Oleksandr Sivak | Robotics and Automation | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Oleksandr Sivak | Robotics and Automation | Research Excellence Award

Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität | Germany

Mr. Oleksandr Sivak’s research focuses on embedded computing systems, robotics, and interdisciplinary engineering integrating physics, electronics, and software development. His work involves designing and implementing control systems for robotic platforms, including bipedal robots, combining high-level algorithms with low-level motor control using MCU and FPGA technologies. He has expertise in electrical and mechanical system design, including power supply systems, logic circuits, and simulation-driven engineering. His research also covers data acquisition, processing, and optimization using C++ and Python, contributing to the development of efficient, scalable, and intelligent embedded and mechatronic systems for advanced automation applications.

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Featured Publications

High Toughness TiB2–Al2O3 Composite Ceramics Produced by Reactive Hot Pressing with Fusible Components
A. Yu. Popov, A. A. Sivak, H. Yu. Borodianska, I. L. Shabalin, Advances in Applied Ceramics, 2015.

Особливості утворення тугоплавких фаз в системі Al–Cr2O3–B2O3
O. A. Sivak, M. I. Cherednyk, I. M. Totskyi, O. Yu. Popov, V. A. Makara, Physics and Chemistry of Solid State, 2014.

Intuitive Motion: Acceleration-Based Inverse Kinematics on Arbitrary Coordinates
P. Vonwirth, A. Vierling, O. Sivak, K. Berns, Climbing and Walking Robots Conference, 2024.

Foundations of Probabilistic Behavior Networks for Structured Distributed Control of Complex Systems
P. Vonwirth, O. Sivak, K. Berns, IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference for Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, 2024.

Florin Popister | Mechanical Engineering | Engineering Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Florin Popister | Mechanical Engineering | Engineering Research Excellence Award

Technical University of Cluj-Napoca | Romania

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Florin Popișter is an accomplished researcher and academic in industrial engineering, mechanical design, and robotics. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, where he currently serves as an Associate Professor, contributing to teaching, research, and supervision in areas such as CAD/CAM systems, industrial robots, reverse engineering, and advanced manufacturing. His professional experience spans both academia and industry, including significant contributions as a design engineer at Gühring Romania, where he developed customized PCD/PCBN tools for the automotive sector. His research includes 3D printing technologies, robotic mechanisms, toolpath generation, workspace optimization, and digital manufacturing, with multiple Q1 journal publications in Polymers, Applied Sciences, and Mathematics. He has led and contributed to national and international research contracts, including H2020 Smart2 and projects focused on automation systems for the pharmaceutical industry. His achievements include a Best Paper Award, participation in Prototypes for Humanity, and invited professorships in Europe. His work continues to advance intelligent manufacturing, Industry 4.0 applications, and smart robotic systems.

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Featured Publications

Popescu, D., Dragomir, D., Popișter, F., & Dragomir, M. (2025). AI alignment to enhance production processes performance and resilience. In Book chapter. Springer.

Dragomir, M., Apolțan, D., Cioșan, A., & Popișter, F. (2025). Assessing the potential of emerging digital technologies to transform the production sector. Annals of the Academy of Romanian Scientists Series on Economy, Law and Sociology.

Popișter, F., Ciudin, P., Dragomir, M., & Goia, H. Ș. (2025). From assistive to intelligent: The development of a low-cost smart crutch system. In Book chapter. Springer.

Popișter, F. (2025). Experimental study of comprehensive performance analysis regarding the dynamical/mechanical aspects of 3D-printed UAV propellers and sound footprint. Polymers, 17(11), 1466.

Popișter, F., Goia, H. Ș., & Ciudin, P. (2025). Influence of polymers surface roughness on noise emissions in 3D-printed UAV propellers. Polymers, 17(8), 1015.