Dana Luca Motoc

Dr. Dana Luca Motoc is a Professor in the Department of Automotive and Transport Engineering at the University of Technical Education in Brasov (UNITBV), Romania. His primary affiliation is with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, where he specializes in advanced materials research with a focus on polymer-based composites and automotive engineering applications.

Research Interests:

• Development of hybrid/composite materials for automotive and industrial uses
• Material characterization techniques (mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties)
• Manufacturing technologies for advanced materials
• Thermal analysis and material degradation studies

Key Research Contributions:

Dr. Motoc’s work spans composite material synthesis, additive manufacturing, and automotive safety analysis. Notable areas include:

• Designing UV-curable transparent coatings for photonic applications
• Investigating flax/basalt hybrid laminates and 3D-printed PLA composites
• Studying fire-retardant properties of hybrid composites
• Optimizing traffic flow and safety in roundabout systems

Teaching and Academic Roles:

As a full-time faculty member, he contributes to undergraduate and graduate programs in mechanical engineering and automotive systems. His courses likely integrate materials science with practical engineering applications.