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• Multialgebra Theory
• Universal Algebra
• Hyperstructure Theory
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Cosmin Pelea is a Lecturer at Babeş-Bolyai University's Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Department of Mathematics. His research focuses on multialgebra theory, hyperstructures, universal algebra, and applications in category theory and fuzzy sets. He has published extensively on topics such as fundamental relations in multialgebras, hyperrings, and hypergroupoids associated with binary relations. His work includes contributions to algebraic hyperstructure theory, including studies on direct systems, direct products, and direct limits of multialgebras. Pelea has participated in numerous international conferences, such as the 6th Congress of Romanian Mathematicians (2007) and the AHA 2014 conference in Greece. His research has been supported by grants from the CNCS-UEFISCDI, including PN-II-RU-TE-2011-3-0065 and PN-II-ID-PCE-2012-4-0100. Pelea has co-authored books such as *Probleme de Algebra* (2005) and *Exercises in Abelian Group Theory* (2003), and contributed to educational materials like *Topics for Teacher Training* (2017). His academic activities span didactic responsibilities, research collaborations, and international conference presentations.

Violeta Leoreanu FoteaView profile

Professor

• Hyperstructures
• Fuzzy Mathematics
• Algebra
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Prof. Violeta Leoreanu Fotea is a Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics, Al.I.Cuza University in Iasi, Romania. She has held this position since 1994, after graduating with merit in Mathematics in 1993 and earning her Ph.D. from Babes Bolyai University in 1998. Her research focuses on hyperstructures, fuzzy mathematics, algebra, and their applications in combinatorics and biology. She has received notable awards, including the Grigore Moisil Award (2011) and the 2024 Diploma of Excellence. Education: BSc in Mathematics (1993), Ph.D. in Hypergroup Theory (1998, supervised by Prof. Ioan Purdea). Research Interests: Algebraic hyperstructures, fuzzy sets, lattice theory, and applications in genetics and decision-making systems. Grants & Visits: Multiple grants in Italy, NATO fellowships, and visiting professorships at universities in Italy, Canada, Thailand, and Turkey. Organized conferences like the 14th AHA Conference (2020). Her work includes over 100 publications on hypergroups, fuzzy hyperrings, and applications in combustion modeling. She is an editor for journals like the Italian Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics and has authored textbooks on Galois theory and module theory.

Aurelian Claudiu VolfView profile

Associate Professor

• Algebraic number theory
• Ring theory
• Near-rings
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Roles & Affiliations: Associate Professor at Faculty of Mathematics, Al. I. Cuza University since 2002. Chancellor of the Faculty (2004-2008). Member of Romanian Society of Mathematical Sciences, American Mathematical Society, and Romanian Society of Fuzzy Systems. Conducts research in algebraic number theory, fuzzy structures, and ring theory. Education: PhD in Pure Mathematics from Université Paris-Sud (1995) with thesis on L-function local constants. Master's (DEA) in Pure Mathematics (1991) and BSc from Al. I. Cuza University (1987). Research Interests: Specializes in algebraic structures including rings/modules, near-rings, and fuzzy algebraic systems. Key achievements include characterizing d-rings via Jacobson radical, proving conjectures on L-function root numbers, and developing fuzzy ring quotient constructions. Active in algebraic coding theory and hyperstructure applications. Grants & Recognition: Directed CNCSIS project (2001). Authored 8 books including Ring Arithmetic, Field Extensions and Applications (2005) and Introducere in teoria codurilor (2013). Presented at over 20 conferences including NATO Advanced Research Workshop (2001). Holds II Prize from 1984 National Student Conference. Teaching: Courses include General Abstract Algebra, Galois Theory, and Cryptography. Developed curricula for master's programs in coding theory and pedagogical methods in algebra instruction.