Applications for PhD Studies

Since 2025, Romania?s tech sector has faced heightened uncertainty, with many companies scaling down or relocating. As a result, some students and professionals are finding it harder to secure industry roles and are considering a PhD. Others see doctoral studies as an opportunity for professional retraining, particularly in machine learning.

Regardless of these broader trends, I have noticed several recurring patterns among applicants. Since I began supervising PhD theses in October 2024, 2025 was my first full year in this role. During this time, I have been approached by candidates only a few days before application deadlines, as well as by colleagues seeking a formal supervisor for students who need a PhD to qualify for future academic positions. I have also received inquiries from prospective students who were unable to articulate which of my research areas they wished to pursue. These situations suggest a partial misunderstanding of what doctoral study entails, at least in the context of my supervision style and expectations.

If you are unsure what a PhD typically involves, you may find it helpful to consult general online resources.

To ensure a productive and mutually beneficial collaboration, I kindly ask prospective PhD candidates to consider the following guidelines:

Ideally, we should have worked together previously (e.g., during Bachelor's or Master's studies).
Your interests should align with my ongoing work. If this is not immediately evident, please make a compelling case (e.g. a preliminary study, experimental results, a well-argued proposal) that there is a realistic basis for joint research.
My supervision style is engaged and iterative, with regular meetings and continuous feedback. You should be comfortable with constructive criticism and willing to revise your work accordingly.
A PhD is a long-term commitment (typically 3-4 years). It is a marathon, not a sprint, hence ustained effort matters.
The thesis should be completed within the limits set by Romanian regulations (maximum 4 years). Extensions are possible but not desirable for either of us.

If these expectations resonate with you and your expectations, I welcome you to reach out for a discussion about potential supervision.

Applications for PostDoc Studies

Postdoctoral candidates whose research aligns with and can contribute to my own are encouraged to get in touch.

Projects for practice stage, bachelor and master theses

I am always looking for highly motivated BSc/MSc students to work with me in projects which involve my reseach interests.

I am involved in the Internship FMI program 2021 which is implemented during January - July 2022. Bogdan David (2nd year undergrad student) will work on applications for the management of Cloud resources.

The list of current offered Bachelor and Master theses can be consulted here.

Resources

A guide for writing your Bachelor/Master thesis is here: En, Ro
A Bachelor/Master thesis template can be downloaded from En, Ro.
A presentation template for your bachelor/master thesis can be downloaded from here.
how to give talks and write papers and search for relevant literature (thanks to Bruno Buchberger)
Mathematical Writing by Donald E. Knuth, Tracy Larrabee, and Paul M. Roberts
Handbook of Writing for the Mathematical Sciences, Second Edition, by Nicholas J. Higham is available at our library.

Contact: Mădălina ERAŞCU.