Our Publications

Advancing the state of the art through rigorous research and peer-reviewed publications.

AI-Driven Threat Detection for Smart Grid Infrastructure

Novel machine learning approach to identify cyber threats in real-time SCADA systems with 99.2% accuracy.

Cybersecurity AI

📅 2024 | 📚 IEEE Trans. on Smart Grid | 👤 Preotescu, D., Nita, D.

Blockchain-Based Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading in Microgrids

Decentralized energy trading platform using smart contracts to enable efficient P2P transactions.

Blockchain Energy Trading

📅 2023 | 📚 Energy Policy | 👤 Lacatus, P., Paun, M.

Quantum Computing Applications for Grid Optimization

Exploring quantum algorithms to solve complex power flow optimization problems 1000x faster.

Quantum Computing Optimization

📅 2024 | 📚 Nature Energy | 👤 Nita, D.

Security Framework for Industrial IoT in Energy Systems

Comprehensive security architecture addressing vulnerabilities in IIoT devices deployed across energy infrastructure.

IoT Security ICS

📅 2023 | 📚 Computers & Security | 👤 Preotescu, D.

Deep Learning for Renewable Energy Forecasting

LSTM-based models achieving 95% accuracy in predicting solar and wind generation up to 72 hours ahead.

Machine Learning Renewable Energy

📅 2023 | 📚 Applied Energy | 👤 Nita, D., Lacatus, P.

NIS2 Compliance Strategies for Energy Operators

Practical guide to implementing EU NIS2 Directive requirements in transmission and distribution networks.

Compliance Regulation

📅 2024 | 📚 Electric Power Systems Research | 👤 Preotescu, D., Zidaru, C.

Smart Grid Resilience Against Cyber-Physical Attacks

Analysis of attack vectors and defense mechanisms for protecting grid infrastructure from coordinated threats.

Resilience Cyber-Physical

📅 2023 | 📚 IEEE Trans. on Power Systems | 👤 Paun, M., Preotescu, D.

Electric Vehicle Integration with Smart Charging

Optimization algorithms for coordinating EV charging to minimize grid impact and maximize renewable utilization.

Electric Vehicles Optimization

📅 2024 | 📚 Transportation Research | 👤 Lacatus, P., Nita, D.

Federated Learning for Privacy-Preserving Grid Analytics

Distributed machine learning approach enabling collaborative model training without sharing sensitive data.

Privacy Machine Learning

📅 2023 | 📚 IEEE Trans. on Smart Grid | 👤 Nita, D., Preotescu, D.

Hydrogen Storage Economics in Renewable Systems

Cost-benefit analysis of hydrogen storage as a solution for seasonal energy storage challenges.

Hydrogen Storage

📅 2024 | 📚 Renewable Energy | 👤 Plamanescu, R., Paun, M.

Zero Trust Architecture for Critical Energy Infrastructure

Implementation framework for zero trust principles in OT environments with legacy systems.

Zero Trust Architecture

📅 2024 | 📚 Journal of Cyber Security | 👤 Preotescu, D.

Digital Twin Technology for Grid Simulation

Real-time digital replicas of power systems enabling predictive maintenance and scenario testing.

Digital Twin Simulation

📅 2023 | 📚 International Journal of Electrical Power | 👤 Lacatus, P.