Prof. Marius Brezovan is a faculty member at the Department of Software Engineering, Faculty of Automatic Control, Computers and Electronics, University of Craiova. He earned his PhD in Automatic Systems in 1998 under Prof. Dr. Eng. Mircea Ivanescu. Teaching Subjects: Object-Oriented Programming, Expert Systems, Software Engineering, Compiler Design, Formal and Automatic Languages Research Focus: Formal methods in system modeling, concurrent object-oriented programming, image processing, and multimedia applications His publications span topics like Petri nets, image segmentation algorithms, and database migration. He led two CNCSIS-funded projects on object-oriented Petri nets for manufacturing systems and contributed to CNCSIS-accredited publishing houses. As a member of the Research Center 'Development of Multimedia Applications' and the editorial board of 'Else Software', he participates in international conferences as committee member and reviewer.
Eugen Ganea is an Assistant Professor at the University of Craiova , affiliated with the Faculty of Automatic Control, Computers and Electronics and the Department of Computer Science and Technology . He has been actively involved in teaching and research since 2003, with a focus on Object-oriented programming , Visual Programming Environments , Software Engineering , and Image Processing . His research spans multiple domains, including: Development of multimedia applications Image segmentation and annotation using hypergraph structures Object-oriented Petri nets for modeling intelligent manufacturing systems Neural networks for shape recognition Medical imaging database systems Notable projects include: CNCSIS TD grant (2007) on neural networks for manufacturing systems CNCSIS Idei grant (2007-2010) on object-oriented Petri nets SIBIM system for medical image querying FOOPN project on multimedia monitoring His work intersects computer science, digital technologies, and healthcare applications. He can be contacted at ganea_eugen@software.ucv.ro or eugen.ganea@ucv.ro .
Dr. Eng. Sorin Ilie is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Automatic Control, Computers and Electronics, University of Craiova (Romania). His research focuses on agent-based systems , distributed computing , and software engineering , with notable work in ant colony optimization and human-computer interaction . He has contributed to automated software development frameworks like ReLEL and Praxeme, as well as renewable energy applications in urban environments. Role: Lecturer Email: sorin.ilie@edu.ucv.ro Research Interests: Agent-based simulation for emergency scenarios Mathematical modeling of emissions in power systems Automated code generation from requirements models Application of game theory to electric vehicle rentals Swarm intelligence algorithms in distributed systems Publication Trends: His recent work spans artificial intelligence , renewable energy , and software engineering , emphasizing agent-based resource allocation , ant colony optimization , and model-driven development . He explores interdisciplinary applications in environmental management , urban mobility , and collaborative learning tools . Projects: Includes research on distributed constraint topologies, federated agent systems for environmental monitoring, and semantic logging in multi-agent architectures. His work bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., ACODA optimization, JADE middleware) with practical implementations in disaster management and auction systems.
Ciprian-Bogdan Chirila is an Associate Professor at the University Politehnica of Timisoara , affiliated with the Faculty of Automation and Computer Science . He has been with the institution since 2001, progressing from Teaching Assistant to Vice-Dean and UPT Senate Member. His academic roles include teaching Fundamental Concepts of Programming Languages Compiler Design Heuristic Methods Web Applications Security Research Interests focus on programming languages (especially Eiffel) and e-learning innovations. He pioneered reverse inheritance for class hierarchy optimization and developed Auto-generative Learning Objects (AGLO) for dynamic educational content. His work bridges theoretical programming language design with practical educational technology solutions. Recent Publications highlight reverse inheritance implementations in Eiffel (2007-2013) AGLO frameworks for data structures assessment (2017) game-based educational resources (2015) showing consistent focus on code reuse and intelligent learning systems. Scientific Recognition includes 2007 National Competition Grant (>10,000$) 2014 Postdoctoral Scholarship multiple Merit Diplomas Academic Leadership roles: Vice-Dean (2016-2020) UPT Senate Representative (2012, 2016) PhD Thesis Director (2017)
Petru Florin Mihancea is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computers, Faculty of Automation and Computers, Politehnica University of Timisoara. He holds a Dr. Eng. degree and is responsible for teaching Object-Oriented Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals courses. Dr. Mihancea graduated from "Emanuil Gojdu" Highschool in Oradea, Romania in 1998 and began his software engineering studies at the Politehnica University of Timisoara the same year. In 2002, he won the "Best Software Engineer" award at the first LOOSE competition, which led to him joining the LOOSE Research Group. He defended his Ph.D. Thesis titled "A Novel Client-Driven Perspective on Class Hierarchy Understanding and Quality Assessment" with "Cum Laude" honors in 2009 under the supervision of Dr. Eng. Ioan JURCA. His primary research interests focus on software engineering, particularly in software quality assessment, program analysis, formal verification and testing, object-oriented design, and software maintenance and evolution. Dr. Mihancea has developed various code analysis tools that have been integrated into industrial products, demonstrating the practical impact of his research. His work often bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical applications in software development. Analysis of Dr. Mihancea's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on software quality assessment and program analysis. His research spans from fundamental aspects of object-oriented design to practical tools for detecting code issues and improving software security. A notable trend is his work on creating extensions for commercial analysis tools like CodeSonar and BTC EmbeddedPlatform, showing how his research directly contributes to industry practices. His publications also demonstrate expertise in both theoretical aspects of software engineering and practical tool development. Best Software Engineer award at the first LOOSE competition Dr. Mihancea has been involved in various research projects throughout his career. Notably, as a member of the eAustria Research Institute, he participated in the Spacios project, developing tools for verification of security properties of web applications. He has also worked on hardware research projects, developing tools for circuit customization and generation. His current research focuses on methods and tools for continuous quality assurance in complex software systems. He has collaborated with industry partners to develop code analysis products for automatic detection of potential bugs, demonstrating the practical impact of his research. His work has been acknowledged by PostgreSQL leaders for its contribution to their system. Dr. Mihancea is affiliated with the LOOSE Research Group and has been involved with the eAustria Research Institute. His work often involves developing analysis instruments and program investigation techniques, with several of his research activities being integrated into industrial products.
Dan COSMA is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the Politehnica University of Timișoara. His academic journey includes a BSc (1997), MSc (1998), and PhD (2009) in Computer Science from the same institution. His research focuses on software engineering, distributed systems, object-oriented design, and tools for software analysis and quality assessment. He has contributed to projects like ViMC and niSiDe, which aid in reverse engineering and visualizing distributed systems. Education: BSc in Computer Science, Politehnica University of Timișoara (1997) MSc in Computer Science, Politehnica University of Timișoara (1998) PhD in Computer Science, Politehnica University of Timișoara (2009) Research emphasizes distributed software systems, with a focus on reverse engineering methodologies, tool development for software metrics, and understanding system dependencies. His work bridges theoretical analysis and practical applications in web-based systems and cloud computing. Publications span topics like distributed architecture analysis, software visualization, and impact-driven restructuring. Recent work includes threat detection in systems and Java application analysis using ViMC. Notable contributions include the ViMC tool for software measurement and the Distributable Features View framework for visualizing distributed systems. His research highlights technology-aware approaches to software comprehension and quality improvement.
Ciprian-Bogdan Chirila is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Automation and Computers, University Politehnica Timisoara (UPT), within the Computers and Information Technology Department. He holds a Dr. Eng. degree and has served as Vice-Dean of the Faculty since 2016. His academic roles include teaching courses in compiler design, programming languages, and heuristic methods at both bachelor and master levels. Chirila’s research focuses on programming language mechanisms (especially reverse inheritance in statically typed OOP languages) and e-learning innovations such as Auto-Generative Learning Objects (AGLO). Education: PhD (cotutelle with University Nice Sophia-Antipolis, 2010), Master’s in Computer Science (UPT, 2002), and Engineer diploma (UPT, 2001). Research emphasizes bridging theoretical programming language constructs with practical educational applications. His notable projects include the RoNaQCI national quantum communication initiative and AGLO frameworks for adaptive learning. Awards include Microsoft’s recognition at Student Scientific Communications (2001) and third place in MecRob’98 robotics contest. Leadership roles include Senate membership at UPT and supervision of interdisciplinary teams. Active in curriculum development, he has designed automated systems for academic records and plagiarism detection, leveraging Java/SpringBoot frameworks.
Ciprian Pungilă is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science , West University of Timișoara, specializing in Software Engineering , Operating Systems , and UNIX Programming . He has supervised multiple courses, projects, and laboratory sessions for Romanian and English informatics classes since 2007, with a focus on design patterns, Java/C++ development, and practical project implementation. His research interests revolve around Software engineering methodologies Operating system design and implementation UNIX/Linux system programming Object-oriented programming patterns . He emphasizes hands-on learning through team projects like the MySQL-XML/XSD Converter and individual assignments requiring strict adherence to coding standards. For contact, students may reach him at cpungila@info.uvt.ro . Laboratories under his supervision cover topics such as process management, file system implementation, XML/XSD conversions, and concurrency control in text editors. Project guidelines stress teamwork, documentation rigor, and innovation in workflow modeling.
Associate Professor Dan Laurentiu Lacrămă is a faculty member at Tibiscus University of Timisoara with active research and teaching commitments. He previously served as President of the University Senate from 2012 to 2018, demonstrating significant institutional leadership. His educational qualifications include a PhD in Electronics (1999) and a graduate degree from Politehnica University of Timisoara (1987). Dr. Lacrămă's research spans interdisciplinary technical domains: Image Processing Computer Graphics Database Systems Object-Oriented Programming Advanced Multimedia Applications Internet and Intranet Technologies His scholarly output comprises 52 scientific articles and 7 research-design contracts, reflecting consistent contributions to computational sciences and engineering education. Recognition: Medal 'Merit for Education' 3rd class (2004) He has developed and taught 6 university courses including Image Processing, Computer Graphics, and Object-Oriented Databases. His administrative tenure as Senate President underscores dual expertise in academic governance and technical instruction within Timisoara's higher education ecosystem.
