Industrial Automation & Electrical Drive Laboratory (IA & ED)

Research team:

Associate professor Mihai RAȚĂ, PhD. Eng. (team leader)

Professor L. Dan MILICI , PhD. Eng.

Associate professor Gabriela RAȚĂ, PhD. Eng.

Lecturer Niculai BARBĂ, PhD. Eng.

Lecturer Elena OLARIU, PhD. Eng.

Lecturer Ciprian AFANASOV, PhD. Eng.

Lecturer Cristina PRODAN, PhD. Eng.

Lecturer Valentin VLAD, PhD. Eng.

Lecturer Mihaela PAVĂL, PhD. Eng.

Assistant Ciprian BEJENAR, PhD. Eng.

Research interest:

Design, analysis and development of electrical systems in the field of actuators, power converters, electrical drive systems and automation of industrial processes.

Main Objectives

• advance research in high-performance electrical drive systems for industrial and transportation applications
• develop innovative control algorithms that enhance efficiency, reliability, and dynamic performance
• integrate intelligent automation technologies aligned with Industry 4.0 principles
• improve energy efficiency and sustainability in industrial processes
• strengthen collaboration with industry partners for technology transfer and applied research.
• design, develop, study and investigate novel power electronic converter topologies
• foster interdisciplinary research in electrical engineering, control systems, and computer science.

Research platforms for PLC-based multi-axis motion control

Platforms designed for rapid prototyping of control systems and automation of industrial processes

Research platforms dedicated to the investigation of monitoring and control strategies of field devices with PLCs

Research platforms focused on PLC programming, fail-safe applications, and industrial networking protocols