Arianit Kurti

Education

• Sep 2005 - Jun 2009: Doctor of Scienencfe in Coputer Science
  Faculty: School of Copmuter Science, Physics and Mathematics
  Vaxjo University, Vaxjo, Sweden
  Thesis: "Exploring the multiple dimensions of context: Implications for the design and development of innovative technology-enhanced learning environments"
  
  
• Aug 2003 - Jun 2004: Master of Science in Computer Science
  Faculty: School of Copmuter Science, Physics and Mathematics
  Vaxjo University, Vaxjo, Sweden
  Thesis: "Mobile Intelligent Information System for Transport Industry"
  
  
• Oct 1995 - Nov 2002: Graduated Electrical Engineer
  Faculty: Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
  University of Prishtina, Prishtina - Republic of Kosovo
  Specialty: Computer Science and Telecommunications
  Thesis: "Sistemet Operative Multimediale"
  
  

Publications

• Milrad, M., Kohen-Vacs, D., Vogel, B., Ronen, M. and Kurti, A. . An Integrated Approach for the Enactment of Collaborative Pedagogical Scripts Using Mobile Technologies.. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Support for Collaborative Learning CSCL 2011. CSCL press, Hong Kong, China, 7 / 2011.
  
  
• Vogel, B., Kurti, A., Spikol, D, and Milrad, M.. Exploring the benefits of open standard initiatives for supporting inquiry-based science learning. . In Proceedings of the Fifth European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2010, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, pp. 596-601. Springer, Barcelona, Spain, 10 / 2010. ISBN 978-3-642-16020-2. (Download)
  
  
• Kaltofen, S., Milrad, M., and Kurti, A.. A Cross-Platform Software System to Create and Deploy Mobile Mashups. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Web Engineering 2010, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Volume 6189/2010, pp. 518-521. Springer, Vienna, Austria, 7 / 2010. ISBN 978-3-642-13911-6. (Download)
  
  
• Svensson, M., Kurti, A., and Milrad, M.. Enhancing Emerging Learning Objects with Contextual Metadata Using the Linked Data Approach.. In Proceedings of the 6th IEEE WMUTE International Conference on Wireless, Mobile and Ubiquitous Technologies in Education WMUTE , pp. 50-56. IEEE, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 4 / 2010. ISBN 978-0-7695-3992-8. (Download)
  
  
• Vogel, B., Spikol, D., Kurti, A, and Milrad, M.. Integrating Mobile, Web and Sensory Technologies to Support Inquiry-Based Science Learning.. In Proceedings of the 6th IEEE WMUTE International Conference on Wireless, Mobile and Ubiquitous Technologies in Education WMUTE , pp. 65-72. IEEE, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 4 / 2010. ISBN 978-0-7695-3992-8 . (Download)
  
  
• Kurti, A., and Svensson, M.. Using Contextual Metadata for Enhanced Reusability of Mobile Media Objects. In Sharing Experiences with Social Mobile Media Proceedings of the International Workshop in conjunction with MobileHCI 2009, pp. 72-79. Tampere University Press, Bonn, Germany, 9 / 2009. ISBN 978-952-15-2209-3.
  
  
• Kurti, A. . Exploring the multiple dimensions of context: Implications for the design and development of innovative technology-enhanced learning environments. Vaxjo University Press, Vaxjo, Sweden, 6 / 2009. ISBN 978-91-7636-665-3.
  
  
• Kurti, A.. Context modeling to support the design of mobile learning. In Proceedings of the 5th IEEE International Conference on Soft Computing as Transdisciplinary Science and Technology, pp. 536-541. ACM, Paris, France, 10 / 2008. ISBN 978-1-60558-046-3. (Download)
  
  
• Wingkvist A. and Kurti A.. Context thinking. In Proceedings of the 31st Information Systems Research Seminar in Scandinavia (IRIS). IRIS , Are, Sweden, 8 / 2008.
  
  
• Kurti, A., Spikol, D., and Milrad, M.. Bridging Outdoors and Indoors Educational Activities in Schools with the Support of Mobile and Positioning Technologies. In International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organization, pp. 166-186. Inderscience, 2008. ISBN 10.1504/IJMLO.2008.0. (Download)
  
  
• Spikol, D., Kurti, A. & Milrad.M.. Collaboration in Context as a Framework for Designing Innovative Mobile Learning Activities. In Innovative Mobile Learning: Techniques and Technologies , pp. 172-196 . IGI Global, 2008. ISBN 9781605660622.
  
  
• Kurti, A., Milrad, M. and Spikol, D.. Designing Innovative Learning Activities Using Ubiquitous Computing. In Proceedings of the 7th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, pp. 386-390. IEEE, Niigata, Japan,, 7 / 2007. ISBN 978-07695-2916-5. (Download)
  
  
• Kurti, A., Spikol, D.,Milrad, M., Svensson, M., and Pettersson, O. . Exploring How Pervasive Technologies Can Support Situated Learning. In Proceedings of Pervasive Learning: Design Challenges and Requirements workshop held at PERVASIVE 2007, pp. 19-26. Toronto, Canada, 5 / 2007. ISBN 978-0-473-12125-9 . (Download)
  
  
• Kurti, A., Milrad, M., Alserin, F., and Gustafsson, J.. Designing and Implementing Ubiquitous Learning Activities Supported by Mobile and Positioning Technologies. In Proceedings of the IASTED CATE 2006 Conference, pp. 193-199. ACTA Press, Lima, Peru, 10 / 2006. ISBN 0-88986-628-7. (Download)
  
  
• Flensburg, P., and Kurti, A. . Social Informatics in future?. In In Social Informatics: An Information Society for All? In Remembrance of Rob Kling (IFIP International Federation for Information Processing), pp. 87-101. Springer, New York, NY, USA, 9 / 2006. ISBN 9780-387-37875-8. (Download)
  
  
• Kurti, A., Spikol, D., Milrad, M., & Flensburg, P. . Increasing the value of information: Putting content in context: is that enough? . In Proceedings of IRIS 29. IRIS press, Helsingoer, Denmark, 8 / 2006.
  
  
• Kurti, A., Milrad, M. & Alserin, F.. Contextual Design of Mobile Services to Support Knowledge Workers in Library Settings. In Proceedings of IEEE ICALT 2006, pp. 375-377. IEEE, Kerkrade, Netherlands, 7 / 2006. ISBN 0-7695-2632-2 . (Download)
  
  
• Alserin, F., Cohen, V., Gustafsson, J., Hedin, B., Jackson, M., Kurti, A., Lindstrom. G., Lundeval, K., & Milrad, M.. Multicasting Services and Information in Sweden. In Final Project Report submitted to VINNOVA, pp. 45. VINNOVA, Vaxjo, Sweden, 3 / 2006.
  
  

Work Experience

• Oct 2009 - Present : Docent
  South East European University, Tetovo, Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Education and research
  Main responsibilities: Mainly teaching in the following courses: XML based Multimedia Technologies and Intelligent Multimedia systems at bachelor level and Advances in Data Structures and Algorithms, Distributed Systems and Mobile and Wireless Computing at a master level.
  
  
• Sep 2010 - Present : Associate Professor
  Linnaeus University, Vaxjo, Sweden
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  Main responsibilities: Research in the field of web and mobile engineering, information visualization and cloud computing. Teaching at bachelor, master and PhD level courses. Director of doctoral studies at the School of Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics. Director of ma
  
  
• Jul 2009 - Sep 2010: Assistant professor/Senior Lecturer
  Vaxjo University, Vaxjo, Sweden
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  Main responsibilities: Research in the field of contextual computing, semantic technologies and mobile applications and teaching in the courses: XML based Multimedia Technologies and Intelligent Multimedia Systems.
  
  
• Oct 2004 - Jul 2009: Lecturer
  South East European University, Tetovo, Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  Main responsibilities: Lecturer in the following courses: Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Web Services, XML based Multimedia Technologies and Intelligent Multimedia Systems
  
  
• Sep 2005 - Jun 2009: PhD candidate
  Vaxjo University, Vaxjo, Sweden
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  Main responsibilities: Research and teaching in the field of contextual computing in the department of Computer Science.
  
  
• Oct 2004 - Jun 2007: Lecturer
  University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosova
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  Main responsibilities: Lecturer in the courses: Data Warehousing, Databases, Information Systems
  
  
• Jan 2007 - Jun 2007: Lecturer
  Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  Main responsibilities: Lecturer in the courses: Information Architecture and Special Project course.
  
  
• Jan 2003 - Sep 2004: Teaching assistant
  University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosova
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  Main responsibilities: Teaching assistant in the courses: Operating systems and Multimedia Computing.