of the historical area. The case of Gjirokastra. POLIS Press, Tirana.

Papa, D., 2019. Envisioning the future of Prishtina. An image shaped by the spatial experience.’ In Rossi, L., Aliaj, B. (eds.) Pristina New European Capital. Image of a city to be discovered, pp. 34-41, POLIS Press, Tirana.

Rossi, L., Papa, D., 2019. ‘Urban exceptions. The interruption of consolidated urban logic as opportunity to regenerate pubic space in Pristina’. In Rossi, L., Aliaj, B. (eds.) Pristina New European Capital. Image of a city to be discovered, pp. 270-281, POLIS Press, Tirana.

Papa, D, Dhiamandi, J, Pencic, D, 2017. Integrating the community in the planning and design of public spaces in the Balkan region. In Madrazo, L. (eds.) Global dwelling. Intertwining research, pedagogy and community participation, School of Architecture La Salle, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona Spain

Papa, D, 2017. Durres. The metamorphosis of public space between historical identity and the challenge for a contemporary city image. In Pignatti, L., Grousso, S. (eds.) Crossing sightlines. Traguardare l’ Adriatico, Aracne Editrice, Roma, ISBN 978–88–255–0268–8, pg. 88

Papa, D, 2016. LAB 7. Area Ex Cogolo, In Fusero, P. (eds.) VERSOPESCARA2027. Vision e summer school. Collana Studi E Ricerche Di Architettura del Dipartimento di Architettura, Università degli Studi G. D’ Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara, Gangemi Editrice

Papa, D., 2015. Ecological urbanism in semi-urban areas after sprawl. The case of Tirana north. In Rossi, L., Aliaj, B. (eds.) Durana. Albania’s New Sustainable Image, Botime Pegi.

Dhamo, S., Papa, D., 2015. Semi-urban Eco-Sensitivity. In Rossi, L., Aliaj, B. (eds.) DURANA Albania’s New Sustainable Image, Botime Pegi.

Papa, D., 2011. Rikuperimi dhe transformimi i boshllëqeve urbane në medinën e Tripolit, Libi. Forum A+P, Vol. 8, p.114-143

Refereed Conference Presentations

Ikonomi, J, Papa, D, 2021, Virtual reality as a tool for artefacts visualisation and exchange of content across museums in Albanian context and beyond, Place Branding and cross border regions, Online Conference, 13. December 2021 (Abstract and presentation)

Ikonomi, J, Papa, D, 2021 Post- Pandemic heritage. Game design tools for an engaging experience, Tirana Design Week (TDW) 2021: health & wellbeing in the post-pandemic city: international scientific conference: from 02th to 06th October 2021: abstracts book / Universiteti “Polis”. Tiranë: ISBN 978-9928-347-03-9 ( Abstract, paper and presentation)

Ikonomi, J, Papa, D, 2020 Narration in architecture and game design. Foreseen uncertainty. Design and non-normativity, Tirana Design Week (TDW) 2019, ISBN 978-9928-4459-6-4 ( Abstract and presentation)

Papa, D., Kavaja, D. 2019, Conservation of Soviet Architecture heritage in Albania. The survey of Kashar Radio Station. 2d International Scientific Conference on Professional science” Aleksander Moisiu University, 4-5 April 2019, in Durrës ( Abstract, paper and presentation)

Kumaraku, LL., Papa, D., Dobjani, E. 2016. The Adaptation of the Traditional Cities to Contemporary Use. Interventions in Historical Areas: The Case Study of Gjirokastra, 2d International Scientific Conference on Professional science” Aleksander Moisiu University, in Durrës (Abstract and paper)

Papa, D. 2015, Sustainable traditional settlement of Berat. The relationship between environment, construction and architecture, Geo-environment and construction European conference: Tirana, Albania, November 26-28 2015: proceedings, Tirana: Natyra (Abstract, paper and presentation)

Papa, D., Veleshnja, J, 2015, A multi-criteria approach to compare urban regeneration scenarios of former industrial areas. The case of Tirana North Boulevard extension. Conference: Second International Conference GLOBAL DWELLING Housing regeneration strategies: Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava Faculty of Architecture, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, 25 September 2015. (abstract and poster)