The future of microelectronic and biomedical engineering shone brightly on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Tekwill ICT Excellence Center, where the 14th edition of the prestigious International Student Contest “Microelectronic Systems Engineering – SERGIU RĂDĂUȚAN” took place. Dedicated to the memory of academician Sergiu Rădăuțan, founder of the Technical University of Moldova, the event brought together 34 enthusiastic student teams from the Republic of Moldova and Romania, along with over 100 professors, sponsors, and industry experts.
Organized by the Department of Microelectronics and Biomedical Engineering of the Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics, TUM, the competition aims to develop practical skills and promote innovation among young people. From microelectronic system design and applied electronics to robotics, microcontroller-based systems, and biomedical engineering, students had the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity and theoretical knowledge through practical applications.
A strong supporter of this initiative is the rector of TUM, Prof. Dr. Habil. Viorel BOSTAN. His vision emphasizes the critical importance of such events in shaping future generations of engineers. The “Sergiu Rădăuțan” Contest serves not only as a major competition platform but also as a catalyst for inspiration and motivation, encouraging students to explore the boundaries of innovation and apply their knowledge to real-world solutions. The active involvement of the TUM leadership, exemplified by the support of Rector Viorel BOSTAN, highlights the essential role of practical education and collaboration between academia and industry.
The contest opening featured welcome addresses from notable academic and industry figures, including the contest founder, Prof. Dr. Victor ȘONTEA; Vice-Rector for Research at TUM, Prof. Dr. Habil. Vasile TRONCIU; Head of the Department of Microelectronics and Biomedical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Habil. Oleg LUPAN; Dean of the Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dumitru CIORBĂ; Executive Director of the Association of Electronic Companies of Moldova, Elena MAEVSKI; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serghei RAILEAN, president of the organizing committee. This strong presence underscores the commitment of the academic and business communities to nurturing young talent.
The competition was structured into two stages: an oral project presentation, followed by a demonstration of the functionality of the microelectronic and biomedical devices and systems in front of a panel of experts. This format enabled a comprehensive evaluation of the projects, from concept to implementation.
This year’s edition received generous support from a wide range of sponsors and partners, once again demonstrating a solid collaboration between academia and the private sector: the Alumni Society in Microelectronics of TUM, the Biomedical Engineering Society of Moldova, the Association of Electronic Companies of Moldova (ACEM), Mechatronics Innovation Center SRL, Invitro Diagnostics SRL, ITC Informbusiness SRL, LED Market SRL, Whetec SRL, BSW TECH SRL, Microchip Technology SRL, Aproservice-X SRL, General-PC SRL, MedLux Group SRL, AMS-2000 SRL, Lokmera SRL, and DJV-Com SRL.
The awards recognized originality, technical complexity, and practical applicability of student projects and included diplomas, electronic equipment, cash prizes, and educational materials.
AWARD LIST – Sponsored by the Technical University of Moldova
Section I: Electronic Systems Engineering
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First Prize – RUDAC Robert, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași, Romania, for “Storage and use of kinetic energy from a flywheel to power a consumer via an AC voltage converter”
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Second Prize – CEBOTARI Dumitru, Center of Excellence in Energy and Electronics, Moldova, for “SimpleECU”
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Third Prize – MELCHIOR Christian, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, for “Autonomous UAV system for identifying and aiding survivors”
Section II: Biomedical Systems Engineering
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First Prize – FARKAS Izabella, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, for “Integrated system for fetal heart rate monitoring: design, implementation, and evaluation”
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Second Prize – ANATI Serghei, Technical University of Moldova, for “Device for rehabilitation of children with ASD and ADHD”
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Third Prize – JEAN Budry Smark Randy, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, for “Assisted diagnosis system for diabetic retinopathy”
AWARD LIST – Sponsored by Partners and Industry Donors
Section I: Biomedical Systems Engineering
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AMS-2000 SRL, First Prize – FARKAS Izabella, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Integrated system for fetal heart rate monitoring: design, implementation, and evaluation”
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AMS-2000 SRL, Second Prize – MÎRZA Mihail, COLEI Leonid, Technical University of Moldova, “Rehabilitation and communication skills development methods for patients with ASD using specialized communicators”
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Mechatronics Innovation Center SRL, First Prize – LUNGU Nicoleta-Irina, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Design and implementation of a muscle recovery device using vibration therapy”
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Mechatronics Innovation Center SRL, Second Prize – JEAN Budry Smark Randy, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Assisted diagnosis system for diabetic retinopathy”
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Invitro Diagnostics SRL, First Prize – AXENTII Stanislav, DIACONU Cătălin, Technical University of Moldova, “DiAxTic”
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Invitro Diagnostics SRL, Second Prize – LEPĂDATU Maria-Magdalena, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Phototherapy device for improving dermatological conditions”
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Invitro Diagnostics SRL, Third Prize – JEBRIL Ahmed, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Design and implementation of a digital stethoscope”
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Lokmera SRL, First Prize – UNGUREANU Gabriel-Stelian, RĂDEANU Larisa-Gabriela, ARON Mihai, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania, “Multichannel ECG signal acquisition device”
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Biomedical Engineering Society of Moldova, First Prize – SUȘIŢCAIA Elena, CHIRIAC Alexandr, CHEPTENE Andrian, Technical University of Moldova, “Development of an educational device for Braille literacy in visually impaired individuals”
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Biomedical Engineering Society of Moldova, Second Prize – RĂDEANU Larisa-Gabriela, REZMERIȚĂ Tudor-Andrei, CHIȚANU Dragoș, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania, “Electronic device for measuring skin hydration levels”
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MedLux Group SRL, First Prize – LINGEA Alina, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “EMG-based control of a prosthetic hand”
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MedLux Group SRL, Second Prize – BURSACOVSCHI Andrei, UNGUREANU Gabriel-Stelian, ARON Mihai, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania, “Arduino-controlled muscle stimulator”
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Microchip Technology SRL, First Prize – AXENTII Stanislav, DIACONU Cătălin, Technical University of Moldova, “DiAxTic”
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Microchip Technology SRL, Special Mention – MÎRZA Mihail, COLEI Leonid, Technical University of Moldova, “Rehabilitation and communication skills development methods for patients with ASD using specialized communicators”
Section II: Electronic Systems Engineering
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Mechatronics Innovation Center SRL, First Prize – PROCOP Maxim, Technical University of Moldova, “Acoustic levitator”
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Mechatronics Innovation Center SRL, Second Prize – SECRIERU Maxim, DONESCO Alina, ȘEVCIUC Roman, MARINOV Nicolai, Technical University of Moldova, “EcoSort AI”
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Mechatronics Innovation Center SRL, Third Prize – SOFRONI Maxim, CEBOTARENCO Cristian, Technical University of Moldova, “Laboratory stand based on Mitsubishi-Electric equipment with PLC-controlled conveyor”
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ITC Informbusiness SRL, First Prize – ROMAN Alin Gabriel, JALLAD Jamil, CAPRA-GRIGORIU Teodora, LUNGU Miruna Ștefania, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași, Romania, “SmartVision Glasses”
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ITC Informbusiness SRL, Second Prize – VLASE Eduard-Alexandru, PETRESCU Octavian-Ștefan, SPULBER Oana-Raluca, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași, Romania, “Fuzzy control system for wine fermentation”
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ITC Informbusiness SRL, Third Prize – ANDREEV Roman, Technical University of Moldova, “Multifunctional plotter”
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LED Market SRL, First Prize – PANTELEMON Tudor Daniel, SPULBER Oana-Raluca, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași, Romania, “Off-grid short/medium/long range communication modules”
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LED Market SRL, Second Prize – MIHAILA Cristian, SÎRGHE Mihai, “Mircea Eliade” Theoretical High School, Moldova, “Intelli Ecosystem”
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LED Market SRL, Third Prize – DANILIUC Iulian, Center of Excellence in Energy and Electronics, Moldova, “ScamMat360”
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BSW TECH SRL, First Prize – ANDREEV Roman, Technical University of Moldova, “Multifunctional plotter”
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BSW TECH SRL, Second Prize – COLESNIC Iulian-Anj, Technical University of Moldova, “Vision Aid 2.0”
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Invitro Diagnostics SRL, First Prize – LOZINSCHI Andrei, CULEV Veaceslav, PONTELEICIUC Cornel, Technical University of Moldova, “Spider Robot”
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Invitro Diagnostics SRL, Second Prize – CHEPTENE Andrian, RAILEAN Alexandru, Technical University of Moldova, “Energy consumption monitoring system with remote control”
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Invitro Diagnostics SRL, Third Prize – PROCOP Maxim, Technical University of Moldova, “Acoustic levitator”
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Whetec SRL, First Prize – RAILEAN Alexandru, CHEPTENE Andrian, Technical University of Moldova, “Magnetic mixing device”
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Whetec SRL, Second Prize – MUNTEANU Andrei, SILOAE Casian, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Mechatronic system for optimizing plant growth in artificial habitat”
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Lokmera SRL, First Prize – CRIVIȚCHI Vladislav, Technical University of Moldova, “Automatic control system for honey extraction”
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Lokmera SRL, Second Prize – ROMANENCO Evghenii, Technical University of Moldova, “Fault detection device for power cables”
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Aproservice-X SRL, First Prize – NISTOR Ciprian Alexandru, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Candy robot”
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Aproservice-X SRL, Second Prize – NISTOR Ciprian Alexandru, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Musical synthesizer”
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Microchip Technology SRL, Second Prize – DANILIUC Iulian, Center of Excellence in Energy and Electronics, Moldova, “ScamMat360”
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Microchip Technology SRL, Third Prize – PROCOP Maxim, Technical University of Moldova, “Acoustic levitator”
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Microchip Technology SRL, Special Mention – CEBOTARI Dumitru, Center of Excellence in Energy and Electronics, Moldova, “SimpleECU”
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DJV-Com SRL, First Prize – MELCHIOR Christian, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Autonomous UAV system for identifying and aiding survivors”
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General-PC SRL, First Prize – SECRIERU Maxim, DONESCO Alina, ȘEVCIUC Roman, MARINOV Nicolai, Technical University of Moldova, “EcoSort AI”
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General-PC SRL, Second Prize – SOFRONI Maxim, CEBOTARENCO Cristian, Technical University of Moldova, “Laboratory stand with Mitsubishi-Electric PLC conveyor”
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General-PC SRL, Third Prize – CHEPTENE Andrian, RAILEAN Alexandru, Technical University of Moldova, “Energy consumption monitoring system with remote control”
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Alumni Society in Microelectronics of TUM, First Prize – ANDREEV Roman, Technical University of Moldova, “Multifunctional plotter”
The International Student Contest “Microelectronic Systems Engineering – SERGIU RĂDĂUȚAN” remains a cornerstone in engineering education throughout the region, offering a crucial platform for talent development and innovation. Through initiatives like this, the future of engineering looks bright.
Congratulations to all awardees, participants, and faculty for their effort and dedication!