About
Dr. Mihai Hulea is an Associate Professor at the Department of Automation, Faculty of Automation and Computer Science, within the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (UTCN). His research and teaching activities focus on areas such as Software Systems Engineering, Distributed Control Systems, Real-time Systems, IoT Device Integration, Blockchain Technology, and AI/ML for Industrial Applications.
He coordinates Bachelor's and Master's theses, and contributes to both educational innovation and research projects developed in collaboration with academic and industrial partners.
Education
- Ph.D. in Automatic Systems, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 2010
- M.Sc. in Systems Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 2002
- B.Sc. in Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 2001
Professional Activity
Since 2002, Dr. Mihai Hulea has been part of the academic staff at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. His professional experience includes developing laboratory infrastructure, designing course materials, and coordinating research projects in collaboration with national and international institutions.
He has served as principal investigator or collaborator in research grants funded by UEFISCDI, Horizon Europe, and industrial partners, and has published papers in IEEE and Elsevier journals and conferences.
Since 2001, he has also worked as an IT consultant for various private companies in Romania and abroad, with projects ranging from commercial to research-oriented. His expertise includes programming, system architecture design, team coordination, IoT device integrations, AI/ML techniques for industrial problems, and complex system integration.
Research Interests
- IoT Device Integration and Embedded Systems
- Real-time and Distributed Control Systems
- Blockchain Technology and Digital Product Passports
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Industrial Applications
- Smart Cities and Mobility-as-a-Service Platforms
- Cloud Computing and Complex System Integration
Technical Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, Java, C++
- Languages: Romanian (Native), English