Prof. Dr. Adrian Ioana | Engineering | Innovative Research Award
National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania
Adrian Ioana, born in Curtea de Argeș, Romania , is a distinguished metallurgical engineer, educator, and researcher with decades of contributions to materials science, eco-metallurgy, and industrial furnace technologies. Currently serving as a Lecturer Doctor Engineer at the University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, Dr. Ioana is a prolific academic and inventor whose work bridges theoretical research and industrial application. His areas of expertise include electric arc furnaces, energy-saving metallurgical equipment, and biofuel-based combustion systems. He is an honorary member of prestigious organizations such as the Romanian Metallurgy Society (SRM) and has participated actively in Romania’s scientific advancement in metallurgy.
Publication Profile
Education Background
Dr. Adrian Ioana holds a Doctor Engineer title (1998) from the University “Politehnica” of Bucharest , where he defended a doctoral thesis titled “The electric arc furnaces (EAF) functional and technological performances with the preheating of the load and powder blowing optimization for the high-quality steel processing.” He completed postgraduate academic studies in Management in 2004 from the same university and earlier earned a degree in Metallurgy (1979–1984) with a specialization in Extraction Metallurgy from the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest.
Professional Experience
With an expansive career beginning in 1984, Dr. Ioana has served in various esteemed positions, including Metallurgical Engineer at the Special Steel Complex in Târgoviște 
, Assistant-Engineer, Associate Professor, and now Lecturer Doctor Engineer at University “Politehnica” of Bucharest. Between 1987 and 1996, he was a Main Scientific Researcher at the Metallurgical Research Institute (ICEM), focusing on burner and energy recovery systems. His professional career also includes work as an Engineer at GRANTMETAL S.A., where he addressed technical challenges in burners and furnaces.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Ioana’s inventive and academic contributions have earned him national and international recognition 
. These include the Gold Medal at EUREKA 2002 in Brussels for his invention “Lance for Post-Combustion,” the 1999 Henry Ford European Conservation Award, and the Great Award of the Romanian Metallurgy Society in 1996. He also won First Prize at the ICEM Symposium in 1989 and other accolades for his work in ecological and advanced industrial burning systems.
Research Focus
His research spans electric arc furnace optimization, energy efficiency in metallurgical plants, eco-metallurgy, and the implementation of biofuels in high-temperature industrial processes 
. He is an active member of CrossRef, WSEAS, and other professional and research networks. Dr. Ioana has authored 16 specialty books, 21 ISI articles, 32 BDI articles, over 100 conference papers, and 7 industrial patents, with a particular interest in integrating computational systems with metallurgical engineering.
Conclusion
Dr. Adrian Ioana exemplifies the fusion of academic excellence and practical innovation in metallurgical science 
. With a legacy of pioneering sustainable, economical, and high-performance metallurgical systems, his work continues to influence both educational and industrial domains in Romania and abroad. As an educator, researcher, and engineer, he stands as a leading figure in advancing eco-technological transformations in heavy industry.
Top Publications
Ecological Education—Design and Implementation of Burners Operating with Biofuels in Oxy-Thermal Processes for Industrial Furnaces
Journal: Processes, 2025
Possibilities of Physical-Chemical Sensors’ Use for Optimizing the Processing of Metallurgical Melting Based on Computer Systems
Journal: Sensors, 2023
Experimental Research for the Establishment of the Optimal Forging and Heat Treatment Technical Parameters for Special Purpose Forged Semi-Finishes
Journal: Materials, 2023
Metallurgy’s Impact on Public Health
Journal: Revista de Cercetare si Interventie Sociala, 2013
Computational Methods and Management Algorithms for EAF Elaboration Optimization
Conference: WSEAS AMCME 2013 Proceedings, 2013
. He is the Director of the Petroleum Institute and Program Director of the MSc in Oil and Gas Technology at DUTH. Since 2013, he has served as Section Officer of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Kavala Section. He also leads the Modeling and Simulation in Process Engineering Laboratory at DUTH and holds a Research Director role at Hephaestus Laboratory. With over two decades of combined academic and industry experience, Dr. Kokkinos is a certified Master Instructor in emergency control room operations and actively contributes to global research in petroleum engineering and catalysis.
, further strengthening his academic and research credentials.
. He is actively involved in simulation training using advanced tools such as the Virtual Crisis Control Room and Drilling Simulator. His leadership at the Modeling and Simulation Lab and his research directorship at Hephaestus Laboratory highlight his commitment to applied science and education.
. He is a respected member and Section Officer of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, further emphasizing his leadership and contributions to professional communities in petroleum and process engineering.
. Dr. Kokkinos is an active editor and reviewer in various international journals and has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications. His systematic reviews and modeling contributions have significantly advanced catalytic processes and renewable energy applications.
Conclusion
. His continued dedication to simulation-based learning, catalysis, and sustainable fuel research positions him as a key contributor in both academia and the energy sector.
Krzysztof Wisłocki, born in 1955, is a distinguished professor at Poznan University of Technology, specializing in combustion engines and thermal processes. With over four decades of academic and research experience, he has made significant contributions to engineering, both as a scholar and mentor. Prof. Wisłocki holds leadership positions in national and international research institutions and remains deeply involved in both education and scientific innovation.
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