Professor/Director at Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Professor Claudia Păcurar 🎓, a distinguished academic at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca 🇷🇴, is a trailblazer in electrical engineering ⚡. With over two decades of experience in academia, she has progressed from assistant professor to full professor, demonstrating exemplary leadership 📘. Her research spans electromagnetic field modeling, spiral inductors, wireless power transfer, and antenna design 📡. She has authored 7 books 📚 and over 150 scientific papers, including 57 ISI-indexed works, showcasing her dedication to innovation and scientific excellence 🧠. Fluent in multiple languages 🌍 and a skilled communicator, she actively contributes to national and international conferences and research projects 🌐. Her technical acumen, organizational finesse, and commitment to student success make her a respected mentor and influential scholar 👩🏫. With a visionary focus on advanced electrotechnics and practical applications, Professor Păcurar continues to shape the future of engineering education and research 🔬🚀.
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🎓 Education
Professor Claudia Păcurar’s academic path reflects a lifelong devotion to mastering the intricacies of electrical engineering and applied sciences. She earned her undergraduate degree from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca in 2001, followed by a PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2008 with a thesis on micrometer spiral inductors 🔁. Her commitment to scholarly advancement led her to earn the prestigious Habilitation Degree in 2022, a milestone that reflects her qualification to mentor doctoral students and lead pioneering research. Throughout her educational trajectory, she has balanced foundational theory with practical innovation, combining mathematics 🧮, electromagnetism 🌐, and computational design into a cohesive and forward-thinking academic philosophy. Her deep understanding of electromagnetic systems and smart technologies has laid a firm foundation for a transformative career in academia, innovation, and engineering leadership 🚀.
👩💼 Professional Experience
Professor Păcurar has steadily ascended the academic ranks at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, demonstrating versatility, vision, and value. Since joining in 2001 as a teaching assistant, she progressed to Lecturer, then Associate Professor, and ultimately became a Full Professor in 2022 🏛️. Her administrative roles—including Director of the Alumni Department—highlight her ability to harmonize academic excellence with institutional strategy and student engagement 🎯. She has served as a project manager, course coordinator, and technical organizer for international conferences, showcasing her multifaceted expertise and leadership capabilities 🔧. Beyond lectures and laboratories, she has mentored countless students, led educational initiatives, and co-developed cutting-edge software for electromagnetic design tools 💻. Professor Păcurar’s professional trajectory embodies dedication to teaching, research, and engineering advancement, underscoring her status as a pillar of the university and a prominent contributor to the broader scientific community 🌍.
🔬 Research Interest
Professor Păcurar’s research is rooted in the magnetic forces that power modern technologies and the numerical models that optimize them. Her interests center around electromagnetic field theory, the design and simulation of planar spiral inductors, antennas 📡, filters, and wireless power transfer systems ⚙️. A specialist in numerical modeling, she integrates advanced simulation methods with real-world engineering problems to craft innovative, energy-efficient solutions. Her work bridges the theoretical and the practical, often involving in-house software development such as CIBSOC and ABSIF for inductor optimization 💡. She explores nonlinear behavior, eddy currents, optimization algorithms, and smart system integration—all aligned with the growing demand for sustainable and intelligent electronics 🌱. Her interdisciplinary approach connects electronics, computer-aided design, and materials science, enabling her to address emerging challenges in telecommunication, medical devices, and energy systems with accuracy, elegance, and originality 🎇.
🏅 Awards and Honors
Professor Păcurar has earned well-deserved recognition for her academic and research accomplishments through numerous accolades. She was honored with the Diploma of Excellence by the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca for her substantial contributions to research, teaching, and university development 🎓. Her work has also received attention at national and international levels, evidenced by frequent invitations to serve as conference chair, reviewer, and program committee member across various global events 🌍. Her publications—especially those indexed by ISI and Scopus—have garnered citations and acclaim, confirming the high impact of her work 📖. Her dedication to educational excellence, innovation, and mentorship has made her a role model within the engineering faculty 👩🏫. These distinctions are not merely titles, but reflections of her continual drive to push scientific boundaries and inspire future generations of engineers and researchers 🔭.
Conclusion
Professor Claudia Păcurar stands as a beacon of academic integrity, research innovation, and educational leadership. From her formative years as a scholar to her current stature as a full professor and institutional leader, she has consistently exemplified excellence, creativity, and service 👩🔬. Her interdisciplinary mindset, combined with technical precision and a passion for teaching, positions her at the forefront of electromagnetic and wireless systems research 📶. As an author, mentor, and software innovator, she has made a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and the scientific community alike. Her journey, defined by curiosity and achievement, continues to fuel advancements in engineering education and applied technology 🔋. Professor Păcurar is not just shaping circuits—she is shaping minds, systems, and the future of intelligent infrastructure with every line of code, formula, and lecture 💫.
Publications Top Notes
📘 Title: Inductance calculation and layout optimization for planar spiral inductors
Authors: C. Pacurar, V. Topa, A. Racasan, C. Munteanu
Year: 2012
Citations: 37
Source: 13th International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (OPTIM), 2012
📘 Title: Studies of Inductance Variation for Square Spiral Inductors using CIBSOC Software
Authors: C. Pacurar, V. Topa, C. Munteanu, A. Racasan, C. Hebedean
Year: 2013
Citations: 30
Source: Environmental Engineering & Management Journal (EEMJ), Vol. 12, Issue 6
📘 Title: Minimization of the equivalent parallel capacitance in planar magnetic EMI filters
Authors: A. Racasan, C. Munteanu, V. Tapa, C. Pacurar, C. Hebedean
Year: 2012
Citations: 17
Source: International Conference and Exposition on Electrical and Power Engineering (EPE), 2012
📘 Title: Spiral inductors inductance computation and layout optimization
Authors: C. Păcurar, V. Ţopa, C. Munteanu, A. Racasan, C. Hebedean
Year: 2012
Citations: 15
Source: International Conference and Exposition on Electrical and Power Engineering (EPE), 2012
📘 Title: High frequency analysis and optimization of planar spiral inductors used in microelectronic circuits
Authors: C. Pacurar, V. Topa, A. Giurgiuman, C. Munteanu, C. Constantinescu, …
Year: 2021
Citations: 14
Source: Electronics, Vol. 10, Issue 23, Article 2897
📘 Title: High Frequency Analysis of the Vivaldi Antenna Parameters
Authors: C. Constantinescu, C. Munteanu, L. Grindei, A. Giurgiuman, C. Pacurar, …
Year: 2020
Citations: 3
Source: 2020 International Conference and Exposition on Electrical and Power Engineering
📘 Title: High gain improved planar Yagi Uda antenna for 2.4 GHz applications and its influence on human tissues
Authors: C. Constantinescu, C. Pacurar, A. Giurgiuman, C. Munteanu, S. Andreica, …
Year: 2023
Citations: 10
Source: Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 11, Article 6678
📘 Title: Application of Windings Shifting for the Optimization of Planar Structures
Authors: C. Hebedean, C. Munteanu, A. Racasan, C. Pacurar
Year: 2013
Citations: 10
Source: Environmental Engineering & Management Journal (EEMJ), Vol. 12, Issue 6
📘 Title: Filter geometry optimization for the conduction electromagnetic interferences suppression
Authors: A. Racasan, C. Munteanu, V. Topa, C. Pacurar, C. Hebedean
Year: 2014
Citations: 9
Source: 2014 International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (OPTIM)
📘 Title: Minimization of the equivalent parallel capacitance in planar magnetic integrated structures
Authors: A. Racasan, C. Munteanu, V. Topa, C. Pacurar, C. Hebedean
Year: 2012
Citations: 9
Source: 13th International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (OPTIM), 2012
📘 Title: Optimum geometry for planar structures regarding their loss factor
Authors: C. Hebedean, C. Munteanu, R. Adina, C. Pacurar
Year: 2012
Citations: 9
Source: 7th International Conference and Exposition on Electrical and Power Engineering (EPE)
📘 Title: Advances on parasitic capacitance reduction of EMI filters
Authors: A. Racasan, C. Munteanu, V. Topa, C. Pacurar, C. Hebedean, S. Lup
Year: 2010
Citations: 9
Source: Annals of the University of Craiova, Electrical Engineering series
📘 Title: High frequency analysis of bowtie antennas
Authors: C. Constantinescu, C. Munteanu, C. Pacurar, A. Giurgiuman, M. Gliga, …
Year: 2019
Citations: 7
Source: 2019 11th International Symposium on Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering (ATEE)
📘 Title: Analysis, identification and minimization of the parasitic effects of the multilayer spiral inductors
Authors: A. Racasan, C. Munteanu, C. Pacurar, V. Topa, C. Constantinescu, F. Pop, …
Year: 2016
Citations: 7
Source: 2016 International Conference and Exposition on Electrical and Power Engineering (EPE)
📘 Title: The influence of parameters on the parasitic capacitance values in a planar transformer
Authors: C. Hebedean, C. Munteanu, A. Racasan, C. Pacurar, D. Augustin
Year: 2015
Citations: 7
Source: 2015 9th International Symposium on Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering (ATEE)
📘 Title: Technologies to improve high frequency characteristics of integrated EMI filters
Authors: A. Racasan, C. Munteanu, V. Topa, C. Racasan, O. Antonescu
Year: 2007
Citations: 7
Source: 6th International Conference on Electromechanical and Power Systems, Chisinau