05 / Professional profile
Practice, research
& teaching.
A structural and conservation engineer whose work connects measured evidence, advanced analysis and practical delivery for new, existing and historic buildings.
Dr Bledian NelaStructural & Conservation Engineer
About me
Engineering decisions built on evidence.
I am a Structural and Conservation Engineer, Assistant Professor at UBT College and independent consultant working across structural design, assessment and built heritage.
My academic path through Sapienza University of Rome, the University of Minho and CTU Prague established a strong focus on the analysis and preservation of historic structures. My doctoral research investigated geometry-based assessment techniques for masonry using numerical and experimental approaches.
Professional work across Kosovo, Italy and wider European collaborations covers both new structures and existing buildings: diagnostic campaigns, seismic evaluation, nonlinear modelling, conservation design and carefully targeted strengthening interventions.
Academic formation
Education.
Structural engineering education developed across Kosovo, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Italy, with a consistent focus on mechanics, masonry, timber and heritage assessment.
Sapienza University of Rome · Italy
PhD in Structural Engineering
Geometry-based Assessment Techniques for Historical Masonry Structures: Numerical and Experimental Approach
Supervisor Prof Patrizia Trovalusci · Co-supervisor Dr Marco PingaroOpen thesis record
University of Minho · Portugal + CTU Prague · Czech Republic
Advanced Master in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions
The analysis of the timber roofs of the Loreta in Prague
Supervisor Prof Jiří BláhaOpen thesis record
University of Prishtina · Kosovo
MSc in Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering
Masonry infill influence on the bearing capacity of reinforced-concrete frames: numerical modelling approach
Supervisor Prof Ass Florim GrajçevciOpen thesis record
University of Prishtina · Kosovo
BSc in Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering
Structural design of a residential house
Supervisor Prof Ass Kadri Morina
Professional record
Experience.
A practice shaped by independent commissions, multidisciplinary design teams, academic work and construction-stage responsibility.
UBT College · Prishtina
Assistant Professor
Teaching in the Faculties of Civil Engineering and Architecture, connecting structural mechanics, materials, retrofit and construction technology.
International practice
Independent Structural & Conservation Engineer
Structural design, assessment, diagnostic strategy, strengthening, construction documentation and professional supervision for new and existing buildings.
A.R.S. Progetti S.p.A. · Rome
Conservation & Detailed Design Consultant
Conservation engineering and detailed design support for complex built-heritage commissions.
IRD Engineering S.r.l. · Rome
Structural Engineer
Structural projects and site-supervision assignments within multidisciplinary international teams.
Arup London · World Bank project
Local Structural Consultant
Local engineering input and coordination for an international development commission in Kosovo.
NPnI ARTING · Gjakovë
Structural Design & Conservation Team Lead
Led structural design, assessment and conservation work from investigation through construction-stage delivery.
Selected commissions
Projects &
responsibilities.
A professional record showing the commission, project context, engineering scope and role carried on each assignment.
Prishtina Mall · Prishtina, Kosovo
Structural Design EngineerStructural impact of solar panels on the existing roof of Prishtina Mall
Assessment of the existing roof structure and verification of the structural impact introduced by the proposed photovoltaic installation.
Prishtina e Re · Kosovo · Approx. 30,000 m²
Structural Design EngineerResidential & Commercial Buildings at Prishtina e Re
Structural design for a large mixed-use development, coordinating the load-bearing system with architectural, construction and project-delivery requirements.
Prizren, Kosovo · Cultural heritage
Structural & Conservation EngineerMarin Barleti Street & Kino Lumbardhi
Detailed design and site supervision for the assessment, conservation and structural strengthening of vernacular masonry buildings and the historic cinema complex.
Gračanica, Kosovo · Education campus
Structural Design & Assessment EngineerHigh School Centre in Gračanica
Construction-stage supervision and structural assessment, including the engineering review and upgrade of the hybrid glulam–steel sports-hall roof.
Gjakova, Kosovo · H = 7 m · L = 86 m
Structural Design EngineerRetaining wall in Gjakova
Structural design and technical detailing of a major retaining structure, including stability, resistance and buildability verification.
Research support
Funding received.
Competitive research grants and scholarships supporting doctoral research, cultural-heritage studies and scientific collaboration.
2022€10,000
Sapienza University of RomeEnhanced strategies for studying the behaviour of historical masonry structures
Investigator2022€8,251
Kosovo Ministry of CultureCultural heritage studies scholarship
Recipient2022€8,500
Kosovo Ministry of EducationDoctoral studies support scholarship · Top 500 universities
Recipient2021Research grant
Sapienza University of RomeProgetti di Ricerca Grandi
Research team member2020Doctoral scholarship
Sapienza University of RomePhD scholarship in Structural Engineering
Recipient · First-ranked candidateCapability + recognition
Expertise &
credentials.
Technical breadth is supported by professional licences, international memberships and competitive academic recognition.
- 01Structural design and assessment of new and existing buildings
- 02Conservation engineering for monuments and historic structures
- 03Seismic evaluation, strengthening and retrofitting
- 04Diagnostic campaigns: NDT, MDT, load testing and monitoring
- 05Advanced finite-element, nonlinear and limit-analysis modelling
- 06Construction, testing and intervention supervision
- 07Construction-permit and technical-design dossiers
- 08Technical specifications and bidding documentation
Category A
Licensed Engineer · Chamber of Engineers of the Republic of Kosovo
Category A5
Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions · Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport
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International network
Selected collaborators.
Professional and research work has been delivered with engineering practices, public institutions and universities across several countries.
Studio ARTING
A.R.S. Progetti
IRD Engineering
Arup
European Union Office in Kosovo
World Bank
ISISE
ITAM
Municipality of Gjakova
QRTK Prizren
HAB Engineering
Unisolar
ARDA REI
Land Studio
Ekoinvest
Arhing
Green Energy KosovoStart a conversation
Bring the structure.
We’ll make the risk clear.
Available for structural consultancy, heritage conservation, diagnostic strategy and international research collaboration.
Discuss a project