Robert Çina

Professor Robert Çina serves as Dean of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences at University of Sports, Tirana since 2020, with continuous academic service since 1986. His career includes leadership as Head of Sports Medicine Department (2008, 2010-2012, 2017) and Academic Senate membership (2008-2013). Externally, he contributes as former General Secretary and proposed President (2023) of the Albanian Association of Sports Medicine, and as Olympic Committee Medical Commission member.

Education:

• Faculty of General Medicine, State University of Tirana (1983)

Research Focus: Professor Çina's work centers on cardiovascular adaptations in athletes using echocardiography, rehabilitation methodologies for sports injuries, and socio-epidemiological studies of physical activity in children. His research bridges clinical sports medicine with public health applications, particularly examining how socioeconomic factors influence youth activity patterns and how specific training modifies cardiovascular systems.

Publication Trends: Analysis of 11 recent publications reveals consistent output in Albanian sports journals and ECSS conferences. Key themes include pediatric applications (64% of works), cardiovascular physiology (27%), and rehabilitation techniques (9%). The research demonstrates methodological diversity from clinical echocardiography to behavioral observation, with increasing international collaboration since 2009.

Mentorship & Administration: Professor Çina teaches across Bachelor, Professional Master, and Scientific Master programs while leading the Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences. His administrative roles provide students access to clinical partnerships and national sports organizations. Though specific grant details aren't published, his conference participation indicates active research funding supporting international collaboration.

Professional Integration: His unique position connecting university research with Olympic Committee policy and national sports medicine associations creates distinctive opportunities for students to engage in both academic and applied sports medicine contexts.