Prof. Dr. Ahmet KAVASProf. Dr. Ahmet KAVAS was born in 1964 in Vezirköprü district of Samsun. After graduating from Amasya-Merzifon Imam Hatip Lisesi in 1982 and from Ankara University Faculty of Theology in 1987, he went to Paris on a scholarship from the Türkiye Diyanet Foundation between 1989 and 1996. There, he completed his master’s degree in 1991 on Libya among African countries and his doctorate in 1996 on the Republic of Mali. Until 2006, he worked as a researcher at the Islamic Research Center (commonly known as İSAM). During this period, he received the title of Associate Professor in 2002. Between 2006 and 2011, he served as a faculty member in Islamic History at Istanbul University Faculty of Theology, and in 2009 he was awarded the title of Professor. From 2008 to 2011, he served as Advisor to the Prime Ministry on issues related to Africa. Between 2011 and 2013, he continued his teaching duties at the Department of Political History in the International Relations Program of the Faculty of Political Sciences at Istanbul Medeniyet University. From 2013 to 2015, he served as Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Republic of Chad in N’Djamena, the capital of one of the first African countries where Türkiye opened an embassy. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Political Sciences at Istanbul Medeniyet University between 2015 and 2019. Between June 2020 and February 2023, he served as Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Republic of Senegal in Dakar. In June 2025, he retired from his position as Ambassador at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey. He is currently a lecturer in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Istanbul Ticaret University, and has been serving as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences since November 27, 2026. He conducts research particularly on Africa and has published books, articles, and entries in the Islamic Encyclopedia in this field. He speaks French, Arabic, and English. He is married and the father of three children.

PERSONAL INFORMATION Bujamin Bela
Street: Pelagonija 9A Skopje 1000 North Macedonia
071298566
bujamin.bela@unt.edu.mk
Sex M
Date of birth 08/07/1986|
Nationality Albanian


WORK EXPERIENCE

Position UMT
03.05.2022 - now
Vice-Rector for Finance, Investment, and Development
Coordinator of Customs, Shipping, and Insurance Program Studies in Technical Faculty at “Mother Teresa" University, Skopje

Doctor of Management - Human Resource Management
▪ Responsible for: Management, Human Resource Management, and Strategical Management.
Professional economic high school “Cvetan Dimov”, Skopje
Responsible for teaching: Marketing-Management, Organization, Business

Marketing agent
First retirement found of Commercial Bank, Skopje
Assistant of operation manager
Perfect Building Maintenance, Philadelphia, USA

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

01.09.2005 — 20.08.2009 Istanbul University - Turkey
PhD- Business Administration (Human Resources Management)
PHD Thesis " THE EFFECT OF THE PERCEPTION OF PAY EQUALITY ON THE INTENTION TO LEAVE THE WORK AND THE MODERATION ROLE OF WORKING CONDITIONS AND A RESEARCH ABOUT THE SUBJECT

2010-2013 Faculty of Economy Ss."Cyril and Methodius" Skopje
Management Business Administration (MBA),
Master Theses: "Building an integrated reward system in organization of food industry"

2005-2009 Faculty of Economy Ss."Cyril and Methodius" Skopje
Management Department

PERSONAL SKILLS
Mother tongue(s) Albanian
English, Turkish, Macedonian, Serbian, German
Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING
Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
English C1 C! C1 C1 C1
Turkish - İSTANBUL LANGUAGE SCHOOL - TÖMER C1

German- Private Course
German A1 B2 A1 A1 A1
Macedonian
Macedonian, Serbian C2 C2 C2 C2 C2
Replace with name of language certificate. Enter level if known.

Computer skills and competences ▪ Microsoft Office, HTML


Digital competence SELF-ASSESSMENT
Information processing Communication Content creation Safety Problem solving
INDEPENDENT USER PROFICIENT USER INDEPENDENT USER INDEPENDENT USER INDEPENDENT USER

Other skills ▪ Compensation Specialist and HR activities, strong negotiating skills, high responsibility, planning and organizational skills, good command of quality control processes, friendly personality, good social skills, good manners, communicative, charismatic, etc

Driving licence B

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



Publications
Presentations
Conferences
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Editor-in-Chief at International Balkan Studies Congress

1. Kujtim Hameli, Bujamin Bela, High commitment HRM and well-being of frontline food service employees: the mediating roles of job demands and psychological conditions, EuroMed Journal of Business © Emerald Publishing Limited 1450-2194 DOI 10.1108/EMJB-01-2023-0019

2. Bujamin Bela, Bukurie Imeri- Jusufi Izet Zeqiri, “Addressing Youth Empowerment Through Economic Education”- A Crucial Concern of Economic Sustainability. 7-th International Conference Towards Sustainable development (TSD’ 2022), Skopje, 2023

3. Bukurie Imeri Jusufi, Rilind Ademi, Zana Beqiri Luma, Bujamin Bela, “Consumer basket- prices and wages in the Republic of North Macedonia” 7-th International Conference Towards Sustainable development (TSD’ 2022), Skopje, 2023
4. R. Ademi, B. Bela, Z. Beqiri Luma - The war in Ukraine: Economic implications for North Macedonia - International Conference on Migration, MTU – Skopje, 2022
5. Rilind Ademi, Bujamin Bela, Zana Zeqiri- Luma: REMITTANCES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE TRADE BALANCE; THE EMPIRICAL EVALUATION OF THE NORTH MACEDONIA, , Scientific Research Theoretical Economics Letters > Vol.12 No.3, June 2022
6. Neritan Turkeshi Bujamin Bela: The Impact of the Pandemic (Covid-19) on the Economy, with special emphasis on the Republic of North Macedonia Knowledge International Journal vol. 48., Institute of Knowledge Management p.87., 2021 ISSN 2545-4439: ISSN 1857-923X
7. Bujamin Bela, Zehra Saiti, Research Report for Western Balkan Countries: "The relationship between social media addiction and social anxiety" March 2021, Project "Digital Society and Human Being" - Association of Education and Thought Fettah Efendi
8. Bujamin Bela: The Challenges Of Acceptance Effective Management Programs Of Benefits And Recognition Awards By The Food Industry Organizations In North Macedonia - International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities IBU (ICSSH2021)
9. Bujamin Bela, Effect Of The Perception Of Pay (In) Equality On The Intention To Leave The Work: Research On White-Collar Employees In The Banking Sector, Journal of Balkan Studies Volume 1 / Issue 1 / 20 2 1 E-ISSN: 2671-3659 Skopje, 2021
10. Bujamin Bela: Analysis Of Rewarding Programs And Its Impacts To The Level Of Satisfaction Of Employees At Food Industry Organizations, 3rd International Conference Towards Sustainable Development (TSD’ 2019), Skopje, 2019
11. Agim Mamuti, Bujamin Bela: The Importance Of Profit Planning And Control Process, A Literature Review 2nd International Conference Towards Sustainable development (TSD’ 2018), Skopje, 2017
12. Lale V. Tüzüner, Bujamin Bela, Onur Özgün, Aslı Denizli "Sendikali Çalişanlarin Prosedürel Adalet Algilarinin Örgütsel Bağlilik Ve Sendikal Bağliliğa Etkisi" 23. Ulusal Yönetim ve Organizasyon Kongresi, 14-16 Mayıs 2015, MUĞLA, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi, İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi, Cilt- 1, s.421-427 ISBN: 978-605-4397-44-0- National conference for "Management and Organization" Bodrum (TR); May 2015

1. Bujamin Bela, General Editor at Journal of Balkan Studies, Volume 4 / Issue 1 January 2024, Volume 4, Issue 1 – 2024ISSN: 2671-3675 E-ISSN: 2671-3659 Archives | Journal of Balkan Studies (balkanjournal.org)
2. Bujamin Bela, General Editor at Journal of Balkan Studies, Volume 3 / Issue 2 / June 2023, Volume 3, Issue 2 – 2023ISSN: 2671-3675 E-ISSN: 2671-3659 Archives | Journal of Balkan Studies (balkanjournal.org)
3. Bujamin Bela, General Editor at Journal of Balkan Studies, Volume 3 / Issue 1 / January 2023, Volume 3, Issue 2 – 2023ISSN: 2671-3675 E-ISSN: 2671-3659 Archives | Journal of Balkan Studies (balkanjournal.org)
4. Bujamin Bela, General Editor at Journal of Balkan Studies Volume 2 / Issue 2 /July 2022
I S S N : 2 67 1 - 3 675 E-ISSN: 2671-3659 EDITORS – Journal of Balkan Studies (balkanjournal.org)
5. Bujamin Bela, General Editor at Journal of Balkan Studies Volume 2 / Issue 1 / January 2022
I S S N : 2 67 1 -3 675 E-ISSN: 2671-3659 Issues – Journal of Balkan Studies (balkanjournal.org)
6. Bujamin Bela, General Editor at Journal of Balkan Studies Volume 1 / Issue 2 /July 2021
ISSN: 2671-3675 E-ISSN: 2671-3659 Issues – Journal of Balkan Studies (balkanjournal.org)
7. Bujamin Bela, General Editor at Journal of Balkan Studies Volume 1 / Issue 1 / January 2021 E-ISSN: 2671-3659 Issues – Journal of Balkan Studies (balkanjournal.org)
8. Bujamin Bela, Advisory Board - Scientific Committee of İçtimaiyat Journal of Social Sciences, https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/ictimaiyat
9. Bujamin Bela, Advisory Board - Scientific Committee of Journal of Auditing and Assurance Services (AUDAS) https://journal.guvencehd.org.tr

1. Bujamin Bela, Sevba Abdula, Semran Murtezan, 3RD International Balkan Studies Congress Book of Abstracts Balkan Studies Congress – Skopje/ North Macedonia (congressbalkan.com) 2023, Istanbul Turkey.
2. Bujamin Bela, Sevba Abdula, Semran Murtezan, 2nd International Balkan Studies Congress Proceedings
3. 2022, Tirana – Albania, 2nd International Balkan Studies Congress .pdf - Google Drive
4. Bujamin Bela, Editorial Board - South East European Journal of Sustainable Development, ISSN (print) 2545-4463 ISSN (online) 2545-4471
5. Bujamin Bela, Advisory Board - Scientific Committee of İçtimaiyat Journal of Social Sciences, https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/ictimaiyat
6. Bujamin Bela, Advisory Board - Scientific Committee of Journal of Auditing and Assurance Services (AUDAS) https://journal.guvencehd.org.tr



Courses
Seminars
Certifications 1. 7th International Conference Towards Sustainable Development (Tsd’2023) Serving as Chairman
2. 6th International Conference Towards Sustainable Development (Tsd’2022)– Serving as Chairman
3. 5th International Conference Towards Sustainable Development (Tsd’2021)– Serving as Chairman
4. Participation on the Erasmus +Programme of Staff Mobilitz for Teaching at Istanbul University – 29.11.2021-06.12.2021 Istanbul, Turkey
5. “Academy Skopje” Seminars - Contemporary Management - Autumn 2020
6. Project "Balkans and Civilizations", supported by the Presidency of Turks Abroad and Friendly Communities (YTB) - October 2020
7. 5th International Conference Towards Sustainable Development (Tsd’2020) “Empowering Collaborative and Prosperous Society Through Sustainable Development” – Serving as Chairman
8. 4th International Conference Towards Sustainable Development (Tsd’2019) - “Empowering Collaborative and Prosperous Society Through Sustainable Development” - Serving as Chairman
9. Training “Secrets of leadership – from Success to Power” Struga (MK); 14-16 October 2011
10. "Accounting course, Cosmo innovation center, Skopje (MK); 2009
11. "E-tax"; "E-customs", University of Tetovo Tetovo (MK); 2009
12. "How to write a Business Plan" Start-up business center, Skopje (MK); May 2007


International Projects
Date: 23/02/2021
1. (2021 – Current) ERASMUS plus – Digitalization of Education using Open Educational Resources –IDADOHS). https://idadohs.unt.edu.mk/ - Project Leader UMT – MOTHER TERESA University “Integrating Digital Content and Digitalization of High Schools 2021-1- MK01- KA220 – HED - 000027646
2. (E-VIVA) ENHANCING AND VALIDATING SERVICE-RELATED COMPETENCIES IN VERSATILE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN WESTERN BALKAN UNIVERSITIES Project No. 610281-EPP-1-2019-1- Al- EPPKA2-CBHE-JP
3. (Vtech) 2019 – 2022 - ERASMUS plus - Accelerating Western Balkans University Modernization by Incorporating Virtual Technologies –. https://vtech-project.eu/ - project coordinator for UMT -MOTHER TERESA University Project No 598307-EPP-1-2018-1AL-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP
4. Erasmus Project 2021: A DIGITAL LEARNING PLATFORM FOR GENERATION Z: PASSPORT TO IFRS - ANNEX II - KA2 - Agreement Number: 2020-1-TR01-KA226-HE-097737
5. Bujamin Bela, President of the Organizing Committee at the 3rd International Congress in Istanbul / Turkiye, 1-2 September 2023.
6. Congress chairman, The 2nd Balkan Studies Congress 16 -18 September 2022 University of New York Tirana / Albania .
7. Congress chairman 1st Balkan Studies Congress, 17-19 September 2021- Skopje congressbalkan.com
8. Science Engagement Programme - THE WESTERN BALKANS SCIENCE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME, 11 January to 18 March 2021 – BRITISH COUNCIL
9. Project "DIGITAL SOCIETY AND HUMAN BEING" March- August 2021 - The relationship between social media addiction and social anxiety among young people.

Books 1. Human Resource Management / Menaxhmenti me Resurset Njerëzore – Internal Script 2020
2. Marketing - Editor book “MARKETINGU”- Prof. Neritan Turkeshi 2020
3. Building an Integrated Rewarding System “Изградба на интегриран систем на наградувње“ - Internal Script 2019

Dr. Bashir Ahmed Jatoi is an Assistant professor in the Department of History at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan. He earned his PhD in World History (Global Studies) from Shanghai University, China, in 2025. With more than eighteen years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration, he has published extensively on South Asian history, colonial urbanization, environmental history, gender studies, and socio-political transformations in Pakistan. His recent scholarship focuses on rethinking historical methodologies in Pakistan by integrating global perspectives into urban and environmental history.

His current research interests include urban environmental history, climate change, human ecology, environmental governance, colonial and postcolonial urbanization, global health history, and the historical relationship between society and the natural environment in South Asia. Dr. Jatoi is particularly interested in exploring how historical approaches can contribute to contemporary debates on sustainability, climate resilience, environmental justice, and urban development. He serves on editorial and academic committees and actively promotes emerging fields such as environmental history, urban history, and interdisciplinary historical research in Pakistan