**Alban Kuriqi**

Alban Kuriqi is a Research Scientist at CERIS–Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability, University of Lisbon. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Lisbon, specializing in River Restoration and Management. His extensive research interests and expertise encompass a wide array of areas, including renewable energy, with a particular focus on hydropower and complementary resources, as well as the impacts of hydropower and water resources' management-related issues.
