Prof. Habil. Artificial Intelligence | University Politehnica of Bucharest | Romania
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Catalin Dumitrescu is a distinguished researcher and academic specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and Machine Learning (ML) with a strong interdisciplinary focus on computer vision, cognitive radio, cyber defence, and multimedia security. His research integrates advanced AI algorithms into industrial electronics, telecommunications, and defence technologies, with a particular emphasis on IMINT/SIGINT systems and cyber defence infrastructures.With an impressive research portfolio comprising over 50 scientific publications, his work has garnered 536 citations, an h-index of 10, and i10-index of 15, reflecting his growing influence in the fields of intelligent systems and adaptive signal processing. Dr. Dumitrescu’s publications in leading journals such as Sensors, Electronics, Applied Sciences, and Fractal and Fractional (MDPI) highlight his expertise in deep learning, visual classification, object detection, and decision-making algorithms. His recent studies focus on AI-driven noise reduction, fractal-based steganography for data security, and UAV detection systems using sensor data fusion and fuzzy logic.His research interests span a wide spectrum, including neural networks for image and audio processing, machine learning-based EEG signal classification, brain-computer interfaces, digital watermarking and cryptography, and real-time signal and image analysis. Through collaborations with academia and industry, he has contributed to the development of automated, intelligent systems for security, communication, and transportation applications, bridging theoretical innovation with practical deployment.Dr. Dumitrescu’s commitment to advancing AI and DSP research extends to mentoring and consultancy, where he collaborates with organizations across industrial electronics, telecommunication, and defence sectors. His work has had a significant societal impact in enhancing the reliability, efficiency, and security of next-generation digital systems. His contributions continue to shape the global discourse on intelligent signal processing, autonomous systems, and secure information technologies.
Featured Publications
1. Dumitrescu, C., Ciotirnae, P., & Vizitiu, C. (2021). Fuzzy logic for intelligent control system using soft computing applications. Sensors, 21(8), 2617. Cited By : 98
2. Dumitrescu, C., Minea, M., Costea, I. M., Chiva, I. C., & Semenescu, A. (2020). Development of an acoustic system for UAV detection. Sensors, 20(17), 4870. Cited By : 90
3. Dumitrescu, C., Costea, I. M., & Semenescu, A. (2021). Using brain-computer interface to control a virtual drone using non-invasive motor imagery and machine learning. Applied Sciences, 11(24), 11876. Cited By : 31
4. Costea, I. M., Nemtanu, F. C., Dumitrescu, C., Banu, C. V., & Banu, G. S. (2014). Monitoring system with applications in road transport. In 2014 IEEE 20th International Symposium for Design and Technology in Electronic Packaging (SIITME) (pp. 119–124). IEEE. Cited By : 17
5. adu, V., Dumitrescu, C., Vasile, E., Tăbîrcă, A. I., Stefan, M. C., Manea, L., & Radu, F. (2023). Modeling and prediction of sustainable urban mobility using game theory multiagent and the golden template algorithm. Electronics, 12(6), 1288. Cited By : 9
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Catalin Dumitrescu’s research advances the integration of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Signal Processing to enhance the efficiency, security, and intelligence of modern digital and defence systems. His innovations contribute to global scientific progress and industrial transformation, driving technological resilience, automation, and cyber-physical security in critical sectors.