Dorentina Dedushaj

Dorentina Dedushaj is an educator and researcher affiliated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) and Duke University. She currently serves as a Research Assistant at the Early Learning Lab within UNC's School of Education, focusing on research administration and project management. Additionally, she is an instructor in Duke’s Continuing Studies Program, teaching courses such as AI and Machine Learning, Creative Writing with AI, Technology and Law, Leading with Character, and The Science Behind Smart Cities. She collaborates with MIT on research initiatives.

Her academic journey includes a Bachelor’s in English Language and Literature (University of Prishtina, Kosovo), where she received the KETNET award for language teaching contributions. She earned a Master’s in Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship from UNC, supported by Erasmus+ and DAAD scholarships, and was honored with the Moise A. Khayrallah Innovation Fellowship and COIL Fellow designation.

Her research interests span educational technology, AI integration in learning, language development, and smart city frameworks. She actively engages with interdisciplinary topics such as technology policy and innovative pedagogical practices.

While no specific grants or advising records are detailed, her work emphasizes applied research and community-focused innovation.