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Andreea TeodorescuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Anglo-American Studies
• German Studies
• Comparative Literature
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Andreea Teodorescu is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Letters, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania. She is affiliated with the Department of Anglo-American and German Studies, contributing to academic programs in language, literature, and cultural studies. Her research interests include Anglo-American Studies, German Studies, Comparative Literature, Linguistics, and Cultural Studies, reflecting the interdisciplinary focus of her department. These fields emphasize cross-cultural analysis, literary theory, and linguistic inquiry within European contexts. No recent publications are listed in the provided material, so no trend analysis can be performed. No scientific awards mentioned. There is no information available regarding student advisement, research grants, or funded projects. No details about laboratory affiliations or research teams were provided. She appears to be actively serving in her academic role based on current web listing.

• Software Engineering
• Component-Based Systems
• Applied Computational Intelligence
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Ioana Şora is a Lecturer with a Doctorate in Engineering (Dr. Eng.). Her research areas include Software Engineering, Component-Based Systems, and innovative hardware/software solutions for secure real-time data collection and management. He is affiliated with the Department of Computer Science (cs.upt.ro) and has been involved in organizing the 2024 workshop on "Innovative HW&SW functional audio-video technical solutions with concealed use in the operational environment." He also contributes to the "Digital Media and Web Development" master's program in Computers and Information Technology. Research Focus: Development of secure real-time data transmission systems, modern software engineering methodologies, and computational intelligence applications. Contact: Room B622 | Phone: (0256 40) 3268

Sanda-Maria AvramView profile

Lecturer

• Authorship Attribution
• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
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Dr. Sanda-Maria Avram is a faculty member at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where she teaches in the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. She currently instructs courses in Operating Systems for bachelor's students and oversees the elaboration of Bachelor Theses. Her teaching approach emphasizes practical application and student engagement in both undergraduate and master's programs, having recently completed the sixth iteration of her Adaptive Web Design course with 81 master's students across six sections. Dr. Avram's research spans multiple domains with a current focus on authorship attribution through artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and stylometry. Her work aims to achieve and surpass AI-based results through mathematical approaches. Previously, her research encompassed knowledge discovery, data visualization, web mining, e-learning systems, and networking. She has developed several educational platforms including SINE, PULSE, and PULSE Extended for student evaluation in laboratory settings, addressing the specific needs of Romanian universities where laboratory sessions are mandatory and guided by a single tutor. Her publication record reveals a strong trend toward applying computational methods to solve practical problems in education and networking. Recent work focuses on linguistic analysis and authorship attribution using advanced AI techniques, while earlier publications address educational analytics and network routing protocols. She has demonstrated that integrated analytics using authentication data provide more reliable insights for e-learning environments than standard tools like Google Analytics. Dr. Avram leads a student research group focused on mathematical approaches to authorship attribution, encouraging students with strong mathematical skills to collaborate. She actively maintains academic profiles on Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and Academia.edu (under the names SandaDragos and SandaMariaAvram), where she has established a network of academic collaborators and shares her research findings with the broader scholarly community.

• Mobile Computing
• Distributed Systems
• File Systems
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Dan Cojocar is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. He serves as Lab Instructor for the Mobile Applications course (2024-2025) teaching third-year English-speaking students, and instructs multiple undergraduate courses including Operating Systems laboratories, Web Services and Middleware Technologies, IoT & Android Things, and Tutoriat sessions. His academic responsibilities span course development, laboratory instruction, and bachelor thesis supervision across both semesters of the academic year. Cojocar's research centers on distributed systems with emphasis on the BBUFs (Babeș-Bolyai University File System) framework, mobile computing architectures, and formal verification methods. His scholarly work explores replication strategies, synchronization mechanisms, IPv6-based lookup systems, and aspect-oriented programming for monitoring. The research demonstrates strong integration between theoretical computer science (π-Calculus modeling) and practical system implementation, particularly in Unix-based distributed environments and mobile network routing. Analysis of Cojocar's publication timeline (2006-2015) reveals progressive specialization from foundational web application development toward advanced distributed systems. Early work focused on model-driven approaches (2006) and session management (2007), evolving into BBUFs architecture (2008-2009) and sophisticated replication strategies (2011). The research trajectory shows increasing sophistication in formal methods application while maintaining practical relevance to file system design and mobile networking challenges, with later publications integrating mobile ambient concepts into network routing schemes (2015). Through his GitHub repository (dancojocar/ma), Cojocar maintains comprehensive Mobile Applications course materials used since 2016, featuring multi-language support (Kotlin 40.1%, Java 34.4%) and contemporary mobile development practices. His educational contributions include developing laboratory frameworks for Android, Flutter, and Firebase integration, with course infrastructure utilizing Microsoft Teams and GitHub for student collaboration. The repository's academic adoption (21 stars, 38 forks) demonstrates recognition of his pedagogical approach to mobile computing education.

Ioan LazarView profile

Lecturer

• Game Development
• Web Technologies
• JavaScript Frameworks
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Ioan Lazar is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Babes-Bolyai University's Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. He is based in room 342 at FSEGA and teaches specialized courses in game development and framework design using modern web technologies. Dr. Lazar's expertise spans both 2D and 3D game programming with emphasis on: JavaScript game frameworks including Phaser WebGL and Three.js for interactive 3D graphics Physics engines (Ammo.js, Enable3D) Multiplayer game development using Socket.IO Modern web frameworks and component architectures His teaching portfolio includes two major courses: Game Development - covering geometry, physics, animations, and multiplayer implementations Framework Design - focusing on React, Redux, Web Components, and micro frontend architectures Student assessment emphasizes practical implementation through significant project components requiring physics integration, animations, and multiplayer functionality.

Diana - Florina ȘotropaView profile

Lecturer

• Formal Concept Analysis
• Web-Based Learning Systems
• Electronic Health Records
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Dr. Diana - Florina Șotropa is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science , Babeș-Bolyai University. She teaches courses in Web Programming and coordinates bachelor's thesis projects, emphasizing rigorous research methodology and adherence to deadlines. Her email contact is diana.sotropa@ubbcluj.ro and diana.sotropa@cs.ubbcluj.ro. Her research focuses on applying Formal Concept Analysis (FCA) to diverse domains, including: Static code analysis for detecting programming errors Improving electronic health record systems User behavior analysis in educational platforms 3D visualization of life tracks via VR Recent work explores FCA integration with static analysis tools to identify code complexity in junior developers and enhance medical diagnostics. She collaborates extensively on tools like FCA Tools Bundle for knowledge discovery and visualization. Publications span prestigious venues such as the International Conference on Conceptual Structures , SYNASC , and ENASE , with a focus on bridging FCA theory with practical applications in software engineering and healthcare.

Garais Gabriel EugenView profile

Lecturer

• IT
• Databases
• Web Programming

Garais Gabriel Eugen serves as Lecturer and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Informatics and Management at the Romanian-American University, where he has taught since October 2002. His academic career spans over 20 national and European funded research projects and more than 30 publications in specialized journals. His research concentrates on practical IT applications, particularly in Databases and Web Programming. He has designed multiple online interface applications for educational and business environments, directly integrating his industry experience into scientific output. He teaches core courses including "Web Application Programming," "Advanced Web Programming," "Database Design," "Social Media Platforms and Collaborative Platforms," "Professional Office Technology," and "Legal Informatics," emphasizing real-world implementation. As Vice-Dean, he focuses on balancing students' personal and professional development. He maintains membership in EARTh (Earth Association for Regression Therapy) and pursues Photography, Programming, and Psychology as personal interests.

Slyusarov Oleksandr StepanovychView profile

Associate Professor

• Vehicle Traffic
• Amphibious Vehicles
• Automotive Engineering
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Slyusarov Oleksandr Stepanovych serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Automobiles, Heat Engines and Hybrid Power Plants within the Faculty of Transport at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University. With over 35 years of continuous service since 1989, he maintains an active research profile with numerous recent publications and patents. His academic credentials include a Candidate of Technical Sciences degree with a dissertation on "Passability of vehicles when overcoming water obstacles" (1986) from the Moscow Automobile and Road Institute. His educational background includes a degree with honors from Zaporizhzhia Machine-Building Institute named after V.Ya. Chubar (1976) in Automotive Engineering, specializing in "Automobiles and tractors" with qualification as an "engineer-mechanic". He teaches courses in Vehicle Performance, Specialized Rolling Stock, Fundamentals of Car Strength and Durability, and Design of Non-Standard Diagnostic Equipment. Dr. Slyusarov's research primarily focuses on amphibious vehicles, vehicle passability, and hydrodynamic characteristics of water-borne propulsion systems. His recent work demonstrates continued innovation in physical modeling techniques, dimensional analysis, and the development of testing methodologies for automotive components. His publications consistently address practical engineering challenges in vehicle design and performance validation. His research output shows a clear progression from fundamental studies of vehicle-water interactions in the 1980s to sophisticated modeling techniques and practical applications in modern vehicle design. The consistent theme throughout his career has been optimizing vehicle performance in challenging environments, particularly water obstacles. His scientific recognition includes: Chest badge of NU "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic" "For impeccable work" II degree (2025) Chest badge of ZNTU "For impeccable work" III degree Honorary certificate of Zaporizhzhia Regional Council (2012) Honorary certificate of Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration (2011) Honorary certificate of Zaporizhzhia Regional Administration (2000) As guarantor of the Doctor of Philosophy educational program in "Industrial Mechanical Engineering," he plays a significant role in academic leadership. His recent professional development includes internships at Priazovsky State Technical University (2023) and Tavria State Agrotechnological University (2018), focusing on modern service systems and agricultural vehicle passability. His ORCID (0000-0003-2416-8978), Web of Science (JHS-7950-2023), and Google Scholar profiles document his extensive publication record of 30 scientific papers, including 2 patents.

• Modern casting technologies
• Economical alloy steels and their use in production
• Embedded systems design methodologies
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Andriy Valentynovich Parkhomenko is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic". He serves as Head of the Educational and Methodological Department and has been with the university since 1995. With a Candidate of Technical Sciences degree, he specializes in modern casting technologies, economical alloy steels, embedded systems design, and CAD/CAM/CAE systems in foundry production. Education: Zaporizhzhia Machine-Building Institute named after V.Ya. Chubar (1991) - "Foundry of ferrous and non-ferrous metals", qualification "metallurgical engineer" Research Interests: Professor Parkhomenko's research focuses on modern casting technologies and the development of economical alloy steels for industrial applications. His work in embedded systems design methodologies has contributed significantly to the field of IoT education and remote laboratory development. He has pioneered approaches for integrating CAD/CAM/CAE systems into foundry production, enhancing efficiency and precision in manufacturing processes. His recent research extends into biomedical applications, particularly in the prototyping of spinal implants and other medical devices. Research Trends: Professor Parkhomenko's recent publications demonstrate a clear evolution from traditional mechanical engineering and foundry technologies toward more advanced applications in biomedical engineering, smart home systems, and IoT technologies. His work shows a strong emphasis on remote experimentation and virtual laboratories as tools for inclusive engineering education. There's a noticeable trend toward interdisciplinary research, particularly at the intersection of mechanical engineering, computer science, and biomedical applications. Scientific Awards: Honorary badge "Excellence in Education" Honorary badge "For Scientific and Educational Achievements" Honorary badge "For Impeccable Work" III degree Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine Certificate of Honor from the Department of Education and Science of Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration Professional Activities: As Head of the Educational and Methodological Department, Professor Parkhomenko oversees curriculum development and educational standards. He has participated in numerous international conferences and has completed international internships in Germany and Spain through ERASMUS+ programs. His work on remote laboratories has significantly contributed to inclusive engineering education, particularly for students with disabilities. Research Infrastructure: Professor Parkhomenko has been instrumental in developing integrated complexes for IoT technologies study and remote laboratory systems. His work has established infrastructure for smart home system research, biomedical device prototyping, and energy consumption control systems. These facilities support both educational and research activities at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University.

Kozytska Halyna ValentynivnaView profile

Associate Professor

• Economic Security
• Business Digitalization
• International Economics
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Kozytska Halyna Valentynivna serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Customs at National University "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic"'s Faculty of Business Technologies and Economics, holding Candidate of Economic Sciences degree and Docent title since 2008. With 25+ years of academic service since 1999, she teaches Analysis of Economic Activity, New Economy and Global Problems, Strategies of International Companies, and Diplomatic Protocol. Her educational background includes: Economics and Management in Trade and Public Catering (Poltava University of Economics and Trade, 1998) Psychology (Classical Private University, 2013) International Economic Relations (National University "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic", 2021) Research focuses on economic security within business digitalization, international trade, and e-commerce, with recent work examining cryptocurrency systems, digital diplomacy challenges, and global economic trends amid geopolitical conflicts. Her scholarship shows increasing emphasis on digital security frameworks, blockchain applications, and Ukraine's integration into global economic systems post-2022. Notable publications span Web of Science-indexed journals and international monographs, with 95 total works including 7 monographs. Key trends include the convergence of economic security with digital transformation (2021-2024), growing analysis of cryptocurrency impacts (2023-2024), and strategic examination of international trade mechanisms under conflict conditions. Awards include: Gratitude from Zaporizhzhia Regional Council for supervising regional science competition winners Professional development includes German-Ukrainian digital marketing projects (2023-2024), Google Cloud certification, and participation in "Economic Literacy for All" initiatives. She serves as scientific supervisor for regional youth competitions and maintains active memberships in Ukrainian marketing associations. Current projects address Ukraine's economic resilience through digital transformation frameworks and international cooperation models.

Paul DiacView profile

Assistant Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Web Service Composition
• Algorithm Design
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Paul Diac serves as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania. His office is located in room C414b. His research focuses on Natural Language Processing and Web Service Composition, with significant contributions during his PhD work. The QuoVadis project (2013-2014) involved comprehensive annotation of a Romanian novel, including 24,636 entities, 22,301 referential relations, 227 kinship relations, 229 affect relations, and 298 social relations. Dr. Diac teaches multiple advanced computer science courses including Algorithm Design (offered spring 2021-2025), Multiprocessor Programming (fall 2021-2024), Graph Algorithms (fall 2020-2024), and Competitive Programming. His teaching spans both theoretical and practical aspects of computer science. His scholarly work appears in repositories on GitHub, with projects like WebServiceComposition (focusing on automatic web service composition models) and QuoVadis (entity and relation annotation system). These repositories contain Java and C implementations of his research work.

Florin-Constantin MihaiView profile

Researcher

• Environmental Geography
• Waste Management
• Circular Economy
• +7 more

Florin-Constantin Mihai serves as a Researcher at the Department of Exact and Natural Sciences within the CERNESIM Research Center at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania. His interdisciplinary work bridges environmental geography and waste management science, with particular emphasis on plastic pollution dynamics and circular economy transitions in Eastern European contexts. Through spatial analysis and policy evaluation, he addresses critical sustainability challenges in rural and urban settings across Romania and the wider region. His educational foundation includes a Doctorate in Geography (2013, excellent grade) alongside Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Environmental Science. This multidisciplinary training enables his holistic approach to environmental problem-solving. Dr. Mihai's research program centers on environmental geography, waste management, circular economy, and plastic pollution, with interconnected exploration of public policies, spatial disparities, and rural development under Agenda 2030. He pioneered the 'geography of waste' framework to integrate natural and social science perspectives, examining territorial dimensions of waste flows and pollution hotspots through advanced spatial analysis techniques. His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal concentrated focus on plastic pollution in freshwater systems, Global Plastics Treaty development, and circular economy implementation challenges in Eastern Europe. Key patterns include Carpathian watercourse contamination studies, microplastic risk assessments, and policy analyses of Romania's waste management transition, consistently employing geographical methodologies to map disparities and identify intervention points. No scientific awards are documented in the available materials. While specific student supervision isn't detailed, his extensive publication record indicates active research mentorship. His work engages with major environmental challenges through collaborative projects, though explicit grant details remain unspecified in the source materials. As a core contributor to the CERNESIM Research Center, Dr. Mihai participates in interdisciplinary environmental monitoring and policy development initiatives focused on Earth and Space Science applications for sustainability challenges.

Constantin VicăView profile

Associate Professor

• Applied Ethics
• Information Ethics
• Computer Ethics
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Constantin Vică is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Bucharest, where he also serves as Pro-rector. He earned his PhD in Philosophy in 2011 with a thesis on web technology and its cognitive, moral and political challenges. His research focuses on applied ethics, information and computer ethics, philosophy of artificial intelligence, bioethics, and social and political philosophy. His work examines topics including online outrage, authenticity and neurotechnologies, AI ethics, open data politics, intellectual property conflicts, and robot companionship. He has published extensively in journals such as Science and Engineering Ethics, Ethics and Information Technology, and Philosophy & Technology. Vică's recent publications reveal a strong focus on the ethical dimensions of emerging technologies, particularly social media platforms, AI systems, and neurotechnologies. His research demonstrates increasing engagement with practical applications of ethical frameworks to contemporary digital challenges, with notable attention to the pandemic's impact on digital ethics and the moral dimensions of AI development. He has held significant leadership roles including Deputy Director of the Center for Research in Applied Ethics (2017-2023) and Coordinator of the Master's program in Applied Ethics in Society, Business and Organizations (2019-2023). Currently, he serves on Romania's Scientific and Ethics Council in Artificial Intelligence and researches the ERC-funded avataResponsibility project. As an educator, Vică teaches courses including Ethics of Technologies, Ethics of Cognitive Technologies, and Philosophy of History. He has also contributed to academic integrity through his co-authored textbook Ethics and Academic Integrity (2018). His public engagement includes writing for Dilema veche, Scena 9, and Supplementul de cultura.

Mirela LAZĂRView profile

Professor

• Sociology of Journalism
• Science Journalism
• Digital Cultures
• +5 more

Prof. univ. dr. Mirela LAZĂR is a faculty member at the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences, University of Bucharest, holding the academic rank of Professor. She also serves as a visiting professor at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Lyon, France. Doctorate in Human Sciences, Philology (summa cum laude), University of Bucharest (2005) Scientific expertise in media sociology, European journalism, digital cultures, and identity construction Contributor to UNESCO journalism training guidelines and scientific committees for MSHL, Questions de communication, and other journals Her research focuses on media discourse, socio-narrative approaches to online communication, participatory journalism practices, and the discursive construction of identities for minorities, migrants, and diasporas. She has contributed to prestigious publishers like Peter Lang, Routledge, and Éditions du CNRS. Her recent publications (2008-2022) address topics including political discourse in Romanian media, migration debates, digital media plasticity, and professional identity in journalism education. These works span disciplines such as Political Communication, Migration Studies, Digital Media, and Journalism Ethics. She coordinates postdoctoral training projects under the POSDRU program and participates in scientific committees for socio-human and political sciences. Her affiliations include the Maison des Sciences de l’Homme de Lorraine (MSHL) and editorial boards for major communication journals. Contact: miralazar05@yahoo.com | mirela.lazar@fjsc.ro

• Computational Intelligence
• Informatics
• Embedded Systems
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Horaţiu MOLDOVAN is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Politehnica University of Timisoara. He holds a Dr. Eng. (Doctor of Engineering) degree. His academic affiliation includes roles in research and education within the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Sciences. Research interests focus on computational intelligence, informatics, and embedded systems, as evidenced by his involvement in events like the IEEE International Symposium on Applied Computational Intelligence and Informatics. He also contributes to real-time data transmission and secure communication solutions, reflected in workshops like the 'Innovative audio-video technical solutions' event. Moldovan received the Merit Awards 2025, highlighting his academic contributions. He is actively involved in educational initiatives, including the new master's program 'Digital Media and Web Development' in Computer and Information Technology. His technical leadership extends to organizing interdisciplinary events and advancing applied research in computer science.