Ciprian Bogdan Chirila is a Senior Lecturer at the University Politehnica of Timisoara (Faculty of Automation and Computer Science, Computing and Information Technology Department) and also teaches at Ioan Slavici University . His career spans over two decades, with roles in teaching, research, and software development. Education : PhD in Computer Science (2010, University Politehnica Timisoara & University Nice-Sophia Antipolis) Master's in Computer Science & Software Engineering (2002) Engineer Diploma in Automation & Computer Science (2001) Analyst-Programmer Diploma (1996) Research Interests : His work focuses on reverse inheritance for software reusability, generative learning objects for education, and software quality assessment using code metrics. He explores interdisciplinary applications in healthcare, mathematics education, and industrial IT services. Article Trends : Recent publications emphasize adaptive e-learning frameworks , gamification in education , and model-driven development . Key themes include automated assessment , dynamic content generation , and integration of standards like SCORM and xAPI . Scientific Awards : Microsoft Award, Student Scientific Communications Session (2001) Award, Student Scientific Communications Session (2002) Third Place, Mechanics and Robotics Contest (1998) Fourth Place, Traian Lalescu Mathematics Contest (1998) Teaching & Development : He has led laboratory sessions and lectures in Data Structures , Compiler Design , Operating Systems , and Heuristic Methods . He organizes programming contests and develops centralized materials management software as a volunteer engineer.
Professor Andriy Volodymyrovych Karpenko is a Doctor of Economic Sciences and Professor at the Department of Economics and Customs within the Faculty of Business Technologies and Economics at National University 'Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic'. With over 14 years of academic experience since 2010, he has established himself as a prominent scholar in innovation economics, human capital development, and customs policy. Faculty of Business Technologies and Economics, National University 'Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic' Department of Economics and Customs Director of the Public Organization 'Zaporizhzhia Cluster Engineering - Automation - Mechanical Engineering' since 2020 Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the electronic periodical 'Management and Business' Member of multiple editorial boards of economic journals Professor Karpenko's research interests span innovations and innovation ecosystems, national and regional economy, economics and enterprise management, human capital and human development, and customs affairs. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on Ukraine's economic development through innovation, human capital investment, and cluster-based economic strategies, with particular emphasis on the impact of digital transformation and global challenges on Ukraine's economic landscape. His extensive publication record includes 354 scientific works, with 30 published internationally (7 in Scopus and Web of Science-indexed journals), 94 in Ukrainian professional periodicals, 27 in monographs (including one sole-authored monograph), and 203 conference theses. Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal a strong focus on Ukraine's economic resilience during wartime, cluster development strategies, human capital measurement, and innovation ecosystem management. Letter of thanks from Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration (2012) Honorary certificates from Zaporizhzhia National Technical University (2013, 2015, 2018) Letter of thanks from Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2020) Letters of thanks and Certificate of Honor from Zaporizhzhia Regional authorities and Ministry of Education (2023) Professor Karpenko actively participates in advising and grant activities, having led multiple research projects since 2014. He currently serves as the responsible executor of research topics at the Department of Economics and Customs at National University 'Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic', focusing on sustainable development of business ecosystems. His work with the Zaporizhzhia Cluster 'IAM' demonstrates strong engagement with practical applications of his research in regional economic development. His academic leadership extends to various councils and government structures, including the Coordination Council for SME Development of Zaporizhzhia City Council and the Council of Entrepreneurs of Zaporizhzhia Region, where he contributes expertise on economic policy and business development strategies.
Dr. Chernova Irina Viktorivna is an Associate Professor at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University's Faculty of Business Technologies and Economics, Department of Business and Management. With a Candidate of Philological Sciences degree (1999) and Master's in Architecture (2021), her expertise bridges Ukrainian cultural history with modern business communication. Specializes in Management Psychology , Public Relations , and Corporate Branding Developed 120+ scientific works including 3 Web of Science/Scopus publications Led international educational projects with Prometheus and DVV International Her research examines: Branding and Digital Marketing strategies Communication Systems in post-conflict management Historical Preservation in urban development Recent publications analyze: Ukraine's national image in global economics Ukrainian business communication challenges Psychopedagogical motivation frameworks
IOANA ANDREEA BOGOSLOV is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, Finance and Accounting Department. Her contact address is Dumbravii Street, no. 17, Sibiu, 550324, Romania. She can be reached via email at andreea.bogoslov@ulbsibiu.ro . She is affiliated with the following research center: Center for Global Studies Her research spans multiple domains, with primary interests in: Business Informatics : Integration of IT solutions in business processes. Computer Science : Foundational computing principles and applications. E-business & E-learning : Digital commerce and technology-enhanced education methodologies. ICT & Web-based Learning : Innovative educational technologies and online pedagogical frameworks. She contributes to the following academic programs: Business Administration (English) Accounting and Management Informatics Finance and Banking Economic Informatics (English) Management and Marketing programs Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as: Informatics Algorithms and Data Structures Databases Management Information Systems
Adrian ALEXANDRESCU is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering within the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Engineering at “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași. He is a member of the Open Infrastructure Research Center and specializes in interdisciplinary research areas such as blockchain technology, distributed systems, artificial intelligence (genetic algorithms, neural networks), and IoT applications. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical implementations in education, healthcare, and smart technologies. His research interests focus on leveraging blockchain for secure transactions, optimizing distributed systems, and enhancing e-learning through gamification. He has contributed to projects involving sensor networks for health monitoring, real-time driver sobriety tracking, and decentralized identity management systems. His academic contributions span over 20 years, with notable work on genetic algorithms for task mapping in heterogeneous systems and cloud-based solutions for ambient assisted living. Dr. ALEXANDRESCU’s publications emphasize blockchain’s role in trustless systems, IoT-driven healthcare environments, and AI-driven solutions for education and logistics. His work on decentralized article retrieval systems and plagiarism detection frameworks underscores his commitment to ethical and efficient digital ecosystems. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his prolific publication record reflects sustained academic excellence. He advises on projects at the intersection of cloud computing, distributed architectures, and smart technologies. His labs and collaborations focus on developing scalable solutions for real-world challenges such as secure real estate transactions and community-driven academic publishing systems.
Darius Bufnea is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Babeş-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. His academic address is at No. 1 Mihail Kogalniceanu Street, RO-400084 Cluj-Napoca. He teaches various courses including Web Programming, Security Protocols in Communications, Web Security and Internet, Web Traffic Control, and Operating Systems for Parallel and Distributed Architectures. Dr. Bufnea's research spans multiple domains within computer science, with a strong focus on parallel and distributed computing systems. His work explores innovative frameworks like PowerList-based programming models and their implementation in Java. He has made significant contributions to web security research, particularly in detecting and measuring scraper sites and clickbait content. His research bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in web technologies and parallel programming paradigms. His publication record shows a consistent trajectory of research in parallel computing frameworks, with recent work expanding into web security and content analysis. The trend indicates a progression from foundational parallel programming models toward applied research in web technologies, security, and educational approaches for teaching complex computing concepts. His work on measuring "scrappiness level" of websites represents an innovative approach to quantifying web spam and content duplication issues. Dr. Bufnea actively engages with students through undergraduate and dissertation thesis supervision, with specific research topics available through university channels. His teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning, as evidenced by detailed laboratory assignments covering web technologies from HTML/CSS to advanced JavaScript and server-side programming.
Dr. Diana Andone serves as Director of the eLearning Center and Associate Professor at Politehnica University of Timisoara. She leads initiatives in digital education, virtual reality integration, and open educational resources (OER) through projects like the award-winning CVUPT Virtual Campus and UniCampus (Romania's first MOOC platform). Her academic career spans 25+ years of international teaching across 6 countries. PhD in Designing eLearning Spaces (University of Brighton, UK) Master in European Studies (West University of Timisoara) Postgraduate in Open Learning (Heriot-Watt University, UK) Master in Artificial Intelligence (Politehnica University of Timisoara) As a pioneer in digital education, she coordinates 30+ EU-funded projects including Erasmus+ DigiCulture and ViCaDiS , focusing on open education, digital skills for creative industries, and virtual mobility. Her research bridges art, technology, and education through projects like Spotlight Heritage Timisoara - a digital cultural heritage initiative. She holds leadership roles in global academic communities: EDEN Vice President for Communication (2018-2021) , IEEE Romania Education Chair , and IEEE Education Society Board member . Recipient of 11 Best Paper Awards and 2021 IEEE Distinguished Chapter Leadership Award. Dr. Andone actively supports regional innovation ecosystems as mentor for StartUp Weekend , HacktTM , and Girls in Tech initiatives. She also contributes to cultural development as member of Timișoara 2023 European Capital of Culture Task Force and social responsibility through Pentru Voi Foundation .
Valentina Mykolayivna Zaitseva is a Professor and Head of the Department of Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Business at Zaporizhzhia National Technical University. With over 17 years of academic service since 2007, she has established herself as a leading expert in tourism education and development in Ukraine. Her work spans teaching, research, and administration within the Humanitarian Faculty of the university. Professor Zaitseva earned her higher education from Zaporizhzhia State Pedagogical Institute in 1973 with a specialty in "Physical Education," and later from Zaporizhia National Technical University in 2011 with honors, specializing in "Tourism" and earning the qualification of "Master of Tourism, teacher of higher educational institutions." In 1987, she completed her Candidate's thesis in Correctional Pedagogy on "Health correction of deaf children by means of swimming" at the Research Institute of Directology of the APNSRSR in Moscow, Russia. The Higher Attestation Commission of Ukraine awarded her the academic title of "Professor" in 2005. Professor Zaitseva's research focuses on two primary areas: the development of inbound tourism in Ukraine and improving the training of specialists in the tourism field. Her recent work has increasingly addressed post-war tourism recovery strategies, digital transformation in tourism, and sustainable tourism development models. She has pioneered methodologies for analyzing tourist area potential, organizing tourist services in hotels, and developing effective excursion systems. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on "Analysis and assessment of the potential of tourist areas," "Organization of tourist services in hotels," and "Organization of excursions," where she integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application through methodological instructions, lecture notes, and work programs. Distinguished Educator of Ukraine Honorary Diploma of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2005) Honored Worker of Education of Ukraine (2016) Honorary Diploma of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (2017) Order of Princess Olga III degree (2020) With an impressive publication record of 230 scientific works, including 8 monographs and 9 textbooks, Professor Zaitseva has significantly contributed to tourism literature in Ukraine. Her scholarly impact is evidenced by her presence in major academic databases including ORCID, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus. She has supervised numerous students and contributed to the development of tourism education standards in Ukraine, focusing on creating competitive specialists for the domestic tourism industry. Her research has secured various grants supporting tourism development projects and academic initiatives, with recent work emphasizing post-war recovery strategies for Ukraine's tourism sector. Professor Zaitseva leads research initiatives focused on sustainable tourism development, destination management, and the integration of innovative technologies in tourism business. Her department serves as a hub for tourism education in the region, collaborating with industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance and student employability. She has been instrumental in developing dual education programs that combine academic learning with practical industry experience, strengthening the connection between the university and tourism businesses in Ukraine.
Dr. Sanda-Maria Avram is a faculty member at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where she teaches in the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. She currently instructs courses in Operating Systems for bachelor's students and oversees the elaboration of Bachelor Theses. Her teaching approach emphasizes practical application and student engagement in both undergraduate and master's programs, having recently completed the sixth iteration of her Adaptive Web Design course with 81 master's students across six sections. Dr. Avram's research spans multiple domains with a current focus on authorship attribution through artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and stylometry. Her work aims to achieve and surpass AI-based results through mathematical approaches. Previously, her research encompassed knowledge discovery, data visualization, web mining, e-learning systems, and networking. She has developed several educational platforms including SINE, PULSE, and PULSE Extended for student evaluation in laboratory settings, addressing the specific needs of Romanian universities where laboratory sessions are mandatory and guided by a single tutor. Her publication record reveals a strong trend toward applying computational methods to solve practical problems in education and networking. Recent work focuses on linguistic analysis and authorship attribution using advanced AI techniques, while earlier publications address educational analytics and network routing protocols. She has demonstrated that integrated analytics using authentication data provide more reliable insights for e-learning environments than standard tools like Google Analytics. Dr. Avram leads a student research group focused on mathematical approaches to authorship attribution, encouraging students with strong mathematical skills to collaborate. She actively maintains academic profiles on Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and Academia.edu (under the names SandaDragos and SandaMariaAvram), where she has established a network of academic collaborators and shares her research findings with the broader scholarly community.
Dr. Diana - Florina Șotropa is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science , Babeș-Bolyai University. She teaches courses in Web Programming and coordinates bachelor's thesis projects, emphasizing rigorous research methodology and adherence to deadlines. Her email contact is diana.sotropa@ubbcluj.ro and diana.sotropa@cs.ubbcluj.ro. Her research focuses on applying Formal Concept Analysis (FCA) to diverse domains, including: Static code analysis for detecting programming errors Improving electronic health record systems User behavior analysis in educational platforms 3D visualization of life tracks via VR Recent work explores FCA integration with static analysis tools to identify code complexity in junior developers and enhance medical diagnostics. She collaborates extensively on tools like FCA Tools Bundle for knowledge discovery and visualization. Publications span prestigious venues such as the International Conference on Conceptual Structures , SYNASC , and ENASE , with a focus on bridging FCA theory with practical applications in software engineering and healthcare.
Professor Virgil Chichernea at Romanian-American University is a distinguished academic with over two decades of contributions to information systems, smart city technologies, and educational digitalization. His career spans theoretical research and practical implementations of decision support systems, collaborative learning platforms, and database optimization techniques. Research Focus: Smart Cities & Urban Informatics Specialization: Decision Support Systems (DSS) Technical Expertise: Database Management, Collaborative Software Domain: Information Society & Educational Technology His recent work analyzes the transition from e-learning to full societal digitalization (2021) and explores campus information systems in smart city educational environments (2016). Earlier research (2009-2013) developed the WebUniv collaborative education platform and optimized database storage/retrieval mechanisms. Key publication trends show interdisciplinary work combining: Urban planning with ICT infrastructure Computer science with educational pedagogy Business systems analysis with public policy
Andriy Valentynovich Parkhomenko is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic". He serves as Head of the Educational and Methodological Department and has been with the university since 1995. With a Candidate of Technical Sciences degree, he specializes in modern casting technologies, economical alloy steels, embedded systems design, and CAD/CAM/CAE systems in foundry production. Education: Zaporizhzhia Machine-Building Institute named after V.Ya. Chubar (1991) - "Foundry of ferrous and non-ferrous metals", qualification "metallurgical engineer" Research Interests: Professor Parkhomenko's research focuses on modern casting technologies and the development of economical alloy steels for industrial applications. His work in embedded systems design methodologies has contributed significantly to the field of IoT education and remote laboratory development. He has pioneered approaches for integrating CAD/CAM/CAE systems into foundry production, enhancing efficiency and precision in manufacturing processes. His recent research extends into biomedical applications, particularly in the prototyping of spinal implants and other medical devices. Research Trends: Professor Parkhomenko's recent publications demonstrate a clear evolution from traditional mechanical engineering and foundry technologies toward more advanced applications in biomedical engineering, smart home systems, and IoT technologies. His work shows a strong emphasis on remote experimentation and virtual laboratories as tools for inclusive engineering education. There's a noticeable trend toward interdisciplinary research, particularly at the intersection of mechanical engineering, computer science, and biomedical applications. Scientific Awards: Honorary badge "Excellence in Education" Honorary badge "For Scientific and Educational Achievements" Honorary badge "For Impeccable Work" III degree Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine Certificate of Honor from the Department of Education and Science of Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration Professional Activities: As Head of the Educational and Methodological Department, Professor Parkhomenko oversees curriculum development and educational standards. He has participated in numerous international conferences and has completed international internships in Germany and Spain through ERASMUS+ programs. His work on remote laboratories has significantly contributed to inclusive engineering education, particularly for students with disabilities. Research Infrastructure: Professor Parkhomenko has been instrumental in developing integrated complexes for IoT technologies study and remote laboratory systems. His work has established infrastructure for smart home system research, biomedical device prototyping, and energy consumption control systems. These facilities support both educational and research activities at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University.
Catalin Lisa serves as Head of Works at the Department of Chemical Engineering within the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection at Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi. Holding a doctorate in chemical engineering (2010) with a focus on AI applications in polymerization, he has maintained continuous academic engagement since 1988 through teaching and research roles. His educational background includes an engineering degree in Macromolecular Compounds Technology (1988) and doctoral studies at the same institution. Research interests span mass/heat/momentum transfer , thermodynamic property evaluation , and pioneering AI applications in chemical engineering and ophthalmology . His publication record demonstrates consistent output in fluid dynamics, mixture thermodynamics, and medical AI applications. Recent scholarly contributions show increasing focus on medical diagnostics (particularly glaucoma progression modeling) while maintaining core chemical engineering research. His work integrates experimental data with neural networks and machine learning across domains from polymer science to ophthalmology. Led 22 competitive grants (2 as director) with significant research impact: 65 publications (43 ISI), 6 patents, 174+ Web of Science citations, and h-index of 10. Active in academic service as member of admission committees, scientific event organizers, and faculty electoral commissions. Maintains modern teaching practices through digital course materials (2024 e-learning modules for Hydrodynamic Operations) and laboratory innovations including new 2024 experiments on solid density measurement and aerodynamic profiling. Supervises course projects in chemical reactor design and process scaling.
Матвій Борисович Ільяшенко is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Systems and Networks, Faculty of Computer Science and Technologies, Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the Institute of Modeling Problems in Energy (NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv) and graduated from ZNTU with honors in 2005. Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (2008) Specialty: Computer Systems and Networks (2005) His research focuses on graph algorithms, combinatorial optimization, and artificial intelligence systems. Recent publications explore blockchain integration in digital twins, neuroevolution for anomaly detection, and spiking neural network synthesis with probabilistic coding. His work spans distributed computing, medical diagnostics, and industrial cybersecurity. Key trends in his publications include: 1) Advanced graph isomorphism algorithms for resource allocation; 2) Neuroevolutionary techniques in time series analysis; 3) Blockchain-enhanced digital twin architectures; 4) Stochastic programming for big data reduction; 5) Probabilistic neural models with neuropattern mechanisms. He teaches Fundamentals of optimization of computer systems and networks and has contributed to specialized digital systems semantic analysis, GRID network resource reservation, and communication channel efficiency optimization. His work bridges theoretical algorithms with practical implementations in industrial and medical domains.
Natalia Anatolyvna Kulikovska serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Computer Systems and Networks within the Faculty of Computer Science and Technology at Zaporizhia National Technical University. She has maintained a continuous academic affiliation with the university since 2010, contributing significantly to both teaching and research initiatives in computer science and technology. Dr. Kulikovska completed her higher education at Zaporizhia National Technical University, graduating in 2010 with a Master's degree in "Specialized Computer Systems" and further specializing in "Organizational Management" in 2011. Her academic credentials are complemented by multiple scholarly identifiers including Scopus (ID: 57208667683), ResearcherID (AAE-4642-2019), Google Scholar, and ORCID (0000-0003-4691-5102). Her research expertise spans semantic technologies, modeling, multi-service systems, ontology, web services, and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA). Dr. Kulikovska's scholarly work demonstrates a progressive evolution from theoretical foundations in distributed knowledge-based systems toward practical implementations in Internet of Things applications. Her early publications focused on semantic service structures and distributed knowledge systems, while her recent work (2022-2024) shows a pronounced shift toward practical IoT applications addressing real-world challenges in environmental monitoring, temperature control, and security protocols. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory focusing on the intersection of semantic technologies with IoT implementations. Her work addresses critical challenges in data transmission integrity, system resilience, security measures for IoT devices in fog computing environments, and the integration of Big Data analytics with distributed sensor networks. Notably, her research on chatbot applications for environmental control represents an innovative fusion of natural language processing with practical IoT solutions. As an educator, Dr. Kulikovska teaches courses in modern internet technologies, information protection, software engineering, and modern programming methods. Her teaching methodology likely integrates her research findings, providing students with current knowledge in rapidly evolving technological domains. While specific details about her advising responsibilities are not available in the provided text, her extensive publication record suggests active mentorship of students in research projects related to distributed systems and IoT technologies. Her laboratory and team affiliations are not explicitly detailed in the available information, though her research focus suggests potential involvement with university centers specializing in computer modeling, intelligent systems, and IoT development. Her work on green computing in Ukraine indicates engagement with sustainability initiatives within the technological sector.
