Miroiu Adrian

Miroiu Adrian is a Professor of Political Science at the National School of Political and Administrative Studies in Bucharest. He has held significant administrative roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Political Science (2001–2005) and President of the university (2008–2012). He previously served as Associate Professor and Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Bucharest (1991–2001), and held political roles such as Secretary of State for Higher Education (1999–2001).

• Education: BA in Philosophy (1978), Ph.D. in Philosophy (1987), both from the University of Bucharest

His research spans Modal Logic, Philosophy of Science, and Political Philosophy, with a focus on Rational Choice Theory, Social Choice, and Institutional Theory. He has contributed to the formalization of collective decision-making and the analysis of academic metrics like the Hirsch index.

The trends in his publications highlight interdisciplinary work bridging Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics, with subfields including Ancient Philosophy, Public Policy, and Experimental Political Science.

Scientific Awards:

• National Order of Merit, Grand Officer (2000)
• "Mircea Florian" Award, Romanian Academy (1995)

He supervised over 25 Ph.D. theses and played a pivotal role in Romanian higher education reform, including leadership in the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ARACIS) and the National Council for Higher Education Funding (CNFIS).