Cătălin Gheorghe is a Lecturer at the Department of Engineering and Industrial Management within the Faculty of Technological Engineering and Industrial Management at the Technical University of Brașov. His research focuses on financial markets, economic analysis, company finances, and materials science. Contact: gheorghe.c@unitbv.ro , Building V, Room VI0. Research Interests: Cătălin explores geopolitical risks' impact on financial systems, economic volatility linked to geopolitical conflicts, strategic relocation trends in high-risk regions, and advanced manufacturing techniques in materials processing. His work bridges macroeconomic theories with applied engineering challenges. Recent Research Trends: His articles analyze geopolitical dynamics in G7 markets (2014-2022), stock volatility during the Russia-Ukraine conflict using EGARCH models, and decision-making frameworks for corporate relocations. In materials science, he investigates laser cutting efficiency for Hardox steel and energy optimization in CO₂ laser processes. Grants/Advising: No specific grants or advising roles stated in the provided materials. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Department's research groups in industrial management and materials engineering.









