Mihaela Negulescu

Mihaela Negulescu is a Professor at the Department of Urban Planning and Territorial Development within the Faculty of Urban Planning at Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urban Planning (UAUIM) in Bucharest, Romania. She coordinates the "Urban Mobility" Master's program and serves as an affiliated member of the Doctoral School of Urban Planning, where she is qualified to supervise doctoral studies.

Her research focuses on sustainable urban mobility, land use and mobility integration (LUM), urban regeneration through mobility remodeling, and accessibility planning. Professor Negulescu has developed innovative approaches to urban mobility that emphasize the relationship between urban form and transportation systems, with particular attention to pedestrian-friendly design, intermodal transport hubs, and the rehabilitation of public spaces. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in the Romanian urban context.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly activity with 25+ publications spanning books, journal articles, and conference presentations. Recent work shows increasing attention to emerging technologies like automated and connected transport systems, while maintaining focus on fundamental urban mobility challenges. Her research often addresses specific urban contexts in Bucharest and Romanian cities, with practical implications for urban planning practice.

Professor Negulescu has received professional recognition through leadership roles in significant European research projects including COST actions WISE-ACT and Underground4Value, where she serves as Romania's representative on management committees. She has also led national projects like SAFENET focused on urban traffic safety and MODUR for sustainable urban mobility in Bucharest.

As an active contributor to the academic and professional community, she serves on the scientific committee of the Journal of Urban and Landscape Planning, participates in working groups at the Ministry of Transport, and acts as an expert evaluator for the European Commission's Horizon 2020 program. Her expertise is regularly sought for international conferences and evaluation committees, including those organized by the French Embassy and French Institute in Romania.