Albanian inventions and discoveries are objects, processes or techniques invented, innovated or discovered, partially or entirely, by Albanians or individuals of Albanian descent. Invention/discovery Inventor/discoverer Field NotesDeveloped the Shqipe C-15, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) described by the Canadian Institute of Technology as the first Albanian drone developed at CIT.Canadian Institute of Technology researchers, engineers and studentsAerospace engineering, Unmanned aerial vehiclesThe Shqipe C-15 is an unmanned aerial vehicle developed at the Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT) in Tirana, Albania. The project was developed through collaboration among CIT researchers, engineers and students and was presented in June 2026 during the 6th International Conference on Transforming Industries and Societies through AI-Enabled Information Systems (ICITTBT 2026).Led a research team at ETH Zurich and University Hospital of Zurich in developing an innovative heart-regenerating patch called the RCPatch (Reinforced Cardiac Patch).Omer XhemaliSurgery, Regenerative medicine and Tissue engineeringA team led by Prof. Omer Xhemali at ETH Zurich and University Hospital of Zurich has developed a novel Reinforced Cardiac Patch (RCPatch). This innovation represents a major step forward in heart tissue regeneration following heart attacks or structural cardiac damage. albanian scientist Contributed to the invention and optimization of wearable biomechanical energy harvesters that convert human motion into electrical energy, advancing self-powered wearable technology. Klevis YlliElectrical engineering, MEMS and Energy harvestingKlevis Ylli graduated with a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and earned an M.Sc. in MicroElectroMechanical Systems from the University of Southampton. He specialized in designing and modeling inductive energy harvesters for converting human motion into electrical power during his time at the Hahn-Schickard Institute. His notable paper on this topic received a most-cited award in Smart Materials and Structures. He completed his Ph.D. on human motion energy harvesting at the University of Freiburg in 2019. Currently, he works as a project manager focused on industrial sensor development at Endress+Hauser.Herbal Pharmacopoeia of Northern Albania developed a detailed herbal treatment system based on endemic plants like Sideritis (mountain tea) and Origanum vulgare. Research from the 2000s has validated some of these treatments for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.Northern AlbaniansTraditional Medicine and Ethnobotany Discovered Nitric Oxide's role in relaxing blood vessels, transforming heart disease, erectile dysfunction, and aiding premature infants breathing struggles. Murad's discovery contributed to the invention of Viagra as well. Ferid MuradPharmacologist and BiochemistryFerid Murad won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1998 for his independent study of the metabolic pathway of nitric oxide in smooth muscle vasodilation. Alongside Robert F. Furchgott, and Louis Ignarro. Discovered a novel process governing the clustering of gold atoms on crystal surfaces.Afërdita Veveçka PriftajPhysicistPriftaj's discovery of the mechanism governing gold atom clustering on crystal surfaces is highly significant, offering critical insights for catalysis, nanotechnology, and material science. Pioneering research on the effects of dietary mercury and arsenic on humans and the ecosystem's health.Carol FoltBiological SciencesDr. Folt's pioneering scientific investigations significantly influenced national and global policies while prompting advisories on consumption, particularly in relation to human health and ecosystem well-being impacted by dietary factors. Pioneering role in the research and development of methods for utilizing ethanol as an alternative engine fuel.Savo GjirjaEngineer and Research engineerActively Participated in the Apollo Space Program and Contributed to the Apollo 11 Mission. Kokalari helped design the Apollo 11 spacecraft, had a crucial key role as the final tester of the system, and wrote the 2-year-long testing project engineering report. Wilson KokalariAstronautics and Aerospace engineeringWilson Kokalari was honored by having his name included on a plaque carried to the Moon by the Apollo 11 astronauts, commemorating everyone who was behind this historic achievement. Discovered a main belt asteroid, 2020 SS13 and 2000 EK140 = 1998 YE31 to be officially named by the International Astronomical Union 45687 Pranverahyseni to recognize her efforts in astronomy outreach. Pranvera HyseniAstronomy, Earth science and Planetary sciencePranvera Hyseni is a Ph.D. candidate in Earth and Planetary Sciences at UC Santa Cruz and the founder of Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo (AOK), the largest astronomy outreach program in Eastern Europe. She has been instrumental in establishing the National Observatory and Planetarium of Kosovo, which features a 50-seat planetarium equipped with advanced telescopes, funded through collaborative efforts and donations. Hyseni has received multiple awards for her contributions to science education and outreach. Her work has significantly impacted scientific literacy in Kosovo, engaging over 25,000 individuals annually through AOK's initiatives.Invented the "Gjota generators and electromotors" Gjota worked on the discovery of the electric motor with more advanced properties than the current one. Which saves electricity significantly and the amount of copper needed for construction. In 2005 Gjota published a book about his findings "Complementary-Complex Electric Machines".Rifat GjotaElectrical Engineering and Teacher In 1965 Gjota graduated from the Electrotechnical Faculty of the University of Skopje. Then completed his master's degree at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of Zagreb, and obtained his doctorate at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of Pristina. He then worked as a professor at the University of Pristina.Invented and developed Tungsten Filament Lights for Color photography at MIT. Mili discovered further innovations in Stroboscopic and Stop-action images through his work.Gjon MiliElectrical engineering, Photography and CinematographyMili collaborated with various artists and performers, including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Igor Stravinsky, and Duke Ellington, capturing their work and performances in innovative ways through his photography and film.As the founder and CEO of Thinking Machines Lab, Murati is leading the development of cutting-edge AI technologies, focusing on creating customizable, multimodal AI systems that collaborate with users. This new innovation seeks to make AI more accessible and adaptable, bridging gaps between advanced AI capabilities and real-world applications, enabling broader customization to meet diverse needs.Mira MuratiMechanical engineering, Computer science and Artificial intelligence.Murati pursued computer science at the University of Tirana graduating with honors. After completing her undergraduate studies, she moved to the United States and enrolled as an engineering student at Dartmouth College, where she built a hybrid race car. She was the former CEO of OpenAI, where she played a key role in developing AI systems like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Codex. She oversaw their evolution, guiding research to improve AI's functionality and accessibility. Murati's leadership focused on advancing AI technologies and shaping future directions in machine learning and human-AI collaboration.Mersini is a proponent and is pioneering for the multiverse hypothesis, proposing that our universe is chosen by quantum gravitational dynamics, positing anomalies as gravitational pulls from other universes. Her theory on the universe's origin suggests our universe is one among many, selected through quantum gravitational interactions of matter and energy.Laura Mersini-HoughtonCosmology, Theoretical physics and Teacher