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2025

2024

Books

Bahman Arasteh, Seyed Salar Sefati, Shiva Shami, Mehrdad Abdollahian, Discretized optimization algorithms for finding the bug-prone locations of a program source code, chapter 11 in book Uncertainty, Computational Techniques, and Decision Intelligence, Decision-Making Models, Academic Press, 2024, Pages 125-137, ISBN 9780443161476, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-16147-6.00019-0.

Journals

Sefati, S.S.; Craciunescu, R.; Arasteh, B.; Halunga, S.; Fratu, O.; Tal, I. Cybersecurity in a Scalable Smart City Framework Using Blockchain and Federated Learning for Internet of Things (IoT). Smart Cities2024, 7, 2802-2841. https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities7050109 , (IF 7, Q1 2023)

Arasteh, B.; Arasteh, K.; Kiani, F.; Sefati, S.S.; Fratu, O.; Halunga, S.; Tirkolaee, E.B. A Bioinspired Test Generation Method Using Discretized and Modified Bat Optimization Algorithm. Mathematics 2024, 12, 186. https://doi.org/10.3390/math12020186 (IF 2.3, Q1 2023)

Arasteh, B.; Bouyer, A.; Sefati, S.S.; Craciunescu, R. Effective SQL Injection Detection: A Fusion of Binary Olympiad Optimizer and Classification Algorithm. Mathematics 2024, 12, 2917. https://doi.org/10.3390/math12182917 , WOS:001323299800001 (IF 2.3, Q1 2023)

Sefati, S.S.; Haq, A.U.; Nidhi; Craciunescu, R.; Halunga, S.; Mihovska, A; Fratu, O., “A Comprehensive Survey on Resource Management in 6G Network Based on Internet of Things," in IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 113741-113784, 2024, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3444313 WOS:001297405300001 (IF 3.4, Q2 2023)

Zamfirescu, C.; Iugulescu, R.; Craciunescu, R.; Vulpe, A,; Li, F.Y., Halunga, S., Network slice allocation for 5G V2X networks: A case study from framework to implementation and performance assessment, Vehicular Communications, 2023, ISSN 2214-2096, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vehcom.2023.100691, WOS:001133303500001 (IF 6.7, Q1 2023)

Conferences

S. S. Sefati, A. M. Nor, O. Fratu and S. Halunga, “Traffic Control in 6G-Mobile Internet of Things Using Recurrent Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic," 2024 10th International Conference on Smart Computing and Communication (ICSCC), Bali, Indonesia, 2024, pp. 519-523, doi: 10.1109/ICSCC62041.2024.10690801.

S. S. Sefati, R. Craciunescu, S. Halunga and O. Fratu, “A Machine Learning-Based Routing Protocol for 6G-Internet of Things network: Performance Evaluation," 2024 Advanced Topics on Measurement and Simulation (ATOMS), Constanta, Romania, 2024, pp. 283-286, doi: 10.1109/ATOMS60779.2024.10921608. 

S. S. Sefati, O. Fartu, A. M. Nor and S. Halunga, “Enhancing Internet of Things Security and Efficiency: Anomaly Detection via Proof of Stake Blockchain Techniques," 2024 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Information and Communication (ICAIIC), Osaka, Japan, 2024, pp. 591-595, doi: 10.1109/ICAIIC60209.2024.10463516.

M. Cristian Marin, M. Cerutti, S. Batista and M. Brambilla, “A Multi-Protocol IoT Platform for Enhanced Interoperability and Standardization in Smart Home," 2024 IEEE 21st Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (CCNC), Las Vegas, NV, USA, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/CCNC51664.2024.10454663

N. Cleju, R. Mihai et al., “Towards Efficient Urban Mobility: Deployment Strategies for Smart Traffic Management and Crowd Monitoring Systems," 2024 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications & 6G Summit (EuCNC/6G Summit), Antwerp, Belgium, 2024, pp. 997-1002, doi: 10.1109/EuCNC/6GSummit60053.2024.10597063.

E. Seder, G. Bernini, M. Iordache, R. Mihai, C. Patachia, C. Brezeanu, J. Brenes, G. Landi, “AI-Driven Zero-Touch Slice Optimization for 6G Networks”, 2024 29th International Workshop on Computer Aided Modeling and Design of Communication Links and Networks (CAMAD), Athens, Greece;

M. Anastasopoulos, A. Manolopoulos, A. Tzanakaki, I. Mesogiti, E. Theodoropoulou, G. Lyberpoulos, C. Oxinos, C. Patahia, R. Mihai, A. Pragiati, A. Panagakis, “5G Trusted and Secure Network Deployments and Services: The 5G-TACTIC Approach”, 2024 29th International Workshop on Computer Aided Modeling and Design of Communication Links and Networks (CAMAD), Athens, Greece;

A. Lavric, C. Patachia-Sultanoiu, R. M. Mihai and P. -M. Mutescu, “AI-Powered Spectrum Sensing Capabilities for Future Networks Beyond 5G," 2024 15th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems & Applications (IISA), Chania Crete, Greece, 2024, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/IISA62523.2024.10786649.

R. Mihai, C. Patachia, “6G-ISAC: Unleashing Business Opportunities in MNO Infrastructure”, 2024 EuCNC & 6G Summit, Antwerp, Belgium;

Cîmpean, D.A., Vochin, MC., Crăciunescu, RE., Drăgulinescu, AMC., Boicescu, L.. Security Assessment of an Internet of Things Device. In: Rocha, Á., Adeli, H., Dzemyda, G., Moreira, F., Poniszewska-Marańda, A. (eds) Good Practices and New Perspectives in Information Systems and Technologies. WorldCIST 2024. Lecture
Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 989. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-60227-6_26

2023

Books

Craciunescu R, Halunga S, Fratu O, “Enhanced Massive Machine Type Communications for 6G Era” book chapter number 5 from: “6G Enabling Technologies: New Dimensions to Wireless Communication" book, River Publishers 2023, ISBN (print) 9788770227742

Craciunescu R, Boicescu L, Vladeanu C, “Advanced Design Techniques for Analog and Digital Communication Systems", book, Publisher MATRIX ROM, Bucuresti, 2023,  ISBN (print) 978-606-25-0813-5

Valentin Adrian Niţă, Răzvan Eusebiu Crăciunescu, Radu Alexandru Badea, Signal Processing using Programming Languages: A Comprehensive Handbook with Scilab, Simulink, Python, MATLAB, Octave, Publisher MATRIX ROM, Bucuresti, 2023,  ISBN (print) 978-606-25-0805-0

Adrian Curaj, Marius Mitroi, Octavian Buiu, Răzvan Eusebiu Crăciunescu, Anamaria Fărcășanu-Răvar, Oana Ionescu, Elena Simion, Alexandru Mihai Dinu, Ecosistemul de transfer tehnologic în România. Studiu exploratoriu, UEFISCDI publishing house 2023, ISBN (online): 978-606-95687-8-1

Adrian Curaj, Marius Mitroi, Octavian Buiu, Răzvan Eusebiu Crăciunescu, Anamaria Fărcășanu-Răvar, Oana Ionescu, Elena Simion, Alexandru Mihai Dinu, Propunere de politică publică pentru îmbunătățirea procesului de transfer tehnologic in România, UEFISCDI publishing house 2023, ISBN (online): 978-606-95687-9-8

Journals

R. -G. Lazar, A. -V. Militaru, C. -F. Caruntu, C. Pascal and C. Patachia-Sultanoiu, “Real-Time Data Measurement Methodology to Evaluate the 5G Network Performance Indicators," in IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 43909-43924, 2023, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3271366.

S. S. Sefati, B. Arasteh, S. Halunga, O. Fratu and A. Bouyer, “Meet User’s Service Requirements in Smart Cities Using Recurrent Neural Networks and Optimization Algorithm," in IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 10, no. 24, pp. 22256-22269, 15 Dec.15, 2023, doi: 10.1109/JIOT.2023.3303188

Sefati, S.S., Abdi, M. & Ghaffari, A. QoS-based routing protocol and load balancing in wireless sensor networks using the markov model and the artificial bee colony algorithm. Peer-to-Peer Netw. Appl. 16, 1499–1512 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12083-023-01502-z

Arasteh, B.; Sefati, S.S.; Halunga, S.; Fratu, O.; Allahviranloo, T. A Hybrid Heuristic Algorithm Using Artificial Agents for Data Replication Problem in Distributed Systems. Symmetry 2023, 15, 487. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym15020487

Conferences

M-G. Berceanu, C. Florea, R. Craciunescu “The performance of complex spreading codes within a Massive MIMO OFDM-based system with relays", Proc. SPIE 12493, Advanced Topics in Optoelectronics, Microelectronics, and Nanotechnologies XI, 124932X (2 March 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2643286

Bărbuceanu, R. Craciunescu and E. Popovici, “Data Protection Device," 2023 15th International Conference on Electronics, Computers and Artificial Intelligence (ECAI), Bucharest, Romania, 2023, pp. 01-06, doi: 10.1109/ECAI58194.2023.10194205.

C. Patachia, R. Mihai and M. Iordache, “6G Initial Developments for Flagship Applications Experiments," 2023 15th International Conference on Electronics, Computers and Artificial Intelligence (ECAI), Bucharest, Romania, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ECAI58194.2023.10194117.

M. Iordache et al., “Advanced 5G Open Testbed for Network Applications Experiments," 2023 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications & 6G Summit (EuCNC/6G Summit), Gothenburg, Sweden, 2023, pp. 526-531, doi: 10.1109/EuCNC/6GSummit58263.2023.10188342.

V. Charpentier, M. Iordache et al., “Dynamic and Quality-aware Network Slice Management in 5G Testbeds," 2023 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications & 6G Summit (EuCNC/6G Summit), Gothenburg, Sweden, 2023, pp. 611-616, doi: 10.1109/EuCNC/6GSummit58263.2023.10188347.

T. . -. C. Stoian, A. Marţian and M. . -. G. Gheorghe, “Service Differentiation on Network Slices within the 5G SA Mobile Communication System," 2023 31st Telecommunications Forum (TELFOR), Belgrade, Serbia, 2023, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/TELFOR59449.2023.10372752.

M. . -. G. Gheorghe, I. Marghescu, A. Martian and T. . -. C. Stoian, “Comparative analyses of the handover procedure in UMTS and LTE," 2023 31st Telecommunications Forum (TELFOR), Belgrade, Serbia, 2023, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/TELFOR59449.2023.10372809.

A. M. Nor, S. S. Sefati, O. Fratu and S. Halunga, “RXs Directions based Codebook Solution for Passive RIS Beamforming," 2023 IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking (BlackSeaCom), Istanbul, Turkiye, 2023, pp. 330-335, doi: 10.1109/BlackSeaCom58138.2023.10299786.

S. S. Sefati and S. Halunga, “Service Recommendation for a Group of Users on the Internet of Things Using the Most Popular Service," 2023 12th International Conference on Modern Circuits and Systems Technologies (MOCAST), Athens, Greece, 2023, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/MOCAST57943.2023.10176696.

2022

Books

Răzvan Eusebiu Crăciunescu, Valentin Adrian Niţă, Radu Alexandru Badea, Semnale şi programare : de la teorie la aplicaţii folosind MATLAB/Octave, Publisher Politehnica Press, Bucureşti 2022, ISBN (print) 978-606-9608-00-5

Răzvan Eusebiu Crăciunescu, Programarea Modulelor IoT folosind MicroPython, indrumar de laborator Publisher Politehnica Press, Bucureşti 2022, ISBN (online) 978-606-9608-06-Valentin Adrian Niţă,

Răzvan Eusebiu Crăciunescu, Radu Alexandru Badea, INTRODUCERE ÎN PRELUCRAREA SEMNALELOR FOLOSIND PYTHON, Publisher Politehnica Timisoara, Timisoara, 2022, ISBN (print) 978-606-35-0481-5

Journals

Chiper, F.-L.; Martian, A.; Vladeanu, C.; Marghescu, I.; Craciunescu, R.; Fratu, O. Drone Detection and Defense Systems: Survey and a Software-Defined Radio-Based Solution. Sensors 2022, 22, 1453. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22041453 , WOS:000765140800001 (IF 3.9, Q2 -2023)

Sefati, S.S.; Halunga, S. A Hybrid Service Selection and Composition for Cloud Computing Using the Adaptive Penalty Function in Genetic and Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm. Sensors 2022, 22, 4873. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22134873

Conferences

A. Dumitrescu, R. Craciunescu and A. Vulpe, “Evaluation of Human Performance in Driving Scenarios," 2022 25th International Symposium on Wireless Personal Multimedia Communications (WPMC), Herning, Denmark, 2022, pp. 369-374, doi: 10.1109/WPMC55625.2022.10014973. WOS:000947852500054

R. Mihai, R. Craciunescu, A. Martian, F. Y. Li, C. Patachia and M. -C. Vochin, “Open-Source Enabled Beyond 5G Private Mobile Networks: From Concept to Prototype," 2022 25th International Symposium on Wireless Personal Multimedia Communications (WPMC), Herning, Denmark, 2022, pp. 181-186, doi: 10.1109/WPMC55625.2022.10014829. WOS:000947852500017

C. Florea, R. Craciunescu, F. Y. Li, A. Vulpe and M. -C. Vochin, “Enabling Pseudo-Orthogonal Preambles, Clustering, and MIMO in Massive IoT Networks," 2022 25th International Symposium on Wireless Personal Multimedia Communications (WPMC), Herning, Denmark, 2022, pp. 193-198, doi: 10.1109/WPMC55625.2022.10014858, WOS:000947852500019

R. G. Lazar, A. V. Militaru, C. F. Caruntu and C. Patachia–Sultanoiu, “Performance analysis of 5G communication based on distance evaluation using the SIM8200EA-M2 module," 2022 26th International Conference on System Theory, Control and Computing (ICSTCC), Sinaia, Romania, 2022, pp. 37-42, doi: 10.1109/ICSTCC55426.2022.9931884.

R. G. Lazar, C. F. Caruntu and C. Patachia-Sultanoiu, “Simulated and practical approach to assess the reliability of the 5G communications for the Uu interface," 2022 14th International Conference on Communications (COMM), Bucharest, Romania, 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/COMM54429.2022.9817312.

M. Iordache, C. Patachia, O. Badita, B. Rusti, K. Trichias and J. Brenes, “5G Open Testbeds and Infrastructure extensions for NetApps advanced experiments," 2022 14th International Conference on Communications (COMM), Bucharest, Romania, 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/COMM54429.2022.9817289.

M. Iordache et al., “Future 5G network implementation and open testbeds deployment for real 5G experiments," 2022 IEEE Future Networks World Forum (FNWF), Montreal, QC, Canada, 2022, pp. 355-360, doi: 10.1109/FNWF55208.2022.00069.

2021

Journals

Vulpe, A.; Crăciunescu, R.; Drăgulinescu, A.-M.; Kyriazakos, S.; Paikan, A.; Ziafati, P. Enabling Security Services in Socially Assistive Robot Scenarios for Healthcare Applications. Sensors 2021, 21, 6912. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21206912 WOS:000716908400001 (IF 3.9, Q2 – 2023)

Conferences

Serban, L. Alexa, V. Maier, R. Craciunescu, Shaping the Pathways to Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial Education in Romanian Technical Universities, Proceedings of the European Conference on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ECIE 2021), pp 883-891, Vol 2, 16-17 Sept 2021, Lisboa, DOI: 10.34190/EIE.21.127, WOS:000758450600021

Martian, F. -L. Chiper, R. Craciunescu, C. Vladeanu, O. Fratu and I. Marghescu, “RF Based UAV Detection and Defense Systems: Survey and a Novel Solution," 2021 IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking (BlackSeaCom), 2021, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/BlackSeaCom52164.2021.9527871, WOS:000892556200069

Vulpe, I. Girla, R. Craciunescu and M. G. Berceanu, “Machine Learning based Software-Defined Networking Traffic Classification System," 2021 IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking (BlackSeaCom), 2021, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/BlackSeaCom52164.2021.9527861, WOS:000892556200070

Cernica, N. Popescu and R. Craciunescu, “Detecting indicators of compromise in web applications using access logs," 2021 IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking (BlackSeaCom), 2021, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/BlackSeaCom52164.2021.9527746, WOS:000892556200071

Craciunescu, C. Patachia-Sultanoiu, O. Fratu and I. Bogdan, “Testing Scenarios for off-the-shelf 5G devices," 2021 IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking (BlackSeaCom), 2021, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/BlackSeaCom52164.2021.9527769, . WOS:000892556200059

A. Bonea, C. Patachia et al., “Automated Onboarding, Testing and Validation Framework for NetApps," 2021 International Symposium on Signals, Circuits and Systems (ISSCS), Iasi, Romania, 2021, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/ISSCS52333.2021.9497420.

C. Patachia-Sultanoiu, I. Bogdan, G. Suciu, A. Vulpe, O. Badita and B. Rusti, “Advanced 5G Architectures for Future NetApps and Verticals," 2021 IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking (BlackSeaCom), Bucharest, Romania, 2021, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/BlackSeaCom52164.2021.9527889

A. Avadanei, L. Nitescu, I. Constantin and C. P. . -. Sultanoiu, “Predictive Model for Software Vulnerability Management in Telecommunication Infrastructures," 2021 IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking (BlackSeaCom), Bucharest, Romania, 2021, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/BlackSeaCom52164.2021.9527768.

K. Trichias, M. Iordache et al., “VITAL-5G: Innovative Network Applications (NetApps) Support over 5G Connectivity for the Transport & Logistics Vertical," 2021 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications & 6G Summit (EuCNC/6G Summit), Porto, Portugal, 2021, pp. 437-442, doi: 10.1109/EuCNC/6GSummit51104.2021.9482437