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Prof. Monica Leba holds a Professorship in the Department of Automation, Computers, Electrical and Power Engineering at the University of Petroșani's Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Her work bridges multiple disciplines including robotics, AI-driven systems, cybersecurity, and sustainable technologies. She leads research in areas such as brain-computer interfaces (BCI), exoskeleton control, agritourism innovation, and smart grid integration for electric vehicles.
Her academic training and professional experience are deeply rooted in engineering with a focus on practical applications. Recent research emphasizes human-centric technologies like wearable motion capture systems for industrial safety, AI-enhanced gait analysis for neurodegenerative disease management, and BCI-controlled robotics for neurorehabilitation. She also explores socio-technical systems such as agritourism 4.0 frameworks and project management methodologies (SAFe®/Agile) for tech innovation.
Leba's publications reflect a multidisciplinary approach, with over 30+ peer-reviewed papers since 2020 addressing topics like:
- Energy-efficient cryptography designs
- Autonomous vehicle navigation systems
- Wildlife conflict prevention via IoT
- Fuzzy logic-based startup risk assessment
- Smart grid integration for mining regions
Her work often combines hardware-software co-design principles with real-world implementation in industrial heritage revitalization (e.g., Petrila mining area), wearable healthcare systems, and rural technology adoption. Current projects include AI-driven burnout monitoring devices and collaborative robotics for manufacturing.
Leba collaborates with industry partners on applied research in:
- Underground mine communication systems
- Autonomous drone navigation
- Medical exoskeleton control
- Smart tourism platforms
Her research philosophy emphasizes sustainability, human-centered design, and translational innovation across engineering, healthcare, and agritourism sectors.
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