Prof. Ovidiu Cârjă is a Professor of Mathematical Analysis at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Iasi, Romania. He holds a PhD from the same university (1984) and has held academic positions since 1981, progressing from Assistant Professor (1984) to his current role. His research focuses on controllability, viability theory, and Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equations, with significant contributions to differential inclusions and nonlinear analysis. Education: B.Sc. Mathematics, University of Iasi (1976) M.Phil. Mathematics, University of Iasi (1977) Ph.D. Mathematics, University of Iasi (1984) Research Interests: Optimal control and time-optimal control problems Viability and invariance for differential inclusions Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equations Nonlinear functional analysis and semilinear systems Awards and Fellowships: Romanian Academy 'Simion Stoilow' Award (1991) Fulbright Award (UCLA, 1993–1994) NATO Fellowship (CMAF Lisbon, 1998–2002) Invited Professorships at University of Perpignan and Tor Vergata Rome Professional Activities: Editor of the Applied Analysis and Differential Equations (World Scientific, 2007) Co-author of influential books on nonlinear analysis and viability theory
Professor Stylianos P. Tsitsos is a distinguished academic at the Technological Educational Institute of Serres, Greece, where he serves in the Department of Informatics and Communications within the School of Technological Applications. With a career spanning over two decades in academia and industry, he has established himself as an expert in microwave engineering and telecommunications. His educational background includes a first-class Honors degree in Electrical Engineering from Democritus University of Thrace (1989), a Master's in Telecommunications and Digital Electronics from UMIST, UK (1991), and a PhD in Microwave Engineering from UMIST (1994). His research interests focus on Wireless Radiocommunications, Microwave Engineering, Telecommunication Networks, Numerical Methods in Microwave Devices, and Telecommunications Systems Simulation. Professor Tsitsos' publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to microwave filter design and analysis, with particular emphasis on ceramic monoblock filters for PCS and UMTS mobile communication systems. His work shows a progression from fundamental electromagnetic analysis techniques to practical filter design applications, reflecting both theoretical depth and engineering relevance in the telecommunications field. As a dedicated researcher, he has led multiple significant projects including the ARCHIMEDES II program focused on developing new methods for microwave filter analysis and design, and has collaborated with international organizations including TDK Corporation (Japan) and EPSRC (UK). Throughout his academic career, Professor Tsitsos has held significant administrative responsibilities, serving as Department Head from 2006-2010 and as Acting Director of the School of Technological Applications from 2009-2010, demonstrating his commitment to educational leadership alongside his research activities.
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Prof. Victor Grigoras is a faculty member at the Technical University of Iași, holding the rank of Professor. He specializes in electrical engineering and computer science, focusing on signal processing, parallel architectures, and nonlinear dynamics in power systems. His research interests include smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, and data-driven methodologies for grid optimization. He teaches courses such as 'Semnale, Circuite și Sisteme' and 'Algoritmi și Structuri Paralele de Calcul.' His research spans over 15 recent articles (2021–2025), emphasizing advancements in smart grid automation, machine learning applications in voltage quality analysis, and optimal power flow solutions for renewable integration. Notable trends include SCADA system improvements, energy storage strategies for prosumer grids, and IoT-based energy management. His work addresses challenges in grid reliability, power quality, and future urban grid resilience under high EV adoption scenarios. Prof. Grigoras has contributed to frameworks for electric vehicle charging station placement, hydropower plant optimization via data mining, and demand response mechanisms using smart metering. His methodologies often combine clustering techniques with fuzzy logic or metaheuristic algorithms to solve complex grid problems.
Dr. Onet-Marian Zsuzsanna is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Her research focuses on applying machine learning techniques to software engineering challenges, particularly software defect prediction and restructuring. Academic Rank: Lecturer Affiliation: Babes-Bolyai University Department: Computer Science Email: zsuzsanna.onet@ubbcluj.ro Research Interests : Dr. Marian specializes in developing machine learning models (clustering, association rules, reinforcement learning) for software defect detection, package-level restructuring, and test order optimization. She also explores applications of Formal Concept Analysis in text summarization and music pattern discovery. Recent Publications highlight her work in source-code embeddings, unsupervised learning for software analysis, and comparative studies of online/traditional learning environments. Her methods often integrate domain-specific metrics and AI-driven optimization. Contact : zsuzsanna.onet@ubbcluj.ro | Office: Teodor Mihaly street, Room 440
Claudia Steluta Martis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical Machines, Marketing & Management , Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Her expertise spans electrical machine design, electromagnetic compatibility, and motor control systems. Date of birth: 19 August 1967, Măcin, Tulcea, Romania Education Industrial High School, Măcin (1981-1985) Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Electrical Engineering (1985-1990) Research interests focus on design and modeling of electrical machines , particularly doubly-salient permanent magnet motors and electric traction drives. She has contributed to electronically commutated small motor development and electromagnetic compatibility in electromechanical systems. Research projects include National Science Foundation collaborations on doubly-salient motor design, bilateral programs with Italy (University of Cassino), and grants from Romania's National Education Ministry for energy-efficient drives and real-time control systems. Professional experience includes engineering roles at SINTEROM SA and Dania Comprod SRL (1990-1996), followed by academic positions. International mobility includes Erasmus-Socrates stays at Helsinki University of Technology (1999) and University of Cassino (2000).
Adrian Spătaru serves as a Lecturer at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, West University of Timisoara, Romania, with his office located in room 058. He maintains active academic engagement through direct contact channels including email (adrian.spataru@e-uvt.ro) and phone ((0256) 592 157), reflecting ongoing institutional affiliation and research activities within computer science. His research centers on the integration of edge, cloud, and high-performance computing resources within the cloud continuum framework. Key focus areas include service orchestration, resource management, blockchain applications for decentralized systems, and AI-driven optimization of cloud infrastructures. His work addresses critical challenges in heterogeneous platform integration, fault tolerance, and predictive maintenance across large-scale distributed environments, with notable contributions to container deployment and accelerator-aware application specification. Analysis of his publication trends reveals sustained emphasis on the edge-cloud-HPC continuum since 2018, evolving toward intent-based AI orchestration and heterogeneous hardware integration in recent works. His research bridges theoretical distributed systems concepts with practical applications in environmental monitoring (solar forecasting, freshwater quality assessment) and industrial cloud reliability, demonstrating both academic rigor and real-world impact. No scientific awards are documented in the provided institutional information. Details regarding student supervision, research grants, or laboratory affiliations are not specified in the available materials. Current research directions appear focused on advancing the edge-cloud-HPC continuum through heterogeneous platform integration, with 2025 publications indicating active development in this domain.
Anatoly Petrovych Zabolotny is an Associate Professor and Head of the Trade Union of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University. He holds the academic title of Associate Professor and the academic degree of Candidate of Technical Sciences. His educational background includes a diploma with honors from Zaporizhia Machine-Building Institute named after V.Ya. Chubar (1978), where he specialized in Electrical Machines as an electromechanical engineer, and further education from Zaporizhzhia State Engineering Academy in Finance (2000), where he obtained the qualification of Economist. Dr. Zabolotny's scientific interests focus on mathematical modeling of energy exchange processes in the formation of optimal power supply systems containing conversion equipment. His main disciplines taught include Modeling of power supply systems, Basics of energy conservation, Energy saving in technological installations and buildings, and Energy market infrastructure. His research primarily centers on electrical engineering and power systems, with work spanning from fundamental electrical drive systems to practical applications in energy conservation and power system design, particularly emphasizing mathematical modeling approaches for system optimization. Honorary Certificate of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2008) Gratitude of the Department of Vocational and Technical Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2008) Gratitude of the National Ecological and Naturalistic Center for Student Youth of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2009) Dr. Zabolotny has been active at the university since 1980, contributing significantly to both academic instruction and faculty administration. He is fluent in Ukrainian and English, facilitating international academic communication and collaboration.
Răzvan-Virgil Bogdan is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Automation and Computer Science, Politehnica University of Timisoara (PUT), with expertise in Embedded Systems , Automotive Software Testing , and Dependability of Computer Systems . His research bridges Internet-of-Things and e-Learning , focusing on reliability, testing, and intelligent environments. University: Politehnica University of Timisoara School: Faculty of Automation and Computer Science Contact: razvan.bogdan@cs.upt.ro | Room B413A Research Focus: Bogdan's work emphasizes system reliability , embedded software quality , and automotive electronics , with projects like GEMSCLAIM (energy-efficient mobile systems) and HURO JCBICS (cross-border educational infrastructure). He also drives industrial collaborations (e.g., AC_G_xBU_Academy with Continental Automotive Romania). Teaching Career: Bogdan has taught courses such as Embedded Systems , Microprocessor Systems , and Advanced Embedded Systems at PUT, blending theoretical rigor with hands-on lab work in the Vector Lab . His pedagogical approach integrates software testing methodologies and energy-aware system design . Scientific Contributions: He has contributed to embedded systems validation, security frameworks for distributed systems (e.g., TD/54 project ), and automotive software tools. His publications span ACTA POLYTECHNICA HUNGARICA , BRAIN: Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience , and conference proceedings like IEEE Sustainability and SACI. Awards: Mercy Diplomas 2021 Mercy Diplomas 2020 Memberships: IEEE ACM Prospective Students: Bogdan actively seeks undergrad, Masters, and PhD candidates, emphasizing practical research in automotive embedded systems and IoT . His lab provides direct access for project collaboration and discussions.
Anca Andreica is a Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Department of Computer Science, at Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca. She leads courses in Computer Systems Architecture (2nd-year Mathematics-Computer Science), Data Mining (1st-year Master's in Databases and Distributed Systems), and supervises the Database Research Project (2nd-year Master's). Research Interests: Her work centers on computer architecture , database systems , and data mining , with a focus on low-level programming , assembly language , and software engineering fundamentals. Course materials highlight expertise in 8086 assembly, interrupt handling, and arithmetic operations. Labs & Teaching: She oversees laboratories such as Arithmetic Expressions , Bitwise Operations , and String Operations , emphasizing hands-on learning in system-level programming. Practical exams are conducted in weeks 13-14.
Prof. Theodor Valentin Purcărea is a Professor at the Romanian-American University specializing in Marketing. He serves as Editor-in-chief of "Holistica Marketing Management" and "Romanian Distribution Comitete Magazine", and President of the Romanian Distribution Committee. His career spans decades of contributions to marketing theory, trade policy, and competition frameworks with international recognition from institutions like the WTO and OECD. His research focuses on integrated marketing systems, emphasizing the confluence of connectivity and convergence in modern commerce. Key areas include strategic brand management, B2B relationship dynamics, consumer behavior analytics, and holistic approaches to distribution channels. His work bridges theoretical marketing frameworks with practical competition policy applications, particularly in European trade contexts and digital transformation of retail ecosystems. Scientific accolades include: Romanian Academy Awards: Virgil Madgearu (lead author), Victor Babeș, and Victor Slăvescu Diploma of Excellence from ASE Bucharest's Faculty of Marketing (2013) Honorary Diploma from Romanian Consumer Protection Association (2015) 'SUMMA CUM LAUDE' recognition from AFER (2016) OMTR Tourism Marketing Award and SSMAR EXCELLENCE distinction (2016, 2019) Professional leadership encompasses roles as Rapporteur for WTO Working Groups, ICN conclusions author, OECD moderator, and Romanian Competition Council advisor. His 400+ publications and 30 books establish foundational frameworks in distribution management and competition-marketing synergies.
Anton Volodymyrovych Fasolyak is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Mathematics at National University "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic". He actively participates in academic governance as a member of the university's Academic Council, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering's Academic Council, and the faculty's competition committee. He also maintains the Department of Mathematics webpage and serves on the university's labor collective conference. Dr. Fasolyak holds a Master's degree in Mathematics from Zaporizhia National University (2014), earned with honors, specializing in "Algebra and Number Theory". He defended his Candidate's thesis on "Dynamics of cylindrical shells in a three-dimensional elastic medium" in 2018. His primary research focus is on the Mechanics of Deformable Solids , with expertise in cylindrical shell dynamics in elastic media. His work bridges theoretical mathematics and practical engineering applications, developing specialized methods using bipolar coordinate systems to model complex structural behaviors. His research has significant implications for pipeline design, underground construction, and structural engineering, contributing to more accurate predictions of structural responses under various loading conditions. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent progression from fundamental shell dynamics to increasingly sophisticated models of reinforced structures. His research demonstrates growing methodological complexity, expanded consideration of boundary conditions, and increasing interdisciplinary connections between mathematics, mechanics, and engineering applications. Key areas include cylindrical shell dynamics, reinforced structures, and specialized coordinate system applications. Dr. Fasolyak has received notable recognition for his academic contributions: Honorary Diploma (2021) from Department of Education and Science of Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration for the 121st anniversary of NU "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic" Diploma (2024) from Executive Committee of Zaporizhzhia City Council for the 124th anniversary of NU "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic" As Head of the Department of Mathematics, Dr. Fasolyak oversees curriculum development and faculty mentoring while teaching Higher Mathematics courses. His department serves as a hub for mathematical research with engineering applications, particularly in structural mechanics and computational methods. He collaborates extensively with researchers Pozhuyev V.I. and Pozhuyev A.V. on advanced mechanics research, contributing to the university's scientific profile in applied mathematics and engineering.
Cătălin Petrea ION is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania. His research focuses on rotating electrical machines, renewable energy systems, and micro-hydro power plant technologies. Key Research Areas: Rotating electrical machines, renewable energy sources, micro-hydro power plants Publications: 6 notable works (2011–2023) on induction generators, PMSM design, and microgrid integration His recent publications emphasize energy efficiency in electric machines, sustainable power generation from hydro sources, and integration of autonomous systems into modern grids. Despite no explicit awards or student mentoring details in the text, his work highlights technical contributions to renewable energy infrastructure and applied physics in electrical engineering contexts.
Ana-Sabina Uban is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Bucharest . She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science in 2020 under the supervision of Professor Liviu Dinu with a thesis on distributional and stylistic aspects of natural language. She teaches and coordinates courses in natural language processing, AI, and machine learning for both computer science and digital humanities students. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Bucharest (2020) – Thesis: "Distributional aspects of natural language. Semantic and stylistic dimensions of text" Research Interests: Dr. Uban’s research is strongly interdisciplinary, bridging natural language processing , computational linguistics , psychology , and cognitive science . She explores historical computational linguistics , distributional semantics , and multilingualism , while also investigating explainability in AI models and mental health disorder detection using social media data. Research Trends & Publication Focus: Her recent publications span clinical NLP , mental health detection , historical linguistics , and multilingual cognate identification . A recurring theme is the application of advanced NLP techniques—such as transformer models, contrastive learning, and ensemble classification—to real-world problems in health, literature, and historical language study. Teaching & Student Supervision: Dr. Uban currently teaches and coordinates the following courses: Bio-medical NLP – Master’s level (English) Artificial Intelligence – Bachelor’s level for Mathematics students Practical Introduction to Machine Learning – Master’s level for Digital Humanities students Natural Language Processing 1 & 2 – Master’s labs and projects Contact: auban@fmi.unibuc.ro
Sorin Vlase is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania. His office is located in Building N, room NP1 at Politehnicii 1, Brașov. He can be contacted via email at svlase@unitbv.ro and by telephone at +40 268 474761. Professor Vlase's research focuses on several key areas in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics. His primary research interests include: Dynamics systems Multibody systems Analytical mechanics Composite Materials His extensive publication record demonstrates expertise in both theoretical mechanics and practical engineering applications. Professor Vlase has published numerous articles in high-impact journals including Springer publications, Polymers (FI=4.329), Mathematics (FI=2.258), and Symmetry-Basel (FI=2.713). His recent work spans fundamental mechanics topics such as statics and equilibrium principles alongside advanced applications in automotive safety systems, composite materials, and structural dynamics. The breadth of his research indicates strong analytical capabilities combined with practical engineering knowledge. Professor Vlase maintains an active research program with publications continuing through 2025, showing consistent scholarly output across multiple domains within mechanical engineering. His work bridges theoretical mechanics with real-world engineering challenges, particularly in material behavior analysis and structural safety applications.
Dana Petcu is a Professor at the Computer Science Department of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at West University of Timisoara. She serves as Director of both the Institute for Advanced Environmental Research and Institute e-Austria Timisoara. With expertise in distributed and parallel computing, she has published over two hundred papers on Cloud, Grid, Cluster, and HPC computing. She is also the chief editor of the open-access journal Scalable Computing: Practice and Experience (SCPE) and has coordinated multiple European Commission-funded projects. Education: Ms. Degree in Computer Science Ph.D. in Numerical Analysis Dana Petcu's research focuses on distributed and parallel computing systems. Her current interests include Cloud & Grid computing, and HPC & Cluster computing. Previously, she worked on Mathematical software, Numerical methods, and Computer graphics. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, particularly in resource management, scheduling algorithms, and scalable computing architectures. She has developed significant expertise in applying these technologies to scientific computing, data-intensive applications, and multi-cloud environments. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on cloud and distributed computing evolution. Over the past decade, her research has shifted from foundational grid computing to modern cloud technologies, edge computing, and exascale systems. Key themes include resource management across heterogeneous environments, autonomic systems, security SLAs, and multi-cloud portability. Her work shows increasing interdisciplinary connections, particularly with AI/ML techniques applied to resource optimization and anomaly detection in large-scale systems. Scientific Awards: Maria Sibylla Merian-Award (2005) IBM Faculty Award (2009) MLNR Award "Spiru Haret" (2015) Romanian Academy Award "Gheorghe Cartianu" (2015) Dana Petcu has advised numerous graduate students through various master's programs in Distributed and Parallel Computing. She has secured substantial research funding as coordinator of FP7 projects HOST and SPRERS, and as scientific coordinator of mOSAIC. Her grant portfolio includes multiple European Commission-funded initiatives focused on cloud computing infrastructure, resource management, and multi-cloud environments. She has also contributed to EU Research Activities in Cloud Computing as an editor, demonstrating her leadership in shaping European research agendas in this field. She leads the Computer Science Research Center (CCI) and High Performance Computing Service Center (HPC-UVT) at West University of Timisoara. Her teams develop and maintain significant infrastructure for distributed computing research, including simulation environments like CloudSim and iFogSim. She has established strong connections between academic research and practical applications through Institute e-Austria Timisoara, fostering technology transfer and innovation in cloud computing solutions.
