The Technical University of Moldova proves that passion for science and meaningful collaboration yield outstanding results. In the competition “Complex Bilateral Projects with the Republic of Moldova,” launched in September 2024, UTM researchers secured funding for 19 out of the 62 projects selected—strengthening the academic partnership between the Republic of Moldova and Romania.
The certificates confirming these successes were awarded during the 2nd edition of the Researchers’ Forum, titled “Stronger Together in the European Research Area,” held in Chișinău. Presenting the awards were the Ministers of Education and Research from Moldova, Dan Perciun, and from Romania, Daniel Ovidiu David.
The 19 funded UTM projects span four major research domains—digitalization; climate and energy; bioeconomy and agriculture; and health—showcasing the university’s scientific diversity and the real-world impact of its research activities.
Breakdown of the projects by domain:
Digitalization, Industry & Space:
- Andrei PETCO: Innovative centrifugal pump design for space applications
- Lilia SAVA: Virtual lab for open data and open science
- Victoria BOBICEV: Automated detection of AI-generated texts in Moldova and Romania
- Serghei RAILEAN: New approaches in optical characterization of mixed semiconductor oxides
- Marin GUȚU: Aerodynamic performance analysis and noise reduction for aerodynamic profiles
- Dumitru ȚIULEANU: Phase-controlled α/β nanostructures for optoelectronic applications
- Andrian PRISĂCARU: Health impact of electromagnetic fields generated by 5G
Climate, Energy & Mobility:
- Valeriu LUNGU: Valorizing industrial waste in line with the European Green Deal
- Vadim CAZAC: Enhancing performance of multiphase propulsion systems for electric buses
- Ambrosi GRIGORE: Integrating autonomous vehicles in Romania and Moldova
Food, Bioeconomy & Agriculture:
- Aliona GHENDOV-MOȘANU: Reducing sodium content in bakery products using new technologies
- Viorica BULGARU: Special-purpose food products from unconventional raw materials
- Mihai ȚÎRSU: Integrating photovoltaic panels and non-thermal plasma technologies in sustainable agriculture
- Artur MACARI: Full valorization of sea buckthorn fruits through new functional food products
- Nazar BORIS: Enhancing durability of reversible agricultural plow through metallic and ceramic coatings
Health:
- Dumitru CIORBĂ: Genomic research on genetic variations linked to cardiovascular health
- Tatiana CHIRIAC: Affordable implantable/prosthetic elements from marine-derived resources
- Inna RASTIMEȘINA: Genomic surveillance of urban pathogens through a “One Health” approach
- Pavel NISTIRIUC: Training young professionals via a cyber range–type smart network
Across the competition, 62 joint projects—each involving researchers from Moldova and Romania—were selected for funding, supported by a total budget of €10 million (comprising €8 million from Romania and €2 million from Moldova) MECC+1. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral scientific collaboration and integrate Moldovan researchers into international networks and European programs such as Horizon Europe.
The entire UTM administration congratulates the winning researchers, whose dedication reinforces the university’s standing as a center of scientific excellence in Moldova and the broader European research landscape.
