Anca Ciupala

Dr. Anca Ciupala is a Reader at the University of East London, affiliated with the Architecture, Computing & Engineering research institute. Her work bridges structural engineering, sustainable construction, and cyber-physical systems. Key research areas include seismic retrofitting with advanced composites (e.g., FRP), smart building software architectures, and green infrastructure design. She leads interdisciplinary projects on materials science (e.g., hemp-based insulations) and hygrothermal performance of building systems.

Her research outputs span over 20 years, addressing challenges in large-scale cyber-physical systems, sensor fault detection, and sustainable building technologies. Notable contributions include full-scale shaking table tests for earthquake-resistant structures and studies on eco-mimetic green roof systems. Dr. Ciupala collaborates internationally, publishing in journals like Computer Networks, Information Systems, and Building and Environment.

Her work on open-source software for smart buildings and anomaly detection systems (e.g., HADES) highlights her expertise in integrating engineering with computational solutions. Recent efforts focus on data quality in CPS and moisture dynamics in construction materials. No formal advisees are listed, but she has co-authored numerous collaborative studies with industry and academic partners.