Department of Scientific Research Management
Department responsible for managing scientific research, technological development, innovation, and technology transfer activities at the Technical University of Moldova.
EDUARD MONAICO
Habilitated Doctor of Physical Sciences, Research Associate Professor
Head of the Department of Scientific Research Management
Contact Information
168 Ștefan cel Mare Blvd., Office 1-317 +373 22 23-53-05 eduard.monaico@adm.utm.mdI. Mission and Objectives
Research and innovation activities at the Technical University of Moldova are coordinated by the Department of Scientific Research Management (DSRM), the administrative unit responsible for managing scientific research and technological development activities under the supervision of the Vice-Rector for Research.
The Department manages and monitors national and international research projects, innovation and technology transfer projects, and supports the establishment of new research structures.
It also provides support for national and international research funding applications, as well as the organization of scientific seminars, conferences, congresses, and national and international exhibitions.
A key annual event is the Technical and Scientific Conference of UTM academic staff, doctoral students, and students, whose proceedings are published each year in three volumes.
The Department conducts internal evaluations of research performance and coordinates relations with national research evaluation and accreditation bodies.
Main objectives of research at UTM:
- Ensuring high-quality engineering education.
- Training highly qualified researchers through doctoral and postdoctoral studies.
- Providing scientific support to the national economy.
- Implementing national research programmes.
The University's research structure includes:
Department of Scientific Research Management
11 Faculties
3 Research Institutes
University Departments
Research Laboratories and Centres
II. Areas of Activity
The Technical University of Moldova has been nationally accredited in the field of science and innovation under the Code on Science and Innovation of the Republic of Moldova.
According to the Accreditation Commission Decision No. AC-4/1 of 31 May 2012, UTM received the highest accreditation rating:
Research profiles:
Mechanical and Energy Engineering
Performance: Very Good
Electronics, Informatics and Communications
Performance: Very Good
Civil Engineering, Economics and Management
Performance: Good
Technological Processes in the Food and Light Industries
Performance: Good
Based on these research profiles, UTM established specialised Research, Development and Technology Transfer Centres.
The Department manages research contracts funded through:
- Institutional projects
- State Programme projects
- Bilateral projects
- International grants
- Innovation and technology transfer projects
- Young researchers' projects
- Equipment acquisition projects
- Scientific conference funding projects
- Scientific and technical service contracts
Strategic Research Directions
Innovative Materials, Technologies and Products
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources
Health and Biomedicine
Biotechnology
National Heritage and Societal Development
National Research Centres and Laboratories
- Micro-Optoelectronics Laboratory (1971)
- National Centre for Materials Study and Testing (2002)
- National Centre for Space Technologies (2011)
Experimental Base and Innovation Incubator
UTM operates the experimental base ETALON, which functions as a self-financed research facility.
An important component of research and technology transfer is the POLITEHNICA Innovation Incubator, established through a partnership between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Academy of Sciences of Moldova.
Research Visibility
The Department supports the participation of UTM researchers in prestigious international research, innovation and technology transfer exhibitions.
UTM research has been presented at more than 100 international exhibitions, earning over 200 gold, silver and bronze medals, more than 40 special awards, and numerous personal distinctions.
Since 1995, the engineering journal "Meridian Ingineresc" has promoted engineering research conducted at UTM and partner institutions in Moldova and abroad.
III. DSRM Divisions and Services
The Department carries out its activities through one division and five specialised services:
Science and Innovation Finance Division
Human Resources and Scientific Staff Payroll Service
Scientific Accounting and Financial Reporting Service
Scientific Project Procurement Service
Scientific Exhibitions and Events Service
Scientific Results Registration and Monitoring Service
IV. DSRM Staff
The DSRM staff consists of full-time employees (researchers, engineers and technicians) and academic staff from UTM departments, laboratories and research centres who carry out research activities on a part-time basis.
The Department's staffing structure is approved in accordance with the legislation in force.
The Department is headed by the Director, assisted by a Deputy Director and a Head of Division.
Office hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00
Address: 168 Ștefan cel Mare Blvd., Office 1-317
Phone: +373 22 23-53-05
Office hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00
Address: 168 Ștefan cel Mare Blvd., Office 1-301
Phone/Fax: +373 22 23-54-05
Office hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00
Address: 168 Ștefan cel Mare Blvd., Office 1-301
Phone/Fax: +373 22 23-54-04
Office hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00
Address: 168 Ștefan cel Mare Blvd., Office 1-301
Phone/Fax: +373 22 23-54-04