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University Politehnica of Bucharest - Center for Advanced Research on New Materials, Products and Innovative Processes (CAMPUS)

30/10/2026

ne face deosebită plăcere să anunțăm demararea inițiativei Junior Lab, coordonată de Prof. Octavian Radu. Acest club dedicat elevilor de liceu cu performanțe deosebite și medaliaților la olimpiadele internaționale de fizică are misiunea de a crea o punte între rezolvarea problemelor de concurs și descoperirea științifică avansată.

Sub egida Institutului de Cercetare CAMPUS, Politehnica București, PoliPhysics integrează fizica teoretică cu modelarea computațională, simulările numerice și verificarea experimentală practică. Activitățile acoperă direcții tematice esențiale, precum propagarea undelor în medii neomogene și sistemele radar, fotonică și optică cuantică, dinamică neliniară și astrofizică computațională, dar nu se limitează numai la acestea.

Cu această ocazie, invităm elevii de liceu pasionați de fizică, cercetare și explorare științifică să participe la ateleriul de deschidere al clubului organizat în perioada 6–7 noiembrie 2026 la Institutul de Cercetare CAMPUS, Politehnica București.

Ce te așteaptă la PoliPhysics Junior Lab?
• 6 noiembrie – atelier de comunicări științifice: o oportunitate de a prezenta proiecte și idei de cercetare, de a face schimb de experiență și de a interacționa cu alți elevi și cercetători, într-un mediu care încurajează dialogul și colaborarea științifică. Vizita laboratoarelor studențești: Students2SPACE (rachete), NOVA (drone), DRIFT (vehicule) și TechForge (robotică).
• 7 noiembrie – Discord Physics Tournament ediția a V-a: o competiție dedicată pasionaților de fizică, în care participanții își pot testa cunoștințele, gândirea logică și abilitățile de rezolvare a problemelor.

📩 Informații și înscrieri: [email protected]
🌐 Mai multe detalii: poliphysics.campus.pub.ro

Prin aceste inițiative sprijinim elevii de liceu care își doresc să exploreze proiecte de cercetare și exploratorii din diverse domenii ale ingineriei, pregătindu-se pentru a deveni liderii și formatorii de tehnologie de mâine.
Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București

29/10/2026

We – the Energy and Sustainable Environment Lab, coordinated by Prof. Diana Cocarta – are proud to launch the CIRCULAR CAMPUS 2030 The Journey Towards More Sustainable Universities! initiative as part of the European University Alliance, with partnership of İTÜ , Turkey, and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Oficial), Spain.

Through five interconnected activities, participants will explore key topics such as water circularity, SDG-oriented impact assessment, circular waste management, and sustainable campus development. The programme also includes on-site activities in Istanbul and a hackathon in Bucharest, offering opportunities to transform theoretical knowledge into practical solutions.

The 2026 initiative consists of the following workshops and hackathon:
💧 Workshop 1 on Water Circularity and Circular Water Systems – 15 December 2026, online, Istanbul Technical University https://lnkd.in/dXtbr5VS.
🌱 Workshop 2 on SDG-Oriented Impact Assessment and Stakeholder-Driven Prioritization – 13 January 2027, online, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid https://lnkd.in/dmiFrSs7.
♻️ Workshop 3 on Circular Waste Management and Waste-to-Resource Systems – 15 February 2027, online, Politehnica Bucharest https://lnkd.in/dbGRgmcX.
🏙️ Workshop 4 on From Theoretical Sessions to Field Experience – 15–16 March 2027, onsite, Istanbul, Turkey here https://lnkd.in/dq8nwM75.
💡 Hackathon on From Campus Systems to Circular Living Labs – 15–16 April 2027, onsite, Bucharest, Romania https://lnkd.in/dRRd7nQF.

? Students and PhD researchers from EELISA institutions and affiliated institutions.

Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București

28/10/2026

We – the Photon-X Spectrum Lab, coordinated by Dr. Ștefan G. Stanciu – are pleased to share our latest research exploring the role of strategic communication in accelerating the clinical translation of functional .

In this article, we examine why promising advances in bionanomaterials do not always translate into routine clinical applications. While technical performance, safety, manufacturing scalability, and regulatory requirements are well-recognized challenges, the study highlights the importance of communication in building trust, aligning expectations, and facilitating collaboration between researchers, clinicians, patients, regulators, and investors.

We propose a structured communication framework that integrates stakeholder-specific messaging, visual and digital tools, and continuous feedback mechanisms throughout the translational process. By treating communication as an integral part of innovation rather than a final dissemination step, the work highlights new opportunities to bridge the gap between laboratory research and clinical practice, supporting more effective pathways for bringing advanced nanomedicine technologies to patients.

See “Bridging Functional Bionanomaterials and the Clinic: Strategic Communication as a Translational Enabler”, D.-M. Vrabie, F. Yang, A. Wu, C. Lodeiro, P. del Pino, B. Pelaz, G. Panisoara, Y. M. Song, M. Popescu, Ș.G. Stanciu, G. Militaru, Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 24, #610, 2026, Impact Factor 15. Read the full article here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12951-026-04425-y.
Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București KAIST Universidade NOVA de Lisboa Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

27/10/2026

We – the Smart and Autonomous Systems Lab, coordinated by Prof. Grigore Cican – are pleased to share our latest research on the experimental identification and control-oriented modeling of a micro propulsion system with for vertical take-off and landing applications.

In this article, we investigate the dynamic behaviour of a micro turbojet propulsion system equipped with thrust vectoring capabilities. Through experimental system identification and transfer function modeling, the article develops a mathematical representation of the propulsion system to support control system design and the analysis of its dynamic response. The research contributes to the development of modeling approaches for advanced propulsion systems intended for vertical flight applications.

See “Experimental Identification and Control-oriented Modeling of a Micro Turbojet Propulsion System with Thrust Vectoring for Vertical Take-off and Landing Applications”, A. Toader, G. Cican, I. Popescu, I. Ursu, H. Strauch, A. Ion, Journal of Engineering Research, 2026, Impact Factor 4.0. Read the full article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2307187726004311.
Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București Comoti - Romanian Research & Development Institute for Gas Turbines

26/10/2026

We – the Energy and Sustainable Environment Lab, coordinated by Prof. Diana Cocarta – were there, namely at the 25th International Conference on New Cryogenic and Isotope Technologies for Energy and Environment, held in Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania, which provided a valuable opportunity to exchange knowledge, present research findings, and engage with the international scientific community.

The lab was represented by Cristian Tutulan who presented our work on “From Standards to Sensors: Bridging Regulatory Gaps for Hydrogen-Natural Gas Blends in Residential Combustion”, authors D.M. Cocârță, V. Tanasiev, R. Kuncser, C. Tutulan, T. Prisecaru.

Cristian had the chance also to participated in scientific activities focused on hydrogen technologies and their role in the transition towards more sustainable energy systems. The topics addressed included hydrogen’s distinct combustion properties compared to methane, the implications for combustion safety and emissions, and the challenges of adapting existing systems to hydrogen-enriched fuel mixtures. Particular attention was given to experimental validation, safety requirements, and the assessment of hydrogen concentrations in combustion applications.

Through initiatives like this, we continue to support the professional development of our PhD students, encourage their active participation in the international scientific community, and contribute to advancing research in hydrogen technologies and sustainable energy systems.
Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București

23/10/2026

We – the Smart and Autonomous Systems Lab, coordinated by Prof. Grigore Cican, and the Students2SPACE Lab, coordinated by Cătălin Chelmuș – are pleased to share our latest research on the aero-structural design, manufacturing and supersonic flight validation of a 3D-printed composite rocket nose cone.

In this article, we present the design and experimental validation of a rocket nose cone manufactured using fused deposition modeling (FDM) with PET-G and reinforced with a fiberglass–epoxy composite. Through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and finite element analysis (FEA), the study evaluates the structure’s aerodynamic performance and mechanical behaviour under supersonic flight conditions.

The nose cone was subsequently tested in a full-scale rocket flight, reaching an altitude of approximately 9.8 km and a peak Mach number of 1.7–1.8. Post-flight inspections confirmed its structural integrity, with no evidence of cracking, delamination, or permanent deformation. The results demonstrate the potential of hybrid additive–composite manufacturing for developing lightweight, structurally robust components for advanced aerospace applications.

See “Integrated Aero-structural Design and Supersonic Flight Validation of a 3D-printed Composite Rocket Nose Cone”, C. Chelmuș, T. Gheorma, Ș. Ursache, V. Toma, G. Cican, T.L. Grigorie, Results in Engineering, 31, #111519, 2026, Impact Factor 9.4. Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2026.111519.
Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București

22/10/2026

We – the Photon-X Spectrum Lab, coordinated by Dr. Ștefan G. Stanciu – are pleased to share our latest research on the nanoscale architecture and optical properties of Ranunculus pollen grains via advanced near-field optical imaging techniques.

The article investigates the nanoscale morphology and optical characteristics of pollen grains using scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy (s-SNOM) at a wavelength of 1550 nm. Unlike electron microscopy, this non-destructive technique requires neither vacuum conditions nor conductive coatings, allowing biological samples to be examined while preserving their structure closer to their native state. By employing a two-step refractive-index reconstruction procedure, the study distinguishes between pollen kit residues and sporopollenin-rich exine structures, revealing correlations between local topography and chemical composition.

See “Near-Field Optical Imaging of Ranunculus Pollen Grain Nanoscale Architecture”, D.E. Trancă, Ș.G. Stanciu, R. Hristu, G.A. Stanciu, IEEE Photonics Journal, 18(4), 2026, Impact Factor 2.6. Read the full article here: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11551819.
Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București

21/10/2026

We – the GEOspatial and Smart SENSors for Environmental Applications Research Lab, coordinated by Prof. Daniela Faur and Prof. Dragos Ioan Sacaleanu – were there, namely at the ESRI Romania User Conference 2026, in Bucharest. The event brought together members of the Romanian GIS community.

The lab was represented by Prof. Daniela Faur and Dr. Teodor Costăchioiu who had the chance to explore technologies and recent developments within the ArcGIS ecosystem. A key moment for the team was the final presentation of the AI4RISK platform, developed within the AI4RISK “Platform for Fusion and Management of Multi-source Data Collections Exploitable by Artificial Intelligence Models for the Estimation and Predictive Analysis of Risk Situations” SOL3/2024 project, through the collaboration of the project partners.

AI4RISK integrates heterogeneous data and AI-based analysis within a GIS environment, bringing together information from multiple sources to support risk assessment, situational awareness, and decision-making. The presentation marked an important milestone for the project, demonstrating how research, artificial intelligence, and geospatial technologies developed by the consortium can be brought together in an operational platform.

Through initiatives like this, we highlight its contribution to the project and its broader research direction, focused on transforming heterogeneous geospatial data into actionable spatial intelligence through AI.
Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București

20/10/2026

We – the GEOspatial and Smart SENSors for Environmental Applications Research Lab, coordinated by Prof. Daniela Faur and Prof. Dragos Ioan Sacaleanu – successfully completed the SEE Romania Romanian-American Foundation–Babson College Symposium for Entrepreneurship Educators programme.

The symposium brought together university educators from across Romania, including participants from Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Brașov, and Suceava. The event provided an opportunity to exchange teaching practices, experiences, and perspectives across different academic fields, while exploring new ways of encouraging innovation and entrepreneurial thinking in higher education.

The program focused on entrepreneurship education and experiential learning, exploring practical approaches to integrating entrepreneurial thinking into university teaching and helping students connect technical knowledge with real-world challenges and opportunities.

It was a great opportunity to take another step toward integrating problem-driven learning, entrepreneurship, and innovation into technical and research-oriented education.

Through these initiatives, we help students move from developing technical knowledge to identifying opportunities where research and technology can generate solutions with real-world impact.
Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București

19/10/2026

We were pleased to welcome the ERASMUS+ delegation of representatives from INSA Lyon , France, University of Twente , Netherlands, and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Oficial) , Spain, in an experience and know-how exchange activity.

We had the chance to showcase three of our labs providing the delegation with an opportunity to explore the university’s research infrastructure, learn more about ongoing scientific activities, and discover the expertise developed across different fields, from sustainable energy and environmental research to artificial intelligence, multimedia technologies, and advanced materials: the Energy and SuStainable Environment Lab, coordinated by Prof. Diana Cocârță, the AIMultimediaLab, coordinated by Prof. Bogdan Ionescu, and the National Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, represented by Dr. Bogdan Vasile.

Beyond the opportunity to showcase the research activities, the visit highlighted the importance of international mobility in strengthening academic relationships, facilitating knowledge transfer, and creating opportunities for future cooperation in research and higher education.

Through initiatives like this, we continue to support international academic exchange, foster connections between research communities, and promote the sharing of knowledge and expertise across European institutions.
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