The CROSSCOMP 2.0 project is implemented by two prestigious universities from the Romania–Moldova cross-border region, both with strong expertise in engineering education, applied research and international collaboration.
“Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi
The Technical University “Gheorghe Asachi” of Iași (TUIASI), founded in 1813, is the lead partner of the project and the most important technical university in North-East Romania. With a long tradition in providing engineering education at bachelor, master and doctoral level, TUIASI has established itself as a reference point for innovation and collaboration with industry. Its Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology is directly involved in CROSSCOMP 2.0, coordinating the development of a joint educational and research strategy and hosting the upgraded Automotive Electronics Laboratory. The university is renowned for combining theoretical knowledge with practical training and for its strong partnerships with local and international companies. It is also an active member of several European academic networks, such as the European University Association, the Black Sea Universities Network, the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, and the INGENIUM European University Alliance. The project is coordinated by Rector Professor Dan Cașcaval, with Associate Professor Nicolae Lucanu as contact person.
Technical University of Moldova
The Technical University of Moldova (UTM), established in 1964 in Chișinău, is the country’s leading higher education institution in science and technology. Today, UTM has 11 faculties, over 11,500 students and nearly 1,000 professors and researchers, supported by more than 490 modern laboratories. UTM has a strong reputation for its applied research and international cooperation, with partnerships and exchange programmes with universities across Europe and beyond. Within CROSSCOMP 2.0, UTM is responsible for modernising three laboratories dedicated to Power Electronics, Electronic Systems for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, and Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Systems. In addition, UTM will host the Green and Digital Automotive Engineering International Summer School, bringing together students and professors from both sides of the border. The project is led locally by Rector Professor Viorel Bostan, with Associate Professor Nicolai Ababii as contact person.
Together, TUIASI and UTM form a strong partnership that combines Romania’s research capacity and Moldova’s dynamic technical education system. Their joint efforts aim to establish a cross-border hub of excellence in automotive engineering, aligned with the green and digital transition, and to prepare future generations of engineers for the challenges and opportunities of the evolving automotive industry.