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Prof. Susana Arad serves as a Professor at Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti within the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Department of Automation, Computers, Electrical and Power Engineering. Her academic career spans decades with continuous contributions to engineering disciplines intersecting energy systems and mining operations.
Her research spans Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Renewable Energy, Mining Engineering, Automation, and Environmental Engineering. She investigates geotechnical stability in mining infrastructure, energy storage in underground caverns, optimization of industrial processes like rotary kiln calcination, and safety systems for electrical equipment in explosive environments. Her work consistently addresses sustainability challenges through circular economy applications of mining waste and renewable energy integration.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2019-2023) reveals dominant themes in mining geoecology, energy storage solutions, and process optimization. Key trends include methane hydrate research as alternative energy, geotechnical rehabilitation of mining areas, and development of micro-hydro generation systems. Her methodology frequently employs response surface optimization and virtual instrumentation for process control.
No scientific awards were documented in the source materials.
While student advisement details are absent, her research demonstrates active grant-funded projects involving laboratory development for energy generation systems and virtual PLC learning environments. Recent work includes designing micro-hydro generators and piezoelectric energy harvesters.
Her laboratory work focuses on experimental setups for renewable energy systems, including micro-hydro generators and piezoelectric elements, alongside virtual environments for PLC applications development. This infrastructure supports her research in energy metering, coal plant efficiency, and safety systems for explosive environments.
