Assist. Prof. Dr. Madalin Costin | Efficiency Improving Awards | Outstanding Scientist Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Madalin Costin, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania

Madalin Costin is a highly skilled academic and researcher specializing in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on electric drives, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. He was born on August 19, 1985, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania, where he also completed his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in the Rational Use of Energy and Renewable Sources. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the same university in 2012. Currently, Dr. Costin is pursuing additional doctoral studies at Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi. His professional career began as a Computer Scientist at “Dunarea de Jos” University, followed by roles as an Assistant and later as a Lecturer, where he is actively involved in teaching seminars, laboratories, and courses in the field of Electrical Engineering. He is also serving as a Project Manager for a research project on the performance evaluation of control strategies for electromagnetic energy conversion processes, focusing on PMSM motors and advanced control techniques such as RBF-NN and MPC. Dr. Costin is passionate about sports, culture, and history, and is fluent in both English and French.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Research for Outstanding Scientist Award

Madalin Costin possesses a robust academic foundation in electrical engineering, having completed both a Bachelor’s and
Master’s degree specializing in Electric Drives and Renewable Energy Sources, respectively. Furthermore, his Ph.D. in
Electrical Engineering and ongoing doctoral studies at “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași demonstrate his
continuous commitment to advanced research

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Electric Drives
Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania (October 2004 – July 2009)
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Rational Use of Energy and Renewable Sources
Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania (October 2009 – July 2011)
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania (October 2009 – September 2012)
Doctoral Research
Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania (October 2018 – Present)

Work Experience

Computer Scientist
Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania (November 2013 – September 2014)
Assistant
Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania (October 2014 – February 2016)
- Conducted teaching activities, including seminars and laboratory sessions.
Lecturer
Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania (February 2016 – Present)
- Responsible for teaching courses, seminars, and laboratory activities.
Project Manager
Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania (June 2024 – November 2024)
- Managed the project: “Performance Evaluation of a Novel Control Strategy for Electromagnetic Energy Conversion Processes based on RBF-NN techniques, by comparison with Established MPC-type Methods, with respect to PMSM Motors”.
- Part of the initiative: “Supporting and Developing Research, Innovation, and Technology Transfer Activities”.

Publication top Notes:

A New Paradigm in AC Drive Control: Data-Driven Control by Learning Through the High-Efficiency Data Set—Generalizations and Applications to a PMSM Drive Control System

Assist Prof Dr. Nader Sakenian dehkordi, University of Shahrekord, Iran

Nader Sakenian Dehkordi is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanics of Biosystem Engineering Department at Shahrekord University, Iran. He holds a PhD in Mechanics of Agricultural Machinery Engineering from Tarbiat Modares University (2000), an MSc in the same field from Tehran University (1991), and a BSc in Agricultural Machinery Engineering from Tabriz University (1987). His expertise encompasses the design and construction of machinery, engineering mechanics, soil tillage, and soil mulching management. Dr. Sakenian Dehkordi teaches a range of subjects including Engineering Mechanics (Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials 1, 2, 3), Mechanics of Continuous Environments, Mechanisms, Mechanics of Agricultural Machinery, Design of Agricultural Machinery, Power Hydraulic Systems, and Design of Experiments. His academic and research pursuits are focused on advancing the practical applications of agricultural machinery and engineering mechanics in biosystem engineering.

Summary of Suitability for Top Researcher Award:

Nader Sakenian Dehkordi is an Assistant Professor at Shahrekord University in the Mechanics of Biosystem Engineering Department. His educational background includes

Education:

PhD in Mechanics of Agricultural Machinery Engineering
Tarbiat Modares University, Iran, 2000
MSc in Mechanics of Agricultural Machinery Engineering
Tehran University, Iran, 1991
BSc in Agricultural Machinery Engineering
Tabriz University, Iran, 1987

Work Experience:

Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanics of Biosystem Engineering, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
[Dates of employment, if available]

Areas of Expertise:

Design and Construction of Machinery
Engineering Mechanics
Soil Tillage
Soil Mulching Management

Teaching Subjects:

Engineering Mechanics (Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials 1, 2, 3)
Mechanics of Continuous Environments
Mechanisms
Mechanics of Agricultural Machinery
Design of Agricultural Machinery
Power Hydraulic Systems
Design of Experiments