Lăcrămioara Diana ROBESCU

Lăcrămioara Diana ROBESCU is a full Professor and the current Dean of the Faculty of Energy Engineering at University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, where she has been a key academic and administrative figure since 1993. She chairs the Department of Hydraulics, Hydraulic Machinery and Environmental Engineering and has led major institutional quality assurance initiatives at both faculty and university levels.

Education:

• MSc in Mechanical Engineering, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1991
• PhD in Energy Engineering, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 2000
• Habilitation: Modeling and Simulation of Energy and Environmental Processes, 2016

Her primary research interests lie in water and wastewater treatment, multiphase fluid dynamics, and hydraulic machinery, with a strong emphasis on modeling and simulation of environmental and energy systems. These areas are central to sustainable engineering and environmental protection, aligning with both national and EU-driven sustainability goals.

Although specific article titles are not listed, her extensive publication record of over 120 papers, along with 10 technical books and 8 textbooks, demonstrates a consistent and impactful scholarly output in energy and environmental engineering domains. Her work spans experimental, computational, and applied research, contributing significantly to academic and industrial knowledge.

Scientific and Academic Recognition:

• Over €1 million secured in competitive external research grants
• Project manager or partner manager in 16 external grant projects
• Expert in 13 and project manager in 2 institutional development projects (Erasmus+, Tempus, POS DRU, Leonardo da Vinci)
• Member of Scientific Committees for national and international conferences

She has advised and supervised numerous students at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, though specific names are not listed. She has played a pivotal role in shaping doctoral education through her involvement in the Doctoral School and research project leadership. Her work has been supported by significant grants focused on innovation in energy systems, environmental protection, and higher education modernization.

She leads and maintains three research laboratories focused on hydraulic systems and environmental processes, fostering interdisciplinary research and innovation. These labs serve as hubs for experimental validation, student training, and collaborative research in energy and environmental engineering.