Associate Professor & AI Researcher
Associate Professor at Valahia University of Târgoviște, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Smart Grids, and Renewable Energy Systems. Expert in neural networks, fuzzy logic, and intelligent control systems with over 20 years of academic and research experience.
About Me
Professional Biography
Prof. Dr. Otilia Elena Dragomir is a distinguished Associate Professor at Valahia University of Târgoviște, renowned for her extensive contributions to the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Smart Grids, and Renewable Energy Systems. With over two decades of academic and research experience, Dr. Dragomir is a leading expert in neural networks, fuzzy logic, and intelligent control systems.
Her impressive career includes a significant tenure as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Information Technology (FIEETI) from 2020 to 2024, where she played a pivotal role in academic program oversight, research initiatives, and faculty development. Dr. Dragomir's academic journey is marked by a PhD in System Engineering from Franche-Comté University of Besançon, France, and Politechnica University of Bucharest, alongside a Master's degree in Modern Systems for Process Control and Information Transmission from Valahia University of Târgoviște.
Dr. Dragomir's research is at the forefront of innovation, focusing on the application of AI in energy management and smart grid technologies. She is a recognized R&D Expert in Romania's National Register and an active member of IEEE. Her prolific publication record includes 33 ISI-indexed articles, 18 BDI-indexed publications, and 13 books and book chapters, two of which are published in French. Notably, her work on the "Disassembly Additional Station for Parts Recovery" project earned her the prestigious Xplore 2023 Technology Award for a Sustainable World.
Beyond her research and academic roles, Dr. Dragomir is highly skilled in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and C++, and possesses strong leadership and academic management competencies. Her dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and fostering academic excellence makes her a valuable asset to the global scientific community.
Current Position
Associate Professor at the Automation, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Department, Valahia University of Târgoviște. Former Vice-Dean of FIEETI (2020-2024).
Research Focus
Artificial Intelligence applications in energy management, smart grids, neural networks, fuzzy logic systems, and renewable energy forecasting.
Recognition
R&D Expert in Romania's National Register, IEEE member, author of 13 books, and recipient of the Xplore 2023 Technology Award.
Contact Information
Professional Experience
Associate Professor, PhD, Eng.
2016 - PresentAutomation, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Department - DAIIE
Valahia University of Târgoviște
Leading research in artificial intelligence applications for energy systems, teaching advanced courses in automation and control systems, and supervising PhD students in intelligent systems.
Vice-Dean of FIEETI
Oct 2020 - May 2024Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Information Technology
Valahia University of Târgoviște
Administrative leadership role overseeing academic programs, research initiatives, and faculty development in electrical engineering and information technology.
Assistant Professor (Lecturer)
2011 - 2016Automation, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Department
Valahia University of Târgoviște
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, conducting research in intelligent systems, and developing laboratory applications for automation and control.
Research Projects
International Projects
Disassembly Additional Station for Parts Recovery
2022-2023 • Project Director
Awarded the Xplore 2023 Technology Award for a Sustainable World, Smart Industry Program.
Award WinnerRobotics Advances for Precision Farming (TopiMax)
2016-2017 • Local Director
Funded by BMBF (MOEL–SOEL Programme, Germany), coordinated by Institut für Agrar- und Stadtökologische Projekte an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
BMBF FundedNational Projects
SIMER – Intelligent Energy Management System
2022-2023 • Project Director
Intelligent Energy Management System from Renewable Sources. Funded by the Academy of Romanian Scientists (AOSR), Competition "AOSR-teams" for Young Researchers, Domain 1: Climate Change.
SAC-ARP, SAC-VAM – Manufacturing Lines Control
2018-2020 • Component Project Leader
Modelling, Simulation, and Real-Time Control of Manufacturing Lines Assisted by Autonomous Systems. Funded by UEFISCDI, PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0290.
Publications & Scientific Activity
Recent Selected Publications
Multi-Agent-Based Estimation and Control of Energy Consumption in Residential Buildings
Processes, 13, 2261
DOI: 10.3390/pr13072261Optimizing Energy Consumption in Public Institutions Using AI-Based Load Shifting
J. Sens. Actuator Netw., Volume 14, Issue 4, 74
DOI: 10.3390/jsan14040074Pronostic industriel par intelligence artificielle
Editions Universitaires Européennes, Germania
Book published in French - ISBN 978-613-1-50206-4
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Interested in collaboration, research opportunities, or have questions about my work? I'd be happy to discuss potential partnerships and academic initiatives.