Maria-Mirabela Firan

Maria-Mirabela Firan is a Researcher at the Chair of Metal Construction at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). She holds a M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from TUM (2017) and a B.Sc. from both TUM and the Polytechnic University of Timisoara (2014). Her work focuses on the fire resistance of hot-dip galvanized steel structures, particularly in composite beams and bridge construction.

Education

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2010-2014), Polytechnic University of Timisoara, Romania
• Double Degree B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2012-2014), Technical University of Munich
• M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2014-2017), Technical University of Munich

Research Contributions span the analysis of high-strength steel and zinc-aluminum coatings under fire conditions, including thermal emissivity, connection vulnerabilities, and composite beam performance. Her publications address practical applications in bridge engineering and computational modeling validation.

Teaching includes courses and seminars on Steel Construction and Computational Design of Steel Structures, alongside tutorial leadership in foundational steel engineering.