PhD students research 2020 – 2025

Scientific papers published by the PhD students of the Doctoral School of Automotive Engineering in 2020 – 2025. The names of the PhD students are shown in bold.

1. Olărescu N., Popa D., Popa C-M., Aspects regarding the use of anti-roll bars in the construction of adaptive suspensions, Ingineria Automobilului, 2025
2. Calin, L., Nicolae, E.V., Tabacu, S., Marinescu, D.G., Research Regarding the Realization of a Concept Duster Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle, Ingineria Automobilului, 2025
3. Tabacu, S.; Badea, A.G.; Aparaschivei, A.I.; Anghel, D.C. Parametric Analysis of Auxetic Honeycombs. Mathematics 2025, 13, 1676
4. Stirosu, M.; Tabacu, S.; Cimpeanu, G., Investigation on the Manufacturing, Testing, and Simulation Processes of the Hood Hinge Assembly. Vehicles 2025, 7, 157
5. Clenci, A., Cioc, B., Berquez, J., Iorga-Simăn, V., Stoica, R., Niculescu, R., Results on the Use of an Original Burner for Reducing the Three-Way Catalyst Light-Off Time, Inventions, 2024, 9(6)
6. Tabacu, S.; Badea, A.; Sandu, A. Complex Analysis of an Auxetic Structure under Compressive Loads. Sustainability 2023, 15, 6805
7. Tabacu, S., Popa, D.M., Backward-Facing Analysis for the Preliminary Estimation of the Vehicle Fuel Consumption, Sustainability 2023; 15, 5344
8. Marcu, S., Popa, D., Pârlac S., Popa C-M., Experimental stand for the study of suspensions, Ingineria Automobilului, 2023, 69
9. Perceau, M., Guibert, P., Clenci, A., Niculae, M., Guilain, S., Iorga-Siman, V., Investigation of the Aerodynamic Performance of the Miller Cycle from Transparent Engine Experiments and CFD Simulations, Machines, 2022, 10(6)
10. Clenci, A., Berquez, J., Stoica, R., Niculescu, R., Cioc, B., Zaharia, C., Iorga-Simăn, V., Experimental investigation of the effect of an afterburner on the light-off performance of an exhaust after-treatment system, Energy Reports, 2022, 8, 406-418
11. Iorga-Simăn, V., Clenci, A.C., Niculescu, R., Badea, A.G., CFD study on the aerodynamic characteristics of the Aurel Persu's car, Ingineria automobilului, 2022, 64
12. Predoiu C., Tabacu, S., Popa, D., Crushing analysis of structures in case of axial impact, Ingineria Automobilului, 2022, 63, 5-9
13. Popa C-M., Popa D., Marcu S., Simulation of automotive cam processing, The IManEE 2022, ACTA TECHNICA NAPOCENSIS, Series: Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, and Engineering, 2022
14. Popa D., Popa C-M., Marcu, S., Generating curved teeth in CAD software, The IManEE 2022, ACTA TECHNICA NAPOCENSIS, Series: Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, and Engineering, 2022
15. Tabacu, S.; Predoiu, P.; Negrea, R., A theoretical model for the estimate of plateau force for the crushing process of 3d auxetic anti-tetra chiral structures, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2021, 199, 106405

1. M. Stirosu, S. Tabacu, Experimental and numerical analysis and validation of S460 Steel, Buletin ştiinţific - Universitatea din Piteşti. Seria Autovehicule rutiere, 2024, 34
2. Calin, L., Marinescu, D., Nicolae, V., Contributions on optimizing the performance of a sport utility vehicle through hybridization of propulsion - gaster electricway 4wd project, University of Pitesti. Scientific Bulletin - Automotive Series, 2024, 34
3. Udvuleanu, G., Nicolae, V., traceability and relations of the process documents in automotive industry, ACTA TECHNICA NAPOCENSIS-Series: APPLIED MATHEMATICS, MECHANICS, and ENGINEERING, 2023
4. Popa D., Olărescu N., Popa C-M., The study of contact between the wheel and the track in the case of a vehicle equipped with a semi-active suspension, RJAV 2023
5. Niculae, M., Clenci, A., Iorga-Simăn, V., Niculescu, R., Évaluation de l’impact du masquage des soupapes d’admission et de l’augmentation de la course du piston sur l’aérodynamique interne du moteur Miller, Entropie : thermodynamique – énergie – environnement – économie, 2021, 3(1)
6. Popa, R.M., Niculescu, R., Clenci, A., Iorga-Simăn, V., Overview on the Use of Natural Gas in Spark Ignition Engines, University of Pitesti, Scientific Bulletin – Automotive series, 2021, 31
7. Drăghici, M.A., Iorga-Simăn, V., Clenci, A., Niculescu, R., Ivan, F., Overview on the cylinder deactivation techniques, University of Pitesti, Scientific Bulletin – Automotive series, 2021, 31
8. Diaconu, I.V., Popa, D., Popa, C.-M., Design and construction of an experimental test bench for the study of a mechanical system used for coupling power sources, University of Pitesti, Scientific Bulletin – Automotive series, 2021, 30
9. Marcu, S., Popa, D., Stănescu, N.-D., Design of the optimal control for the active suspension, University of Pitesti, Scientific Bulletin – Automotive series, 2021, 30

1. Olărescu N., Popa D., Popa C-M., Seven Degrees of Freedom Model for Studying the Influence of Anti-roll Bars, AVMS-2025, Timișoara (Nicolae Herișanu), 2025, Springer Nature Link
2. Rus, I.A.; Baneasa, C.B.; Nicolae, E.V., Recovery of Metals from Used Batteries of Electric Vehicles, CONAT 2024 International Congress Of Automotive And Transport Engineering
3. Lupu, E.D.; Tabacu, S.L., Analysis of Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Motors Used for Electric Vehicle, 2024 IEEE International Conference and Exposition on Electric and Power Engineering (EPEi), Iasi, Romania, 2024, pp. 415-420
4. Popa D., Popa C-M., Marcu, S., Dynamic Model For An Independent Suspension, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science And Engineering, Volume 1303, Economicity, Safety And Reliability For Motor Vehicles Congress (And Siar International Automotive And Transport Engineering Congress) 2024
5. Birtok Băneasă, C; Rus, I.A.; Socalici, A; Gaianu, O.; Nicolae, E.V., Possibilities of exploitation of useful metals from used Li-ion batteries, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2024
6. Popa D., Popa C-M., Marcu, S., Dynamic System For The Study Of Jumping Vibrations Of A Car With Active Suspension, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science And Engineering, Volume 1303, Economicity, Safety And Reliability For Motor Vehicles Congress (And Siar International Automotive And Transport Engineering Congress), 2024
7. Marinescu, D., Marinescu, A., Nicolae, V., Calin, L., Pârlac, S., Vieru, I.; Stan, A., Duster Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Wireless Charging System, IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 1303 012008, 2024
8. Vîlcan, A., Nicolae, V., Martin, I., Istrate, M., Considerations on reducing emissions by increasing the use of electric vehicles in urban area, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2024
9. Stirosu, M., Badea, A., Sandu, I., Tabacu, S., Development of a coupled process – design numerical model for an automotive assembly, IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 1311, 012038
10. Aparschivei, I.A., Badea, A.G., Tabacu, S.L., Comparative analysis of the manufacturing processes for 316L material, IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 1311, 012037
11. Popa, D.M., Popa, D., Tabacu, S., Heavy-duty vehicles with solar panels as a regenerative power source, 2024 IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 1311, 012032
12. Popa, D., Parlac, S., Popa, C.M., Popa, D.M., Regenerative braking in the case of hybrid propulsion systems, Acoustics and Vibration of Mechanical Structures—AVMS-2023, AVMS 2023, Springer Proceedings in Physics, vol 302, pp.225-234
13. Popa, D., Tudor, V.I., Popa, C.M., Popa, D.M., Numerical and experimental results obtained from the study of the mechanical coupling systems of the power sources, Acoustics and Vibration of Mechanical Structures—AVMS-2023, AVMS 2023, Springer Proceedings in Physics, vol 302, pp.305-318
14. Rus, I.A., Birtok-Baneasa, C., Nicolae, E.V., Sokalici, A., Budiul-Berghian, A., The recovery of cobalt from the cathode-ray paste of used li-ion batteries in the form of cobalt blue, European Journal of Materials Science and Engineering (EJMSE), 2023
15. Vilcan, A.; Nicolae, V.; Martin, I.; Ionescu, E.; Istrate, M. Case study of optimization of junction for the access to Iulius Mall Suceava, 32nd International Congress Of Siar Of Automotive And Transport Engineering, EAEC-MVT 2022
16. Nicolae, E.V., Istrate, M.; Martin, I., Vilcan, A., Estimating the impact of a new bridge over the river Danube, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2022
17. Marinescu, D.G., Vieru, I., Nicolae, E.V., Tomseanu, L., Comparative modal analysis for a twisted beam axle for a hybrid vehicle, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science , 2022
18. Boroiu, A., Nicolae, V.E., Alssadi, O., Udma, T., Proposal of an analytical method based on linear regression for modeling reliability by Weibull law, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2022
19. Udvuleanu, G., Nicolae, E.V., Considerations on implementing Industry 4.0 in a manufacturing process, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2022
20. Popa, R.M., Berquez, J., Clenci, A., Iorga-Simăn, V., Niculae, M., Niculescu, R., Sustainable road mobility with methane gas. Preliminary results of a monovalent spark ignition engine fueled with methane, FISITA World Congress 2021, Prague
21. Niculae M., Clenci A., Iorga-Simăn V., Niculescu R., A Study on the Influence of the Miller Cycle upon the Engine's Internal Aerodynamics, 30th SIAR International Congress of Automotive and Transport Engineering: Science and Management of Automotive and Transportation Engineering, 2020, pages: 58-67

1. M. Stirosu, S. Tabacu, N. Dinu, C. Inal, Temporary clamping mechanism – European Patent Application EP 4 155 494 B1, European Patent Office, 2025

1. Popa D., Tudor, I., Parlac, S., Stanescu, N-D, Popa, C-M., Analysis of vibrations and noises of a planetary mechanism used for the coupling of the power sources, 27th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, 2021, Praga
2. Popa D., Tudor, I., Stanescu, N-D, Popa, C-M., Marcu, S., Study Of The Stability Of A Planetary Mechanism Used In The Construction Of A Hybrid Transmission, 27th International Congress On Sound And Vibration, 11-16 July 2021, Praga
3. Olărescu N., Popa D., Popa C-M., Four Degrees of Freedom Model for the Study of the Dynamic Behavior of a Car with a Rigid Rear Axle and Anti-roll Bar, Cluj, 2025 (Conferința de mecanică): The 3rd International Conference on Mechanical System Dynamics

PhD students can publish their research results in the University of Pitești Scientific Bulletin – Automotive Series (Buletinul științific – Seria Autovehicule rutiere; ISSN 1453-1100, eISSN 2601-0380). Papers are written in English using the journal template and sent to automotive@upit.ro. Review is single-blind, with a decision within 4 – 6 weeks. Instructions for authors: automotive.upit.ro/authors.html.