Cristian Doicin – Engineering Education and Industrial Leadership for the Next Generation
IntroductionProf. Cristian Doicin is an influential academic leader and practitioner in engineering education and industrial systems. As Dean at Politehnica University of Bucharest, he plays a pivotal role in advancing quality and innovation in technical higher education. Key Contributions Dean of the Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics at UPB. Extensive expertise in industrial engineering,…
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Anca Draghici – Designing Sustainable Learning for the Circular Economy
IntroductionProf. Anca Draghici is a prominent academic in organizational sustainability, with a focus on how education can drive sustainable practices in the plastics industry and beyond. Key Contributions Professor at Politehnica University of Timișoara with a background in engineering and ergonomics. Coordinates the Green Plastics Academy and leads several EU projects on sustainability and circular…
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Nicolae Bâlc – Metal 3D Printing and the Future of Advanced Manufacturing
IntroductionProf. Nicolae Balc, a leading figure in manufacturing engineering, brings decades of expertise in additive manufacturing and rapid product development. His work bridges academic research with real-world industrial applications. Key Contributions Professor at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, specializing in Additive Manufacturing and Non-Traditional Technologies. Coordinator of over 36 PhD theses and author of 183…
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Detlef Zuehlke – 20 Years of Smart Factory: Vision, Impact, and What Lies Ahead
IntroductionProf. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Detlef Zuehlke is recognized worldwide as a pioneer of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. His groundbreaking work in founding the first Smart Factory in Kaiserslautern in 2005 set the foundation for digital transformation in industrial production. Key Contributions Founded the first Smart Factory worldwide in 2005 in Germany. Championed interdisciplinary collaboration…
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