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Siasi Murat Koçiu

Siasi Murat Koçiu is an Albanian engineer and seismologist recognized for his extensive contributions to the fields of seismology, engineering seismology, and geophysics. Born on August 1939, in Sinanaj, Tepelena, Albania, he has been a prominent academic and researcher, contributing significantly to seismic risk assessment and earthquake hazard mitigation in Albania and internationally.

Early Life and Education

Primary Education: Completed in Tepelena, 1952.
Secondary Education:
- Qemal Stafa Gymnasium, Tirana (1953–1955).
- 29 Nëntori Gymnasium, Shkodër (1955–1956).

Higher Education

Undergraduate Studies:
- Bachelor's in Geophysics from Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia (1956–1961).^[1]
Postgraduate Degrees:
- Candidate of Sciences (Ph.D. Equivalent), Tirana, Albania (1978).^[2]
- Doctor of Sciences (Post-Doctorate Equivalent), Tirana, Albania (1987).^[3]

Career

Koçiu has over four decades of experience in teaching, research, and applied work in seismology and engineering. His career highlights include:

Director of the Institute of Seismology, Academy of Sciences, Albania (1999–2001).^[4]
Postdoctoral Fellow, Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA (2002–2004).^[5]
Coordinator of NATO and UNESCO projects focused on seismic hazard reduction and seismic risk management.^[6]

International Projects

Koçiu actively participated in seismic hazard reduction initiatives, including:

NATO Science for Peace projects, such as Quantification of Present-Day Tectonics in Albania (2002–2007).^[7]
UNESCO-UNDP project Seismic Risk Reduction in the Balkan Region (1979–1985).^[8]

Teaching Contributions

He has delivered extensive academic courses and lectures, such as:

Global Tectonics, Missouri University of Science and Technology (2003).^[9]
Introduction to Earthquake Seismology, Missouri University of Science and Technology (2003).^[10]
Engineering Seismology, University of Bari, Italy (1995).^[11]

Publications and Research

Koçiu has authored over 100 scientific articles, eight monographs, and several textbooks, including:

Monographs

Sulstarova, E., & Koçiu, S. (1975). Katallogu i tërmeteve të Shqipërisë. Botim i Qendrës Simologjike, Akademia e Shkencave, Tiranë.
Koçiu, S. (1986). Seismic Hazard of Earth Crust in Albania and Its Assessment at a Site. Doctoral Thesis, Tirana.
Sulstarova, E., Koçiu, S., & Aliaj, Sh. (1980). Seismic Zoning of PSR Albania. Publ. House 8 Nëntori, Tiranë.
Koçiu, S. (1976). Epicenters of Earthquakes in Albania and Seismic Hazard. Master’s Thesis, Tirana.
UNESCO (1974). Seismotectonic Map of the Balkan Region. Dubrovnik.
Sulstarova, E., Koçiu, S., & Aliaj, Sh. (1972). Seismic Map of PR Albania on the Scale 1:1 250,000. Tirana University Press.
Koçiu, S. (2010). A Mund të Mbrohemi nga Tërmetet? Botim i Akademisë së Shkencave, Tiranë.
Aliaj, Sh., Koçiu, S., Muço, B., & Sulstarova, E. (2010, reprinted 2020). Seismicity, Seismotectonics, and Seismic Hazard Assessment in Albania. Academy of Sciences of Albania Press, Tirana.

Recognition and Memberships

"Alien of Extraordinary Ability", U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (2000).^[12]
Member of American Geophysical Union (AGU) and European Association of Exploration Geophysicists (EAEG).^[13]

References

^ Sulstarova, E., & Koçiu, S. (1975). Katallogu i tërmeteve të Shqipërisë. Botim i Qendrës Simologjike, Akademia e Shkencave, Tiranë.
^ Koçiu, S. (1986). Seismic hazard of earth crust in Albania and its assessment at a site. Doctoral Thesis, Tirana.
^ Koçiu, S. (1986). Seismic hazard of earth crust in Albania and its assessment at a site. Doctoral Thesis, Tirana.
^ Sulstarova, E., Koçiu, S., & Aliaj, Sh. (1980). Seismic zoning of PSR Albania. Publ. House 8 Nëntori, Tiranë.
^ Koçiu, S., Luna, R., & Anderson, N. (2003). Non-linear response to strong ground motion. Proceedings of International Conference Geophysics 2003, Orlando, Florida.
^ NATO Science for Peace Project (2002–2007). Quantification of Present-Day Tectonics in Albania.
^ NATO Science for Peace Project (2002–2007). Quantification of Present-Day Tectonics in Albania.
^ UNESCO-UNDP Project (1979–1985). Seismic Risk Reduction in the Balkan Region.
^ Koçiu, S. (2003). Global Tectonics. UST-Rolla.
^ Koçiu, S. (2003). Introduction to Earthquake Seismology. UST-Rolla.
^ Koçiu, S. (1995). Integrated course on Engineering Seismology. University of Bari, Italy.
^ U.S. INS (2000). Designation as Alien of Extraordinary Ability.
^ Koçiu, S. (2000). Membership Records, AGU and EAEG.

[1] Sulstarova, E., & Koçiu, S. (1975). Katallogu i tërmeteve të Shqipërisë. Botim i Qendrës Simologjike, Akademia e Shkencave, Tiranë.

[2] Koçiu, S. (1986). Seismic hazard of earth crust in Albania and its assessment at a site. Doctoral Thesis, Tirana.

[3] Koçiu, S. (1986). Seismic hazard of earth crust in Albania and its assessment at a site. Doctoral Thesis, Tirana.

[4] Sulstarova, E., Koçiu, S., & Aliaj, Sh. (1980). Seismic zoning of PSR Albania. Publ. House 8 Nëntori, Tiranë.

[5] Koçiu, S., Luna, R., & Anderson, N. (2003). Non-linear response to strong ground motion. Proceedings of International Conference Geophysics 2003, Orlando, Florida.

[6] NATO Science for Peace Project (2002–2007). Quantification of Present-Day Tectonics in Albania.

[7] NATO Science for Peace Project (2002–2007). Quantification of Present-Day Tectonics in Albania.

[8] UNESCO-UNDP Project (1979–1985). Seismic Risk Reduction in the Balkan Region.

[9] Koçiu, S. (2003). Global Tectonics. UST-Rolla.

[10] Koçiu, S. (2003). Introduction to Earthquake Seismology. UST-Rolla.

[11] Koçiu, S. (1995). Integrated course on Engineering Seismology. University of Bari, Italy.

[12] U.S. INS (2000). Designation as Alien of Extraordinary Ability.

[13] Koçiu, S. (2000). Membership Records, AGU and EAEG.

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