Sergiu RĂCĂȘAN

Sergiu RĂCĂȘAN is a Lecturer at the Department of Wood Processing and Design of Wood Products within the Faculty of Furniture Design and Wood Engineering at the Technical University of Brașov. His research focuses on 3D modeling, parametric design, wood processing techniques, and numerical control applications in woodworking.

His work integrates traditional motifs from Romanian textile heritage into modern furniture design through digital fabrication methods. Recent studies emphasize optimization of CNC machining processes, drilling parameter analysis using artificial neural networks, and structural performance of heat-treated wood joints.

Publications span topics such as drilling optimization in particleboards, cultural heritage adaptation in furniture, and comparative methodologies for predicting wood joint strengths. His research bridges traditional craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing technologies.

No specific scientific awards or grants are listed. He advises no students in the provided data. His department focuses on innovative wood product design and sustainable processing technologies.