IONESCU STEFAN ALEXANDRU

Assoc. Prof. Dr. ȘTEFAN-ALEXANDRU IONESCU is an economist-analyst specializing in cybernetics and economic forecasting. He holds a PhD in 'Cybernetics and Economic Statistics' (2011) from the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies and completed postdoctoral studies at the Romanian Academy with a research internship at the University of Manchester. With 17+ years in higher education, he has been Head of the Department of Informatics, Statistics, Mathematics at the Romanian-American University since 2005 and Dean of the Faculty of Domestic and International Tourism Economics since May 2020. He is also an associate professor at the University of Bucharest and a member of the Romanian-American University’s Board of Directors.

• Education: Master's in Financial Management and Capital Markets; PhD in Cybernetics and Economic Statistics
• Professional Roles: Dean, Department Head, Board Member
• Entrepreneurial Experience: Projects in data analysis, AI, logistics, and international transport since 2002
• European Projects: Coordinated ROP, PNDR, and POSDRU-funded initiatives (2008–2014)

Research focuses on decision modeling under uncertainty, optimizations, and machine learning applications. Active in professional associations including the Romanian Econometric Society and the Association of Tourism Professionals in Romania.