Diana Maria Bucur

Diana Maria Bucur is a Full Professor in the Department of Hydraulics, Hydraulic Machinery and Environmental Engineering at the Faculty of Power Engineering, Polytechnic University of Bucharest (UPB). She holds a PhD in Energy Engineering and has been a qualified PhD supervisor since 2022. Her academic career has progressed through all levels from junior assistant professor to full professor, achieved in 2023.

Her research focuses on hydropower systems, hydraulic machines, fluid mechanics, and renewable energy technologies. She investigates transient flows, performance analysis of hydraulic installations, environmental impacts, and innovative solutions such as hydrokinetic turbines and water quality improvement devices. Her work bridges theoretical modeling, laboratory experimentation, and real-world applications.

The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent trajectory in hydraulic system dynamics, energy efficiency, and sustainable hydropower. Keywords span mechanical engineering, energy systems, and environmental engineering, with sub-fields including transient flow modeling, turbine optimization, eco-friendly designs, and experimental validation. Her publications demonstrate strong integration of computational, experimental, and applied research methodologies.

Scientific Awards:

• International invention patent awarded at national and international invention fairs

Advising and Grants: She is a certified PhD supervisor in Energy Engineering and has coordinated 8 research projects as director or responsible, participating in over 40 scientific and applied research initiatives, many involving industry collaboration. While specific student names are not listed, her supervisory qualification confirms active mentorship.

Labs and Research Teams: She conducts research within the laboratories of the Department of Hydraulics, Hydraulic Machinery and Environmental Engineering at UPB. She collaborates nationally with UTCB, UPT, UTI, Hidroelectrica, and ICPE-CA, and internationally with LTU (Sweden), NTNU (Norway), IPG (France), TMU (Iran), and SINTEF (Norway), reflecting a strong network in applied hydropower research.