TEODORA BOGDAN
Research Scientist
Esch-sur-Alzette,LU
Summary
Experienced research and R&D project leader with over 14 years supporting strategic decision-making in large-scale innovation and engineering projects. Skilled in financial planning, proposal evaluation, and budget control. Strong analytical mindset combined with hands-on leadership and excellent communication skills in multicultural settings. Committed to improving processes, driving efficiency, and delivering high-impact outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Research Scientist
University of Luxembourg
02.2023 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated R&D projects and proposals for EU-funded initiatives
- Prepared financial and technical and financial reports for industrial projects, data-driven presentations, and project updates.
- Co-supervised Ph.D. and Master's theses, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and timely completion of projects.
- Technical reviewer for external research proposals (e.g., RFCS, H2020-MSCA), assessing feasibility and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Project Evaluator
European Commission - Directorate - general for research and innovation
10.2016 - Current
- Evaluated and advised on funding proposals with a focus on financial feasibility and impact assessment for R&D initiatives.
- H2020-MSCA-IF 2016 and H2020-MSCA-IF 2017 call proposals issued based on the work programme Marie-Sklodowska-Curie 2016 - 2017.
- RFCS 2016 and 2020, 2022 call for proposals.
- Project monitor for RFCS DreamFAb project.
Research Engineer
ArcelorMittal Belval & Differdange
03.2015 - 01.2023
- Managed research and R&D projects, including financial planning, budget tracking, and KPI monitoring to support innovation objectives.
- Led proposal preparation and execution for European funding calls, including financial viability and return on investment analysis.
- Defined and implemented new structural solutions with significant impact on resource efficiency and cost management.
- Presented project outcomes and financial analyses to stakeholders and leadership, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Co-supervised Ph.D. and Master’s theses, ensuring efficient allocation of research resources and adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Prepared financial and technical reports for leadership, providing data-driven recommendations to optimize project portfolios.
- Patented a structural solution entitled "Steel reinforced column"
- Published more than 10 papers in Journal and Conference Proceedings and received best Paper Global R&D awards
Research Engineer
University of Liège
10.2011 - 03.2015
- Performed nonlinear static and dynamic analysis of coupled reinforced concrete-steel systems.
- Designed the experimental set-up for a coupling beam to better observe the transfer between the steel profile and concrete.
- Validated the transfer mechanism for composite columns with resistance profiles, allowing sections to be made from fully encased steel profiles.
- Evaluated the steel stress approach within the longitudinal and shear resistance of composite columns for the transfer mechanism.
- Defined the design expressions for the shear resistance of composite columns based on the nonlinear elastic, perfectly plastic behavior of the steel profile, and the transverse reinforcement.
- Prepared executive technical reports in English.
- Presented research results in conferences and alumni meetings.
- Supervised the transfer of Ph.D. design and testing of the design of steel structures in seismic areas and a Ph.D. stage of 3 months.
Education
Ph.D. - Civil Engineering
Technical University of Cluj Napoca
Romania01.2009
Master's Degree - Industrial and Agricultural Constructions
Technical University of Cluj Napoca
Romania01.2008
Bachelor - Mathematics and Informatics
Petru Maior University
Romania01.2005
Skills
Research planning
Project Management and Organization
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Communication and Dissemination
Project coordination
Structural analysis
undefinedCertification
ADVANCE MENTORING PROGRAMME
Affiliations
- ECCS European Convention for Constructional Steelwork FEB 2022 - PRESENT COMMITTEE MEMBER
- CEN/TC 305/SC 1 'Circular Economy in the Construction Sector'
- CEN/TC 305/SC 1/WG 2 'Gap analysis, conclusions and recommendations'
- CEN/TC 305/SC 1/WG 7 'Circular Economy in the construction sector'
- CEN/TC 305/SC 3 'Eurocode 3 - Design of steel structures - Ad-Hoc Group Rescue CEN/TC 305/SC 3/WG 1 'Design of composite steel and concrete structures'
- ECCS TC11/WG 'Steel-Timber Composite Structures'
DRIVING LICENSE
Driving license category B
Publications
Most notable publications:
- State of the art on Steel-Timber-(Concrete) Structures - 2024 • ECCS - Belgium - https://hdl.handle.net/2268/329210
- Practical guide columns made of jumbo and super-jumbo steel shapes - 2021 - download link
- Composite Megacolumns Testing multiple, concrete-encased, hot-rolled steel sections 2016 CTBUH Research Report - download link
Please check a detailed list of publications on:TEODORA BOGDAN (0009-0009-3680-4717) - My ORCID
Interests
Jogging, Squash, Inline skating, Literature, Cuisine
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
ADVANCE MENTORING PROGRAMME
10-2024
ECCS Academy Webinar on "Life-cycle driven design of steel structures for reduced embodied carbon", 4 session online webinar
01-2024
Research Scientist
University of Luxembourg
02.2023 - Current
AISC NIGHT SCHOOL FUNDAMENTALS OF EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT BUILDING STRUCTURES
11-2022
Gamelan Triskelion: Time Management and Increased Productivity
02-2020
AISC Night School: Welded Connections: A Primer Engineers
10-2019
Tendilus: Excel Level 2 & Excel Macros
01-2019
Managing of R&D Projects
09-2018
Virtual Welding Engineering with Sysweld software
11-2017
Project Evaluator
European Commission - Directorate - general for research and innovation
10.2016 - Current
Creat+, creativity methods for R&D people
07-2016
Efficient written communication to R&D clients
04-2016
Finances for Engineers
07-2015
Research Engineer
ArcelorMittal Belval & Differdange
03.2015 - 01.2023
Research Engineer
University of Liège
10.2011 - 03.2015
Ph.D. - Civil Engineering
Technical University of Cluj Napoca
Master's Degree - Industrial and Agricultural Constructions
Technical University of Cluj Napoca
Bachelor - Mathematics and Informatics
Petru Maior University
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