A Comprehensive Analysis of Engineering Competencies for IoT in Green Transformation within the Western Balkans Economy: A Case Study from UAMD University

Abstract

The need and sensitivity in the energy sector has raised the sensibility of the education and industry sectors to accelerate the inclusion and perception of all the technologies that effect in the enrichment of the capacity buildings related to internet of things and green transition technologies. Considering the fact that Albania is at the basic phases is very important to orchestrate two parallel lines in this highway. The first one is the education area in order to instill is the best way the concepts of these modern technologies at the students in order to have future generations with the proper knowledge by integrating in the curricula new courses on IoT and green transformation. About the second on facilitation of the implementations rules of these technologies in industry by the support of national and European Union projects and regulations would be of great interest because will offer to the students a suitable environment for hand-on practice cases. Analyzing the findings based on the methodology of a survey it is highlighted on all categories of the question the gap that exists in Albanian education system on IoT and green transformation fundamental concepts and also they eagerness and readiness of academic staff and students to welcome every possibility that they encounter to feel more confident in these new technologies.

Received: 19 February 2024 / Accepted: 15 March 2024 / Published: 23 March 2024