Liviu COSTIUC

Liviu COSTIUC is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universitatea Tehnică din Brașov (UNITBV), Romania. His research focuses on thermodynamics, applied thermodynamics, thermal systems, heat and mass transfer, and numerical simulation. He has contributed to studies on waste heat recovery, pressure wave superchargers, thermal insulation materials, and energy-efficient systems. His work bridges theoretical models with practical applications in mechanical engineering and sustainable energy solutions.

Key research interests include thermal systems modeling (e.g., heat exchangers, heat pipes), renewable energy utilization (solar-powered cooling systems), and material characterization (recycled polymers, timber composites). He has published extensively in journals like Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, and Thermotechnics, with a focus on experimental and computational methods.

Publications highlight innovations in energy efficiency, such as optimizing exhaust manifold heat transfer, analyzing supercharger dynamics, and evaluating biomass combustion properties. His work often addresses industrial applications and environmental sustainability, particularly in waste-to-energy processes and green construction materials.

Dr. COSTIUC’s expertise includes thermal modeling tools like CFD and DSC analysis. He collaborates on projects involving interdisciplinary challenges in mechanical engineering, renewable energy, and environmental thermodynamics.