Research Team Page

Curriculum Vitae

 

Name:  GRUIONU, Lucian Gheorghe

Date of Birth: April 06, 1970

Contact Information: I. Maiorescu Street, Bl. 4, Sc. A, Apt. 22, Craiova, Romania

Tel: +40-721-244200

E-mail: lucian.gruionu@rdslink.ro

Education:

2004,  Ph.D. "Cum Laude",  Department of Mechanics, Polytechnics University of Bucharest, Romania. Dissertation topic: "Biomechanical systems modeling and simulation using finite elements method".

1998, M.S. Eng., Technologies and Design Optimization Department, Faculty of Mechanics, University of Craiova.  Major: Mechanical Design Optimization.

1994, B.S. Eng, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanics, University of Craiova. Major: Mechanical Engineering Technologies.

 

Positions held and selected work experience and training:

From 2003         Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering and Technological Systems Management, University of Craiova

2002-2003         Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Engineering and Technological Systems Management, University of Craiova

2001-2002         Research Assistant, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.

1997-2001         Senior Design Engineer, Product Engineering Department, Daewoo Automotives Romania.

1999-2000         Part-time Teaching Assistant, Mechanical Design Department, Faculty of Mechanics, University of Craiova.

1995-1997         CAD Design Engineer, Jigs and Dies Design Department, Daewoo Automotive Romania Company, Craiova, Romania.

1994-1995         CAD Design Engineer, CAD/CAM/CAE Department, ITMA (Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing Company), Craiova, Romania.

Research Grants participation:

  1. from 2003 -  director of a two years grant:  „Biomechanical virtual model for investigation, kinematics study and optimization of prosthetic implant for gait rehabilitation”, supported by CNCSIS, Contract No. 33547-2003.

 

  1. 2001- 2002 - research assistant for the grant: "High-Fidelity Synthetic Human Torso for Training and Evaluation of Urologic Laparoscopic Skills", Johns Hopkins University, USA, supported by "American Foundation for Urologic Disease", Grant No. PHD0103.

 

  1. 2002 - research assistant for the grant: "Multi-Imager Compatible Robot for Precise Prostate Access", Johns Hopkins University, USA, supported by National Institute of Health - NCI, Grant No. 1R21CA088232-01A1.

Scientific Papers:

1.         Rinderu, P., C. Bratianu, and L. Gruionu. A 3D finite element model of the crucicate ligaments in normal and special solicitations. in The 14-th Conference of the European Society of Biomechanics. 2004. Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.

2.         Gruionu, L., Modelarea si simularea numerica a unor sisteme biomecanice, in Facultatea de Ingineria si Managementul Sistemelor Tehnologice. 2004, Universitatea Politehnica: Bucuresti. p. 270.

3.         Gruionu, L., et al. 3D Finite element analysis of diaphysis-met aphisys humerus fractures. in The 14-th Conference of the European Society of Biomechanics. 2004. Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.

4.         Bratianu, C. and L. Gruionu. A Knee 3D computational model for stress analysis. in Performance Based Engineering for 21 Century. 2004. Iasi: CERMI.

5.         Bratianu, C., L. Gruionu, and P. Rinderu. Modelarea si simularea numerica a contactului suprafetelor articulatiei tibio-femurale. in The 7-th International Conference on Mecatronics and Precision Engineering. 2004. Bucuresti.

6.         Bratianu, C., P. Rinderu, and L. Gruionu. A 3D Finite Element Model of a Knee for Joint Contact Stress Analysis during Sport during Sport Activities. in The Fifth International Conference on Fracture and Strength of Solids and the second International Conference on Physics and Chemistry of Fracture and Failure Prevention. 2004. Sendai, Japan: Trans Tech Publications Inc.

7.         Rinderu, P., et al., A FEM study of aortic hemodynamics in the case of stenosis. Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics, 2003. 5(2): p. 45-52.

8.         Rinderu, P. and L. Gruionu, Metode Numerice - Elemente teoretice si aplicative. 2003, Craiova, Romania: Universitaria. 210.

9.         Mocanu, M., et al. Fluoroscopy Servoing using Translation/Rotation Decoupling in an A/P View. in SPIE - Medical Imaging 2003. 2003. San Diego, CA, USA.

10.        Mazilu, D., et al. Synthetic-Animal Model for Urologic Laparoscopy Training. in 18-th Annual Meeting of Engineering & Urology Society. 2003. Chicago, USA.

11.        Mazilu, D., et al., A Synthetic Torso for Training and Evaluation of Urologic Laparoscopic Skills. Journal of Endourology, 2003.

12.        Gruionu, G., et al., Simulation of blood flow and structural adaptation in arteriolar arcade network of miniature swine triceps muscle:  Maintenance of perfusion following partial removal of blood supply. FASEB Journal, 2003. 17(4): p. A551.

13.        Rinderu, P., et al. A FEM study of aortic hemodynamics in the case of stenosis. in 13th Conference of the European Society of Biomechanics. 2002. Wroclaw, Poland.

14.        Dragoi, G., et al., Contributii la modelarea structurii osului intr-un spatiu topologic.  Implicatii in patologia medico-legala. Romanian Journal of Anatomy, 2002. 4(1): p. 34-49.

15.        Rinderu, P., et al. A finite element model for analyzing the bone microfractures (static and dynamic approaches). in The 17th International Symposium on Sports Medicine. 2001. Ierusalem, Israel.

16.        Rinderu, P., T. Rinderu, and L. Gruionu. A finite element model for analyzing the compact bone microfractures. in II Congress of European Federation of Sports Medicine, IX Congreso Nacional de la Federacion Espanola de Medicina Deportiva. 2001. Oviedo, Spain: Archivos de Medicina del Deporte.

17.        Gruionu, L., T. Rinderu, and P. Rinderu. A finite element model for analyzing the compact bone structure. in II Congress of European Federation of Sports Medicine, IX Congreso Nacional de la Federacion Espanola de Medicina Deportiva. 2001. Oviedo, Spain: Archivos de Medicina del Deporte.

18.        Rinderu, P. and L. Gruionu, O analiza cu metoda elementului finit a unor vase compromise anatomic. Analele Universitatii din Craiova, 2000(Mecanica).

19.        Rinderu, P. and L. Gruionu, Analiza cu metoda elementului finit a unui arbore arterial. Analele Universitatii din Craiova, 2000(Mecanica).

20.        Rinderu, T. and L. Gruionu. Finite element model for hemodynamics and arterial wall mechanics. in XX Congres International de Medicine du Sport. 2000. Paris, France: Elsevier.

21.        Gruionu, L. and E. Rinderu. Computational blood flow modeling of human abdominal aorta with mild stenosis. in XX Congres International de Medicine du Sport. 2000. Paris, France: Elsevier.

22.        Gruionu, L. and D. Mazilu. Prelucrarea rotilor dintate conice cu dinti curbi pe masini Saratov. in A III-a Conferinta Nationala de Tehnologii Moderne de Prelucrare. 1995. Craiova, Romania: Universitatea din Craiova.