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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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Machine Learning-Powered Vision for Robotic Inspection in Manufacturing: A Review
Patrashko, D. Y. & Gurau, V., Feb 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
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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 Access2 Scopus citations -
Autonomous Robotic Forest Rover for Automated Resin Collection
Gurau, V. (Inventor) & Busby, L. (Inventor), Jan 27 2022, Patent No. US-20220022388-A1Research output: Patent
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Robotic Manufacturing System for Unattended Machining and Inspection of Graphite Bipolar Flow Field Plates for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
Gurau, V. & Kent, R., Sep 2022, In: Manufacturing Letters. 33, p. 56-65 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 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