5th SUMMIT of IEEE EPS & NTC
STUDENT BRANCH CHAPTERS
27th October 2026
Târgoviște, Romania
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Keynote Speakers
Dorin ANTONOVICI
Development Manager, IFM Prover, Sibiu, Romania
Dorin Antonovici received his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in 2012, from Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava. In 2010, he benefited from an Erasmus internship at KAHO Sint-Lieven University - Belgium, where he worked on a research project involving Digital Phase Shifters for Antenna Array. His career has been marked by a focus on hardware development for automotive and industry. His research interests include Signal Integrity analysis of High-Speed circuits and advanced EMC topics for Analog design. He is currently responsible for process sensors development group in IFM Prover company from Sibiu.
Presentation: Thin-Film vs. Thick-Film Pressure Cells - Design Outlines
Abstract. This presentation provides an overview of pressure sensing cells based on thin-film and thick-film technologies, highlighting their working principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and key characteristics. Particular attention is given to the formation of resistive sensing elements and their integration into Wheatstone bridge configurations. The two technologies are compared in terms of performance, robustness, manufacturability, and typical applications. In addition, laser adjustment and resistor trimming techniques are introduced as important methods for optimizing bridge parameters and sensor output. The presentation illustrates how sensing technology, manufacturing processes, and precise trimming contribute to the performance and consistency of modern pressure sensors.
Alexandru CONSTANTINESCU
Student at Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, POLITEHNICA Bucharest
Winner of the TIE-E competition 2026
Gabriel-Alexandru Constantinescu is a student of Applied Informatics in Industrial Engineering at the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest and a founding member of DRIFT Laboratory at the CAMPUS Research Institute. He designs electronic and embedded systems for robotics, avionics, and instrumentation, with a particular passion for power electronics. He has contributed to the electronics of the PULSAR rover and worked with other high-performance teams participating in student competitions. In 2026, he won the TIE-E student electronics design competition. His interests include Open Hardware and learning engineering through practical projects.
Presentation: Learning Electronics with Open Hardware
Abstract. How can we learn electronics from the projects that other engineers share?
Drawing on the experience of an Industrial Engineering student, this talk presents a practical approach to learning through Open Hardware. Concrete examples show how a focused question can guide schematic reading and lead to a testable prediction. We will explore where to find projects on GitHub and in electronics design communities, and how to assess their usefulness for learning. A short audience exercise invites participants to explain a circuit and propose a check, distinguishing a useful learning resource from a design ready to build.
Katherine PEARSALL
Distinguished Lecturer, Senior Past President, IEEE IEEE Electronics Packaging Society, IEEE LIFE FELLOW
Katherine “Kitty” Pearsall is an internationally recognized expert in electronics packaging, materials engineering, and supply chain management. She spent 41 years at IBM, where she was named an IBM Distinguished Engineer and became a member of the IBM Academy of Technology. She served as President of the IEEE Electronics Packaging Society (EPS) for the 2022–2023 term and currently holds the position of Senior Past President of IEEE EPS. Throughout her involvement with IEEE, she has held several leadership positions on the Society’s Board of Governors, including Vice President of Education and Director of Chapter Programs, contributing to educational initiatives, professional recognition programs, and international collaboration among IEEE chapters. While she has received several awards, her most cherished is the Francis E. Allen Women in Technology Award 2006. Kitty Pearsall has also been actively involved in the IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC), serving on its Manufacturing Technology Committee from 1993 to 2013 and leading its Professional Development Courses since 2006. She has also contributed to the ESTC community as a keynote speaker. In 2026, she was elevated to IEEE FELLOW for her technical leadership in the electronics packaging industry in the area of supply chain management. As an IEEE EPS Distinguished Lecturer, she shares her expertise in supply chain management, component qualification, product quality, and technical leadership, supporting the professional development of engineers worldwide.
Presentation: Technical Growth, Networking, and Mentoring on Today’s Campus
Abstract. Addressed to the leaders of the IEEE EPS Student Branch Chapters in Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania, this lecture asks how they can promote electronics packaging, make the industry more visible to students, and grow their chapters. It identifies the conditions for growth on campus, chief among them open communication, along with shared goals, student leadership, classroom collaboration and peer mentorship. It then surveys how engineering education is changing through immersive technologies, AI-driven learning, project-based learning, fabrication labs and remote classrooms, and it contrasts six mentorship models. It closes with the EPS resources available to students: the Undergraduate Hands-On program, the Student Summer School, travel grants and the Distinguished Lecturer Program.
Attila BONYAR
Professor, Department of Electronics Technology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Attila Bonyár is a full professor, vice head of department and head of the Nanotechnology and Sensorics Research Group at the Department of Electronics Technology, Faculty of Electronics Engineering and Informatics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics. He was elected to serve in the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (HAS) Electron Devices and Electronics Technology Scientific Committee for three terms (in 2017, 2021 and 2023) and is currently an elected member of the HAS General Assembly. He has been a senior IEEE member since 2021 and actively serves in several IEEE committees. He is a member of the IEEE NTC-s AdCom, past chair (current vice-chair) of the Nanopackaging Technical Committee, and past chair of the Hu&Ro EPS&NTC joint-chapter. In 2025, he received the EUROSENSORS Fellow award. His activities focus on developing optical biosensor technologies that utilize plasmonics and nanomaterials.
Presentation: Introducing the IEEE Nanotechnology Council
Abstract. Technical Councils are groups of IEEE Societies working together in broad areas of technology and sponsor activities that benefit individuals in all of the member Societies. The IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC) is a multi-disciplinary group whose purpose is to advance and coordinate work in the field of Nanotechnology carried out throughout the IEEE in scientific, literary and educational areas. The Council supports the theory, design, and development of nanotechnology and its scientific, engineering, and industrial applications. The Council provides a focus for cooperative activities, both internally and externally, including the promotion, consolidation, and coordination of nanotechnology activities among IEEE entities. The talk will introduce the organizational framework of IEEE and NTC in particular, will discuss the activities of its technical committees, emphasizing the possible benefits offered for members. The possibilities for SBCs and student member involvement will also be highlighted.
Cristina UNGUREANU
Webmaster and Social Media Coordinator, IEEE Romania Section Secretary,
IEEE Romania Young Professionals Affinity Group
Cristina-Elena Ungureanu is an IT Service Management professional and IT Application Owner at the Deutsche Bank Global technology centre based in Bucharest. As part of her role, she looks after topics related to enterprise applications governance, risk and compliance (GRC), change implementation, troubleshooting as subject matter expert, and service continuity. She holds a Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification and is an Information Technology Infrastructure Library framework (ITIL) Ambassador, embedding structured project and service management best practice to complex technical environments. As part of her research studies, Cristina published in academic journals and conference proceedings works on quality management, the impact of VUCA conditions, sustainable supply chain management and evolving roles in modern organisations. She currently conducts independent research in standardisation, systems of systems, and organisational performance.
Within IEEE, Cristina (StM-23, GSM-24) serves as Webmaster and Social Media Coordinator for the IEEE Romania Section, as Secretary of the IEEE Romania Young Professionals Affinity Group, and most recently as IEEE Day 2026 Ambassador for Romania.
Presentation: From Vague Asks to Creative Outputs: Prompting with the Creative CRAFT Framework
Abstract. Nowadays, the quality of outputs generated by large language models depends heavily on the quality of the instructions they receive. The present activity introduces the Creative CRAFT Framework, a prompt engineering model published in 2025 in the International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies. It is designed to systematically enhance both the quality and the creativity of AI generated outputs. Through side-by-side examples, the participants present at the workshop will see how a vague prompt can be transformed into a more robust, results oriented one. Participants at the workshop are expected to gain hands-on experience on how they can immediately apply the CRAFT framework in their activities and projects.
Keynote Speaker of the cultural program
Keynote Speaker of the cultural program
Ph.D. Lecturer George MURĂTOREANU
Member of the Geography Department, Faculty of Human Sciences, Valahia University of Târgoviște
Ph.D. Lecturer George MURĂTOREANU - member of the Geography Department within the Faculty of Human Sciences - is a Ph.D. in Geography at the Institute of Geography of the Romanian Academy since 2008, with a Ph.D. thesis on the Leaota Mountains - Study of Geomorphology, coordinated by Dr. Lucian Badea. He focused his attention on studies with geomorphological issues, integrating Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and the advantages of Remote Sensing into geomorphological studies. The single and team research was directed, in particular, on the mountainous and subcarpathian area in Romania. He is currently the holder of courses and practical works in the disciplines of Soil Geography, GIS, Interpretation of satellite images and maps. Also, concerns in the field of practical, field activities with students, led to the acquisition and development of the tour guide techniques course. At the same time, he is vice president of the Floare de Colt Ecological Association from Fieni, an association whose main object of activity is the popularization of outdoor activities, especially in the mountain environment.
Presentation: Târgoviște – A Journey Through Geography and History From a Medieval Capital to a Modern City
Abstract. Târgoviște is a historic city located in southern Romania, near the Carpathian Mountains. Its geographical position helped the city develop as an important center of trade and communication. During the middle Ages, Târgoviște became one of the main capitals of Wallachia. Many famous rulers, including Vlad Țepeș (Vlad the Impaler), Mihai Viteazul (Michael the Brave) and Constantin Brâncoveanu, left their mark on the city. Historical monuments, such as the Princely Court and Chindia Tower, remind us of its rich past. Târgoviște also played an important role in the Romanian Revolution of 1989. Today, the city combines its historical heritage with modern urban life. This presentation offers a short journey through the geography, history and cultural identity of Târgoviște.
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