Professional Profile

DANIEL-IOAN CURIAC, Ph.D.

Studies:

1990 Dipl.Ing. degree in Automation and Computers from the "Traian Vuia" Polytechnic Institute of Timisoara, Romania
1996 Ph.D. degree in Automatic Systems from the "Politehnica" University of Timisoara, Romania

Professional Experience:

from February 26, 2001 Full Professor - Department of Automation and Applied Informatics
1999-2001 Associate Professor - Department of Automation and Applied Informatics
1996-1999 Lecturer - Department of Automation and Applied Informatics
1990-1996 Teaching Assistant - Department of Automation and Applied Informatics

- PhD Supervisor - domain: Computer Engineering and Information Technology (since 2008)
- Senior IEEE Member (since 2020)

Publications

- more than 130 scientific papers, 10 books;

Clarivate Analytics Web of Science (formerly ISI Web of Knowledge) Journal Publications:
  • V. Stangaciu, C. Stangaciu, D.I. Curiac, M.Micea, "RTXBEE: Real-time communication module for critical Internet of Things applications", Pervasive and Mobile Computing, Elsevier, January 2026 pdf
  • T.R. Ploscă, A. Pescaru, B.V. Rus, D.I. Curiac, "Individual Software Expertise Formalization and Assessment from Project Management Tool Databases", Computers, Materials & Continua, Tech Science Press, January 2026 pdf
  • C.D. Curiac, M. Micea, T.R. Plosca, D.I. Curiac, A. Doboli, "Optimized Interdisciplinary Research Team Formation Using a Genetic Algorithm and Publication Metadata Records", AI, MDPI, July 2025 pdf
  • R.E. Tudoroiu, M. Zaheeruddin, D.I. Curiac, M.S. Radu, N. Tudoroiu, "Investigations into the Design and Implementation of Reinforcement Learning Using Deep Learning Neural Networks", Algorithms, MDPI, March 2025 pdf
  • I.F. Kovacs, A.C. Karolyi, C.S. Stangaciu, V. Stangaciu, S. Nimara, D.I. Curiac, "An RFID-Based Indoor Guiding System for Visually Impaired People", Information, MDPI, March 2025 pdf
  • V. Stangaciu, C. Stangaciu, B. Gusita, D.I. Curiac, "Integrating Real-Time Wireless Sensor Networks into IoT Using MQTT-SN", Journal of Network and Systems Management, Springer, February 2025 pdf
  • C.D. Curiac, M. Micea, T.R. Plosca, D.I. Curiac, A. Doboli, "Dataset for bibliometric data-driven research team formation: Case of Politehnica University of Timisoara scholars for the interval 2010–2022", Data in Brief, Elsevier, April 2024 pdf
  • V. Stangaciu, C. Stangaciu, D.I. Curiac, M. Micea, "PARSECS_RT: A real-time PARSECS-based communication protocol stack for critical sensing applications", Internet of Things, Elsevier, April 2024 pdf
  • T.R. Plosca, C.D. Curiac, D.I. Curiac, "Investigating Semantic Differences in User-Generated Content by Cross-Domain Sentiment Analysis Means", Applied Sciences, MDPI, March 2024 pdf
  • A. Doboli, D.I. Curiac, "Studying Consensus and Disagreement during Problem Solving in Teams through Learning and Response Generation Agents Model", Mathematics, MDPI, June 2023 pdf
  • M.D. Baciu, E.A. Capota, C.S. Stângaciu, D.I. Curiac, M.V. Micea, "Multi-Core Time-Triggered OCBP-Based Scheduling for Mixed Criticality Periodic Task Systems", Sensors, MDPI, February 2023 pdf
  • C.D. Curiac, A. Doboli, D.I. Curiac, "Co-Occurrence-Based Double Thresholding Method for Research Topic Identification", Mathematics, MDPI, August 2022 pdf
  • C.S. Stangaciu, E.A. Capota, V. Stangaciu, M.V. Micea, D.I. Curiac, "A Hardware-Aware Application Execution Model in Mixed-Criticality Internet of Things", Mathematics, MDPI, May 2022 pdf
  • O. Banias, D. Florea, R. Gyalai, D.I. Curiac, "Automated Specification-Based Testing of REST APIs", Sensors, MDPI, August 2021 pdf
  • E.A. Capota, C.S. Stangaciu, M.V. Micea, D.I. Curiac, "Towards Fully Jitterless Applications: Periodic Scheduling in Multiprocessor MCSs Using a Table-Driven Approach", Applied Sciences, MDPI, September 2020 pdf
  • E.A. Capota, C.S. Stangaciu, M.V. Micea, D.I. Curiac, "Towards Mixed Criticality Task Scheduling in Cyber Physical Systems: Challenges and Perspectives", Journal of Systems and Software, Elsevier, October 2019 pdf
  • D.I. Curiac, O. Banias, C. Volosencu, C.D. Curiac, "Novel Bioinspired Approach Based on Chaotic Dynamics for Robot Patrolling Missions with Adversaries", Entropy, MDPI, May 2018 pdf
  • M.V. Micea, C.S. Stangaciu, V. Stangaciu, D.I. Curiac, "Novel Hybrid Scheduling Technique for Sensor Nodes with Mixed Criticality Tasks", Sensors, MDPI, July 2017 pdf
  • D.I. Curiac, "Towards Wireless Sensor, Actuator and Robot Networks: Conceptual Framework, Challenges and Perspectives", Journal of Network and Computer Applications, Elsevier, March 2016 pdf
  • D.I. Curiac, "Wireless Sensor Network Security Enhancement Using Directional Antennas: State of the Art and Research Challenges", Sensors, MDPI, April 2016 pdf
  • D.I. Curiac, C. Volosencu, "A generic method to construct new customized-shaped chaotic systems using the relative motion concept", Nonlinear Analysis: Modelling and Control, Vilnius Univ, February 2016 pdf
  • D.I. Curiac, C. Volosencu, "Path Planning Algorithm based on Arnold Cat Map for Surveillance UAVs", Defence Science Journal, DESIDOC, November 2015 pdf
  • D.I. Curiac, C. Volosencu, "Imparting protean behavior to mobile robots accomplishing patrolling tasks in the presence of adversaries", Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, IOP Science, October 2015 pdf
  • D.I. Curiac, M. Pachia, "Controlled information destruction: the final frontier in preserving information security for every organisation", Enterprise Information Systems, Taylor & Francis, May 2015 pdf
  • D.I. Curiac, C. Volosencu, "A 2D chaotic path planning for mobile robots accomplishing boundary surveillance missions in adversarial conditions", Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation, Elsevier, October 2014 pdf
  • D. Pescaru, D.I. Curiac, " Ensemble based traffic light control for city zones using a reduced number of sensors", Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, Elsevier, September 2014 pdf
  • D. Pescaru, D.I. Curiac, "Anchor node localization for wireless sensor networks using video and compass information Fusion", Sensors, MDPI, March 2014 pdf
  • C. Volosencu, D.I. Curiac, "Efficiency improvement in multi-sensor wireless network based estimation algorithms for distributed parameter systems with application at the heat transfer", EURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing, Springer, January 2013 pdf
  • D.I. Curiac, C. Volosencu, "Chaotic trajectory design for monitoring an arbitrary number of specified locations using points of interest", Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Hindawi, December 2012 pdf
  • D.I. Curiac, C. Volosencu, "Ensemble based sensing anomaly detection in wireless sensor networks", Expert Systems with Applications, Elsevier, August 2012 pdf

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