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Ionel Alexandru Gal

PhD. Eng.

Researcher - INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR

Researcher | Teaching staff | Scientific reviewer | Consultant

Expertise & keywords

Multiagent intelligent systems platform for the monitoring of water quality on the Romanian sector of the Danube and Danube Delta Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0637 2018 - 2021

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA (RO); Academia Fortelor Aeriene "Henri Coanda" Brasov (RO); Ministerul Apărării Naționale prin Centrul de Cercetare și Inovare pentru Apărare CBRN și Ecologie (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR (RO)

Project website: https://multimond.wixsite.com/multimond

Abstract:

The MultiMonD2 project proposes the development of a multi-agent platform consisting of micro-laboratories specialized in the monitoring the water quality of the Danube and Danube Delata and the testing of its decontamination capabilities. To this end, robotic vectors will be realized which will integrate systems for the investigation of Danube's water quality and dynamics. The acquired data will be collected and interpreted by a dedicated software system, operated from a control center. The robotic vectors will be equipped with sensors systems and devices for diagnostics organized as micro-labs for the monitoring of water quality, management of floods and sediments. The project (MultiMonD2) is made of 4 interdisciplinary and complementary projects, interconnected through specific objectives aimed at achieving the general objective: development of the MultiMonD2 multifunctional platform. Therefore, the aerial and surface water vectors will be used used as carrier systems for the sensor based detection equipment (developed in project 1). Project 2 proposes the development of a technical solution that allows the optimizing of communication from the different types of sensors mounted on the robotic vectors and includes software modules that will interact with the Control and Command Center developed in project 3. Project 4 constitutes a 'proof-of-concept', which proposes, based on the results obtained and processed in the other projects, a solution for local decontamination. The consortium is made of 5 partner institutions. The institutional consolidation of the partners is achieved by: i) ensuring new positions for young people in the field of research, ii) development of novel/improved technologies and iii) the providing of research and technological services with impact in the economy.

AUTONOMOUS ROBOTIC SYSTEMS FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF SMART CITY Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0086 2018 - 2021

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MECATRONICA SI TEHNICA MASURARII

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MECATRONICA SI TEHNICA MASURARII (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO); INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR (RO)

Project website: http://www.incdmtm.ro/siramand/

Abstract:

The aim of the complex project is to strengthen the scientific and technical competences and collaborative skills already existing among the partners of the consortium from different research environments within an relevant up to date theme, namely the management of waste left in public spaces such as parks, streets or sidewalks. Although the emphasis is put on educating the population for the purpose of voluntary waste sorting in containers for plastic, metal, glass, paper / cardboard, it is observed that even in the most advanced societies the necessity to raise such waste daily using a large number of sanitation workers did not disappear.

The SIRAMAND project aims to provide robotic collecting and sorting solutions for different types of waste, in line with the anticipated developments of the smart city concept. Given the complexity of the topic addressed, a consortium of three research entities with complementary expertise has been established, each coordinating a component project, having the purpose to solve a segment of it. By reuniting the obtained results, it is estimated that the needs of the issues addressed will be covered to a significant extent. More precisely, the INCD for Mechatronics and Measurement Technique will coordinate a waste collecting based on aspiration through visual recognition by the aid of an autonomous mobile robotic systems, Univ. Technique in Cluj-Napoca will focus on the issue of intelligent sorting of solid waste and Inst. for Solid Mechanics will address the alternative issue of aspiration, namely to grab solid waste through a prehensive system controlled by a specialized recognition program.

Last but not least, the complex project aims at strengthening institutional capacity through a program of checks, as well as the transfer of research results to specialized production entities and end-users.

SMart rObOTs for fire-figHting Call name: EC - H2020
H2020-206776-734875 2017 - 2021

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Project partners: BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY (UK); STIMPEX SA (RO); ROBOTNIK AUTOMATION SLL (ES); CEDRAT TECHNOLOGIES SA (FR); INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR (RO); SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY (CN); INSTITUTE OF AUTOMATION CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (CN); YANSHAN UNIVERSITY (CN)

Affiliation: INSTITUTE OF AUTOMATION CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (CN)

Project website: http://fusion-edu.eu/SMOOTH/

Abstract:

Research on the key technology of rehabilitation robot Call name: P 3 - SP 3.1 - Proiecte de mobilități, România-China (bilaterale)
PN-III-P3-3.1-PM-RO-CN-2018-0144 2018 - 2019

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR (RO); Fudan University (CN)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR (RO)

Project website: http://www.imsar.ro

Abstract:

The project's main objective is exploratory research on emerging cutting edge technologies in development, through project, of a key technology of rehabilitation robots. The project is focused on the key technologies in developing robots for a wide range of medical rehabilitation activities, and which will include robotics basics, modelling and control, biomechanics modelling, rehabilitation strategies, clinical implementation as well as neural and muscular interfaces for rehabilitation robot control. All with aimed achievement the exploratory researches on recent advances in rehabilitation robotics, using intelligent control interfaces developed by the research team through the virtual projection method, and a review of the current state of the art applied to rehabilitation robots. The project include five objectives for the five key areas in rehabilitation robotics: (i) the upper limb; (ii) lower limb for gait rehabilitation (iii) hand, finger and wrist; (iv) ankle for strains and sprains; and (v) the use of EEG and EMG to create interfaces between the neurological/muscular functions of the patients, and the rehabilitation robots. The RA_IMSAR team will focus on intelligent, adaptive mechatronic device that will aid in the rehabilitation procedure, using intelligent control and learning algorithms, such as artificial neural networks for „learning” and fuzzy or neutrosophic theory for decision making.

Ecological Sustenable Metallic Constructio Call name:
2016 - 2018

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: TOP AMBIENT SRL

Project partners: TOP AMBIENT SRL (RO)

Affiliation: TOP AMBIENT SRL (RO)

Project website:

Abstract:

Multi Agent Aerial System with Mobile Ground Control Station for Information Managemen Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1349 2014 - 2017

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: Academia Fortelor Aeriene "Henri Coanda" Brasov

Project partners: Academia Fortelor Aeriene "Henri Coanda" Brasov (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE AEROSPATIALA "ELIE CARAFOLI" - I.N.C.A.S. BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR (RO); STRAERO-(INSTITUTUL PENTRU CALCULUL SI EXPERIMENTAREA STRUCTURILOR AERO-ASTRONAUTICE) S.A. (RO); COMPOZITE S.R.L. (RO); SIVECO ROMANIA SA (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR (RO)

Project website: http://www.afahc.ro/ro/cercetare/masim.html

Abstract:

The project Multi Agent Aerial System with Mobile Ground Control Station for Information Management (MASIM) aims at aggregating spatial information in areas of interest, and refining and managing it with the aid of a multi agent system made up of miniature aerial platforms coordinated by an off-road mobile ground control station. This innovative technology builds upon the disruptive progresses made in the field of autopilots and board sensors available in high-performance miniature versions. Hence, it can successfully replace manned aircrafts or unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).

By reducing platform size and ensuring multi agent cooperation, the system’s applicability extends beyond typical missions like air surveillance and monitoring currently undertaken with classical systems (manned aircrafts or tactical UAVs). The outcome of the system’s applicability are its unique capabilities to be employed in urban/crowded public areas surveillance and in search and rescue missions conducted in inaccessible areas. Using a mobile ground control station ensures system endurance, an essential prerequisite for using miniature aerial platforms.

MASIM provides a modular, flexible, scalable, multi agent coordination and decision support technology and easy to use by different levels of management involved in crisis management in real time. MASIM architecture allows the conduct of new missions in crowded, dangerous areas or of missions in which classical intervention means performance is poor or are cost prohibitive. MASIM meets the current requests of the end users concerning the efficient exploitation of a modular, flexible, adaptable and scalable platform by averagely trained operators at reduced costs.

The advantages of this alternative solution are: aerial vectors versatility resulting from the extended range of possible missions; dramatic cost reduction generated by the use of low cost materials and innovative technologies.

MASIM consists of: an aerial system (a fixed wing and a rotary wing modular aerial vectors flexibly equipped and adaptable to mission scope); a mobile command and control station (an mobile platform equipped with command and control, and maintenance capabilities,); a communication system; aerial platform command-control system cooperative and intelligent information management.

MASIM builds upon the project director’s and scientific committee’s experience in the field of miniature aerial platform design, development and testing. Moreover, it benefits from an extended testing foundation provided by existing miniature aerial platforms, equipment, sensors, autopilots and communication systems, allow for the extension of the applicative research both to integrated system level, and component level incorporating innovative solutions.

MASIM’s innovation and efficiency contribute to knowledge creation and acquisition of excellent results in a field of global concern, with direct consequences on the international visibility of Romanian research. The concept and architecture of the multi agent aerial miniature platform system proposed by the project ensure efficient technological transfer and a significant impact on the end users. The concepts, the innovative solutions and the manner of applying them are of great importance in facilitating the testing and skill enhancement of MASIM’s operating personnel from the intervention teams. Given the interest of the system’s end users in the development of this technology, MASIM results can be further used after project completion. That is a reason for increasing the level of private co-financing in the future and for achieving a leverage effect. MASIM l is centered on the swift transfer of the academic research findings into industrial innovation of interest to the end users. It also expands the concept of innovation from the technological area to the field of services and organizing. So, MASIM may be the basis for a future PC8 project proposal.

Versatile Intelligent Portable Robot Platform using Adaptive Networked Control Systems of Rescue Robots Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-2009 2014 - 2017

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); SOCIETATEA DE INGINERIE SISTEME * SIS S.A. (RO); CORNER PROD S.R.L. (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR (RO)

Project website: http://www.imsar.ro/html/___pn-ii-pt-pcca-2013-4-2009.html

Abstract:

Robots with artificial intelligence and networked remote control by human operators are playing increasingly important roles in hazardous or challenging environments where human lives might be at risk. This imposes the urgent need for the development of autonomous mobile robots which can be controlled remotely and can provide support in case of natural disasters, fires or calamities.

Project’s main objective is to develop industrial and experimental research to build a prototype for a VIPRO versatile, intelligent and mobile platform for robots, using an original virtual projection method, which involves:

• the representation of modern mobile robots in 3D virtual environment using a strong robotic simulator

• modelling mechanical structure for the last generation NAO robot and for the rescuing robot RABOT from the European FP7 project

• to build an open architecture system and adaptive networks over the classic control system of the robot

• developing intelligent control interfaces that use advanced control technologies adapted to the robot environment such as extended control (Extenics), neutrosophic control, human adaptive mechatronics, etc., implemented using high speed processing IT&C techniques and real time communication for a high amount processing data.

The project has the support of four major factors:

• it is the continuation of the exploratory research project HFPC MERO, PN2 IDEI, ID 005/2007, coordinated by IMSAR, ensuring the base for the fundamental and applied research

• international collaboration and financing mobility from IRSES, Marie Curie, EU FP7 project “Real-time adaptive networked control of rescue robots”, RABOT, where IMSAR is a principal partner alongside with prestigious universities from UK and China

• The FP7 UNITE project (where UPB is partner) “Upgrading ICT Excellence by Strengthening Cooperation between Research Teams in an Enlarged Europe, completed in 2013, which had as main purpose the exchange of researchers in the field of robotics.

The research team for the VIPRO project will involve the existing scientific partnership with Prof. F. Smarandache, from University of New Mexico, USA, founder of the theory of neutrosophic logic and co-founder of Dezert Smarandache Theory (DSmT) for neutrosophic control of robots.

The VIPRO knowledge transfer facility aims to achieve a strategic, sustainable and long-term partnership (pole of excellence), that will improve the theoretical, technical and best practices of researchers in the EU, China and Egypt in the field of robotics. This partnership will be focused in joint research in robotics, mechatronics advanced human interaction and their applications.

Real time Adaptive networked control of rescue robots Call name:
FP7 PEOPLE 2012 IRSES-project no. 318902 2012 - 2016

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: Bournemouth University

Project partners: Bournemouth University (RO); Staffordshire University (RO); INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR (RO); Chinese Academy of Science (RO); Shanghai Jiao Tong University (RO); Yanshan University (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE MECANICA SOLIDELOR (RO)

Project website: http://fusion-edu.eu/RABOT/

Abstract:

The RABOT (The real-time adaptive networked control of rescue robots) S&T aim is to investigate the challenges in the rescue and recovery operations

and design/develop a novel autonomous hybrid legged-wheeled robot with a high payload, large force and ability to adapt to uncertain environments.

High payload and large force have been one of the most typical options/features for modern mechanical systems.

A large number of huge robotic machines emerged in various applications, such as nuclear plant maintenance and rescue,

heavy-duty transportation platform, mining, oil field production, space exploration, ocean exploitation and extreme manufacturing.

Those machines are featured as large size, heavy payload, large force, high inertia, multi-degree-of-freedom, heavy duty actuation,

strong/complex manipulation/locomotion ability, harsh service conditions, and so on.

For example, the requirements and needs for developing this type of robots can be justified in rescue and recovery operations for the nuclear disaster in Japan last March.

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List of research grants as project coordinator or partner team leader
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