Albania Technical Seminar 2026
Structural Engineering with MIDAS
Structural engineering insight,
from four different perspectives
Hosted in Tirana, this in-person seminar brings together the MIDAS IT Europe technical team with contributors from Colasanti, UTS-01 & Polytechnic University of Tirana, and ARX Albania for an afternoon of applied, project-driven presentations on structural engineering practice.
Whether you work on structural design, seismic assessment, or infrastructure engineering, the sessions are built around real engineering workflows, followed by networking with peers and the MIDAS team.
WHO IT'S FOR
Structural engineers working on building and infrastructure design and analysis
FORMAT
Afternoon in-person seminar with technical sessions and open networking. Sessions will be delivered in Albanian.
TOPICS COVERED
- Seismic design & Eurocode 8 with FEM software
- Tunnel system modelling in MIDAS Gen
- Two-three storey steel building design using Midas
- MIDAS Gen: structural modelling, analysis & design
One afternoon, four perspectives
on structural engineering
📝 Reception & Set-up
Opening
Structural Safety in Seismic Design: Proper Use of Eurocode 8 with FEM Software
Explore this session
From seismic risk assessment to structural vulnerability and retrofitting.
Numerical Modelling of a Tunnel System in MIDAS Gen: Design Considerations Along the Tunnel Alignment
☕ Coffee Break
Two-Three Storey Steel Building Design Using Midas
Application of MIDAS Gen: Structural Modelling, Analysis & Design Through Practical Engineering Examples
Explore this session
Using MIDAS Gen, from railway infrastructure to complex civil works.
Closing & Lucky Draw
Meet your speakers
Full speaker bios and photos will be added shortly.
Professor Markel Baballëku
Professor Markel Baballëku is a structural engineer and associate professor at the Polytechnic University of Tirana, with 25 years of experience in structural and earthquake engineering. He holds a PhD in Seismic Damage Assessment and has extensive expertise in seismic codes, structural vulnerability analysis, nonlinear structural analysis, and seismic retrofitting.
More about Markel
Professor Baballëku is also the founder of UTS-01, an Albanian engineering consultancy established in 2007, specializing in structural design, infrastructure engineering and seismic risk assessment.
Session: Structural Safety in Seismic Design: Proper Use of Eurocode 8 with FEM Software
Mirela Kllogjri
Mirela is a Structural Engineer with over 12 years of experience in structural design and engineering, working on civil and infrastructure projects in Albania, Italy, and internationally. Her experience spans the design of multi-storey buildings and a diverse range of infrastructure works, including culverts, underpasses, bridges, viaducts, and large underground facilities and tunnels, constructed using both conventional excavation methods and TBM technology.
More about Mirela
Alongside her professional practice, Mirela has two years of teaching experience at POLIS University, where she contributes to several Civil Engineering courses. Her work combines practical expertise in structural engineering and infrastructure design with a strong interest in academic development and knowledge sharing.
Session: Numerical Modelling of a Tunnel System in MIDAS Gen: Design Considerations Along the Tunnel Alignment
Aurela Melëngu
Aurela Melëngu is a Civil (Structural) Engineer with a Master's Degree in Structural Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Tirana and over 14 years of experience in structural design and construction supervision. She has worked extensively on steel structures and infrastructure projects, including bridges, underpasses, retaining walls, culverts, and other civil engineering works.
More about Aurela
Throughout her career, she has been involved in the design and verification of a wide range of projects, from preliminary design studies to detailed engineering design and construction-stage support.
Session: Two-Three Storey Steel Building Design Using Midas
Hamlet Selimaj
Hamlet is a Senior Structural Engineer with more than 7 years of professional experience in the design and analysis of civil and structural works, with particular expertise in railway infrastructure projects. His experience includes the structural design of bridges, underpasses, overpasses, retaining structures, stations, and other civil works associated with complex railway developments.
More about Hamlet
He has extensive experience in structural modelling and analysis using MIDAS Civil and MIDAS Gen, applying advanced numerical methods to support safe, efficient, and technically robust design solutions. His work combines strong analytical skills with practical design experience and close coordination within multidisciplinary project teams. For this seminar, Hamlet will focus on the application of MIDAS Gen, presenting its use in structural modelling, analysis, and design through practical engineering examples.
Professional focus: Railway infrastructure · Bridge structures · Underpasses & overpasses · Detailed design · Site assistance
Core strengths: Analytical design approach · Complex engineering problem solving · Teamwork and coordination · Modern engineering technologies · Quality-oriented delivery
Session: Application of MIDAS Gen: Structural Modelling, Analysis & Design Through Practical Engineering Examples
Xheko Imperial Hotel, Tirana
Xheko Imperial Hotel
The seminar takes place in the Grand Imperial Room at Xheko Imperial Hotel.
Full room details and access instructions will be shared with registered attendees ahead of the event.
- Date
- Tuesday, 13 October 2026
- Time
- 13:00 – 17:15
- Format
- In-person seminar
Reserve your seat
Join us in Tirana for an afternoon of applied structural engineering with MIDAS.
13 October 2026 · 13:00–17:15 Tirana time
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