Upon his arrival at the Polytechnic University of Timişoara, Vyacheslav Burlayenko engaged in a productive meeting with Professor Liviu Marsavina, the university’s vice-rector for scientific work. The discussion covered various facets of the mobility program and explored opportunities for collaboration among program participants.
Following the initial meeting, another session took place involving Diana Balsh-Diaconescu, the Erasmus program coordinator, and Professor Claudio Albulescu, who heads the international relations department. During this gathering, they delved into potential international collaboration initiatives between NTU “KhPI” and the Polytechnic University of Timisoara under the Erasmus+ KA1 program.
Throughout his visit, V. Burlayenko delivered lectures to master’s and postgraduate students on topics: “Advanced analysis of dynamics characteristics of axially functionally graded material (AFGM) beams with variable cross-sections and porosity defects” and “Introduction to mathematical modeling techniques and simulations with ABAQUS of advanced manufacturing stir friction welding (SFW) process”. The lectures garnered positive student feedback and received approval from university faculty members.
V. Burlayenko was also deeply engaged in discussions with Department of Mechanics and Material Resistance members. He convened meetings with Professor Liviu Marsavina, Associate Professors Emanoil Linul, Radu Marcel Negru, and other faculty members to explore potential collaborations between their institutions. Furthermore, discussions were held regarding potential cooperation with Professor Marius Adam from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at UPT.
During one of his days at the university, V. Burlayenko was invited for an interview with UPT Television, where he conversed with Oleksandra Marin about the opportunities provided by the Erasmus program. The interview covered a range of topics, including the experiences of Ukrainian students and teachers during the war and aspects of study, teaching, and scientific work.
Furthermore, V. Burlayenko had the opportunity to visit various university facilities, including testing laboratories, the library, and sports facilities, gaining valuable insights into UPT’s infrastructure.
Additionally, he actively participated in experimental tests, explicitly focusing on conducting fracture tests of material specimens obtained through 3-D printing. These tests were led by Professor Liviu Marsavina and his PhD student, Mihai Mărghitaș.
Finally, V. Burlayenko had a great opportunity to visit the Continental Company Testing Center, which collaborates with scientists from UPT. During the visit, he gained first-hand insights into the company’s research activities. He received a detailed tour led by Ionut Ailinei, Head of the Qualification Laboratory, and Denis Madroane, a vibration testing engineer.
According to V. Burlayenko, this excursion may pave the way for potential future collaborations with the industrial company for joint research and testing in the areas of materials science and vibration analysis.
V. Burlayenko remarked that overall his involvement in the Erasmus staff mobility program at UPT was both enriching and fruitful. His time there presented valuable opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional advancement. He looks forward to fostering further cooperation in the future.
The Polytechnic University of Timișoara (Romanian: Universitatea Politehnica Timișoara, bbreviated as UPT) is a public higher education institution in Timișoara, Romania, within the historical region of Banat. Established in 1920, it stands as one of the largest technical universities in Central and Eastern Europe. UPT comprises 10 faculties and serves a student population of approximately 13,000. In 2011, the Romanian Ministry of Education classified the Polytechnic University of Timișoara as an advanced research and education university, recognizing its contributions to academic excellence and innovation.