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Prof. Dr. Petru Berce is a renowned Romanian academician, researcher, and educator born in Rogoz de Beliu, Arad County. With a career spanning over five decades, he has significantly contributed to industrial engineering and manufacturing technologies. He currently serves as a Professor at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where he is also a Ph.D. supervisor. His leadership roles have included Dean of the Faculty of Machine Building, Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations, and Head of the TCM Department. Prof. Berce’s excellence is recognized internationally through honorary titles and memberships in prestigious scientific committees.
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Education Background 🎓
Prof. Berce began his academic journey by becoming a Teaching Assistant in 1972, advancing to Lecturer (1978-1990), Associate Professor (1990-1992), and then full Professor from 1992 onward. In 1997, he achieved the title of Ph.D. Supervisor in Industrial Engineering, nurturing future experts in the field with more than 25 Ph.D. theses successfully supervised.
Professional Experience 🏢
Throughout his illustrious career, Prof. Berce has held major academic and managerial roles, including Dean (2004-2012) and Vice-Rector (1996-2004) of Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. He has served as a member of CNATCU’s Industrial Engineering Commission since 2000 and contributed significantly to national research policy as a member of the National Scientific Research Council (1998-2006). As a leading researcher, he is an internationally acknowledged expert in rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing, and advanced manufacturing technologies. He has authored 12 scientific books and over 150 articles, with 47 featured in ISI-indexed journals, along with 6 innovative patents.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Prof. Berce has received prestigious awards such as the Romanian Academy Prize (1991), Ministry of Education and Research Prize (2000), and the AGIR Prize (2000). Internationally, he is a Dr. Honoris Causa of Technical University of Kosice, University of Oradea, and University of Galati, and an Honorary Professor at multiple universities in Hungary and Romania. He is also a distinguished member of the DAAAM International Scientific Committee and the MicroCAD Conference in Hungary. His innovation prowess earned him three Gold Medals at the International Salon of Patents in Geneva.
Research Focus 🔬
Prof. Berce’s research mainly revolves around innovative manufacturing technologies, rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing, ultrasonic machining, and the development of biocompatible materials for medical applications. His remarkable projects include leadership in large national and international grants, significantly advancing Romania’s rapid manufacturing capabilities and global research collaborations.
Conclusion ✨
Prof. Dr. Petru Berce’s contributions to education, research, and innovation have left an indelible mark on industrial engineering and manufacturing science. His tireless dedication and international reputation make him one of Romania’s most influential engineers and academicians.
Top Publications 📖
Advances in Additive Manufacturing and Their Applications, Metals, 14(2), 165. DOI: 10.3390/met14020165.
📈 Cited by: 8 articles
Investigation of the Interface between Laser-Melted CoCr and a Stainless Steel Substrate, Metals, 12(6), 965. DOI: 10.3390/met12060965.
📈 Cited by: 15 articles
Selective Laser Melting of PA 2200 for Hip Implant Applications , Materials, 14, 4240. DOI: 10.3390/ma14154240.
📈 Cited by: 22 articles
Effect of Different Surface Treatments on Bioactivity of Porous Titanium Implants, Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 35(3), 418-426. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmst.2018.10.004.
📈 Cited by: 90 articles
Customized implants with specific properties, made by selective laser melting, Rapid Prototyping Journal, 21(1), 98-104.
🔗 DOI: 10.1108/RPJ-10-2012-0084
📈 Cited by: 40 articles