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Dr. Gurau’s research interests are in the areas of fuel cells, flow batteries, green and alternative energy, flexible manufacturing systems, robotics, automated assembly processes, collaborative robots, high-volume manufacturing processes for fuel cells and flow battery components, computational fluid dynamics, materials characterization, electrochemical micro/nanomachining.
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Miami
… → 1998
M.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest
… → 1987
Disciplines
- Acoustics, Dynamics, and Controls
- Manufacturing
Research Interests
- Fuel Cells
- Flow Batteries
- Green Energy
- Flexible Manufacturing Systems
- Robotics
- Automated Assembly Processes
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Ohio Third Frontier Technology Validation and Start-Up Fund
Gurau, V. (PI)
Ohio Third Frontier Commission
01/1/14 → …
Project: Research
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Numerical Simulations of Phosphoric Acid-Doped Polybenzimidazole Fuel Cells
Gurau, V. (PI) & Cell, B. F. (CoI)
Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
01/1/07 → …
Project: Research
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he fund supported the offering of two credit hours in Green and alternative Energy for high school students
School, D. H. (CoI) & Gurau, V. (CoPI)
21st Century Grant for STEM Initiatives
01/1/10 → 01/1/17
Project: Research
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A critical survey of machine learning - powered vision inspection in semiconductors manufacturing
Akele, Y. K. & Gurau, V., Jul 2026, In: Array. 30, 100888.Research output: Contribution to journal › Systematic review › peer-review
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Color—Texture Fusion—Based Image Classification of Tree Species for Autonomous Forest Mapping
Jones, B. & Gurau, V., 2026, Studies in Computational Intelligence. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 149-173 25 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence; vol. 1258).Research output: Contribution to book or proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Machine Learning-Powered Vision for Robotic Inspection in Manufacturing: A Review
Patrashko, D. Y. & Gurau, V., Jan 24 2026, In: Sensors. 26, 3, 788.Research output: Contribution to journal › Systematic review › peer-review
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Automated Robotic and AI-Driven Nondestructive Inspection for Enhanced Welding Flaw Detection
Lappin, E., Oubre, J., Gurau, V. & Taheri, H., May 7 2025, 2025 6th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Control, AIRC 2025. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 99-106 8 p. (2025 6th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Control (AIRC)).Research output: Contribution to book or proceeding › Conference article › peer-review
3 Scopus citations -
Laser Scanner-Based Robotic Coordinate Measuring Machine
Gurau, V., Gerhardstein, A., Carruthers, K. & Frazer, H., Feb 21 2024, In: International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research. 13, 1, p. 161-168 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Scopus citations
Activities
- 5 Editorial work
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Energies, Special Issue: Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, 2021 (Journal)
Gurau, V. (Guest Editor)
Jan 1 2021 → …Activity: Peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Energies, Special Issue: Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells, 2019 (Journal)
Gurau, V. (Guest Editor)
Jan 1 2019 → …Activity: Peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Energies (Journal)
Gurau, V. (Guest Editor)
Jan 1 2017Activity: Peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Energies (Journal)
Gurau, V. (Guest Editor)
Jan 1 2016Activity: Peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Energies (Journal)
Gurau, V. (Guest Editor)
Jan 1 2015Activity: Peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work