Silvia Curteanu

Silvia Curteanu is a Professor at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection of the Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania. Her academic career spans over 40 years, with roles ranging from researcher to PhD supervisor in chemical engineering and applied informatics. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering (1998) and a License in Chemical Engineering (1981).

• University: Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi
• School: Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection
• Department: Department of Chemical Engineering
• Academic Rank: Professor

Research Interests: Specializing in artificial intelligence applications for chemical processes, Silvia Curteanu has developed methodologies using neural networks, genetic algorithms, and hybrid models for tasks like process modeling, optimization, and inverse problem solving. Her work addresses polymerization, bio-processes, electrochemical treatments, and molecular design, with notable contributions to soft sensors and multi-objective optimization.

Scientific Output: With over 192 papers (133 ISI-indexed), 23 books/chapters, 14 patents, and 32 research grants, her articles focus on neural network topology, biologically inspired algorithms, and chemical process optimization. Her work has been published in journals like Journal of Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, and Applied Soft Computing.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Best Paper Award (2016) for 'Performance Comparison of Different Regression Methods for a Polymerization Process with Adaptive Sampling'
• Grants & Projects:
  • 32 research grants, including international collaborations
  • 11 projects as director (1 international)

Advising: Acted as PhD supervisor since 2005, mentoring students in chemical engineering and AI applications. Her laboratory collaborates with institutions like Oxford University and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.