Financial intelligence and sustainable development – academic dialogue at FCIM
Within the course “Human Security and Sustainable Development,” taught by Daniela Pojar, Vice-Rector for Finance and International Relations at TUM, students of the Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics participated in an academic activity featuring a special guest – Andrii Glevatskyi, Vice President of MAIB.
The presentation, entitled “Empowering Growth Through Financial Intelligence,” provided an integrated perspective on the role of financial education in economic and professional development. Structured around several key areas – an overview of MAIB, fundamental concepts of financial literacy, strategic priorities, and case studies – the session highlighted the importance of an informed and responsible approach to managing financial resources.
During the activity, key concepts were addressed, including the pillars of financial literacy (income, spending, saving, borrowing, and investing), its role in achieving personal and professional goals, as well as the importance of informational hygiene in preventing financial risks. At the same time, current trends in the banking sector were presented, with a focus on digitalization, the use of artificial intelligence, and the enhancement of customer experience through innovative financial solutions.
A significant aspect of the presentation was the staged model of financial literacy, illustrated through the process from awareness and decision-making to client growth and retention, emphasizing how financial competencies contribute to the sustainable development of both the business environment and society.
The activity provided students with a practical perspective on the interdependence between human security, economic stability, and financial competencies, contributing to the strengthening of their professional training and the development of critical thinking in relation to contemporary challenges.
The Faculty expresses its appreciation for the valuable contribution to the educational process and for the openness toward academic–practical dialogue.
Excellence at FCIM: The Republican Olympiad in Informatics
The Technical University of Moldova, through FCIM and the ICT Directorate, provided the technical and logistical support for the Republican Olympiad in Informatics. Discover how the collaboration between UTM, the Ministry of Education and Research, and the National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation created a high-performance framework for 148 young programmers nationwide.
FCIM students discover NLP applications in a lesson held by a guest researcher
Students of the Applied Informatics specialty at the Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics (FCIM), Technical University of Moldova, had the opportunity to participate in a lesson on Computational Linguistics held by Ludmila Burțeva, a researcher at the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics “Vladimir Andrunachievici” in Chișinău. During the presentation, current topics in the field of Natural Language Processing (NLP) were addressed, presenting results and research directions from her scientific activity.
One of the topics of interest concerned the digitization of old Romanian texts, including historical documents written in old Cyrillic, a process that involves modern methods of automatic text recognition and processing. The role of synthetic data generation in developing and training artificial intelligence models when real data sets are limited was also highlighted.
The activity was organized under the guidance of Ms. Braniște Rodica, offering students the opportunity to discover practical applications of NLP technologies in text analysis, intelligent systems development and contemporary research in the field of artificial intelligence.
The Applied Computer Science specialty at FCIM places a special emphasis on natural language processing, an essential area of artificial intelligence that allows computer systems to understand, analyze and generate human language. NLP technologies are the basis of modern digital tools widely used for machine translation, intelligent search, voice interaction with computer systems, sentiment analysis or chatbot development.
By studying these technologies, students acquire relevant skills in textual data analysis, language modeling and application development based on artificial intelligence, skills that are increasingly in demand in fields such as IT, fintech, digital media, education and research.
We thank Ms. Ludmila Burțeva for her captivating presentation and for sharing her research experience with our students. Such activities contribute to strengthening the connection between academia and scientific research, stimulating interest in emerging areas of computer science.
Beyond borders, closer to oneself: Erasmus+ mobility of student Liviu Mereacre in Estonia
For Liviu Mereacre, a student of the Faculty of Computer, Informatics and Microelectronics, the “Information Security” study program, the Erasmus+ academic mobility in Estonia meant much more than a simple study internship. It was a transformative experience, a journey of self-discovery, of overcoming limits and of building a new perspective on the world and on his own career.
The mobility internship at Tallinn University of Technology harmoniously combined academic rigor with the freedom of cultural exploration and the challenges of personal development. The Estonian university environment, oriented towards autonomy, innovation and critical thinking, led Liviu to fully exploit his potential. Among the notable academic achievements is the development of his first programming language – an important step in his professional maturation and a proof of the skills consolidated during the mobility.
Beyond the classroom, the Erasmus+ experience was a true cultural immersion. Liviu discovered authentic Estonia – from traditional markets and concerts by local artists, to celebrating New Year’s Eve in Tallinn’s Freedom Square, alongside people from all over the world. His desire to explore also took him to other corners of Northern Europe, where he visited symbolic places such as the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania or the Republic of Užupis, each with its own story, identity and energy.
The highlight of the mobility was, without a doubt, the trip to Lapland (Sápmi) – an almost surreal experience. Here, Liviu saw the Northern Lights for the first time, a natural spectacle that gave him a lesson in humility and admiration for nature. The Arctic adventures continued with visits to Santa Claus Village, snowmobile rides to the border of the three countries, ice fishing and the experience of a traditional sauna near the fjords. All of this deeply connected him to nature and redefined his perception of extremes and their beauty.
Equally valuable was the social dimension of mobility. The activities carried out alongside international students – karaoke nights, pub crawls, board games and late-night discussions about cultures, values and dreams – contributed to the development of communication skills, adaptability and intercultural openness. Each meeting became a lesson in diversity and a bridge between different worlds.
Liviu Mereacre believes that the Erasmus+ mobility in Estonia gave him not only academic knowledge, but also the courage to explore the unknown, confidence in his own strengths and a broader perspective on life. It is an experience that shapes characters, opens horizons and creates memories that last forever. With enthusiasm and conviction, Liviu encourages every student to take advantage of this unique opportunity – because Erasmus+ is not just about studying abroad, but about personal and professional development in a world without borders.
FCIM students promoted online safety among students from the “Ion Luca Caragiale” Gymnasium
On Internet Safety Day, an educational activity dedicated to primary school students was held at the “Ion Luca Caragiale” Gymnasium in the municipality of Chisinau, focused on developing responsible online behavior.
The activity was supported by students of the Information Security study program within the Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics (FCIM).
Adrian Angheluș, a graduate of the “Ion Luca Caragiale” Gymnasium, returned to the institution where he studied, this time as a student, together with his colleagues Buza Alin and Cristioglo Alexandru (SI-253 group).
They discussed with the students simple but important rules for internet safety, such as protecting personal data, responsible communication in the online environment, avoiding interactions with unknown people and the importance of asking for help from an adult when unclear situations arise.
To make the messages easier to understand, the students also presented the educational cybersecurity game “Spoofy”, through which children can learn, in an interactive way, how to recognize risks in the digital environment. The game is used as an educational tool in promoting cyber hygiene, and among the collaborators involved in its promotion is UTM Cybercor.
The activity was carried out with the support of the head of the Information Security study program, Astafi Valentina, and the deputy head of the Department of Software and Automation Engineering, Cojocaru Svetlana, who constantly supports digital education initiatives and collaboration with pre-university education institutions.
Such meetings contribute not only to informing students, but also to forming a culture of online safety from an early age, and the involvement of students in such activities shows the important role of the academic community in the digital education of society.
Primary examination of the doctoral thesis of PhD student Rajat Nagpal
On January 26, 2026, during the Meeting No. 5 of the Department of Microelectronics and Biomedical Engineering (DMIB) of the Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics (FCIM), Technical University of Moldova, the primary examination of the doctoral thesis (joint PhD) of the doctoral student NAGPAL Rajat, specialty 134.03 – Physics of Nanosystems and Nanotechnologies took place.
The thesis, titled: “Porous Networks of Nanostructured Hybrid Materials”, was carried out within the framework of a joint doctorate (joint doctorate) between the Technical University of Moldova and the University of Kiel (Germany), for the award of the titles of Doctor of Physical Sciences and Doctor of Engineering.
Scientific leadership:
- prof. univ., dr. hab. Oleg LUPAN – Technical University of Moldova
- prof. univ., dr. Rainer ADELUNG – University of Kiel
Supervisors:
- prof. univ., dr. hab. Artur Buzdugan
- assoc. univ., dr. Nicolai Ababii
- assoc. univ., dr. Vasile Crețu
The doctoral thesis addresses the development and characterization of nanostructured hybrid structures based on MOFs (ZIFs) and metal oxides, with applications in the selective detection of hydrogen and volatile organic compounds, including under adverse environmental conditions. The results obtained demonstrate relevant structure–properties–performance correlations and a high application potential in the field of gas sensors.
Scientific results:
- 23 scientific publications, of which 14 SCOPUS indexed, including 12 ISI
- 1 patent
- 40 SCOPUS citations, H-index: 4
Following the presentation and scientific discussions, the thesis was positively assessed, and the doctoral student successfully passed the primary examination stage, being recommended for the next stage – the Profile Scientific Seminar.
Congratulations to doctoral student Rajat Nagpal for successfully passing the primary examination stage of his doctoral thesis!
We wish him continued success in his academic and professional career, as well as remarkable achievements in research and innovation.
A new class of master’s degree graduates at the Department of Software Engineering and Automation
During January 19–28, 2026, at the Department of Software Engineering and Automation, Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics, Technical University of Moldova, public defenses of master’s theses for the Information Security, Software Engineering and Information Technology study programs took place.
In the Information Security program, 15 students defended their papers before the evaluation committee, coordinated by Țușca Andrei, Head of IT Security and Business Continuity Service at BC MAIB SA. The topics addressed concerned organizational information security, cyber risk management, data protection and ensuring operational continuity.
For the Software Engineering program, the defenses brought together 18 students, the papers being evaluated by the committee led by Oașerele Olesea, Portfolio Director at Amadaris SRL. The theses reflected current concerns in the field of software engineering, including application design and architecture, information systems development and software quality assurance.
The Information Technology program registered the participation of 27 students, the presentations being evaluated by the committee coordinated by Caterenciuc Artiom, an expert in information and communications technology, senior category, within M-Testing SRL. The topic of the papers highlighted the interdisciplinary nature of the program, focused on applied computer solutions, information systems and modern digital technologies.
The management of the CIM faculty and the staff of the ISA Department would like to thank all members and chairmen of the evaluation committees for the professionalism, expertise and openness shown in the evaluation process, contributing to ensuring the quality of the academic act.
Sincere congratulations to the graduating students for the effort made and for the level of preparation demonstrated during the public presentations. Completing the master’s degree represents an important step in the professional path and opens up new development opportunities in the field of information technologies.
