Prof. Ionelia Voiculescu | Microstructure | Women Researcher Award
Prof. Ionelia Voiculescu | Microstructure – Researcher at National University for Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Romania
Prof. PhD. Eng. Ionelia Voiculescu is a distinguished Romanian academic and full professor at the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest. Renowned for her pioneering research in welding engineering and surface treatment of metallic materials, she has built a career marked by scientific rigor, leadership in higher education, and innovation in materials science. With over three decades of professional experience, Prof. Voiculescu has played a vital role in advancing welding technologies and has significantly contributed to Romania’s scientific community through teaching, research, and invention.
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Education
Prof. Voiculescu earned her Dipl. Eng. degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Welding Equipment and Technologies in 1983 from the Politehnica University of Bucharest. Her academic journey continued with doctoral studies at the same university, culminating in a PhD in Engineering in 1998. Her doctoral thesis, titled “Hydrogen diffusion in mild steels for welded structures”, laid the groundwork for a lifelong dedication to materials engineering. Her formal education was further enhanced by international training in France, Italy, Portugal, and the UK, where she specialized in areas like nondestructive testing, nuclear materials, and quality assurance systems.
Experience
Prof. Voiculescu began her career in 1983 as a mechanical engineer before transitioning to academia in 1985. She rose through academic ranks from Assistant Professor to Lecturer, Associate Professor, and ultimately Full Professor in 2005. Her longstanding affiliation with Politehnica University of Bucharest includes teaching advanced topics in welding, heat treatments, surface engineering, and materials technology. As the coordinator of the “Welding Engineering” specialization and director of the LAMET metallographic laboratory, she has led both educational innovation and practical research initiatives. She has coordinated over 65 national and 11 international research projects, as well as numerous European training programs under the Leonardo da Vinci and TEMPUS frameworks.
Research Interests
Prof. Voiculescu’s research is centered on welding technologies, heat treatments of metallic materials, surface engineering, and materials characterization. Her expertise spans laser welding, brazing processes, and cladding technologies. She has also conducted extensive work in metallurgical analysis through optical and scanning electron microscopy, micro-hardness testing, and mechanical evaluations. Her research often bridges academia and industry, focusing on materials with applications in nuclear energy, biomedical devices, and manufacturing. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and project leadership, she has contributed to innovations that address real-world engineering problems.
Awards
Prof. Voiculescu has been honored with numerous national and international awards, including multiple Gold Medals at the European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation (EUROINVENT) and the International Exhibition of Inventions PROINVENT. Her inventions, such as laser welding methods for radioactive capsule sealing and advanced brazing rods, have earned her acclaim in Poland, Romania, and beyond. She has received diplomas for excellence in innovative research, and special awards from Korea Invention News and ICECHIM Bucharest. These accolades underscore her lasting impact on the fields of welding and materials science.
Publications 📚
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“Study of wear behavior of hard coatings applied by welding” – Surface & Coatings Technology, 2016, cited by 32 articles. 🧪
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“Laser welding technology applied to sealed radioactive capsules” – Journal of Nuclear Materials, 2015, cited by 45 articles. 🔬
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“Optimization of cladding processes for steel surfaces” – Materials Science Forum, 2014, cited by 28 articles. ⚙️
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“Effect of hydrogen diffusion in welded joints of mild steel” – Welding in the World, 2013, cited by 19 articles. 🧲
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“Welding metallurgy and phase transformation control” – Metallurgical Research & Technology, 2012, cited by 22 articles. 🔍
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“Advanced coatings for industrial tools using brazing technology” – Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2011, cited by 18 articles. 🛠️
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“Influence of post-weld heat treatment on mechanical properties” – Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2010, cited by 25 articles. 🔧
Conclusion
Prof. Ionelia Voiculescu exemplifies excellence in engineering education, applied research, and scientific leadership. Her career has been characterized by continuous contributions to the field of welding engineering, substantial international collaboration, and a passion for mentoring future engineers and researchers. Through her roles as educator, innovator, and evaluator, she has significantly shaped the landscape of materials science in Romania and internationally. Her lasting legacy is evident in her numerous inventions, scholarly works, and the recognition she has received from academic and professional communities worldwide.