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Rodica Georgeta Mihai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of Bergen, Norway. She is also affiliated with NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS, where she contributes to advanced research in drilling automation and digital well technologies. Her work bridges theoretical computer science and practical engineering applications in the energy sector.
- Position: Associate Professor
- Institution: University of Bergen
- Department: Department of Informatics
- Affiliation: NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS
- Email: rodica.g.mihai@uib.no
- Phone: +4755584350
Her research interests lie at the intersection of computer science and petroleum engineering, focusing on drilling automation, autonomous systems, verification and validation in distributed control environments, AI safety, and graph algorithms. She explores how intelligent systems can make safe and efficient decisions in complex, uncertain drilling conditions.
The recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward applied AI in drilling operations, particularly in autonomous decision-making, safe mode transitions, distributed control, and online verification of multi-vendor systems. Earlier works were rooted in theoretical computer science, especially graph searching and structural graph theory. The shift reflects a move from foundational algorithms to real-world deployment in energy systems.
Rodica Mihai is actively involved in major research initiatives, including the DigiWells project, funded by the Research Council of Norway and industry partners such as Equinor and Aker BP. Her work emphasizes system reliability, safety, and interoperability in automated drilling environments.
- DigiWells: Digital Well Center for Value Creation, Competitiveness and Minimum Environmental Footprint
- Demonstration of Automated Drilling Process Control
She advises on the design of safe and resilient automation systems, ensuring smooth human-machine transitions and robust operation under uncertainty. Her contributions are presented at leading conferences such as SPE/IADC and include guest lectures at institutions like BI Norwegian Business School.
