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Professor Daniel Tudor Cotfas is affiliated with the Department of Electronic and Computers at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Technical Education Bucharest. His research focuses on renewable energy systems, particularly photovoltaic (PV) and hybrid energy solutions. He explores topics such as solar thermoelectric generators, low-power sensor networks, and cybersecurity in IoT-integrated energy systems. His work emphasizes improving energy efficiency through advanced materials, optimization algorithms, and policy frameworks.
Key research areas include dust impact on PV panel performance, parameter extraction for solar cells using metaheuristic algorithms, and virtual instrumentation for educational and industrial applications. He has contributed to remote laboratory systems and smart energy monitoring technologies. His publications address challenges in concentrated solar power, hybrid PV-thermoelectric systems, and energy harvesting for wireless sensors.
Notable collaborations involve experimental setups for studying thermoelectric materials under concentrated light and developing frameworks for secure IoT integration in renewable energy infrastructure. Cotfas is also engaged in educational initiatives, leveraging LabVIEW and FPGA-based tools for hands-on learning in renewable energy and control systems.
