Prof.asoc.Dr. Edmond HOXHA is a full professor at Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT), Faculty of Geology and Mine. He received the PhD degree on “Geosciences and Environment” on PUT. He studied also on leadership on Harvard University, USA. He has huge experience working with Government of Albania and International institutions like World Bank, European Union etc. During 2009-2013, he was Deputy Minister of European Integration of Albania. He is founder of Albanian Centre of Excellence, National Mining Surveyors association, and publisher of Scientific Journal “Albanian Excellence”. He is member of Eurosciences; International Association of Sciences, Technology and Development; World Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Technology; International Society for Mines Surveying. His research interests are focused on GIS, Mine modelling, Environmental protection, Cultural and Natural heritage and Project Management.