PULSAR
ERC CompetitionStudent team designing and building autonomous planetary rovers for the European Rover Challenge.
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Mouser
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Agora Robotics
Members
Meet the talented individuals driving innovation in our laboratory.
Iatagan
Andrei
Lab Lead at PULSAR Mechatronics engineering student passionate about autonomous robots and manufacturing technologies.
Rusu
Cosmin
Constantin
Lab Responsible at PULSAR Mechatronics Engineering final year with interest in Embedded Software and Electronics
Lazăr
Dragoș
George
Software at PULSAR Robotics enthusiast and Full-Stack Developer with a focus on Embedded Systems and UI/UX Design. Experienced in FTC robot control, autonomous navigation, and 3D engineering, with a passion for building open-source tools that seamlessly blend functionality with art.
Moscaliuc
Teodor
Mechanical at PULSAR Mechatronics student focused on mechanical subsystems including bogie pivot, bogie, and robotic arm work.
Petrea
Costel
Valentin
Mechanical at PULSAR 3rd Year Mechatronics & Robotics Student. Embedded Systems, CAD, Big fan of troubleshooting and fixing broken tech.
Rentea
Robert
Software at PULSAR 3rd-year Mechatronics student passionate about software development and intelligent technologies.
Raceanu
Radu
Software at PULSAR 4th year student specialised in computer systems and architecture, servers and media formats.
Constantinescu
Gabriel
Alexandru
Electronics, Software at PULSAR, TechTrax Industrial Engineering Student passionate about Power Electronics and Embedded Systems, with a particular passion for control theory and system modelling
Zamfirescu
Mihai-Octavian
Mechanical at NoXp I am a Mechatronics student passionate about electronics and autonomous robots. I enjoy understanding how intelligent systems work and working on projects that combine hardware, software, and automation.
Bejenescu
Babușanu
Ștefan
Software at TechTrax Turning equations into machines that think. I am a Computer Science and Engineering student at the University Politehnica of Bucharest (UPB), with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and autonomous systems. My academic and research interests lie at the intersection of learning, decision-making, control, and simulation, with an emphasis on building systems that are both mathematically grounded and practically deployable. I have contributed to and co-authored research papers in applied machine learning and intelligent systems, gaining experience in formulating research questions, designing experiments, analyzing results, and communicating findings in an academic setting. My work often blends classical methods—such as optimization, probabilistic modeling, and control—with modern ML techniques, including reinforcement learning and data-driven approaches. Alongside research, I have built complex, end-to-end software systems, ranging from simulation environments and algorithmic prototypes to production-oriented platforms. I am particularly interested in autonomous navigation, perception-informed decision-making, and the software architectures that enable intelligent agents to operate in structured and unstructured environments. Within team-based and lab settings, I value rigor, clarity, and collaboration. I enjoy working in multidisciplinary environments, iterating on ambitious ideas, and pushing projects beyond proofs of concept toward robust, well-engineered solutions. My long-term goal is to contribute to impactful research in AI, particularly in areas such as: learning systems that interact with the physical world, multi-agent orchestration and multimodal general intelligence.
Nisipeanu
Ionut
Software, Research at TechTrax I am a senior software engineer, researcher, and student at Universitatea Politehnica din București (UPB) – FILS, with a strong interest in intelligent systems, robotics software, and applied machine learning. My work focuses on designing and building efficient, scalable software that connects theory with real-world engineering challenges. I have contributed to multiple research papers in the field of machine learning and have hands-on experience developing complex systems that combine algorithms, automation, and modern software architectures. Alongside my academic activity, I have worked on a wide range of production-level projects, from full-stack platforms to embedded-adjacent systems, always emphasizing performance, reliability, and clean design. Within a robotics club environment, I am particularly interested in autonomous systems, control logic, data-driven decision-making, and the software layers that enable robots to interact intelligently with their environment. I enjoy collaborating in multidisciplinary teams, sharing knowledge, and turning ambitious ideas into functional, well-engineered solutions.
Bachynskyi
Roi
Software at PULSAR I am a 3rd year Computer Science student at Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages, passionate about Embedded Systems, Algorithms, Operating Systems, and Programming Languages. Trying to get to the lowest level of understanding of concepts, love working on optimizations, and building reliable and performant solutions from scratch. Eager to contribute in solving complex problems.
Geală
Ștefan-Octavian
Electronics at PULSAR I am an Electronics Engineering student at the University Politehnica of Bucharest, with a focus on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. As a member of the lab, I work on research-oriented problems involving learning, decision-making, and system design. I am motivated by rigorous thinking, experimentation, and turning theory into deployable solutions.
Danilov
Alexandru
Cristian
Software at TechTrax I am a student at the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computers, driven by the intersection of AI, robotics, and embedded systems. My work focuses on bridging the gap between hardware and software to create intuitive technology. Notable personal projects include an off-road exploration robot and smart HUD glasses featuring voice-activated AI. Beyond robotics, I actively explore cybersecurity and software engineering, constantly seeking new ways to make complex systems accessible and helpful in daily life.
Ungureanu
Paul-Andrei
Science at PULSAR Applied sciences second year with interest in using physics, mathematics and computational tools to understand and build models for the nature that surrounds us
Bukhanevych
Artem
Software at PULSAR Engineering student at the University Politehnica of Bucharest. Focused on robotics, control systems, embedded programming, and mechatronics. Experienced in microcontroller-based projects, sensors, with science fair work including a Stewart platform and a 2D plotter projects. Proficient in Python, Java, and basic web technologies, with interest in applied engineering systems.
Georgescu
Andrei
Software at PULSAR I am a first-year Systems Engineering student at the University Politehnica of Bucharest, Faculty of Automatic Control and Computers. I am passionate about robotics and embedded systems, with a strong interest in microcontrollers, sensors, and hardware–software integration. I enjoy learning through hands-on projects and experimenting with electronic systems, automation, and basic control concepts. My goal is to build a solid engineering foundation while developing practical skills in robotics and intelligent systems.
Albu
Mara-Sanziana
Mechanical at PULSAR Mechatronics student contributing to team activities and prototyping.
Begeac
Mihaela
Alexandra
Mechanical at PULSAR Mechatronics student working on mechanical subsystem development, including differential work.
Chirciu-Marinca
Mihai-Alexandru
Software at PULSAR Mechatronics student contributing to software efforts.
Chirea
Iulia
Electronics at PULSAR Electrical Engineering student contributing to electronics activities.
Ciubotariu
Alice-Margareta
Communication & Graphic Design at PULSAR Mechatronics student active in communication, graphic design, marketing, and PR support.
Dochia
Tudor
Electronics at PULSAR ETTI bachelor student interested in electronics and practical systems.
Hrabac
Alex-Teodor
Mechanical at PULSAR Master student in mechatronics with work on robotic arm development.
Nicola
Andrei-George
Electronics at PULSAR Automatic Control and Computer Science student contributing to electronics activities.
Petre
Emilia
Communication & Graphic Design at PULSAR Engineering student contributing to communication and graphic design initiatives.
Popa
Andrei-Cristian
Software at PULSAR Industrial Engineering and Robotics student contributing to software work with SLAM interests.
Stanescu
Serban-Nicolae
Mechanical at PULSAR Mechatronics student contributing to hardware mechanical tasks.
Stefan
Andrei
Alexandru
Mechanical at PULSAR Mechatronics student and active team contributor.
Tutănescu
Andrei-Ioan
Communication & Graphic Design at PULSAR Mechatronics student active in communication and graphic design work.