Find Academic Supervisors

• Theoretical Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Computational Nanotechnology
• +4 more

Dr. Buimaga-Iarinca Luiza Tania is a Researcher (R3) at the National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies (INCDTIM) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. She works in the Materials, Energy and Advanced Technologies department, leading the Quantum Engineering research team. Her expertise spans theoretical and computational approaches in materials science, quantum computing, and energy storage systems. PhD in Physics (2011), Master's in Biophysics (2005), and Bachelor's in Physics (2004) – all from Babeș-Bolyai University Her research focuses on quantum materials , 2D nanosystems , and computational design of advanced materials . She applies Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Quantum Monte Carlo simulations to study molecular electronics, superconducting qubits, and battery electrode optimization. Her recent projects include error-corrected quantum computing architectures and stability analysis of organic electrode materials. Current work trends emphasize quantum engineering applications in energy systems ( lead-acid batteries , Lithium-ion MOFs ), topological superconductivity in transition metal dichalcogenides, and computational design of antimicrobial peptides . She collaborates internationally with institutions like École Normale Supérieure de Lyon and Universität Innsbruck.

Bogdanffy LorandView profile

Professor

• IoT Systems
• Control Engineering
• Simulation and Modeling
• +3 more

BOGDANFFY Lorand is a Professor and Head of the Department of Automation, Computers, Electrical and Power Engineering at the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, UPET.RO. He holds a PhD and specializes in IoT systems, control engineering, renewable energy, and e-learning technologies. His research integrates simulation, modeling, and sensor networks into practical applications like smart urban management, solar tracking systems, and underground mining safety. His work spans interdisciplinary areas such as: IoT-enabled environmental monitoring for sustainable cities Computational methods in mining safety and risk analysis Development of e-learning platforms and educational software Advanced motor control systems and sensorless vector control His recent publications highlight trends in: Smart infrastructure and energy optimization Data-driven decision-making in insurance and risk management 360° imaging systems and mobile teleoperation No scientific awards are listed in the provided texts. His advising and grants focus on engineering education and industrial automation projects. He leads teams in developing control systems and renewable energy solutions.

Rada AndreiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Energy Security
• Power Systems Analysis
• Electrostatic Filtration
• +5 more

Dr. Rada Andrei is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering , UPET.RO , affiliated with the Department of Automation, Computers, Electrical and Power Engineering. His research focuses on energy security, power systems optimization, electrostatic filtration technologies, and industrial automation. He has contributed extensively to studies on energy sector dynamics, centrifugal pump performance modeling, and energy efficiency in mining operations. His academic work spans experimental measurements of industrial equipment (e.g., pumps, transformers), simulation of thermal systems, and critical analysis of national/international energy policies. Notable collaborations include projects with the Institute of „Ioan Ursu” and energy companies of national strategic importance. Key research directions include: Power crisis mitigation strategies Electrostatic particle charging mechanisms Virtual instrumentation in engineering design Energy balance calculations for industrial systems Industry 4.0 implementation in production processes Dr. Andrei has developed a laboratory guide for electric machines and pioneered real-time electricity balance analysis at lignite coal mines. His work emphasizes bridging theoretical models with practical industrial applications.

Corneliu ZahariaView profile

Lecturer

• Very Large Scale Integrated Circuits
• Microprocessor Architectures
• Artificial Intelligence
• +4 more

Corneliu Zaharia is a Lecturer at the Department of Electronics and Computers , within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania . His research spans hardware-software co-design, embedded systems, and computer vision. Research Areas Very Large Scale Integrated Circuits Microprocessor Architectures Artificial Intelligence Mobile Platforms Patents : Zaharia has contributed to multiple invention patents, including technologies for real-time video processing, peripheral processing, and vehicle camera systems. His publications focus on optimizing hardware-software integration for edge computing and object detection.

• Industrial Automation
• Logistics
• Programming
• +2 more

Catrina Chivu is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering and Industrial Management within the Faculty of Technological Engineering and Industrial Management at Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania. Research focus: Industrial Automation, Logistics, and Programming Her recent work explores intersections of industrial systems with emerging technologies, including ethical implications of large language models, conveyor/AGV design software, and assembly line optimization through virtual platforms. Publications emphasize practical engineering solutions and educational technology integration. Key trends show applications of automation in logistics systems, AI ethics frameworks, and digital resource management tools for industry and academia.

• Electronics
• Automations
• Electric Drives
• +3 more

Cătălin-Iulian CHIVU serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering and Industrial Management within the Faculty of Technological Engineering and Industrial Management at Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania. His office is located in Building V, Room VI07, with contact details including phone/fax +40268.477113 and email catalin.c@unitbv.ro. His research spans electronics, automations, and electric drives, with significant contributions to industrial automation systems, conveyor/AGV software design, and electric drive technologies. He also investigates interdisciplinary intersections including AI ethics in large language models and virtual platform applications in educational resource management. This dual focus bridges traditional engineering domains with contemporary societal and pedagogical considerations. Recent publications (2021-2023) reveal a multidisciplinary trajectory spanning electrical engineering, industrial automation, educational technology, and AI ethics. His work demonstrates technical depth in drive systems and automation while addressing emerging societal implications of AI, reflecting an evolving research profile that integrates engineering fundamentals with human-centered applications. No scientific awards were documented in the available source material. Information regarding student supervision, research grants, laboratory affiliations, or collaborative teams was not provided in the source documentation. His academic activities appear centered on teaching and publication within his core engineering disciplines with recent expansion into technology ethics.

Isabela DramnescView profile

Associate Professor

• Automated Reasoning
• Logic
• Mathematical Theory Exploration
• +1 more

Isabela Dramnesc is an Associate Professor at the West University of Timisoara , Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Department of Computer Science. Her research focuses on Automated Reasoning , Logic , Mathematical Theory Exploration , and Algorithm Synthesis . EU Erasmus+ projects: ARC (2019-2022, KA203 Strategic Partnerships) and AiRobo (2023-2026, KA220 Cooperation Partnerships). Teaching: Graph Theory and Combinatorics , Automated Theorem Proving , Algorithm Synthesis , and Logic Programming at bachelor's and master's levels. Publications: Two peer-reviewed articles in the Journal of Symbolic Computation (2015, 2019) on algorithm synthesis and automated reasoning for data structures. Contact: isabela.dramnesc@e-uvt.ro

• Artificial Intelligence
• Network Administration
• Multi-agent Systems
• +6 more

Horia Popa is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Computer Science , West University of Timișoara. He has taught courses such as Artificial Intelligence , Network Administration , and Functional and Logic Programming since the 2022-2023 academic year, with additional historical courses dating back to 2011-2012. His teaching emphasizes hands-on lab work, software tools (Jess, CLIPS, WEKA), and project-based learning. Education: Not explicitly mentioned in the text. Research: Focuses on multi-agent systems, distributed constraints, asynchronous search algorithms, and system administration. Research Interests: Horia Popa specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Multi-agent Systems , particularly in asynchronous search techniques and constraint satisfaction problems. His work explores scale-free networks, nogood processors, and distributed execution environments. He also investigates Network Administration (DHCP, firewall configuration, kernel recompilation) and Knowledge Discovery through agent-based modeling. Article Trends: His publications (2001-2015) span Computer Science , Artificial Intelligence , and Multi-agent Systems . Key subfields include Asynchronous Algorithms , Constraint Networks , Protein Folding Simulation , and Kernel-Level System Management . He frequently uses NetLogo for large-scale simulations and integrates Samba/ldap for networked environments. Teaching and Projects: Students in his courses work on projects involving Jess , Prolog , and JADE . Assignments include implementing search algorithms (A*, Hill Climbing, RBFS), configuring NIS and Samba servers, and analyzing system monitoring tools like sar and top . He emphasizes practical implementation and cross-language diversity (e.g., Racket, Prolog).

• German Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Theoretical Linguistics
• +4 more

Mihaela Parpalea is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics at the Faculty of Letters, Transylvania University of Brașov (UNITBV). She is actively engaged in teaching and research within the field of German linguistics and applied language studies, with particular expertise in theoretical linguistics, discourse analysis, and language pedagogy. Her research interests span multiple dimensions of linguistic inquiry: German linguistics and language structure Word formation processes in digital communication Nonverbal communication and body language contexts Postmodern reading practices and literary interpretation Gender representation in language Translation theory and intercultural transfer Language teaching methodologies and educational technology Professor Parpalea's scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary issues in linguistics, particularly the evolving relationship between language and digital communication. Her recent publications (2020-2022) show increasing focus on online discourse, digital communication patterns, and the adaptation of language teaching methods to new media environments. She has maintained a steady publication record since the early 2000s, with particular productivity in the last decade, indicating sustained scholarly contribution to her field. Her work appears in both specialized linguistic journals and interdisciplinary publications, bridging theoretical linguistics with practical applications in educational settings. While specific scientific awards are not documented in the available information, her extensive publication record across multiple venues suggests recognition within her academic community. Professor Parpalea has made significant contributions to German language pedagogy, developing teaching materials and exploring innovative approaches to language instruction. Her research on communicative competence, error patterns in language learning, and the conditions of verbal communication provides valuable insights for language educators working with German as a foreign language.

• Discrete Optimization
• Graph Theory
• Fuzzy Logic Systems
• +4 more

Elina Valentynivna Tereshchenko serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Systems Analysis and Computational Mathematics at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University's Faculty of Computer Science and Technologies. Holding a Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences degree (equivalent to PhD), she graduated from Dnipropetrovsk State University in 1992 with specialization in 'automatics and control in technical systems'. Her research spans discrete optimization , graph theory , and fuzzy logic systems , with recent publications focusing on ontology engineering, team formation algorithms, and agricultural data analysis. Current projects include ontology control systems in Neo4j (2025), competition-based team optimization models (2024), and sunflower cultivation ontologies for Ukrainian agricultural contexts. Her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveal strong interdisciplinary work connecting computer science with agricultural informatics, cybersecurity, and economic modeling. Key trends include graph-theoretic formulations for team formation, fuzzy logic applications in access control, and optimization under resource uncertainty. Professional affiliations include: ORCID: 0000-0001-6207-8071 Scopus: 57202151469 Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DwEYAVcAAAAJ&hl=uk She teaches core subjects including discrete mathematics , optimization methods , algorithm theory , and decision-making theory . Her departmental leadership involves developing educational programs such as the bachelor's curriculum 'Intelligent Technologies and Decision Making in Complex Systems' (2021). Research infrastructure includes work on the HELIANTHUS ontology for sunflower cultivation and analytics modules for war damage assessment systems. Current projects integrate graph theory with competitive dynamics for high-performance team design.

• energy efficiency of diesel-generator power plants
• electric traction systems
• electromechanical automation
• +2 more

Professor Dmytro Oleksandrovych Kulagin is a distinguished faculty member at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University, holding a position in the Department of Electric Drive and Automation of Industrial Installations within the Electrical Engineering School. With a Doctor of Technical Sciences degree and academic title of Professor, he has been actively contributing to the university since 2008. His educational background is remarkably diverse, with honors diplomas in Electromechanical Automation Systems and Electric Drive, Finance and Banking, and Law from Zaporizhia National Technical University. Professor Kulagin's research focuses on increasing the energy efficiency of diesel-generator power plants of vehicles and developing scientific foundations of electric traction systems. His work spans theoretical and applied aspects of power engineering, with particular emphasis on optimizing energy conversion and transmission systems in transportation applications. His expertise extends to mathematical problems of electrical power engineering and electrical complexes of industrial enterprises, where he applies modern mathematical apparatus in conducting scientific research. His scholarly output demonstrates significant impact, with 92 printed scientific works including 6 monographs, 43 articles in professional publications (7 in foreign journals), and 20 patents of Ukraine. His research has been published in reputable journals such as Scientific Bulletin of the National Mining University, Electrical Engineering and Electrical Equipment, and Technical Electrodynamics, among others. Honored Inventor of Ukraine (2017) Gratitude of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2016, 2017) Certificate of Honor of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (2016) Certificate of Honor from the Zaporizhia Regional State Administration (2014, 2017) Certificate of Honor of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Council (2016) Professor Kulagin maintains active scholarly engagement through his ORCID (0000-0003-3610-4250), Scopus (56417920800), and Google Scholar profiles. His work bridges theoretical research with practical engineering applications, contributing significantly to advancements in energy-efficient transportation systems. Fluent in Ukrainian and English, he continues to advance knowledge in his field while mentoring the next generation of engineers at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University.

• Control Theory
• Mathematical Modeling
• Signal Processing
• +2 more

Mykola Volodymyrovych Yefymenko is a Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Systems and Networks at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University. He holds a Doctor of Technical Sciences degree and has been active in academia since 2004. Education: Dnipropetrovsk State University (1978), Automatic Control Systems Academic Achievements: Candidate's thesis (1999) and Doctoral dissertation (2000) on spacecraft orientation control His research interests focus on control theory of complex dynamic systems , modeling methods , and signal processing . His work addresses spacecraft orientation, including algorithms for magnetic stabilization and time-optimal spatial reversal. Recent publications emphasize mathematical models using Rodrigo-Hamilton parameters for spacecraft dynamics. Scientific Honors: Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Award for Innovative Technologies (2013) He teaches automatic control theory and digital signal/image processing . Contact: 41, Zhukovsky St., Zaporizhia, Ukraine; rector@zp.edu.ua .

• systems thinking
• artificial intelligence
• cyber-physical systems
• +6 more

Maria Yurievna Tyagunova is an Associate Professor and Dean at the Faculty of Computer Science and Technology, Zaporizhia National Technical University. She holds a PhD in Computer Systems and has been active at the university since 2006, specializing in cyber-physical systems, artificial intelligence, and neural networks. Education: Master's in Specialized Computer Systems (ZNTU, 2006), PhD in Task Dispatching Methods (2010) Research: Systems thinking, complex systems theory, distributed computing, and AI-driven optimization Teaching: Courses in cyber-physical systems, Industry 4.0, and intelligent systems Her recent publications focus on AI integration in education, decentralized mesh networks, smart infrastructure, and wireless communication challenges. These works reflect trends in scalable systems, real-time data processing, and cybersecurity for critical applications. Contact details include her office at Zhukovsky St., 64, Zaporizhia, Ukraine, with phone +38(061)7642506 and fax +38(061)7642141.

• Parallel and distributed computing
• Neural networks
• Video compression
• +1 more

Stepan Yuriyovych Skrupsky is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Systems and Networks, Faculty of Computer Science and Technology, Zaporizhzhya National Technical University (ZNTU). He graduated with honors in 2010 as a Master in Computer Systems and Networks and defended his PhD thesis on "Models and methods of video information compression in distributed computer systems" in 2013 at the Institute of Modeling Problems in Energy. His research focuses on parallel and distributed computing , neural networks , video compression , and artificial intelligence systems . He teaches disciplines such as Computer Architecture, Mobile Application Architecture, and Cloud Technologies. Education : Master in Computer Systems and Networks, ZNTU (2010) PhD Thesis : "Models and methods of video information compression in distributed computer systems" (2013) His scientific works explore parallel computing architectures for AI applications, including neuro-fuzzy models , Internet of Things infrastructure , and rule extraction methods . Publications span topics like big data reduction , medical diagnostics , and software-defined networks . He uses computational intelligence and stochastic optimization for distributed system design. Key trends in his research include parallelization of AI algorithms , resource-efficient distributed systems , and cross-domain applications from medicine to IoT. His articles appear in venues such as Radio Electronics, Computer Science, Control and Automatic Control and Computer Sciences .

• distributed and parallel computing
• blockchain technology
• decentralized platforms
• +3 more

Тетяна Сергіївна Дьячук є старшим викладачем кафедри комп'ютерних систем та мереж Факультету комп'ютерних наук і технологій Запорізької національної технічної політехніки, де працює з 2006 року після закінчення університету з відзнакою. Вона є активним членом академічної спільноти, зосереджуючись на сучасних напрямках комп'ютерних наук та технологій. Освіта: Запорізька національна технічна політехніка, 2006 рік, спеціальність "Комп'ютерні системи та мережі", кваліфікація "Магістр комп'ютерних систем та мереж" (з відзнакою) Запорізька національна технічна політехніка, 2006 рік, кваліфікація "Менеджер-економіст" Наукові інтереси Тетяни Сергіївни охоплюють ключові напрями сучасних комп'ютерних технологій, зокрема розподілені та паралельні обчислення, блокчейн-технології, децентралізовані платформи та оптимізацію обчислень. Вона також активно займається дослідженнями в галузі Android-програмування та розробки мобільних додатків. Її наукова робота характеризується практичною спрямованістю, що знаходить відображення в численних публікаціях та конференціях. Аналіз наукових публікацій Тетяни Сергіївни показує чітку еволюцію її наукових інтересів від фундаментальних досліджень розподілених систем та алгоритмів планування ресурсів до сучасних технологій блокчейну, штучного інтелекту та автоматизації процесів програмування. Особливо вражає її здатність поєднувати теоретичні дослідження з практичними застосуваннями в різних галузях, від медичної діагностики до розробки мов високого рівня. Наукові досягнення: Понад 15 наукових публікацій в провідних наукових виданнях Активна участь у міжнародних наукових конференціях Реєстрація в наукометричних базах: Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, ORCID Тетяна Сергіївна активно бере участь у науково-педагогічній діяльності, викладаючи курси, що відповідають сучасним тенденціям в комп'ютерних науках. Вона також займається науковою роботою зі студентами, сприяючи їх інтеграції в наукову спільноту через участь у наукових конференціях та проєктах. Незважаючи на те, що конкретні науково-дослідні гранти не зазначені в доступних джерелах, її публікаційна активність та участь у конференціях свідчать про продуктивну наукову діяльність. Хоча конкретні лабораторії або наукові групи, якими керує Тетяна Сергіївна, не зазначені в доступних джерелах, її наукова робота тісно пов'язана з розвитком сучасних технологій розподілених систем та обчислень, що ймовірно відбувається в рамках кафедри комп'ютерних систем та мереж Запорізької політехніки.