"Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Romania.
Ion V. Ion is a highly respected academic professional, currently serving as a Professor in the Thermal Systems & Automotive Department at "Dunărea de Jos" University of Galaţi, Romania. With a career spanning over 30 years, he has contributed significantly to education and research in the fields of thermal systems, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Throughout his career, Ion has been committed to advancing sustainable solutions, particularly focusing on thermal systems, environmental engineering, and energy conservation technologies.
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🎓 Education
Ion V. Ion completed his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the "Dunărea de Jos" University of Galaţi in 1987. He further pursued a PhD in Thermal Systems and Equipment at the same institution, graduating in 1999. Over the years, Ion has continued his academic development with postgraduate diplomas in Energy Audit in Industry (2006) and Energy Audit in Buildings (2007) from prestigious institutions like University POLITEHNICA Bucureşti and the Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest.
💼 Experience
Ion V. Ion has held various academic positions at "Dunărea de Jos" University of Galaţi, beginning as a Teaching Assistant in the Thermal Systems and Environmental Engineering Department, then progressing to Lecturer, Associate Professor, and finally Professor. His extensive research and teaching experience include mentoring students, conducting international workshops, and supervising doctoral candidates. He has also been a NATO Research Fellow at the Universidade do Minho in Portugal, where he researched solar thermal energy and energy efficiency.
🔬 Research Interests
Energy efficiency and conservation
Renewable energy systems
Biomass combustion processes
Solar thermal energy
Waste processing and air pollution control
Energy-saving technologies and their application in industries and domestic heating systems
📝 Publications Top Notes
Experimental Investigation of Methyl Ester–Ethanol Blends as a Sustainable Biofuel, Sustainability, 2025
Energy Analysis of Waste Heat Recovery Using Supercritical CO₂ Brayton Cycle, Energies, 2024
A Numerical Model of Biomass Combustion Processes, Energies, 2021
Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Reservoirs, Sustainability, 2021
Performance Analysis of RDF Gasification and Solar Thermal Energy-Based CCHP System, Energy Reports, 2021