Dr. Ornela Çuçi is an expert in environmental policy, climate adaptation, sustainability, and innovation management. She currently leads the Research Center for Medical Sciences, Technology and Innovation at Western Balkans University in Albania. Dr. Çuçi has extensive experience in public administration, academia, and international cooperation, including her previous role as Deputy Minister of Environment of Albania. Her work focuses on climate resilience, sustainable urban development, green transition policies, nature-based solutions, and interdisciplinary innovation. She has coordinated and contributed to numerous international projects and high-level policy initiatives related to climate change, energy transition, environmental governance, and sustainable development. Dr. Çuçi is also actively engaged in academic teaching, research development, and international dialogue on sustainability, health innovation, and climate finance.