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Mykola Oleksiyovych ZhuravelView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Occupational Safety
• Civil Defense
• Environmental Safety
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Mykola Oleksiyovych Zhuravel serves as a Senior Lecturer at Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University within the Department of Occupational Safety and Environmental Protection, part of the Faculty of Construction, Architecture and Design. With over 37 years of service since 1987, he has established himself as a dedicated educator and researcher in occupational safety, civil defense, and environmental protection fields. His research interests span occupational safety, civil defense, environmental safety, life safety, industrial safety, ergonomics, and risk management. Zhuravel's scholarly work consistently addresses practical safety concerns in Ukrainian industrial and educational settings, with a particular focus on regional environmental challenges in Zaporizhzhia. His publications demonstrate a progression from foundational safety principles to contemporary concerns like ecological energy security and digital workplace safety. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical applications of safety science, with recurring themes in environmental protection, workplace hazard mitigation, and emergency preparedness. His work bridges theoretical safety frameworks with practical implementation strategies, particularly relevant to Ukrainian industrial contexts. Zhuravel maintains active professional development, with numerous certifications through 2024 in occupational safety, civil defense, and academic integrity. He is an associated member of the European Community for Occupational Safety and Health (EUOP register number 13823000211, registered June 12, 2023). As an educator, he teaches multiple safety-related disciplines including Safety of Life of a Specialist with Basics of Labor Protection, Protection of Human Living Environment and Occupational Safety, and Civil Protection and Occupational Safety in Industry. His teaching approach integrates theoretical knowledge with practical safety applications relevant to Ukrainian industrial contexts.

• Computational Linguistics
• Machine Translation
• Text Simplification
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Sergiu Nisioi is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Bucharest, with expertise in computational linguistics, machine translation, and text simplification. He bridges cognitive science with NLP through eye-tracking and EEG research, while also exploring sound art and digital autonomy via initiatives like HYPHA.ro. Current projects include PN-IV-P2-2.1-TE-2023-2007 (text complexity/readability), Legal Document Processing , and Europarl Dialectal Corpora Research spans computational psycholinguistics , LSTM-based translation models , and algorithmic composition for sound art His work integrates interdisciplinary methodologies, combining EEG signal processing for architecture data with the University of Architecture, and DSP for ecological projects at chlorophylla.live.

Vlad PojogaView profile

Lecturer

• Romanian Literature
• Digital Humanities
• Literary Analysis
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Vlad Pojoga is Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Letters and Arts at Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, holding a Lecturer position in the Department of Romance Studies. His research focuses on Romanian literature, digital humanities, and literary analysis, with particular emphasis on quantitative methods and spatial narratives. He leads projects like the Digital Museum of the Romanian Novel, exploring 19th-20th century literary trends through digital curation and geocritical approaches. His academic background includes advanced studies in literary theory and digital methodologies. Research interests span translation studies, postmodernism, and the intersection of narrative forms with cultural geography. Recent work analyzes character networks in classical novels and metaphor systems in contemporary poetry. Pojoga frequently collaborates on international literary projects, contributing to FORTHEM Alliance initiatives and organizing events like the International Week at ULBS. His publications bridge traditional literary criticism with computational methods, offering innovative frameworks for understanding Romanian literary history.

Stanica Lavinia JustinaView profile

Lecturer

• Software programming
• e-Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
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Lavinia Stănică Justina is a university lecturer at the Faculty of Managerial Informatics, Romanian-American University (URA), with 18 years of teaching experience in software programming and e-learning domains. Holding a PhD in Cybernetics and Economic Statistics since 2011, she teaches courses in Romanian and English at both bachelor's and master's degree programs. Her research focuses on ICT's role in innovation, educational technologies, and data analysis for energy consumption, with over 30 publications and multiple coordinated research projects. Faculty: Managerial Informatics University: Romanian-American University Academic Rank: Lecturer Teaching Experience: 18 years PhD: Cybernetics and Economic Statistics (2011) Her research interests include: e-Learning systems and technology integration Artificial Intelligence applications in education ICT's impact on innovation performance Mathematical content modeling Energy consumption data analysis Internet of Things implementations Fractal techniques in imaging Recent publications highlight trends in: Comparative innovation-ICT readiness analysis AI education accessibility Smart energy systems Competitive programming metrics Neural network energy forecasting IoT cloud solutions Modular educational software As Erasmus coordinator since 2013 and Institutional Erasmus Coordinator since 2020, she actively promotes internationalization efforts and academic collaboration with partner universities across Europe.

Radu-Daniel VatavuView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Gesture Recognition
• Ambient Intelligence
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Radu-Daniel Vatavu is Professor of Computer Science at Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava, Romania, where he directs the Machine Intelligence and Information Visualization Lab (MintViz). His research focuses on human-computer interaction, gesture recognition, ambient intelligence, and accessible computing. Education includes PhD in Computer Science. He develops gesture recognition algorithms including $P and $Q recognizers used widely in HCI research. Awards include Mihai Draganescu Award of the Romanian Academy (2019), Ten-Year Technical Impact Award from ACM ICMI (2022), and multiple ACM CHI Best Paper Awards (2023, 2016, 2015). Research develops new interaction techniques for touchscreens, wearables, and smart environments. Creates open-source tools like Agreement Analysis Toolkit (AGATe) and Gesture Heatmaps Toolkit (GHoST).

• Embedded Systems
• Ambient Intelligence
• Internet-of-Things
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Răzvan-Virgil Bogdan is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Automation and Computer Science, Politehnica University of Timisoara (PUT), with expertise in Embedded Systems , Automotive Software Testing , and Dependability of Computer Systems . His research bridges Internet-of-Things and e-Learning , focusing on reliability, testing, and intelligent environments. University: Politehnica University of Timisoara School: Faculty of Automation and Computer Science Contact: razvan.bogdan@cs.upt.ro | Room B413A Research Focus: Bogdan's work emphasizes system reliability , embedded software quality , and automotive electronics , with projects like GEMSCLAIM (energy-efficient mobile systems) and HURO JCBICS (cross-border educational infrastructure). He also drives industrial collaborations (e.g., AC_G_xBU_Academy with Continental Automotive Romania). Teaching Career: Bogdan has taught courses such as Embedded Systems , Microprocessor Systems , and Advanced Embedded Systems at PUT, blending theoretical rigor with hands-on lab work in the Vector Lab . His pedagogical approach integrates software testing methodologies and energy-aware system design . Scientific Contributions: He has contributed to embedded systems validation, security frameworks for distributed systems (e.g., TD/54 project ), and automotive software tools. His publications span ACTA POLYTECHNICA HUNGARICA , BRAIN: Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience , and conference proceedings like IEEE Sustainability and SACI. Awards: Mercy Diplomas 2021 Mercy Diplomas 2020 Memberships: IEEE ACM Prospective Students: Bogdan actively seeks undergrad, Masters, and PhD candidates, emphasizing practical research in automotive embedded systems and IoT . His lab provides direct access for project collaboration and discussions.

Cristina StângaciuView profile

Lecturer

• Embedded Systems
• Real-Time Systems
• Energy Management
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Cristina Stângaciu is a Lecturer at the Department of Computer and Information Technology, Politehnica University of Timisoara. Her research focuses on embedded systems, real-time systems, IoT, and energy-efficient computing. She has contributed to mixed criticality task scheduling and wireless sensor networks. PhD in Real-Time Systems (2015) Scientific Secretary of Department Involvement in projects: Bright Cityscapes - Synthia, CloudPUTing, TEEFIOS Her research interests span real-time task scheduling, embedded operating systems, and smart sensing systems. Recent work explores IoT security and multicore scheduling techniques. Key article trends include real-time scheduling frameworks, IoT protocol optimization, and energy-efficient embedded systems. Topics like lightweight cryptography and CAN FD improvements are prominent in her 2024-2025 publications. Merit Diplomas (2021, 2022) Merit Awards 2025 As advisor to PhD students, she contributes to advancements in real-time systems through grants and collaborative projects like SCMUPT 2025. Her work integrates practical and theoretical aspects of sensor networks and cloud platforms.

Lorand SzaboView profile

Professor

• Electrical Machines
• Variable Reluctance Motors
• Linear Electric Generators
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Lorand Szabo is a Full Professor at the Department of Electrical Machines and Drives , Faculty of Electrical Engineering , Technical University of Cluj-Napoca , Romania. He has been affiliated with this institution since 1990, transitioning from Research and Design Engineer to Lecturer (1999), Associate Professor (2007), and Full Professor (current). He also served as an Invited Professor at Pannon University (Hungary, 2007-2008) and University of Pavia (Italy, 2015). Teaching : Special Electrical Machines (1985-present), Electrical Machines and Drives (1996-present), Computer Aided Design of Electromechanical Systems (2009-present). Supervision : Ph.D. supervisor since 2007 for 8 students (6 completed). Research Focus : Linear and variable reluctance electrical machines, fault-tolerant designs, bearing fault detection in motors, and condition monitoring. His work extends to automotive applications (electric vehicles, hybrid systems), wind energy generators, and sustainable material sourcing for electrical machines. Recent Publications (2023-2025) address critical topics in sustainable mobility, including rare earth material dependency, deep-sea mining for electric technologies, battery management systems, and resource-efficient motor designs. These works reflect his interdisciplinary approach combining electrical machine innovation with environmental and industrial systems thinking. Technical Expertise : Finite element analysis (JMAG, ANSYS Motor-CAD), LabVIEW modeling, fault detection algorithms (wavelet transforms, kurtosis deconvolution), and modular motor construction for automotive and renewable energy applications.

Mihaela ConstantinescuView profile

Lecturer

• Virtue Ethics
• Business Ethics
• Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
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Mihaela Constantinescu is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Bucharest, and Executive Director of the Center for Research in Applied Ethics (CCEA). She earned her PhD in 2013 with a thesis on applied ethics in organizational moral responsibility. PhD in Applied Ethics (2013), University of Bucharest Her research focuses on virtue ethics, business ethics, and AI ethics, particularly the intersection of individual, collective, and artificial moral responsibility. She leads the avataResponsibility project (2024–2028) funded by the ERC Starting Grants, exploring moral accountability in avatar communities. Recent publications analyze AI's ethical dimensions, including human-AI cooperation, avatar agency, and AI adjudication. Her work bridges Aristotelian ethics with modern technological challenges. She previously worked 15+ years in communication consultancy across public, private, and NGO sectors. As part of CCEA, she contributes to ethics management frameworks and institutional integrity studies.

Dan CristeaView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
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Prof. Dan Cristea is a faculty member at the Faculty of Computer Science, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (UAIC), specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing. He holds a PhD and is a corresponding member of the Romanian Academy. His research focuses on computational linguistics, knowledge representation, and historical document deciphering, with notable projects like DeLORo for old Cyrillic texts and EUROLAN Summer Schools. He has supervised numerous students in AI and NLP projects, including systems for question-answering, sentiment analysis, and agent-based models. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in digital heritage preservation and multilingual technologies. Education: PhD (not explicitly stated in text), but his academic rank implies doctoral qualifications. Research Interests: AI applications in NLP, discourse analysis, computational linguistics, and cultural heritage digitization. Projects include MappingBooks for geographical text navigation, CoBiLiRo for bimodal corpora, and Sentimatrix for sentiment analysis. He collaborates internationally on corpora like EuReCo and has developed tools for dependency parsing and semantic annotation. Key Achievements: Corresponding member of the Romanian Academy Lead developer of the Corpus of Contemporary Romanian Language (CoRoLa) Pioneered AI-driven historical document transcription systems Grants and Collaborations: Involved in EU-funded projects like i-Librarian and i-Publisher. Collaborates with institutions globally on NLP and corpus linguistics. Labs/Teams: Director of the NLP-Group@UAIC-FII and heads the DeLORo project team.

Mihai MocanuView profile

Lecturer

• Machine Learning
• Educational Data Mining
• Medical Imaging
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Mihai Mocanu is a Lecturer at the University of Craiova, affiliated with the Faculty of Automatic Control, Computers and Electronics. His work spans machine learning, educational data mining, and medical imaging technologies. Research Interests: He focuses on developing interpretable machine learning models, particularly using decision trees for educational data mining and GIS analysis. His work also includes designing e-learning systems with personalized recommendation workflows and enhancing engagement through data-driven approaches. Notable Contributions: Mihai has pioneered segmentation techniques for 3D medical imaging, created adaptive learning systems with stacked models, and explored social network impact on education. His research integrates pedagogical agents and usability evaluation frameworks in e-learning platforms.

Cristian MihaescuView profile

Lecturer

• Computer Science
• Machine Learning
• Distributed Systems
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Cristian Mihaescu is a Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (DCTI), University of Craiova, within the Faculty of Automatic Control, Computers and Electronics. He is actively involved in teaching and research related to machine learning, distributed systems, and educational data mining. Teaching: Data Structures and Algorithms, Parallel and Distributed Algorithms, Machine Learning, Distributed Systems Engineering Research Focus: Machine learning applications in education, social network analysis, and compiler optimization Technological Interests: Microservices, data mining, and intelligent system design

• Multimedia
• Image Processing
• Software Engineering
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Cosmin Stoica Spahiu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at the University of Craiova's Faculty of Automatic Control, Computers and Electronics. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University Politehnica of Bucharest (advisor: Prof. Mircea Petrescu) and graduated with a Software Engineering degree in 2004. Courses: Database Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Testing Research Focus: Multimedia and image processing, particularly in medical imaging and semantic processing Scientific Recognition: Received two Best Paper awards at international conferences (MMEDIA 2010, ICCGI 2010). Participated in 7 national/international research projects related to medical imaging, distributed databases, and content-based retrieval systems.

Donciu CodrinView profile

Professor

• Signal Processing
• Image Processing
• Earthquake Early Warning Systems
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Prof. Donciu Codrin is a full professor at the Department of Electric Power Engineering, Technical University of Iasi. His research spans interdisciplinary fields including signal processing, image processing, earthquake early warning systems, and textile engineering. He leads projects on seismic response analysis using uniaxial shaking tables, non-invasive eye safety systems (e.g., Opto-Guard), and ESD-protective textiles. His work integrates hardware design (e.g., electrodynamic actuators) with advanced algorithm development for applications like video-based distance measurement and apparel sizing estimation. Research projects include: Signal Processing : OFDM modulation, DFT/FFT algorithms, and seismic waveform analysis Computer Vision : Pattern recognition, 3D reconstruction, and human-centric interface design Structural Engineering : Earthquake simulation platforms and early warning system validation Textile Innovation : Conductive fabric development for ESD protection and functional garments Recent publications focus on seismic wave analysis (2023–2025), optoelectronic safety systems (2022), and ultrasonic sensing technologies (2020–2021). His work bridges theoretical signal processing with real-world applications in disaster preparedness and ergonomic design.

Adrian SOICAView profile

Professor

• Vehicle Dynamics
• Vehicle Safety
• Traffic Accident Reconstruction
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Adrian SOICA is a Professor at the Department of Automotive and Transport Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania. His academic and research activities focus on vehicle dynamics, safety systems, and transportation-related environmental impact, with a particular emphasis on traffic accident reconstruction and emission reduction strategies. Research Focus: Vehicle-Pedestrian Collisions Research Focus: Automotive Composite Materials Research Focus: Traffic Emission Modeling Research Focus: Smart Transportation Systems His publications span accident reconstruction methodologies, composite material design, and sustainable mobility solutions, including studies on seatbelt mechanics, pretensioner systems, and biodiesel efficiency. Recent work explores AI-driven adaptive traffic control (2025) and metaverse integration for autonomous driving (2022). Scientific awards are not explicitly listed in the available data. Contact: Building N, Room NP12, Politehnicii street, no. 1, Brașov, Romania