Veli Kreci

Veli Kreci is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Contemporary Social Sciences, South East European University (SEEU), and serves as Director of the Max van der Stoel Institute at the same university since 2018. With over two decades of experience in education and policy research, he has held academic and leadership roles including Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies (2010-2013) and Adjunct Professor at Seattle University (2019). His career spans teaching, research, and project management in public administration, policy analysis, and digital governance.

• Ph.D. in Political Sciences (Policy Analysis) from SEEU
• Master of Public and International Affairs from University of Pittsburgh
• Post-Doctoral Fellow (Fulbright Scholar Program) at Middlebury Institute of International Studies
• Bachelor in International Relations from Istanbul University

Kreci's research focuses on public policy implementation, governance reform, digital society challenges, and sustainable development. His recent work examines disinformation in elections, Roma community integration, merit-based hiring systems, and cross-border cooperation in the Balkans. Publications span policy studies, digital education, and institutional governance.

His 15 most recent articles (2016-2025) address topics like policy research utilization, digitalization of society, SDG implementation, and regional cooperation. Despite extensive contributions, the text does not mention specific scientific awards or student supervision roles. He also contributed to curriculum reform projects and civic education initiatives in Macedonia.