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Popescu Florin Gabriel is an Associate Professor at the University of Petroșani within the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, specifically in the Department of Automation, Computers, Electrical and Power Engineering. He serves as Director of the socio-economic relations center, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration between academia and industry.
His research primarily revolves around energy security, electrical infrastructure resilience, occupational safety in power systems, and sustainable energy integration. Notable areas include critical infrastructure protection for power grids, mitigation of electrical hazards in mines, and modernization of electrical installations. He has extensively studied harmonics in power systems, renewable energy integration challenges, and the strategic role of Romania's energy sector in European security contexts.
His publications from 2022–2025 emphasize:
- Risk assessments for high-voltage substations (e.g., Timișoara, Urechesti)
- Energy security analyses linking national grids to geopolitical stability
- Innovative solutions like BCI-based mental state recognition and intelligent greenhouse automation
- Modernization of university laboratory infrastructure
Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants mentioned in the provided texts. His work is primarily funded through institutional and industrial partnerships.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Electroenergetics Laboratory modernization efforts and collaborates with industry partners on electrical safety and automation projects.
