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Innovation and Inspiration: The “Sergiu Rădăuțan” Contest Propels Future Generations of Engineers

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

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”
Second Prize – CEBOTARI Dumitru, Center of Excellence in Energy and Electronics, Moldova, for “SimpleECU”
Third Prize – MELCHIOR Christian, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, for “Autonomous UAV system for identifying and aiding survivors”

Section II: Biomedical Systems Engineering

First Prize – FARKAS Izabella, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, for “Integrated system for fetal heart rate monitoring: design, implementation, and evaluation”
Second Prize – ANATI Serghei, Technical University of Moldova, for “Device for rehabilitation of children with ASD and ADHD”
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
- AMS-2000 SRL, First Prize – FARKAS Izabella, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Integrated system for fetal heart rate monitoring: design, implementation, and evaluation”
- 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”
- 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”
- Mechatronics Innovation Center SRL, Second Prize – JEAN Budry Smark Randy, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Assisted diagnosis system for diabetic retinopathy”
- Invitro Diagnostics SRL, First Prize – AXENTII Stanislav, DIACONU Cătălin, Technical University of Moldova, “DiAxTic”
- Invitro Diagnostics SRL, Second Prize – LEPĂDATU Maria-Magdalena, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Phototherapy device for improving dermatological conditions”
- Invitro Diagnostics SRL, Third Prize – JEBRIL Ahmed, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Design and implementation of a digital stethoscope”
- 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”
- 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”
- 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”
- MedLux Group SRL, First Prize – LINGEA Alina, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “EMG-based control of a prosthetic hand”
- 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”
- Microchip Technology SRL, First Prize – AXENTII Stanislav, DIACONU Cătălin, Technical University of Moldova, “DiAxTic”
- 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
- Mechatronics Innovation Center SRL, First Prize – PROCOP Maxim, Technical University of Moldova, “Acoustic levitator”
- Mechatronics Innovation Center SRL, Second Prize – SECRIERU Maxim, DONESCO Alina, ȘEVCIUC Roman, MARINOV Nicolai, Technical University of Moldova, “EcoSort AI”
- 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”
- 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”
- 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”
- ITC Informbusiness SRL, Third Prize – ANDREEV Roman, Technical University of Moldova, “Multifunctional plotter”
- 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”
- LED Market SRL, Second Prize – MIHAILA Cristian, SÎRGHE Mihai, “Mircea Eliade” Theoretical High School, Moldova, “Intelli Ecosystem”
- LED Market SRL, Third Prize – DANILIUC Iulian, Center of Excellence in Energy and Electronics, Moldova, “ScamMat360”
- BSW TECH SRL, First Prize – ANDREEV Roman, Technical University of Moldova, “Multifunctional plotter”
- BSW TECH SRL, Second Prize – COLESNIC Iulian-Anj, Technical University of Moldova, “Vision Aid 2.0”
- Invitro Diagnostics SRL, First Prize – LOZINSCHI Andrei, CULEV Veaceslav, PONTELEICIUC Cornel, Technical University of Moldova, “Spider Robot”
- Invitro Diagnostics SRL, Second Prize – CHEPTENE Andrian, RAILEAN Alexandru, Technical University of Moldova, “Energy consumption monitoring system with remote control”
- Invitro Diagnostics SRL, Third Prize – PROCOP Maxim, Technical University of Moldova, “Acoustic levitator”
- Whetec SRL, First Prize – RAILEAN Alexandru, CHEPTENE Andrian, Technical University of Moldova, “Magnetic mixing device”
- Whetec SRL, Second Prize – MUNTEANU Andrei, SILOAE Casian, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Mechatronic system for optimizing plant growth in artificial habitat”
- Lokmera SRL, First Prize – CRIVIȚCHI Vladislav, Technical University of Moldova, “Automatic control system for honey extraction”
- Lokmera SRL, Second Prize – ROMANENCO Evghenii, Technical University of Moldova, “Fault detection device for power cables”
- Aproservice-X SRL, First Prize – NISTOR Ciprian Alexandru, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Candy robot”
- Aproservice-X SRL, Second Prize – NISTOR Ciprian Alexandru, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Musical synthesizer”
- Microchip Technology SRL, Second Prize – DANILIUC Iulian, Center of Excellence in Energy and Electronics, Moldova, “ScamMat360”
- Microchip Technology SRL, Third Prize – PROCOP Maxim, Technical University of Moldova, “Acoustic levitator”
- Microchip Technology SRL, Special Mention – CEBOTARI Dumitru, Center of Excellence in Energy and Electronics, Moldova, “SimpleECU”
- DJV-Com SRL, First Prize – MELCHIOR Christian, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, “Autonomous UAV system for identifying and aiding survivors”
- General-PC SRL, First Prize – SECRIERU Maxim, DONESCO Alina, ȘEVCIUC Roman, MARINOV Nicolai, Technical University of Moldova, “EcoSort AI”
- General-PC SRL, Second Prize – SOFRONI Maxim, CEBOTARENCO Cristian, Technical University of Moldova, “Laboratory stand with Mitsubishi-Electric PLC conveyor”
- General-PC SRL, Third Prize – CHEPTENE Andrian, RAILEAN Alexandru, Technical University of Moldova, “Energy consumption monitoring system with remote control”
- 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!

Technical Scientific Conference of Undergraduate, Master and PhD Students of the Technical University of Moldova, 2025 edition

Between May 14–16, 2025, the Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics of the Technical University of Moldova once again demonstrated its excellence by actively participating in the annual edition of the Technical Scientific Conference of Undergraduate, Master and PhD Students. This event, included in the academic calendar of UTM, brought together over 300 young researchers from six countries, representing a reference platform for the presentation of innovations and the exchange of advanced ideas.

Over the three days, participants delivered 229 scientific presentations, structured into 7 thematic sections and subsections:

Software Engineering and Security
Systems Engineering
Computer Science
Microelectronics and Nanotechnologies
Databases
Biomedical Engineering
Socio-Human Sciences

Each session, moderated by faculty members, combined scientific presentations with interactive discussions, stimulating constructive dialogue and generating valuable feedback.

The conference was attended by young researchers from:

The Republic of Moldova – students, master’s and doctoral students, representing the majority of the faculty’s academic community;
Romania, the United States, the Netherlands and Germany – a sign of openness and cross-border collaboration.

The papers presented addressed current topics, from artificial intelligence and digital technologies to urban sustainability and innovations in industry. The discussions generated and the exchange of opinions facilitated the shaping of joint projects and scientific partnerships, contributing to the consolidation of research networks. And the international presence stimulated collaborations and new perspectives in research projects on data security, microelectronics, nanotechnologies and intelligent systems.

We express our gratitude to the scientific committee, organizers and section moderators for the professionalism and dedication they demonstrated, ensuring the smooth running of the event at the highest academic standards.

Through this conference, UTM reaffirms its commitment to supporting excellent research and to offering young specialists real opportunities for development and international collaboration.

FCIM-UTM visit to UTCN: boost to research and innovation

UTM offers students international opportunities for their professional future

The Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics of the Technical University of Moldova had the honor of hosting the visit of Ms. Yoshino Naito, Deputy Secretary in the Political and Cultural Section of the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Moldova. During this meeting, Ms. Yoshino Naito presented to the students the academic opportunities available in Japan, providing detailed information on the Japanese education system, as well as on the government scholarship programs for international students.

The event was opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics, Associate Professor, Dr. Dumitru Ciorbă, who urged the students to take advantage of international opportunities to gain new experiences, highlighting the importance of academic mobility and personal development in a global context.

Yoshino Naito presented the advantages of studying in Japan, such as high educational standards, unique culture, favorable living environment and diversity of international students. He also discussed the scholarship program offered by the Government of Japan, which includes a 6-month training period in the Japanese language and offers the opportunity to study in a variety of fields, with the exception of traditional performing arts.

Among the most important opportunities discussed was the MIRAI program, dedicated to youth exchanges from Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus, aiming to promote mutual understanding and encourage intellectual discussions among future leaders from around the world.

The students were extremely curious to learn more about the learning process in Japan and about Japanese culture, showing a special interest in the academic and life experiences in this country.

The Technical University of Moldova supports the exchange of students’ experiences in other countries of the world, offering them the opportunity to learn from different cultures and acquire valuable international knowledge. Thus, students develop essential skills for their future careers, enriching their academic and professional horizons. Through these international experiences, they learn to adapt to new environments, collaborate with people from diverse cultures, and gain a deeper understanding of global dynamics.

Android Development at UTM: a unique opportunity offered by AppsFactory for the future of mobile development

This spring brought a new perspective on mobile application development for students of the Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics (FCIM) of the Technical University of Moldova. Through the “Android Development” lesson series, organized by the AppsFactory company, future IT specialists had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and explore the most modern technologies used in the software industry.

For young students passionate about technology, this event was, quite rightly, a significant step in their IT career. Held in the renowned “Grigore Moisil” Auditorium (3-609) in study block no. 3 of FCIM, these lectures offered students specializing in Information Technology, Information Security and Software Engineering (English-speaking branch) the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the field of mobile applications, learning directly from industry professionals.

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With a comprehensive perspective on this promising field, the program covered essential topics such as:

Android Development Fundamentals – a detailed introduction to the Android ecosystem and the use of the Kotlin language for mobile application development. Students explored application architecture, resource management, and the fundamental components of the platform.
UI, Navigation, and Asynchrony – a comparative analysis between classic and modern approaches to developing graphical interfaces, with a focus on Jetpack Compose. At the same time, students reflected on defining topics, such as navigation management and implementing asynchronous processes to optimize performance.
Android Application Architecture – implementing the MVVM pattern for a clear separation of responsibilities in applications. Students discovered the advantages of using Room for data persistence, integrating Dependency Injection, and optimizing performance through Gradle and advanced debugging.

The course was a true transition from theory to practice. Integrated into the project discipline “Modeling and Implementing Systems Using WEB Technologies”, the initiative significantly contributed to the development of students’ skills in creating and implementing modern software solutions, preparing them for real industry challenges.

In addition to gaining technical knowledge, the event was a great opportunity for networking and professional development. Students interacted with experts in the field, asked questions and better understood current trends in the IT industry, deepening essential concepts in Android development, overcoming the psychological barrier of getting involved in real practical projects.

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“This initiative represents a concrete example of how academia and industry can collaborate to provide our students with solid practical training. We are grateful to AppsFactory for its active involvement in developing the skills of future IT specialists and we hope that such collaborations will continue and expand”, stated with appreciation and enthusiasm Associate Professor, Dr. Dumitru CIORBĂ, Dean of FCIM, underlining the importance of strategic partnerships in training well-prepared specialists for the challenges of the IT industry.

The collaboration between UTM and AppsFactory represents a successful example of the partnership between academia and industry. This synergy contributes to the training of well-prepared IT specialists, capable of facing the challenges of the software industry. At the same time, the partnership with AppsFactory emphasizes UTM’s desire to provide students with a high-quality education, relevant learning experiences and adapted to the requirements of the labor market.

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Both students and teachers expressed their gratitude to the AppsFactory team and everyone involved in organizing this exceptional educational event, expressing their openness to continuing such collaborations aimed at supporting the professional development of young people and providing them with the best learning opportunities.

AppsFactory is a software development company with extensive experience in creating mobile applications for various platforms. Recognized for its expertise in Android technologies, the company actively collaborates with prestigious academic institutions, supporting the training of new generations of IT specialists.

UTM rewards performance: Maxim CHIRIAC, an example of excellence

Talent, hard work and an unquenchable passion for innovation – these are the elements that define the academic path of Maxim CHIRIAC, the student who obtained two important awards: “Best Master’s Student” and “Best Master’s Thesis”, awarded by the Senate of the Technical University of Moldova on January 29, 2025. This is not the first […]

The first week of the entrepreneurship course at TUM: a strong start inspired by the Berkeley method

At the Technical University of Moldova, the future of innovation is taking shape through a new edition, the second, of the Entrepreneurship course inspired by the famous Berkeley method, which started on February 3, 2025. Benefiting from the experience of international and local experts, students have the opportunity to enter the world of startups through a dynamic combination of theory and practice focused on critical thinking, collaboration and innovation.

The first week of the course was an intense one, full of inspiration and challenges, in which students learned how to identify real market problems and mastered interview techniques to validate their business ideas.

Day 1: Startup culture and team building

The first day was dedicated to introducing the startup ecosystem and team building. Students participated in interactive sessions and learned to adopt the entrepreneurial mindset needed to transform ideas into successful businesses. A highlight of the day were the sessions held by two great strategists: Tanmay VIJAYWARGIYA, Strategy Consultant at Accenture, who provided valuable insight into startup culture and how to identify the most suitable team partners, as well as Emil CHICHIOI, founder of Bloomcoding, who shared essential lessons from his entrepreneurial experience.

Day 2: Problem Identification – The Foundation of a Startup

The second day focused on identifying real market problems – a crucial step in building a successful startup. Traian CHIVRIGA, CEO of XY Partners, guided the students through the process of analyzing the market, identifying gaps, and evaluating existing solutions. This process is essential for developing relevant and scalable products and services.

Day 3: Interview Techniques and Insight Validation

Day 3 was dedicated to user research and hypothesis validation. Students learned how to prepare interviews with potential customers, select the right respondents, and ask the right questions to gain valuable insights. Renowned experts, such as Gigi WANG, Industry Fellow & Professor at UC Berkeley, Tatiana COTLIUBA, CPO at Simpals, and Elena PAVLOSKAYA, Founder of Techdoor, provided students with a clear perspective on effective interviewing/questioning techniques and how to interpret and leverage the answers obtained to fine-tune their business ideas.

Bearing the imprint of UC Berkeley, this course was developed with the support of Rick RASMUSSEN, Industry Fellow & Professor at UC Berkeley and member of the SCET team (Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology), the course is taught at UTM by a dedicated team of professionals, consisting of Associate Professor, Dr. Nina PUȚUNTEAN, Associate Professor, Dr. Rina ȚURCAN and Lecturer Cristina DIACONU. An essential role in organizing and carrying out the activities also belongs to Iuliana STEȚENCO, a 4th year student, FAF, FCIM. Winner of the first edition of the ICEBERG Bootcamp in Moldova, Iuliana had the opportunity to participate in a UC Berkeley Bootcamp, gaining experience in the entrepreneurial ecosystem of one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

The current edition of the Entrepreneurship course at UTM confirms the growing interest in entrepreneurial education and the need for an applicative framework in which theory and practice blend perfectly. Students were challenged to think critically, collaborate effectively, and develop essential problem identification and validation skills – the crucial first step in building a successful startup. The next few weeks will be intense, as teams refine their ideas, develop business models, and test solutions in the market

The Technical University of Moldova continues to train the future innovators of the Republic of Moldova!