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BIO<\/p>

Adrian Ibric<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Showcasing academic excellence and impactful research in architecture and urbanism<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Ionu\u021b Adrian Ibric is an architect and researcher who has worked on educational, research and institutional development projects. Currently involved in overseeing the \u20ac2.6 million project \u201cDigital Transformation of the Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism<\/strong>\u201d (2022 2025) Dr. Ibric is dedicated to enhancing UAUIMs capabilities. His involvement, in initiatives like the Circular City Challenge<\/strong> and Future On The Past<\/strong> funded by ERA NET <\/strong>and UEFISCDI<\/strong> showcases his commitment to innovation.

Leading the HUB UAUIM BUSINESS <\/strong>project Dr. Ibric has successfully nurtured skills among students and recent graduates. Through projects like CULTADISER<\/strong> and INNOMINCU<\/strong> he has significantly boosted research capacity. Fostered a culture of dissemination at UAUIM.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Story<\/p>

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The most relevant and main experience accumulated after graduating IMUAU has been 17 years of  management, mainly in the private sector (since 2007) and in academic research management since 2021.    In the private sector, this has been accomplished through working as Manager, Co-owner, and\/or Managing Partner for my own companies in the field of Architecture and Design \u2013 DUO STUDIO, an architecture office and STUDIOPLOT, a design and advertising agency, participating during this time, as contractor and\/or sponsor in the organisation of cultural and architecture events such as exhibitions from the Romanian Cultural Institute (2012-2015) or Biennales of Architecture (2012-2023).

       However, most relevant is that the teams that teams I have coordinated in these companies have also been involved in development and innovation research. Within the companies\u2019 projects, I am responsible for research, innovation and development, in all phases \u2013 market study and technologies, concept, design, implementation, exposure, promotion. I am currently responsible for two new innovation projects in creative recycling processes through design  \u2013 TUBATECT and ECOMODUL. As part of the companies\u2019 branding and corporate social responsibility, I have conducted research and innovation activities ioriented towards innovative and environmentally responsible design, office furniture, including 100% recycled materials, sustainability, waste management and overall ecological design, that led to the production of the TUBATECT upcycled furniture 100% ecological line made out of waste carton tubes from the printing activities in the offices, since 2010. The project won the Ecotic\/Ministry of Environment National Environment Prize (the Award for a Clean Environment) in December 2016 for the Private Sector, opposite competitor companies such as Kaufland and Carrefour, for design innovation using waste as building and designing resources.

       By 2015, having trained younger generations in my private office, it led to the possibility of delegating, in part, some of the managing responsibilities of these companies. That allowed me to enter the academic sector by becoming a PhD Candidate in 2015, studying ecological and ecosystemic architecture, nature-based solutions, green infrastructure, ecosystem services, natural capital, circular economy in built environments, ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction and adaptation in practice. My thesis \u201cArchitectural Interfaces as Local Ecosystemic Tools of the Built Environment\u201d was awarded in February 2020 with Summa cum Laude. Instrumental in achieving this was an earlier training at ROSTeu Romanian Office for Science and Technology to EU in Brussels<\/strong> and at IGLO \u2013 The Informal Association of Brussels-based non-profit R&D Liaison Offices in European Research and Funding in 2016-2017, which both helped me navigate my research towards novel international topics and spiked my interest in research, development and innovation.

       During my time as a PhD student, I have represented my PhD Candidates community in the IMUAU Senate and in the Council of Doctoral University Studies (CSUD). In myy capacity as both a PhD Candidate and as Manager of my private architectural office, I have coordinated the contest proposal \u201cShowcase M\u0103gurele- enLightening Laser Valley 2035\u201d for the \u201cLaser Valley \u2013 Land of Lights International Competition 2016. Our rendering for the proposed business district was selected as the cover image of the 2017 promotional album of the development of the region of Magurele as a research-oriented cluster area capitalizing on the ELI-NP laser facilities \u2013 \u201cLaser Valley \u2013 Land of Lights \u2013 From Vision to Action\u201d.

      Also during my time as a PhD candidate I have developed the ECOMODUL prototype, pilot case study of an Ecological Office Module integrated in nature and assembled in Breaza, Prahova; a small office unit of 8 sqm, adaptable anywhere, easy to transport, energy independent through the integrated photovoltaic system up the roof. Made primarily out of wood structural elements, it has an Ecosystemic Envelope made of several sections, with recycled materials or natural origin such as twigs, bark or straw, with green walls, vines, moss and lichens from the local forest, on the North facade. It also features a suspended garden with edible greens on the South facade and an area with local perennial flowering plants on the East fade, in pots recovered from PET-bottles. All this represents a support for the growth of biodiversity in the area and an example that a landscaped office can provide ecosystem services through its components.

       To follow up on my interest in research and institutional development in a more scientific manner, I became part of the IMUAU academic staff. Starting in 2019, I have written and won 9 FDI grants, 3 as Project Director and other as co-writer and Team Leader; 2 UEFISCDI funded projects as a PostDoc \u2013 one through the PCE 2021 Competitions and an international one through the JPI ERA-NET COFUND ENUTC 2021Competition; 1 PNRR grant for university digitalisation; and as team member, a Life+ project and a NetZeroCities funded project part of 100 Smart and Carbon Neutral Cities Mission.

        In 2021 I joined the Research Management Department at IMUAU, as a Scientific Researcher, where my primary focus has been supporting the growth of the overall research, as well as increasing national and international exposure of IMUAU research activity. Since 2021, that has been achieved mainly through the involvement of over 50% of the academic staff in FDI and FCSU competitions funded projects, the creation of institutional CVs, of individual 80 researchers\u2019 web-pages, the annual organization of the INNOMINCU \u201cResearch Days at IMUAU\u201d Conference series and of the IMUAU Research Networking Days event, exhibition and catalogue of funded projects, structured on six pillars of research expertise at the university.

      Development of Entrepreneurship among the student community, in line with the triple helix model of innovation, is a second area of activity in which I had a significant impact, having initiated and managed the IMUAU Programme \u201cHUB UAUIM BUSINESS (H.U.B.)\u201d, which has received funding annually from FDI. Through H.U.B, more than 800 students and graduates have received training in Creative Services Entrepreneurship through courses, lectures and events with selected IMUAU alumni, funding newsletters and guides, training videos and manuals developed with my team of IMUAU academic staff, PhD students and graduates that I have coordinated as Project Director since 2021.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Vision<\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our vision is to be a global leader in promoting positive change and fostering a more sustainable and inclusive future. We aspire to inspire, innovate, and impact, creating a world where opportunity and prosperity are accessible to all.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Mission<\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our mission is to actively pursue our vision through the relentless pursuit of excellence. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services that empower individuals, support communities, and protect the planet. We aim to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of people around the world.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Recent Projects Showcase<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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CIRCULAR CITY CHALLENGE<\/h3><\/div>

CircularCityChallenge offers young people a chance to engage in society\u2019s shift toward circular living. Participants are motivated to recognize issues linked to climate change and social inequalities and, by using project-based learning, suggest sustainable solutions to their local authorities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CULTADISER(2022)
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Development of the institutional capacity of UAUIM for research in architecture and urbanism by creating a culture of dissemination of results, part of the team responsible for the organization of the INNOMINCU 2022 Conference and the drafting\/editing summary publication associated with the event.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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INNOMINCU (2021)

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Member of the organizing team and moderator day 3 Architecture, the Sustainability and Research Days Conference in UAUIM, October 4-8, 2021, within the INNOMINCU project – stimulating performance in research, development and innovation activities, as well as improving the research skills of the main actors of the university environment.
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Our Story<\/p>

Innovative Solutions for Modern Challenges<\/h2><\/div>

A dedicated researcher in innovative solutions for modern challenges, with a focus on sustainable cities, circular economy, and safe built environments,committed to a smarter, greener, and safer built world.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CIRCULAR CITY CHALLENGE (UEFISCDI\/COFUND ENUTC) (2022-2024)<\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As a member of the implementation team for the ERA-NET (UEFISCDI\/COFUND ENUTC) project \u201cCCC \/ CIRCULAR CITY CHALLENGE\u201d (2022-2024), Dr. Ibric is helping to create a new generation competition for youth, promoting the integration of circular economy principles into school curricula. This initiative fosters sustainable thinking and practices among young students.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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INNOMINCU (2021)
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Dr. Ibric also contributed to the INNOMINCU project (2021), which focused on stimulating research performance, development, and innovation at UAUIM. This project enhanced research skills among university stakeholders, promoting a collaborative and innovative research environment.
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VIP(2022)
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In the VIP (Viitorul \u00cempreun\u0103 \u00eel Proiect\u0103m) projects of 2020 and 2022, Dr. Ibric played a key role in increasing social equity and access to higher education. These projects, funded by CNFIS-FDI, aimed to enhance social inclusion and align educational offerings with labor market demands, including career counseling and orientation services.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Acces VIP(2021)
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In the Acces VIP (Viitorul \u00cempreun\u0103 \u00eel Proiect\u0103m) projects of 2021 Dr. Ibric played a key role in increasing social equity and access to higher education. These projects, funded by CNFIS-FDI, aimed to enhance social inclusion and align educational offerings with labor market demands, including career counseling and orientation services.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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VIP(2020)
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In the VIP (Viitorul \u00cempreun\u0103 \u00eel Proiect\u0103m) projects of 2020 and 2022, Dr. Ibric played a key role in increasing social equity and access to higher education. These projects, funded by CNFIS-FDI, aimed to enhance social inclusion and align educational offerings with labor market demands, including career counseling and orientation services..
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UAUIM-FA STARRRHI+ project (2019-2022)
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As a mentor in the UAUIM-FA STARRRHI+ project (2019-2022), Dr. Ibric supported efforts to reduce student dropout rates and improve first-year academic performance. This project, part of the R.O.S.E. initiative, focuses on creating a supportive learning environment for architecture students.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Risk Reduction for Resilient Cities
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Dr. Ibric has actively participated in various conferences, such as the \u201cRisk Reduction for Resilient Cities\u201d International Conference (2016), where he presented on architectural interfaces as local ecosystemic tools. He has also engaged in workshops and competitions, including the \u201cShowcase M\u0103gurele \u2013 enLightening Laser Valley 2035\u201d project, which was selected for promotion by the Laser Valley initiative.
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Get Involved Now<\/span>

Join Us in Circular Innovation<\/h2><\/div>

Take the next step towards a greener future by partnering with us. Let’s create a world where preserving resources leads the way.<\/p>

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