4th SUMMIT of IEEE EPS & NTC
STUDENT BRANCH CHAPTERS
21st October 2025
Brașov, Romania
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Mihai Daniel NIȚĂ
Professor, Faculty of Silviculture and Forest Engineering, at Transilvania University of Brașov
Mihai Daniel NIȚĂ is a Professor at the Department of Forest Engineering, Faculty of Silviculture and Forest Engineering, at Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania. He specializes in remote sensing, GIS, and watershed management, teaching both undergraduate and master's courses in these fields. He is part of Transilvania University Doctoral School as PhD supervisor. Professor Niță is also a shareholder of Forest Design SRL, a company specializing in forestry services and sustainable forest management.
With a PhD in Silviculture and extensive experience in forest engineering, Professor Niță has led and contributed to numerous national and international research projects focusing on forest management, ecological monitoring, and environmental policy. His research includes innovative use of historical satellite imagery, such as Corona spy satellite photographs, to analyze forest cover changes and inform conservation strategies. His projects span multiple continents, including North America (USA), Central America (Cuba), South America (Guyana, Suriname), Africa (Gabon, Sierra Leone), Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Kazakhstan), Oceania (Fiji) and Europe (Romania, Germany, Finland).
He was a Fulbright Visiting Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and currently serves as a corresponding member of the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences "Gheorghe Ionescu-Șișești." Additionally, he holds editorial roles for scientific journals and actively participates in workshops and seminars related to geomatics and environmental science.
Presentation: "Forestry in the Digital Era: Sensors and Platforms for Modern Forest Monitoring"
Abstract. Modern forestry relies increasingly on advanced sensors deployed across diverse platforms to monitor forests with high precision. This presentation provides an overview of the main sensor technologies and platform types used today in forest science and management. Examples include LiDAR sensors for tree height, canopy structure, and biomass estimation; optical and multispectral cameras for vegetation health and land cover mapping; LAI sensors for leaf area index measurements; and hydrological sensors such as radar and pressure-based water-level loggers for streamflow monitoring. These sensors are mounted on terrestrial platforms like fixed laser scanners and IoT sensor stations, mobile platforms including backpack-mounted and vehicle-based LiDAR systems, aerial platforms such as UAVs carrying LiDAR or hyperspectral cameras, and satellite missions like GEDI, Sentinel-2, and Landsat for large-scale assessments.
The talk will showcase practical examples from European forests, highlighting how these technologies support forest inventory, ecosystem health assessment, and climate adaptation strategies, while opening pathways toward smart forestry solutions based on real-time data and digital tools.
KS1_Mihai_Nita_Forestry in the Digital Era - Sensors and Platforms for Modern Forest Monitoring.pdf
Viorel FATU
Scientific Researcher, Research and Development Institute for Plant Protection, Bucharest, Romania
Scientific Researcher, Research and Development Institute for Plant Protection, Bucharest, Romania
Viorel Fatu is a Scientific Researcher at the Research and Development Institute for Plant Protection in Bucharest. He graduated from the Faculty of Biotechnologies at the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest and earned a Master’s degree in “Modern Applications of Biotechnology.” In 2023, he defended his PhD thesis at the Politehnica University of Bucharest, entitled “Contributions and Research on the Working Process of Seed Treatment Machines by Vacuuming.” Since 2006, he has been working at RDIPP as a biotechnological engineer, with expertise in biological pest control, mathematical modeling of insect and plant distribution, forecasting and warning of biotic and abiotic risks, plant physiology, disease diagnosis, entomopathogenic virus isolation, ecological seed treatment methods, and ecotoxicology. His technical expertise includes light and electron microscopy, spectrophotometry, insect olfactometry and behavior, seed testing, as well as GIS-based mapping. He has authored and co-authored over 40 scientific publications and is the holder of three patents. His research portfolio includes participation in 26 national projects, out of which he coordinated 4 as project director. His work focuses on the development of sustainable and ecological tools for plant protection, contributing significantly to integrated pest management and agricultural biotechnology.
Presentation: "Electronic Technologies for the Agriculture of the Future: Support Solutions for Current Challenges"
Abstract. Modern agriculture faces complex phenomena generated by climate change, such as extreme temperatures, excessive evapotranspiration, reduced rainfall, increased UV radiation intensity, declining soil fertility, and alterations in the biological cycles of species. These phenomena, combined with chemical and electromagnetic pollution, represent major challenges to society, as their manifestation has left negative imprints on food safety and security. In this context, electronics becomes a strategic ally of agriculture through the development of autonomous solutions for monitoring, forecasting, and risk warning, ensuring timely implementation of intervention measures. Automated agrometeorological stations, IoT sensor networks, and analytical software platforms provide farmers with precise, real-time data regarding the atmosphere, soil, and species connected to the agricultural environment. These technologies enable the early detection of drought, pollution, or nutrient deficiencies, as well as the estimation of crop and pest biological cycles. By integrating temperature, humidity, pH, NPK, and redox sensors, farmers can implement precision agriculture practices, reducing resource consumption and limiting pollution impact. Furthermore, IoT systems, correlated with predictive phenological models, support the tracking of insect migration, the anticipation of their biological cycles, and the monitoring of infection and disease progression in plants caused by various phytopathogenic agents.
KS2_VIOREL_FATU-ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE AGRICULTURE OF THE FUTURE.pdf
Boris EVSTATIEV
Professor, University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”
Currently a professor at the University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev” (URAK), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Automation, Department of Automation and Electronics. He started his academic career at the University of Ruse in 2010 as an assistant in Theory of Electrical Engineering. In 2014 he became an Associate Professor in Communication and Computer Engineering, and since 2024 is a Full Professor in Electronics. Boris Evstatiev was the Director of the R&D Sector of URAK in the period 2020-2023 and since 2024 he is a Lead Researcher and Head of the Laboratory “Digital Energy Systems 4.0”, part of the Ruse Research University project.
During the last years, he has been a Financial Manager of several Erasmus+, KA2 projects, team leader for URAK of three work packages in the National Research Program “Intelligent Animal Husbandry”, financed by the Ministry of Education and Science, and team leader for URAK of the project “Research and optimization of hybrid system with renewable energy sources for power supply of livestock farm”, financed by the Bulgarian Science Fund. His research topics include the Internet of Things (IoT), data analysis, renewable energy sources, machine learning, and others. Boris Evstatiev is also the Technical Program Chair of the International Conference on Energy Efficiency & Agricultural Engineering (EE&AE), organized under the umbrella of IEEE.
Presentation: ""Basic Principles and Guidelines for Preparing a Research Paper"
Abstract. Planning, conducting, and analyzing the results of experimental studies is the root of research and development. These activities are naturally accompanied by their proper documentation and dissemination, which in the academic community means preparing research papers. This presentation examines the key phases of any research process, starting from the identification of a problem and goal-setting, and finishing with disbanding or reassigning the team to the next “project”. General information is given about academic papers, their main sections, and the requirements for them. Thereafter, guidelines are provided on the key information that should be contained in the title, abstract, introduction, methodology, results, and conclusions sections. Finally, examples from existing papers are given to demonstrate the basic principles behind the application of these guidelines.
KS_Boris_EVSTATIEV_Basic Principles and Guidelines for Preparing a Research Paper.pdf
Klaus-Jürgen WOLTER
Professor, TU Dresden, Institute of Electronics Packaging
Prof. Klaus Wolter’s research interests have embraced many aspects of microelectronics packaging, including substrate technologies, assembly technologies, photonic packaging, MEMS, joining technologies, reliability of electronic packages, and non-destructive test methods. He is well known as co-author of six textbooks, co-editor of three book series with a total of 39 books, author and co-author of more than 200 papers. He is a senior member of IEEE-EPS. Prof. Wolter was the Director of the Electronic Packaging Lab at TU Dresden from 2003 to 2014. From March 2015 to March 2017, he was a visiting professor at the 3D Systems Packaging Research Center of Georgia Tech Atlanta where he researched on system-integration for advanced automotive electronics. Currently he is a professor emeritus at TU Dresden.
Presentation: "A Review of Advanced System-in-Package Technologies"
Abstract. Microchips are of strategic importance for industrial value chains. Digital transformation is creating new markets for the chip industry, such as highly automated vehicles, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, connectivity, space travel, and supercomputers. Driven by demand for increased computing power, the scaling of chips over time has for decades followed Moore’s Law. But progress has slowed and Moore’s Law reaching its limits. Advanced packaging technologies represented by Flip Chip (FC), Wafer-Level Packaging (WLP), System in Package (SiP), and 3D packaging have received significant attention. In heterogeneous integration, SiP technology is particularly important to achieve the goal of “Beyond Moore’s Law”.
One branch of packaging is the Chiplet Technology. A Chiplet, which is a small chip, is made by separating the components originally integrated in the same system monolithic wafer into multiple Chiplets with specific functions and then interconnecting them through advanced packaging technology into a system chipset.
While advanced packaging has made breakthroughs in achieving high performance, miniaturization, and low cost, the smaller thermal space and higher power density have created complex physical fields such as electricity, heat, and stress.
KS1_Klaus_WOLTER_A Review of Advanced System-in-Package Technologies.pdf
Dan PUPEZA
General Manager, Radio Engineering Pupeza, Germany
Dan Pupeza received MS, Electronics Engineer/Physicist, from the Polytechnic Institute, Bucharest, Romania in 1968. Till 1978 he was Research engineer and project coordinator for communications equipment at the Electronic research Institute in Bucharest, Romania. He has designing solid state linear power amplifiers for SSB transmitters, automatic antenna matching units, TCXOs for large temperature ranges, VHF Transmitters for calibration of radar stations. In 1978 has started research activities on Microwave Cavity Stabilized Oscillators intended for satellite communications. Till 1990 was department manager of microwave communications in the electronic research institute in Bucharest, Romania, developing satellite receiving stations, antennas and navigation receivers. In 1990 he received PhD, Radio Communications from the Polytechnic Institute, Bucharest, Romania. After receiving a passport he leaved Romania and established in Germany, Bad Salzdetfurth. He works further in microwave and satellite communications, developing Ku band VSAT Transceivers, low phase noise synthesizer for applications at 13GHz and for CATV, providing technical support in the design of radio relay links at 23GHz and 38GHz, designing GSM repeaters, antennas and cavity filter with quartz-like characteristics as employed in different German companies. In 2014 he founded its company, Radio Engineering Pupeza. He is doing research and developing activities in the field of microwave communications, antennas, radar, localization and RFID. The company is supported for marketing, mechanical engineering as software experience too. We find most interesting multidisciplinary activities and new ways to achieve strange targets. More than 20 papers are written till 1995 and patents till 1994 are available.
Presentation: "Radio Frequency Identification - Important Technology of Our Days"
Abstract. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a rapidly evolving technology that plays a critical role in modern data collection, tracking, and identification systems. This lecture highlights the wide range of applications across industries such as logistics, healthcare, retail, and security. The presentation also focuses on the benefits of RFID over traditional identification systems, including improved efficiency, automation, and real-time data access. Finally, it addresses current challenges and future prospects, emphasizing RFID’s growing importance in an increasingly connected world.
KS2_Dan_PUPEZA_RFID Important Technology of our days.pdf
Paul SVASTA
Member of European Chips Skills Alliance (ECSA)
Senior Joint Chapter Chair of IEEE EPS & NTC Hu-Ro Joint Chapter
President of APTE
Paul SVASTA, Ph. D. is Emeritus professor at the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania, Head of Center for Technological Electronics and Interconnection Techniques, UPB-CETTI.
He is President and Founder of APTE (Association for Promotion of Electronics Technology) and ELINCLUS (ELectronic INnovation CLUSter). APTE, as cluster management entity, after evaluation by ESCA (European Secretariat for Cluster Analysis), was labeled with Silver Label. He is Doctor Honoris Causa of the Technical University of Cluj Napoca and the University of Pitesti. He received in 2000 the National Order "Faithful Service" with the rank of officer. Medal of Merit, Armed Forces Communication & Electronics Association Award (AFCEA) in 2014, he received, in 2015 the IEEE CPMT Regional Contributions Award – Region 8 (Europe, Africa, Middle East) and in 2021 the IEEE EPS David Feldman Award.
He is co-founder and very active with the Hungarian & Romanian IEEE-EPS Joint Chapter, past advisor of IEEE EPS “Politehnica University of Bucharest” Student Branch Chapter and member of many international conferences Steering Committees and Scientific Program Committees (ISSE, SIITME, ESTC, IMAPS etc).
Presentation: "The Micro-Credential Label, Important Landmark for Students' Skills Industry Recognition"
Abstract. A micro-credential is the record of the learning outcomes that a learner has acquired following a small volume of learning. These learning outcomes have been assessed against transparent and clearly defined standards. Courses leading to micro-credentials are designed to provide the learner with specific knowledge, skills and competences that respond to societal, personal, cultural or labor market needs. Micro-credentials are owned by the learner, can be shared and are portable. They may be standalone or combined into larger credentials. They are underpinned by quality assurance following agreed standards in the relevant sector or area of activity.
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