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- Adrian Gheorghe
- Professor
- Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
- 252 Kaufman Hall
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Norfolk,
VA
23529
- agheorgh@odu.edu
- Dr. Gheorghe is Senior Scientist with the European Institute for Risk and Communication Management (EURISC), and Vice President
World Security Forum (WSF), Switzerland.
Dr. Gheorghe currently is Professor of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, and Batten Endowed Chair on System
of Systems Engineering with the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, Old Dominion University, Virginia,
USA (starting March 2006).
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Education
- Academy of Economic Studies,
1985
- Major: Business Administration
- Degree: M.B.A.
- Bucharest Polytechnic Institute,
1975
- Major: Electrical Engineering
- Degree: B.S/M.S. joint five year degree
- City University (London),
1975
- Major: Systems Engineering, System Science
- Degree: Ph. D.
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Research Interests
- Currently he is working as project manager on the topic of Ubiquity of Digitalization and Risk Impact on Critical Infrastructures,
with International Risk Governance Council (IRGC) - www.irgc.org, and on a project named Vulnerability Analysis (Switzerland)
with the Department of Defence, Switzerland
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Licensures and Certifications
- Certificate of Attendance Department of Engineering - Economic Systems
- Sponsoring Organization: Stanford University, California (U.S.A)
- Date Obtained: 1973-01-01
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Articles
- Gheorghe, A. V. Integration and Decision Support Systems for Energy Policy Management and Comparative Assessment Studies. International Journal Global Energy Issues, 10 (2/4),
- Gheorghe, A. V., Spakovsky, R. M., Hirschberg, S., Haldi, P. A., and Connors, S. Strategic Electric Sector Assessment Methodology under Sustainability Conditions (SESAMS). Knowledge Based Decision Support
Framework, An Enhanced Methodology. International Journal Global Energy Issues, 10 (2/4),
- Calida, B., Gheorghe, A. V., and Unal, R. (2010). Dealing with next generation infrastructures academic programs complexity induced resiliency assessment. " International Journal for Experimental Design and Process Optimization, 6 (4), (pp. 347-362).
- Brewer, V., and Gheorghe, A. V. (2010). Forensic Complexity. The International Journal of System of Systems Engineering.
- Gheorghe, A. V. (2008). Critical issues with 'minor league'nuclear infrastructures: the back end of the life cycle. International Journal Critical Infrastructures, 4 (4), (pp. 368-391).
- Gheorghe, A. V. (2008). Forest fire essentials; a cellular automation-wise, percolation-oriented model. International Journal Critical Infrastructures, 4 (4), (pp. 430-444).
- Gheorghe, A. V. (2008). Mining intelligence data in the benefit of critical infrastructures security; vulnerability modeling, simulation and assessment,
system of systems engineering. International Journal System of Systems Engineering, 1, (pp. 1-2).
- Gheorghe, A. V. (2008). Mining intelligence data in the benefit of critical infrastructures security; vulnerability modelling, simulation and assessment,
system of systems engineering. International Journal System of Systems Engineering, 1 (1/2), (pp. 189-221).
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Vamanu, D. V. (2008). Quantitative Vulnerability Assessment of Critical Infrastructures: watching for hidden faults. International Journal of Critical Infrastructures 2008, 4 (1/2), (pp. 144 - 152).
- Gheorghe, A. V. (2008). Quantitative Vulnerability Assessment of Critical Infrastructures; watching for hidden faults. International Journal Critical Infrastructures, 4 (1/2), (pp. 144-152).
- Gheorghe, A. V., Masera, M., Vries, L. D., Weijnen, M., and Kroger, W. (2007). Critical infrastructures: the need for international risk governance. International Journal of Critical Infrastructures, 3 (1/2), (pp. 3-19).
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Vamanu, D. V. (2007). Risk and vulnerability games. The anti-satellite weaponry (ASAT). International Journal of Critical Infrastructures, 3 (3/4), (pp. 457-470).
- Gheorghe, A. V. (2007). Testing Critical Infrastrucutre Vulnerability: An Essay in Probabilistic Resilience Analysis. The volume Computational Models of Risks to Infrastrucutres, D. Skanata and D. M. Byrd (Eds.), IOS Press
- Gheorghe, A. V., and vamanu, D. V. (2006). Another tool in the business of spatial framing of illicit/lost from account radioactive material: helping the AT (Anti-Terrorism)
paraphernalia thrive. International Journal of Critical Infrastructures, 2 (4), (pp. 347-356).
- Gheorghe, A. V. (2006). Risks in business design for critical infrastructures: the 'DASHBOARD' concept. International Journal Critical Infrastructures, 2 (1),
- Levy, J., and Gheorghe, A. V. (2005). Aging Nuclear Critical Infrastructures. International Journal Critical Infrastructures, 1 (4),
- Gheorghe, A. V. (2005). Integrated Risk and Vulnerability Management Assisted by Decision Support Systems. Relevance and Impact to Governance.
- Gheorghe, A. V., Birchmeier, J., Vamanu, D., and Papazoglou, I. (2005). Integrated Risk Assessment for Rail Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Decision Support Platform and an SBB Case Study. Reliability Engineering and System Safety
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Vamanu, D. (2005). On the vulnerability of critical infrastructures: ”seeing it coming. IJCI, 1 (2/3), (pp. 216-247).
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Vamanu, D. (2005). Reading vulnerability in phase portraits: an exercise in probabilistic resilience assessment. Int. J. Critical Infrastructures, 1 (4), (pp. 312-329).
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Vamanu, D. (2005). Reading vulnerability in phase portraits: an exercise in probabilistic resilience assessment. International Journal Critical Infrastructures, 1 (4), (pp. 312-330).
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Vamanu, D. (2005). Risks in Business Design: The Dashboard. International Journal Critical Infrastructures, 2 (1),
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Vamanu, D. (2004). Complexity Induced Vulnerability. International Journal Critical Infrastructures, 1 (1),
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Vamanu, D. (2004). Decision Support Systems for Risk Mapping: Viewing the Risk from the Hazard Perspective. Journal of Hazardous Material, Elsevier
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Vamanu, D. (2004). Towards QVA - Quantitative Vulnerability Assessment: A Generic Practical Model. Journal Risk Research
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Schläpfer, M. (2004). Critical Infrastructures: Ubiquity of Digitalization and Risks of Interdependent Critical Infrastructures. IRGC - ETH Document
- Gheorghe, A. V. (2000). Electricity and Sustainability: Issues in Debate. International Journal Sustainable Development, 4,
- Gheorghe, A. V. (1999). Knowledge and Decision Support Systems for Energy Policy and Mangement. Inter, Journ. Global Energy Issues, 2-4,
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Mock, R. (1999). Risk Engineering. Bridging Risk Analysis with the Stakeholders Values.
- Gheorghe, A. V. (1998). Knowledge Infrastructures and Decision Support Systems for Integrated Modelling in Energy Management and Policy. International Journal Global Energy Issues, 10 (2-4),
- Fuchs, A., and Gheorghe, A. V. (1998). Multicriteria Decision Analysis for Energy Public Policy Management. International Journal of Technology Management
- Kroger, W., Birner, T., and Gheorghe, A. V. (1998). Multicriteria Optimisation of Transportation of dangerous Goods in a Free Market Environment. PSAM 98
- Kroger, W., Birner, T., and Gheorghe, A. V. (1998). Multicriteria Optimisation of Transportation of Dangerous Goods in a Free Market Environment. PSAM 4, New York
- Vamanu, D., and Gheorghe, A. V. (1998). Source Term Estimation Based on Plant Status. PSAM 4, New York
- Schenler, W. W., and Gheorghe, A. V. (1998). Integrated electric sector planning and life cycle assessment methodologies for CO2 policy issues. Fourth International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Fuchs, A. (1997). Integration and Decision Support Systems. Applications within the Framework of Comparative Assessment of Energy Systems. Public Policy Engineering Management, International Journal of Technology Management
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Seiler, H. (1997). Risk Assessment and Communication. Encyclopedia of Occupational Health and Safety,International Labour Organisation (ILO)
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Vamanu, D. (1997). Source Term estimation Based on Plant Status. The Containment Module Technical Specification. IPSN
- Gheorghe, A. V. (1996). Dealing with technical risks in a region. Int. J. Environment and Pollution, 6 (4/6),
- Vamanu, D., and Gheorghe, A. V. (1996). Heuristic approach to particle flow in complex terrain. Int. J. Environment and Pollution, 6 (4/6),
- Gheorghe, A. V. (1996). Integrated Regional Health and Environmental Risk Assessment and Safety Management. International Journal Environment and Pollution, 6 (4/6),
- Gheorghe, A. V., Krause, J., and Mock, R. (1996). Integration von Fuzzy Logic fur eine regionale Umweltrisiko-Analyse., F,
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Muresan, L. (1996). Risk assessment of large industrial complexes in Eastern Europe: a comparative prospective. Int. J. Environment and Pollution,, 6 (4/6),
- Gheorghe, A. V. (1996). The role of risk assessment in obtaining technical information for emergency preparedness and planning due to major industrial
accidents: view from a UN international project. Int. J. Environment and Pollution, 6 (4/6),
- Gheorghe, A. V., and Vamanu, D. (1996). Development of a DSS to Assist Nuclear Authorities in the Early Phase Emergency Management in a Potential NPP Accident. International Emergency Management and Engineering Conference
- Gheorghe, A. V. (1982). Applied Systems Engineering. John Wiley & Sons
- Gheorghe, A. V. (1979). Systems Engineering – Methods and Models. Academy Publishing House
- 1990: Ministry of Education and Science , Ministry of Education and Science of Romanis
- 1997: Nominated for the FIVE HUNDRED LEADERS OF INFLUENCE
- 1998: Nominated for the FIVE HUNDRED LEADERS OF INFLUENCE
- 2004: Nominated for the FIVE HUNDRED LEADERS OF INFLUENCE
- 1997: Nominated for the WHO’s WHO IN INDUSTRY AND FINANCE , WHO
- 2003: Nominated for the WHO’s WHO IN INDUSTRY AND FINANCE, WHO
- 2004: Nominated for the WHO’s WHO IN INDUSTRY AND FINANCE, WHO
- 1997: Nominated for the WHO’s WHO IN SCIENCE , WHO
- 2003: Nominated for the WHO’s WHO IN SCIENCE , WHO
- 2004: Nominated for the WHO’s WHO IN SCIENCE , WHO
- 1997: Nominated in the Dictionary of International Biography, Volume XXV , Cambridge, UK
- 2004: Research Professor , Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, USA
- Nominated for the WHO’s WHO in the WORLD , WHO
- 1990: Nobel Price for Peace 2005, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna
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