academic work
Academic Appointment
Lecturer: Politehnica University Timișoara, Civil Engineering Faculty, Department of Steel Structures and Structural Mechanics
Str. Ioan Curea nr. 1, office M002, Timișoara, Romania
Courses: Composite Steel–Concrete Structures, Architecture for Engineers, Timber Structures
Chair of the Civil Engineering in English Programme Board
Coordinator of the UPT Committee for International University Rankings, coordinating institutional analysis and participation in international ranking and benchmarking systems.
Educational Focus
- Bridge engineering fundamentals with innovation, by designing and teaching courses that prepare students for real-world structural challenges.
- Foster bilingual civil engineering education, helping internationalize the curriculum and mentor students in both Romanian and English.
- Encourage student-led research and experimentation, particularly in finite element modeling and structural safety evaluation.
- Strengthen the industry–education connection, by embedding real-life challenges, site contexts, and collaborative industry projects into the learning process.
- Create immersive educational experiences, where students don’t just acquire skills, but co-design meaningful, memorable learning journeys that reflect both professional demands and societal relevance.
As Chair of the Civil Engineering in English Programme Board, I work on curriculum development, international positioning, and stronger links between education, industry, and research.
Training and Mentorship
I design and facilitate learning formats in structural engineering, communication, civic practice and interdisciplinary collaboration. My experience includes university teaching, student mentorship, company workshops and a 140+ hour training programme for Quantity Surveyors at Webuild Romania.
Currently working on
Circular Cultures Design School – Strand B Co-curator
At CCDS 2026, I work as co-curator of Strand B: The Connection Line, a track dedicated to exploring the future of industry through the lens of Industry 5.0, circular innovation, and human–machine collaboration. Together with the British Council and Politehnica University Timișoara, we facilitate interdisciplinary learning experiences that connect engineering students with real-world sustainability challenges, fostering prototypes and dialogues at the intersection of technology, design, and social impact.
