Dr. Otilia Elena
DRAGOMIR

Associate Professor, PhD, Eng.

Automation, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering Dept. · Valahia University of Târgoviște, Romania

Artificial Intelligence
Smart Grid Technologies
Renewable Energy
Intelligent Control
Data-Driven Decision Making
Multi-Agent Systems
Energy Optimization

Research Profile

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Otilia Elena Dragomir is an Associate Professor at the Automation, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Department, Valahia University of Târgoviște. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence and machine learning, smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, electrical mobility systems, intelligent control systems, and sustainable energy management. She has extensive experience in AI-driven process control and instrumentation, with a particular emphasis on optimization of complex systems and data-driven decision-making for modern energy infrastructure. She currently acts as a section editor and editorial board member for several journals in the field of energy systems and artificial intelligence.

AI & Machine Learning
Neural networks, fuzzy logic, neuro-fuzzy systems, intelligent agents, and ANFIS — applied to prognostics, diagnosis, and process optimization across industrial systems.

Smart Grid & Energy Systems
Intelligent control of smart grid networks, renewable energy integration, and AI-driven decision support for modern distributed energy infrastructure.

Intelligent Control & Optimization
AI-driven process control, real-time modelling and simulation, optimization of complex systems, and data-driven decision-making for energy management.

Academic Career

22+ Years of Academic Experience

2016 – Present

Associate Professor, PhD, Eng.

Automation, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering Dept. · Valahia University of Târgoviște

2020 – 2024

Vice-Dean of FIEETI

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Electronics & IT · Valahia University of Târgoviște

2011 – 2016

Assistant Professor (Lecturer), M.Sc., PhD

DAIIE · Valahia University of Târgoviște

2005 – 2009

PhD in System Engineering

Franche-Comté University of Besançon, France & Politehnica University of Bucharest

2003 – 2011

University Assistant

DAIIE · Valahia University of Târgoviște

Scientific Output

Publications & Research

33
ISI-Indexed Articles & Proceedings
13
ISI Publications as First Author
18
BDI-Indexed Publications
13
Books & Book Chapters

Key AI-Focused Publications

2025

Multi-Agent-Based Estimation and Control of Energy Consumption in Residential Buildings

Processes, MDPI · DOI: 10.3390/pr13072261

2025

A Decentralized Hierarchical Multi-Agent Framework for Smart Grid Sustainable Energy Management

Sustainability, MDPI · DOI: 10.3390/su17125423

2025

Optimizing Energy Consumption in Public Institutions Using AI-Based Load Shifting and Renewable Integration

J. Sensors & Actuator Networks, MDPI · DOI: 10.3390/jsan14040074

2023

Application of Scheduling Techniques for Load-Shifting in Smart Homes with Renewable Energy Sources Integration

Buildings, MDPI · DOI: 10.3390/buildings13010134

2015

Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference Systems as a Strategy for Predicting and Controlling Renewable Energy Production

Energies, MDPI · DOI: 10.3390/en81112355

2010

Pronostic industriel par intelligence artificielle

Book · Editions Universitaires Européennes, Germany · ISBN 978-613-1-50206-4

Research Projects

International & National Funded Projects

🌍 International Projects

🏆 Xplore 2023 Award · Project Director

Disassembly Additional Station for Parts Recovery

Phoenix Contact International (2022–2023)

Work Package 5 Leader · 2025–2027

Knowledge and Creativity European University – KreativEU

Project No: 101177256

ERASMUS+ Programme · ERASMUS-EDU2024-EUR-UNIV (2025–2027)

PhD Research Director

PhD Research at Université de Franche-Comté

French Government Scholarship (2005–2008)

🇷🇴 National Projects

Project Director

SIMER – Intelligent Energy Management from Renewable Sources

Academy of Romanian Scientists (2022–2023)

Component Project Leader

SAC-ARP, SAC-VAM – Manufacturing Lines with Autonomous Systems

UEFISCDI, PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0290 (2018–2021)

Team Member

InDESen – Intelligent Decision Support for Low-Voltage Grids

UEFISCDI (2012–2016)

Team Member

SICEPV – Integrated System for Evaluating Photovoltaic Systems

UEFISCDI (2016–2018)

Recognition

Awards & Honours

🥇
2025
GOLD MEDAL
Chișinău, Republic of Moldova · 6–7 June 2025

International Salon of Invention and Innovative Entrepreneurship

Category: Implementation of research results in practice

Authors: Dragomir Otilia Elena, Dragomir Florin, Let Dorin Dacian, Tudorache George Daniel

🏆
2025
STUDENT INNOVATION AWARD
Târgoviște · 17–20 November 2025

Festival of Innovation and Technological Transfer

„Romania interactivă – terminal inteligent pentru patrimoniu și identitate culturală”

Authors: Cosmin Andrei Baniță, Otilia Elena Dragomir, Florin Dragomir

🥇
2025
GOLD MEDAL
Târgoviște · 17–20 November 2025

Festival of Innovation and Technological Transfer

„ROCULTURE AI – Platformă inteligentă de patrimoniu cultural”

Authors: Cristea Darius, Otilia Elena Dragomir, Florin Dragomir

Skills & Competencies

Technical & Research Expertise

AI & Computational Intelligence
  • Neural Networks & Deep Learning
  • Fuzzy Logic & Neuro-Fuzzy Systems
  • Intelligent Agents & ANFIS
  • Possibility Theory & Prognosis
Programming & Tools
  • Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW
  • C++, Assembler
  • Real-time Systems Programming
  • Simulation & Modelling Tools
Energy & Smart Grid Systems
  • Smart Grid Intelligent Control
  • Renewable Energy Integration
  • Load Forecasting & Optimization
  • Photovoltaic & Battery Systems
Academic & Research Leadership
  • PhD Supervision & Mentoring
  • R&D Expert – National Register (2023)
  • IEEE CIS & SRAIT Member
  • Innovation Manager Certificate (2023)

Languages
Romanian — Native
English — Fluent
French — Fluent

Get in Touch

Dr. Otilia Elena DRAGOMIR

Associate Professor, PhD · Valahia University of Târgoviște

📧 otilia.dragomir@valahia.ro
🌐 otilia.dragomir.valahia.ro

Automation, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering Dept. · FIEETI

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