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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.

• Occupational Safety
• Civil Defense
• Environmental Safety
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Elena Niculina Dragoi is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection 'Cristofor Simionescu' at Gheorghe Asachi Technical University in Iasi, Romania. Her academic work integrates Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning tools for solving complex problems in Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection . With over 30 published papers and six active research projects, her contributions span process optimization, nanomaterials, and sustainable technologies. Teaches Applied Informatics (Years 1 & 4) and Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering Contributes to Programming Engineering at the Faculty of Computer Science, University 'Alexandru Ioan Cuza' Engaged in interdisciplinary courses at the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Engineering Research Interests : Elena's work focuses on modelling and optimization (90% emphasis) of chemical processes using AI methodologies, with cross-disciplinary applications in environmental engineering (70%) and chemical engineering (95%). Her recent publications highlight innovations in: 3D-printed nanocomposite adsorbents for pollutant removal Metaheuristic optimization algorithms for industrial processes Hydrogen generation via nanocatalysts Electrochemical biosensors for environmental and health monitoring AI-driven wastewater treatment systems Green chemistry applications in pharmaceutical and dye removal

• Artificial Intelligence
• Chemical Engineering
• Process Optimization
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Luminița-Maria BRENCI is an Associate Professor at the Department of Wood Processing and Design of Wood Products, Faculty of Furniture Design and Wood Engineering, Technical University of Brasov (UNITBV). Her research focuses on innovative materials, lignocellulosic panels, thermal/acoustic insulation, and wood surface quality. She is affiliated with the university's address: St. Universității, No 1, Braşov, Romania, located in Building L, Room LIII6. Contact details include phone number 0372 910037 and email brenlu@unitbv.ro. Her research interests emphasize advanced materials and processes for sustainable wood-based products, including eco-composites and waste utilization. Recent studies include thermal conductivity analysis of wood-ABS composites, surface quality of beech milling, and cultural heritage-inspired furniture design through CNC routing. Publications span 2014–2024, covering topics like particleboard optimization from sunflower seed husks and eco-composites for building insulation. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but her work aligns with environmental and materials engineering advancements. Advising and grants details are not provided in the text. She contributes to the university’s interdisciplinary research in wood engineering and sustainable design.

• Innovative Materials
• Lignocellulosic Panels
• Thermal Insulation
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Andang Sunarto is an Associate Professor affiliated with the State Islamic Institute (IAIN) Bengkulu, Indonesia and the Lepage Research Institute, Slovakia . His work bridges Numerical Analysis , Computational Mathematics , and Algorithm Design with applications in Robotics , Image Processing , and Sharia-Compliant Systems . Research Focus: Fractional Calculus, Nonlinear PDEs, GPU-Accelerated Algorithms Collaborations: International institutions including Union of Czech Mathematicians and Physicists and University of Prešov His recent publications (2021–2025) emphasize Iterative Methods for solving Time-Fractional Diffusion Equations and Porous Medium Models . He also explores Digital Islamic Education and Halal Tourism Development . Despite no listed awards, his work spans diverse domains like Mobile Banking Evaluation , Environmental Pollution Analysis , and Ethnobotanical Applications . Andang actively designs EdTech tools (e.g., Wordwall-based modules) and contributes to computational methods in Climate Modeling and Nonlinear Diffusion .

• Numerical Analysis
• Algorithm Design
• Computational Mathematics
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Daniela Margareta Chiorean serves as University Professor in the Graphics Department at the University of Art and Design Cluj-Napoca, where she has held academic positions since 2000 and currently serves as Prorector responsible for quality assurance (2023-2024). She previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Plastic Arts (2012-2015) and Department Director for Graphics (2015-2023). Concurrently, she maintains an active legal practice as an attorney specializing in civil law and intellectual property at the Cluj Bar Association since 2007. Her educational background includes a PhD in Visual Arts (2007) from UAD Cluj-Napoca with thesis 'Man - Media. Traditional and new media in graphics,' a Master's in Civil Law (2005-2007), Law degree (2001-2005), and dual Master's degrees in Visual Arts (2001-2003). She completed specialized training in intellectual property at WIPO (2002) and cultural management/multimedia in Germany (2002-2003). Chiorean's research bridges graphic design, digital media, and intellectual property law, examining how traditional media interacts with contemporary digital environments. Her work explores symbolic dynamics in advertising, the evolution of typography from Gutenberg to virtual publications, and the legal frameworks governing creative works in digital spaces. She investigates how new technologies transform artistic practices while maintaining connections to historical techniques, with particular focus on remix culture and copyright issues in visual communication. Her publication trends reveal consistent exploration of media transitions, with recent work analyzing digital image processing, urban-nature representations in artificial environments, and comparative studies of display versus print media. These publications demonstrate her interdisciplinary approach connecting artistic practice with scholarly inquiry into media evolution. Premiul UAP România pentru grafică - tineret (2002) Premiul Vespasian Lungu pentru grafică (1997) As a researcher, she has led multiple nationally-funded projects including 'Vector – Design and Book Illustration' (2012) through the National Cultural Fund and 'Center for Promoting Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development' (2010-2013). She coordinates international collaborations through Erasmus+ and Leonardo da Vinci programs, organizing workshops on infographics, bookbinding, and digital media. Her professional activities span academic leadership, legal practice in intellectual property, and active participation in national and international artistic communities as both creator and evaluator. She coordinates specialized workshops in infographics and bookbinding techniques, and participates annually in the Brâncuși International Workshops for sculpture, painting, and graphics. Her collaborative network extends across European institutions through multiple international partnerships, with recent involvement in Korea's 'O întâlnire și o altă călătorie începe' exhibition (2024).

• Graphic Design
• Visual Communication
• Intellectual Property Law
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Stavros Vologiannidis serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Informatics, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering at the International University of Greece. His academic career spans both teaching and research in control theory, robotics, and machine learning applications. Previously, he was associated with the Mathematics Department at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki where he completed his education and conducted postdoctoral research. Education: B.Sc. in Mathematics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1997) Ph.D. in Control Theory from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2005) with dissertation titled 'ALGEBRAIC-POLYONYMICAL COMPUTING METHODS IN CONTROL THEORY' Dr. Vologiannidis' research focuses on Classical and Intelligent Control Theory, Robotics, and Machine Learning, with particular expertise in polynomial matrices and automatic control systems. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical engineering applications, especially in educational robotics and industrial control systems. He has developed several educational platforms including EUROPA, a ROS-based educational robot for teaching sensor integration and data acquisition. His publication record shows a clear evolution from theoretical control systems research toward applied machine learning and educational technology. Recent work demonstrates increasing focus on practical applications of AI in education, urban feature recognition, industrial monitoring, and robotics education across multiple educational levels from middle school through university. His research combines mathematical rigor with real-world implementation. Scientific Recognition: Excellence Scholarship in the 'Excellence Scholarships 2010' program of the Research Committee Total citations exceeding 250 with Scopus H-index of 9 Dr. Vologiannidis has secured numerous research grants and led multiple projects including 'Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment Consortium – REDACt', 'Predictive Maintenance 4.0', and 'Development of computational methods for optimization of eigenvalue assignment problems'. He has collaborated extensively with institutions across Europe including UTIA Foundation in Prague and has participated in EU-funded projects like GALENOS and GN4-1 GÉANT Research and Education Networking. His laboratory work centers around the EUROPA educational robotics platform and the StreetScouting urban feature detection system, both of which integrate hardware, software, and educational applications. These projects demonstrate his commitment to translating theoretical research into practical educational and industrial tools.

• Control Theory
• Robotics
• Machine Learning
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Lect. dr. Alina Cristiana Gavriluţ is a faculty member at the Faculty of Mathematics, Al. I. Cuza University of Iaşi, Romania. Her research focuses on advanced topics in mathematical analysis, including set multifunctions, non-additive measures, fuzzy integrals, and their applications in physics and complex systems. She has authored/co-authored multiple books and over 30 peer-reviewed papers in journals like Fuzzy Sets and Systems , Entropy , and Reports on Mathematical Physics . Her work explores regularity properties of set multifunctions, integrability in non-additive settings, and interdisciplinary applications in areas like fractal information, quantum mechanics, and neurosciences. She has also contributed to theoretical frameworks connecting mathematical physics with complex systems, including studies on non-differentiable entropy and spacetime manifolds. Dr. Gavriluţ collaborates extensively with researchers in mathematics and physics, notably Maricel Agop and Anca Croitoru. Her research has implications for diverse fields, from image processing to neuronal network modeling. She actively participates in international conferences, presenting findings on set-valued integration, fractal systems, and transdisciplinary approaches to complex phenomena. Education: PhD in Mathematics from Al. I. Cuza University (year not specified). Key Areas: Mathematical analysis, measure theory, fuzzy set theory, complex systems, non-differentiable dynamics. Grants/Awards: Not explicitly listed in the provided texts, but her prolific publication record indicates sustained academic engagement. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Mathematics department at Al. I. Cuza University, contributing to research groups in functional analysis and mathematical physics.

• Mathematical Analysis
• Fuzzy Set Theory
• Measure Theory
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Professor Andriy Volodymyrovych Karpenko is a Doctor of Economic Sciences and Professor at the Department of Economics and Customs within the Faculty of Business Technologies and Economics at National University 'Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic'. With over 14 years of academic experience since 2010, he has established himself as a prominent scholar in innovation economics, human capital development, and customs policy. Faculty of Business Technologies and Economics, National University 'Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic' Department of Economics and Customs Director of the Public Organization 'Zaporizhzhia Cluster Engineering - Automation - Mechanical Engineering' since 2020 Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the electronic periodical 'Management and Business' Member of multiple editorial boards of economic journals Professor Karpenko's research interests span innovations and innovation ecosystems, national and regional economy, economics and enterprise management, human capital and human development, and customs affairs. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on Ukraine's economic development through innovation, human capital investment, and cluster-based economic strategies, with particular emphasis on the impact of digital transformation and global challenges on Ukraine's economic landscape. His extensive publication record includes 354 scientific works, with 30 published internationally (7 in Scopus and Web of Science-indexed journals), 94 in Ukrainian professional periodicals, 27 in monographs (including one sole-authored monograph), and 203 conference theses. Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal a strong focus on Ukraine's economic resilience during wartime, cluster development strategies, human capital measurement, and innovation ecosystem management. Letter of thanks from Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration (2012) Honorary certificates from Zaporizhzhia National Technical University (2013, 2015, 2018) Letter of thanks from Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2020) Letters of thanks and Certificate of Honor from Zaporizhzhia Regional authorities and Ministry of Education (2023) Professor Karpenko actively participates in advising and grant activities, having led multiple research projects since 2014. He currently serves as the responsible executor of research topics at the Department of Economics and Customs at National University 'Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic', focusing on sustainable development of business ecosystems. His work with the Zaporizhzhia Cluster 'IAM' demonstrates strong engagement with practical applications of his research in regional economic development. His academic leadership extends to various councils and government structures, including the Coordination Council for SME Development of Zaporizhzhia City Council and the Council of Entrepreneurs of Zaporizhzhia Region, where he contributes expertise on economic policy and business development strategies.

• Innovations and Innovation Ecosystem
• National and Regional Economy
• Economics and Enterprise Management
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Professor Simona Cristea, PhD, is a distinguished academic at the University of Bucharest’s Faculty of Law, holding a tenured position in the Public Law Department. She serves as a core faculty member contributing to academic leadership through her involvement in the Faculty’s governance bodies and research centers. Her email is simona.cristea@drept.unibuc.ro. Her research focuses on public law, environmental law, urban legal frameworks, and general legal theory. She has authored foundational texts on legal theory and jurisprudence, while also engaging with contemporary issues like sustainable development and urban planning regulations. Her work frequently bridges Romanian legal practice with comparative legal studies, particularly in European and international contexts. Professor Cristea’s recent publications highlight thematic trends in urban law jurisprudence, environmental protection mechanisms, and doctrinal analysis of legal systems. She has written extensively on administrative law procedures related to construction permits and urban development, reflecting her expertise in regulatory governance. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her prolific publication record and academic contributions indicate significant scholarly recognition. She is actively involved in educational initiatives such as the British Law Center and the Bucharest Pre-Moot program, fostering legal education and international collaboration. Her advisory role extends to academic programs and research centers like the Centre for Studies in Competition Law and the Human Rights Centre. She collaborates with international networks such as the Rotterdam Law Network and ELPIS, enhancing interdisciplinary legal research. Professor Cristea’s academic activities include leading seminars and workshops, as evidenced by her seminar manuals on legal doctrine and jurisprudence. She maintains strong ties with the legal profession through her participation in moot court competitions and judicial training programs.

• Public Law
• Constitutional Law
• Environmental Law
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Maria Moruz serves as a Researcher at the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, a position she has held since February 2009. Her academic profile centers on Romanian linguistic research with strong interdisciplinary connections to biblical studies and computational methods. She earned her PhD from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi in December 2009 with a dissertation analyzing phraseological units in parallel bilingual corpora, establishing her foundational expertise in comparative linguistics. Maria Moruz's research program integrates traditional philological scholarship with modern computational techniques . Her primary domains include Romanian linguistics , phraseology , and computational linguistics , with significant contributions to Biblical philology through critical editions of historical texts. She examines national specificity in phraseological units while developing linguistic resources for Romanian language processing , bridging historical textual analysis with contemporary NLP applications. Her publication trajectory reveals distinct thematic phases: early computational linguistics work (2004-2012) on Romanian lexical resources and question-answering systems evolved into specialized biblical philology research (2014-present) within the Monumenta linguae Dacoromanorum project. Recent publications focus on Romanian lexicography and biblical marginalia, demonstrating sustained engagement with both digital humanities methodologies and historical textual criticism. Maria Moruz has secured significant research funding as Project Director for a CNCSIS TD grant and served as a POSDRU postdoctoral researcher. Her collaborative work includes membership in the international "Widespread Idioms in Europe and Beyond" project and leadership in multiple Romanian linguistics initiatives. Project Director: CNCSIS TD grant POSDRU Postdoctoral Researcher Collaborator: "Widespread Idioms in Europe and Beyond" project Co-organizer: International Symposium "Explorations in the Romanian and European Biblical Tradition" Founding Member: Romanian Association of Biblical Philology and Hermeneutics She maintains active scholarly infrastructure through editorial work on the Monumenta linguae Dacoromanorum series and organization of specialized symposia, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between computational linguists, philologists, and biblical scholars.

• Romanian linguistics
• Philology
• Phraseology
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Prof. Victor Grigoras is a faculty member at the Technical University of Iași, holding the rank of Professor. He specializes in electrical engineering and computer science, focusing on signal processing, parallel architectures, and nonlinear dynamics in power systems. His research interests include smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, and data-driven methodologies for grid optimization. He teaches courses such as 'Semnale, Circuite și Sisteme' and 'Algoritmi și Structuri Paralele de Calcul.' His research spans over 15 recent articles (2021–2025), emphasizing advancements in smart grid automation, machine learning applications in voltage quality analysis, and optimal power flow solutions for renewable integration. Notable trends include SCADA system improvements, energy storage strategies for prosumer grids, and IoT-based energy management. His work addresses challenges in grid reliability, power quality, and future urban grid resilience under high EV adoption scenarios. Prof. Grigoras has contributed to frameworks for electric vehicle charging station placement, hydropower plant optimization via data mining, and demand response mechanisms using smart metering. His methodologies often combine clustering techniques with fuzzy logic or metaheuristic algorithms to solve complex grid problems.

• Digital Signal Processing
• Parallel Computing Architectures
• Nonlinear Dynamics
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Roxana MATEFI is an Associate Professor at the Department of Law within the Faculty of Law at the University of Brasov, Romania. Her research focuses on civil law, particularly its general principles, personality rights, and the history of Romanian law. She has authored influential works such as Drept civil. Partea generală. Persoanele and Sinteze și aplicații de drept civil. Partea generală . Her recent work examines intersections between law and emerging technologies, gender equality, and EU legal frameworks. Dr. MATEFI's scholarship emphasizes comparative legal analysis, notably between Romanian and French civil law systems. Her articles address contemporary issues like AI ethics, digital rights, and the protection of fundamental rights in criminal and family law contexts. She actively contributes to discussions on wage transparency, environmental law, and the circular economy. No specific awards or grants are listed, but her academic output reflects significant engagement with both theoretical and applied legal issues.

• Civil Law
• Human Rights
• Comparative Law
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Ferenc Szilágyi is a researcher at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Partium Christian University, Romania. He holds a PhD from the University of Debrecen and has an academic background rooted in geography and tourism studies, with a focus on regional and economic aspects of tourism development. PhD: University of Debrecen (2004–2009) Master Studies: Babeș-Bolyai University – Cluj-Napoca (2000–2002) Graduate Studies: Babeș-Bolyai University – Cluj-Napoca (1996–2000) His research interests include economic geography, tourism geography, biblical geography, and the geography of religions, with a strong emphasis on regional geography and earth sciences. He actively contributes to academic discourse through conference participation and organization, particularly in tourism and economic development. Ferenc Szilágyi has been involved in multiple international academic conferences, including the Partium International Conference on Management and the International Tourism and Hospitality Conference, where he has served as a conference chair and scientific committee member. His work often explores the role of tourism in local and regional economic development, especially in Central and Eastern Europe. He has received several prestigious awards and scholarships, including the Hungarian State Scholarship, DAB Award from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Pálfi István and CESCI-Pálfi István Scholarships, a European Parliament traineeship, Eurotrans and Domus Hungarica Scholarships, reflecting his active engagement in European academic and policy networks. Hungarian State Scholarship – 2004 September - 2007 August DAB Award – Hungarian Academy of Sciences Pálfi István Scholarship 2008 September - 2009 August European Parliament traineeship – Bruxelles, 2009 October Eurotrans Scholarship 2009 November Domus Hungarica Scholarship 2010 CESCI-Pálfi István Scholarship – award I. 2010 October Szilágyi advises students and collaborates on research, as evidenced by his co-presentation with Elekes Tibor on the state of tourism in the Partium region. He is also part of research teams and centers such as the Center for Economics and Business Studies at Partium Christian University, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on economic development and tourism planning.

• Economic Geography
• Tourism Geography
• Regional Geography
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Lucian RĂUS serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Pedotechnics at the Faculty of Agriculture, Ion Ionescu de la Brad University of Life Sciences from Iasi, Romania. His contact details include email lucian.raus@iuls.ro and telephone +40 232 407 544 at the address 3, Mihail Sadoveanu Alee, Iasi. His research focuses on critical soil and agricultural systems: Soil fertility management and evolution prognosis Rational/liquid fertilizer application techniques Agrochemical soil fertility control Plant production quality through fertilization Experimental design in agricultural chemistry Professor RĂUS directs the Didactic Station Iasi and maintains active roles across multiple academic departments including Plant Science, Agroeconomy, and Food Technologies. He has secured 40 research grants and published 130 scientific papers alongside 9 academic textbooks. His professional affiliations include Societatea Nationala pentru Stiinta Solului (2005), International Union of Soil Science (2005), and International Soil Tillage Research Organisation (2006).

• Soil Science
• Agricultural Chemistry
• Plant Nutrition
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Laura Bini is an Assistant Professor of Financial Accounting at the University of Florence, School of Economics and Management. She teaches courses in business administration, accounting, financial statement analysis, and business planning at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Education: PhD in Financial Accounting, Università degli Studi di Firenze (2010) Visiting Student, Manchester Business School (2009) Her research focuses on corporate disclosure, international accounting, financial statement analysis, disclosure quality, impression management, and non-financial information . She investigates how firms communicate performance metrics across Europe and the drivers behind disclosure practices, particularly in relation to regulatory and cultural differences. The recent articles reflect a consistent research trajectory centered on transparency, harmonization, and the informational value of financial and non-financial reporting. Her work spans disciplinary areas such as accounting, corporate governance, financial communication, and sustainability reporting, with strong emphasis on European contexts and cross-country comparisons. Scientific Awards and Grants: Research grant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) for the project 'The informational capacity of financial performance indicators in European annual reports' Research grant (2010–2011) for the project 'The disclosure of performance indicators in European annual reports: a comparison between Anglo-Saxon and Continental countries' Laura Bini has been actively involved in funded research projects related to disclosure practices and performance indicators. While no formal advising of students is mentioned, her academic contributions include publications in journals such as Advances in Accounting , Journal of Management and Governance , and Journal of Intellectual Capital , as well as a published book. She does not appear to lead any named labs or research teams, but her work contributes significantly to the field of accounting transparency and international comparability.

• Corporate Disclosure
• International Accounting
• Financial Statement Analysis
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