BrainMap

Romiță Iucu

- UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Researcher | Teaching staff | Scientific reviewer | Consultant | PhD supervisor

Expertise & keywords

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2019 Call name:
TIMSS_8481_RO 2018 - 2021

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI ()

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI ()

Project website:

Abstract:

TOWARDS EVIDENCE - BASED POLICY MAKING IN EDUCATION. Mechanisms for knowledge mobilisation and research brokering in education Call name: Projects for Young Research Teams - RUTE -2014 call
PN-II-RU-TE-2014-4-1605 2015 - 2017

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://impact2research.com/

Abstract:

It becomes noteworthy the need of quality educational policies and innovations likely to bring about major social changes through research (known as “evidence -based policies”). Nevertheless, most changes, upon empirical analysis, reveal a more serious and profound political background than proved by research evidences. In light of this hypothesis it is necessary to analyse the impact of research on Romanian educational policies through identification of factors likely to affect research production and transfer. The project focuses at research production, transfer and implementation contexts.Our proposal deems fit to conduct an in-depth study on the factors affecting research centres and universities by one hand and the conditions affecting the policy-making context by other hand. Moreover, it aims at streamlining knowledge production and transfer mechanisms to policy making. The final purpose is to design efficient and solid mobilization of knowledge mechanisms and research brokering in policy making in education at local and European level.

The adoption and impact of innovative video technologies in education and local administration public services Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1802 2014 - 2017

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); CONCEPT ELECTRONICS SRL (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://iris.fpse.unibuc.ro/

Abstract:

The project covers the area of telepresence video technologies use for supplying distant educational services within remote geographical communities and evaluating the impact of implementing such services and technologies at a community level. The project foresees the Domain no. 9: Social, economic and human research, Axe 9.7. Technology, organization and cultural change, Themes 9.7.1. Interaction between technologies and individuals, and 9.7.3. Social impact of new technological configurations.

The main outcome of the project may be defined by a concept of "Community Telecenter", to be used both for supplying distance educational services within remote communities and for many other goals related to real time distance communications. On a lesser scale, the project aims to reach outcomes like the development of a set of technical specifications for maximizing the efficiency of the services provided via the centre, and the development of a methodology for investigating and lowering resistance against video technologies adoption. The main success criterion of the project is represented by community development, measured according to two different indicators, namely: success rate at the Capacity Exam of students within beneficiary communities and number of applications for FSE-type projects developed within beneficiary communities. The project aims to develop knowledge in the field, following three directions of research: 1. Exploring telepresence video technologies in terms of interaction between the technology and people, 2. Using of video technology in education and 3. Investigation of resistance to video technology adoption. This aims to answer to multiple challenges, which are related to scientific knowledge and the real social and community implications, placing it in line with current EU policies. In addition to the overall objective of the project, there are defined seven research objectives, five application targets and nine expected results.

The project has strong innovative features. Innovations suggested within the project aim to three main goals: 1. Innovation to-be-achieved via the product "Community Telecenter", 2. Methodological innovation, mainly in terms of researching the resistance against video technologies adoption, and 3. Innovation related to the educational services offer via the use of distant-presence technology. This project has an interdisciplinary feature, as it achieves connections between several scientific knowledge areas: information and communication technology, cognitive social psychology, educational sciences and behavioural economy. The interdisciplinary approach is firstly supported by the multidisciplinary composition of the team, which is thus able to deliver competencies and complementarities needed for a valid approach of themes followed within the project. In the context of this project, we aim at using multiple means to disseminate the results: the website of the project, publishing articles, proceedings and project volume, organizing a conference. The project results are also connected with the commercial strategy of the enterprise partner, through the business strategy of developing the product „community telecenter”. Intellectual property is governed by the collaboration agreement, the legal protection ways being provided in the project.

The proposed project consortium consists of three partners, of which two research entities: CO - University of Bucharest & P2 - Polytechnic University of Bucharest and a company: P1 - Concept Electronics. The consortium has been built from the perspective of complementarity of partners skills, aiming to foster the synergies required by a multidisciplinary approach. The teams consist of reputable specialists, as can be seen from the list of publications. The plan is distributed over 24 months, organized into 8 packages, their coordination is provided by the partner with the most relevant competences in relation to the structure of activities.

Educational Sciences Research Impact: Linking Research-Policy and Practice Call name: Postdoctoral Research Projects - PD-2011 call
PN-II-RU-PD-2011-3-0208 2011 - 2013

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: Universitatea din Bucuresti

Project partners: Universitatea din Bucuresti (RO)

Affiliation: Universitatea din Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: http://georgetaion.wix.com/impact-research

Abstract:

The Bologna Process emphasized qualitative rather than quantitative aspects in scientific research and the need to focus on practical challenges.It is considered there is a gap between researchers and between practices and policies.Analysts consider that between the two communities, that of researchers and that of practitioners and politicians there is a precipice:both communities are implicated in two different types of activity,with different languages and goals.Our project aims to find how research institutions enhance the visibility and impact of the results of research in educational sciences.We analyse and compare established and innovative models of research impact evaluation in the EU and assess their appropriateness for the Education Science sector and analyse the current strategies and mechanism used by the research institution to promote its production for the social community and the educational actors.The final objective is to develop institutional strategies in order to link research in Education sciences, with practices and policy.We propose a mixed methodology design, based on a translational research paradigm. The techniques are documentary analysis, focus-groups and in depth interviews.The sample is formed by researchers from five Romanian research based-institution, stakeholders, practitioners and policy makers.We expect that the impact of this project covers three areas of interest from research, to stakeholder involvement and to design of policy solution

MIND THE GAP. Punți pentru tranzițiile educaționale și pentru dezvoltarea competențelor transversale Call name: Fondul de Dezvoltare Instituţională - FDI - Competiţia 2023
CNFIS-FDI-2023-F-0618 2023 -

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website:

Abstract:

O1. Gestionarea tranziției educaționale la nivel instituțional din perspectiva relațiilor cu învățământul preuniversitar.

O2. Gestionarea tranziției educaționale la nivel instituțional din perspectiva relațiilor cu piața forței de muncă și cu societatea civilă.

O3. Dezvoltarea unei strategii de corelare a curriculumului academic cu dinamica și cerințele pieței muncii.

O4. Dezvoltarea conținuturilor pentru programul de formare a studenților, pe baza filosofiei micro-credentials, pentru facilitarea tranzițiilor dinspre înv. preuniversitar către piața muncii.

MIND THE GAP. Punți pentru tranzițiile educaționale și pentru dezvoltarea competențelor transversale Call name: Fondul de Dezvoltare Instituţională - FDI - Competiţia 2022
CNFIS-FDI-2022-0508 2022 -

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website:

Abstract:

O1. Proiectarea unor strategii instituționale și crearea unor structuri instituționale de suport pentru gestionarea tranzițiilor educaționale la nivel instituțional, în relație cu învățământul preuniversitar și cu piața muncii, prin intermediul armonizării ofertei academice.

O2. Proiectarea și dezvoltarea unui sistem de gestionare a competențelor transversale, prin realizarea unui proces analitic de cartografiere la nivel instituțional (curriculum academic) și prin analiza cerințelor angajatorilor (paneluri de validare a competențelor transversale).

O3. Inovarea ofertei de formare a Universității din București prin lansarea unui program de formare, construit pe un design experimental pe baza filosofiei micro-credentials, în vederea asigurării achiziției de competențe transversale, necesare studenților pentru integrarea pe piața muncii.

Platforma de cercetare-dezvoltare-inovare în educația STEM și carierele viitorului Call name: Fondul de Dezvoltare Instituţională - FDI - Competiţia 2019
CNFIS-FDI-2019-0537 2019 -

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website:

Abstract:

Obiectiv general:

Dezvoltarea unei platforme de educație-dezvoltare care să susțină corelarea ofertei educaționale a Universității din București (UB) cu evoluția pieței forței de muncă conectată în special domeniilor științifice, inginerești și tehnologice (STEM)

Obiective specifice:

OS1: Dezvoltarea de programe complementare educaționale și de suport dedicate elevilor pentru sporirea accesului în ÎS și studenților, în perspectiva creșterii angajabilității în domenii înalt performante, cu acordarea de sprijin celor proveniți din medii defavorizate

OS2: Îmbunătățirea serviciilor de consiliere și orientare profesională pentru carierele viitorului oferite studenților și elevilor, prin asigurarea de instrumente și modalități de sprijin în învățare și informare și a asigurării potrivirii vocaționale, în relație cu evoluția pieței muncii

OS3: Optimizarea ofertei educaționale fundamentată pe studii de cercetare care vizează analiza debușeelor profesionale în noua configurare a pieței muncii pentru domeniile de înaltă specializare, profilul studenților UB și configurarea spațiilor de învățare, care să permită dezvoltarea de pedagogii inovative

OS4: Consolidarea parteneriatelor dintre UB, institutele de cercetare și operatori economici de pe platforma Măgurele

OS5: Promovarea ofertei educaționale a UB prin activități educaționale dedicate elevilor și studenților, cadrelor didactice și consilierilor școlari, campanii de marketing, organizarea de evenimente științifice

FILE DESCRIPTION	DOCUMENT
List of research grants as project coordinator or partner team leader
Significant R&D projects for enterprises, as project manager
R&D activities in enterprises
Peer-review activity for international programs/projects