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Arianit Reka

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Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Tetova

University of Tetova
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Research/Professional Focus: Sustainable inorganic materials, industrial mineral valorization, waste-derived construction materials, geopolymers, hydrothermal cementitious systems, adsorbent materials, and materials characterization
Interests/Keywords: Sustainable materials, industrial minerals, waste valorization, fly ash, perlite, diatomite, geopolymers, hydrothermal synthesis, cementitious materials, adsorption, fluoride removal, materials characterization, machine learning for materials prediction
Collaboration Areas: Development of sustainable construction materials from industrial and mineral waste, valorization of natural and industrial aluminosilicate resources, synthesis and characterization of inorganic materials, adsorbents for water treatment, data-driven prediction of material properties, and interdisciplinary cooperation in sustainable materials research
Highlights: Associate Professor at the University of Tetova, with research focused on sustainable materials, industrial minerals, and waste-based construction products. Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholar at Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA, working in the field of sustainable materials and geopolymers. Scientific leader / principal investigator of international cooperation projects focused on industrial minerals, sustainable materials, and academic collaboration. Author and co-author of numerous scientific publications in the fields of inorganic materials, mineral valorization, adsorption, and sustainable construction materials. Active collaborator with European and international research groups, including COST networks and academic partners in Europe, the United States, and China.
Contact/Connect: arianit.reka@unite.edu.mk
Feel free to connect regarding collaborations in sustainable materials development, valorization of industrial and mineral wastes, inorganic supports and adsorbent systems, materials characterization, and data-driven approaches for predicting the performance of advanced functional materials.