Sorin Micu

Sorin Micu is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Craiova, Romania. He is actively involved in research and teaching, with a strong focus on partial differential equations and their control.

• University: University of Craiova
• School: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
• Department: Department of Mathematics
• Email: sd_micu@yahoo.com
• Office: Room 309, Central Building, AI Cuza 13, 200585 Craiova, Romania

Research Interests: His primary research areas include the control of partial differential equations (PDEs), numerical analysis of PDEs, and mathematical modeling. He investigates controllability properties of various PDEs such as the heat, wave, Schrödinger, and Korteweg-de Vries equations, often using tools like Carleman estimates, duality methods, and finite element approximations. His work bridges theoretical analysis with numerical simulation, particularly in the context of semidiscretized and discrete systems.

Publication Trends: The articles span from 1995 to 2017, showing sustained contributions in control theory for PDEs. The research evolves from classical equations (heat, wave) to more complex models (nonlocal, degenerate, nonlinear), with increasing focus on numerical approximation and discrete controllability. Keywords consistently revolve around controllability, stabilization, numerical methods, and nonlinear dynamics.

Scientific Projects:

• Bilateral Contract Romania-France (2009–2010), Capacities Program, Module III
• Bilateral Project Romania-France (English version)
• Project PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0257

Teaching and Advising: Professor Micu teaches courses such as Numerical Analysis, Algorithmics and Numerical Simulation in C++, Modeling and Simulation, and Finite Element Methods at both undergraduate and master’s levels. While formal advisees are not listed, his teaching and research supervision likely involve mentoring graduate students. He offers consultations every Thursday from 15:00 to 16:00 in Room 309.

Laboratories and Teams: He is affiliated with research groups working on PDE control and numerical analysis at the University of Craiova. His collaboration with French institutions indicates participation in international research networks focused on applied mathematics and control theory.