Dr. Habil. Alexandra Cernian is an associate professor at the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computers, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, where she teaches courses in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and business intelligence, blockchain. She has over 15 years of experience in research, education, and consultancy, with more than 750 training sessions delivered for national and international companies. Her work focuses on the application of artificial intelligence in organizations, with an emphasis on decision-making, governance, and the impact on business and society.

She is an expert evaluator and rapporteur for European research and innovation programs, including Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, EIT, and other European initiatives, contributing to the evaluation and funding of strategic projects in the field of emerging technologies. In the entrepreneurial environment, she is a co-founder of Recycllux, a deep-tech startup that uses artificial intelligence and satellite data to monitor and reduce plastic pollution, and an angel investor in the technology ecosystem. She is recognized as an opinion leader in the field of artificial intelligence in Romania, being frequently invited in the media (Euronews Romania, Digi24, Antena 1, etc.) to explain the impact of technology on society. She was included in the Top 100 Successful Women compiled by Capital magazine for her contributions in the fields of education, digitalization, and AI. Her scientific activity includes publications in international journals and participation in national and European research projects, with a focus on AI, blockchain, and intelligent systems.

Skills : database design, software applications design, database administration
Research projects: 3 international projects, 7 national projects
IT project: 2 international projects, over 15 national projects

• • Academic Staff (2009 – present): University Assistant (2009 – 2013), Lecturer (2013 – 2018), Associate Professor (2018-2024), Full Professor (2024 – present)
    • Bachelor’s Courses: Logic Design, Computer Graphics Elements, Advanced Graphics Programming and Image Processing
    • Master’s Courses: Volumetric Visualization and Computer Animation, Intelligent Image Processing
  • Researcher/Research Assistant, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest. Funding Types: National (PN II), HORIZON 2020, EUREKA, EUROSTARS, SEE, ERASMUS+, etc. Areas: Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, Image Processing, e-Health
  • Project Director/Partner Responsible – Research Projects/Mobilities
    • Internal Grant funded by POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest UPB-Excellence 2016, in Image Processing and Medicine
    • SEE Grant (http://eeagrants.org/) for inter-institutional cooperation between POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest and the University of Iceland
    • Partner Responsible InfoWorld EUROSTARS-E!10871-i-bracelet – Intelligent Bracelet for Blood Pressure Monitoring and Detection of Preeclampsia (2017-2020)
    • CultReal Project – Immersive Virtual and Augmented Reality Platform for Cultural Spaces, Subsidiary Contract NETIO – Research Ecosystem, Innovation, and Development of ICT Products and Services for a Society Connected to the Internet of Things, ID P_40_270, SMIS2014+ code 105976, No. 4192/18.03.2019
    • University Education Mobility Project, Education Program, Scholarships, Apprenticeships, and Youth Entrepreneurship in Romania, funded through the SEE Grants – Financial Mechanism 2014 – 2021, Contract number EY-MPO-0073; 2018
    • VIP SpaceNav – Smart Buildings for the Visually Impaired – Platform for Quick, Inexpensive, and Safe Configuration and Navigation of Indoor Spaces, PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2021-1505

Bogdan-Costel MOCANU is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computers, Department of Computer and Information Technology of the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest. He earned his Ph.D. in 2019 and continuously demonstrated remarkable growth and improvement in his expertise and contributions in multiple research areas, including Peer-to-Peer systems, Distributed systems, Cloud computing, Big Data, Real-time scheduling, and Information security. His robust academic background, spanning nearly a decade of intensive research and publication, includes a prolific output of 10 ISI-indexed journal articles—two classified in Q1 and four in Q2—and 22 conference papers, complemented by a book chapter indexed in Web of Science. Reflecting his scholarly impact, his work has garnered 129 citations on Google Scholar, including 51 citations on Web of Science, achieving an H-index of 5 (Web of Science), H-Scopus index of 4, and H-Scholar of 7.

His research journey began during his master’s studies in Advanced Software Systems, under the mentorship of Professor Laura Gheorge, where he researches information security, and developed the dissertation thesis entitled “Framework for Security Evaluation of the Performance of Cryptographic Algorithms”. His early academic output included two papers on this subject. With a growing interest in Distributed Systems, Cloud computing, and Peer-to-Peer networks, he started collaborating with professors Florin Pop, Ciprian Dobre, and Valentin Cristea. Following his master’s program, he pursued a PhD. in 2014, researching distributed Peer-to-Peer networks under the supervision of professors Valentin Cristea and Florin Pop. His doctoral thesis, “Trusted Auto-Adaptive Peer-to-Peer Overlays,” defended in 2019, was awarded with Magna Cum Laude distinction, resulting in eight publications: 2 ISI-indexed journal articles, 1 book chapter, and 5 conference papers.

Following his PhD, Bogdan Mocanu maintained a close colaboration with his mentors, Professors Florin Pop and Ciprian Dobre, which led to his career shift from government to academia as Assistant Professor at UPB. In 2021, he also took a Postdoctoral Researcher role within the Doctoral School of Automatic Control and Computers, where he continued exploring new applications of distributed systems, and optimization in real-time systems. His postdoctoral research contributed to projects like “ODIN112 – Real-time Speech-to-Text Transcription System for Romanian Language and Emotional State Recognition in 112 Emergency Calls”, which featured an innovative IVR solution that improved emergency response systems in Romania. His postdoctoral thesis, “Multicriteria Scheduling with Real-Time Constraints,” reflects his enduring commitment to this field. He also collaborated on the “CREAM: Collision Risk Estimation and Automatic Collision Mitigation between Satellites” project, where he contributed to the research and developed of a platform for satellite coordination benefiting the European Space Agency.

In his academic career, Bogdan Mocanu has contributed significantly to both European and national research initiatives. His project leadership is exemplified by his role as project director for two national and one international research grants: (i) “EduCEC – Modern distributed platform for educational applications in Cloud-Edge-Continuum”. This project focuses on a the research and development of a modern distributed educational platform supporting data science education through a Cloud-Edge-Continuum platform with JupyterHub integration over Kubernetes; (ii) “NextEDR – Next generation agent-based EDR systems for cybersecurity threats”. His role in this project was to design and implement a MVP of cybersecurity threat mitigation platform suing a Cloud-Continuum model and (iii) The European “Digital4Sustainability – Accelerating the Digital & Green Transition in the ICT Industry” project that involves the development of courses for VET and SME on digital sustainability.

Additionally, he has actively contributed to multiple international and national projects and research grants. The most significant contributions are: (i) Design and development of an international Master Program in Cybersecurity Management in “Digital4Security – European Masters Programme in Cybersecurity Management & Data Sovereignty” project; (ii) Member in the “NetZeroCities – National Competence Centre and solutions for the development of Climate Neutral and Smart Cities” project and (iii) Lecturing at the summer schools of “LLSF – Education 4.0: Living Labs for the Students of the Future” project, in Bucharest (2023) and Lisbon (2024) on topics related to data science and big data.

In his teaching role, Bogdan Mocanu has taught various courses and applications, including Introduction to Big Data (course – master 1^st year), Distributed Systems (project – master 1^st year),  Distributed Concurrent Systems (application – bachelor 4^th year), Programming languages and programming (application – bachelor 1^st year), Numerical Methods (application – bachelor 1^st year), Network protocols (application – bachelor 2^ndyear) and Advanced Software Engineering (course – bachelor 4^th year). Also, since 2023 he is Associated Professor at the Military Technical Academy Ferdinand I, where I teach Parallel and Distributed Algorithms (bachelor 4^th year). For the Advanced Software Engineering course, in 2022, Bogdan Mocanu have won a prize awarded by ANIS Romania in collaboration with Adobe Romania for the Big Data section. Throughout his academic career, he has supervised undergraduate and master’s projects and contributed to PhD. coordination teams, establishing himself as a dedicated teacher and researcher in computer science and engineering.

Mr. Ciprian Dobre, Vice-Rector of the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, is an accomplished academic and research leader with extensive contributions to the fields of computer science, mobile computing, and digital innovation. Holding the title of Professor Habil. in Computer Science within the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computers, Ciprian also plays a pivotal role in managing research and quality assurance at the university, where he serves as a member of the Faculty Council. He teaches courses on “Communication Protocols,” “Parallel and Distributed Algorithms,” “Web Programming,” “Cloud Computing,” and “Dependable Systems,” shaping the next generation of computer science and engineering students. His work is deeply rooted in exploring the intersection of Data Science, Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), Wireless Networks, and Smart Urban Technologies.

As the Coordinator of the Pervasive Services and Products Laboratory (MobyLab) at POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Ciprian drives cutting-edge research in mobile computing, large-scale distributed systems, and pervasive services. He is also responsible for the university’s CRESCDI office, which focuses on the Digitalisation of Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) activities, ensuring that the institution stays at the forefront of digital transformation in academia and research.

Throughout his career, Ciprian has earned widespread recognition for his scientific contributions. He is a fellow at the California Institute of Technology, a position he has held for over a decade, and has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Oracle PhD Fellowship, the IBM Faculty Award, two CENIC Awards for setting global records in high-speed networking, and four Best Paper Awards for his research publications. His research spans crucial topics such as modeling and simulation, smart technologies, and high-performance computing, contributing to both theoretical advancements and practical applications.

Ciprian’s leadership extends beyond academia. He is a key representative of POLITEHNICA Bucharest in prominent European initiatives such as the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) and CESAER, an influential forum for universities of science and technology across Europe. His involvement in these organizations positions him at the heart of Europe’s open science and research collaboration movements.

As a Scientific Evaluator for the European Commission and national funding bodies in countries including the Netherlands, Italy, Latvia, and Poland, Ciprian plays a crucial role in shaping the future of research and innovation funding across Europe. His deep understanding of the scientific landscape, coupled with his extensive experience, makes him a sought-after expert for evaluating cutting-edge research projects and national research strategies. He is also a member of the European University Association (EUA) Research and Innovation Strategy Group (RISG), contributing to the development of research and innovation strategies for universities across Europe. In this capacity, he provides strategic advice to the EUA Board on horizon scanning and policy review.

His commitment to advancing research and innovation extends to his collaboration with government bodies. Ciprian has worked closely with the Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digitalisation, where he developed digital tools for Romania’s National Research Strategy. He has also served as Cabinet Directorand IT Officer within the ministry, further demonstrating his leadership and expertise in the intersection of public policy and digital innovation.

Beyond his academic and governmental roles, Ciprian is also a Senior Researcher 1st Degree with the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics (ICI Bucharest), where he previously headed the department of Research and Development of Systems and Applications for Society. His research at ICI Bucharest has focused on pervasive and mobile technologies, large-scale distributed systems, and the optimization of e-Government systems, contributing to advancements in both academia and industry.

In addition to his academic and research leadership, Ciprian is the manager of SmartRDI, a Romanian SME that acts as a hub for research and innovation, with a particular focus on mobile computing and IoT technologies. Through SmartRDI, Ciprian fosters innovation in Romania’s tech ecosystem, promoting the development of new technologies that bridge the gap between academia, industry, and government.

In summary, Ciprian Dobre’s career is a testament to his dedication to advancing research, innovation, and education in computer science. His extensive contributions as a professor, researcher, policy advisor, and leader in both academia and government highlight his commitment to shaping the future of technology and science in Romania and across Europe.

Teaching courses (Microprocessors Systems, Computers Structure and Organization/ Digital Computers, Advanced Microprocessors Systems, Computers Architecture, Economic Informatics, and Computer Systems Structure), leadership seminars, laboratory works and semester projects.
Coordinating student projects Diploma (over 500) and Master (over 50) and member in examining boards Diploma and Master.
Coordinating student research projects and member in student research committee session.
Member in student research committee session.
Member in examining boards Diploma and Master.
Coordination of student research teams in competitions hardware-software.
Publication of 8 books and 67 scientific papers.
Participation in research teams of 17 national research projects and 8 international research projects.