Laura Magdalena Trocan, Ph.D.
Laura Magdalena Trocan is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education Sciences, Law and Public Administration of “Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu Jiu, where she serves as Director of the Department of Juridical and Administrative Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Law, awarded Magna cum laude by the “Acad. Andrei Rădulescu” Institute for Legal Research of the Romanian Academy. Her teaching and research activities focus on Public International Law, Private International Law, Civil Procedure Law, International Trade Law and human rights in the context of cross-border legal relations. Her academic background also includes Master’s studies in International Relations and European Integration, Private Law, Freedom of Movement within the European Area, and Higher Education Management.
With more than two decades of experience in higher education, she has combined teaching and scientific research with significant academic and institutional responsibilities. She has served as Dean of the Faculty of Juridical Sciences, member of the Senate of “Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu Jiu, coordinator of university study programmes in Law, Director of the “Grigore Iunian” Centre for Legal Research within the Faculty of Education Sciences, Law and Public Administration, and Director of the Annals of the “Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu Jiu – Juridical Sciences Series. She is also an Associate Researcher at the “Acad. Andrei Rădulescu” Institute for Legal Research of the Romanian Academy and a practising lawyer, member of the Gorj Bar. An important component of her professional activity is her involvement in promoting legal education among young people. Laura Magdalena Trocan coordinates a volunteer project dedicated to legal education, helping middle and high school students become familiar with essential legal concepts, their rights and responsibilities, while also promoting legal awareness and civic engagement within the community. Her international academic experience includes participation in international conferences, study visits, as well as Erasmus+ teaching and training mobilities at European universities in countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Spain, Austria, Slovenia, Greece, Türkiye, and Bulgaria. Through her academic, research, and institutional activities, she promotes international academic cooperation, legal education and the connection between legal research, European values and the challenges of contemporary society.
Ina Raluca Tomescu is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Educational Sciences, Law and Public Administration of “Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu Jiu. Her academic and professional activity lies at the intersection of security, international relations, human rights, and project management, with a particular interest in the dynamics of the international security environment, international and European cooperation, and mechanisms for the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms.
Her teaching and research activities address topics such as international and European security, international organizations, the European Union’s foreign and security policy, international and European law, human rights protection, and contemporary security challenges. Through her research, she examines transformations in the international environment and explores interdisciplinary perspectives on the relationships between security, law, international cooperation, and sustainable development.
She has experience in coordinating and implementing academic activities and educational projects, as well as in developing institutional partnerships and academic collaborations. She is particularly interested in connecting education with professional and institutional realities, placing strong emphasis on developing students’ competencies in international relations, public administration, law, and project management.
She views academic and interdisciplinary collaboration as an essential instrument for advancing knowledge and preparing professionals capable of addressing the complexity of contemporary challenges. Through her teaching, research, and project management activities, she promotes dialogue among academia, public institutions, international organizations, and professional communities, contributing to stronger cooperation and to an educational approach that is relevant to contemporary society.
Ina Raluca Tomescu, Ph.D.
Ana-Daniela Bobaru, Ph.D.
Ana-Daniela Bobaru is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education Sciences, Law and Public Administration of “Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu Jiu, Romania, where she has 28 years of academic experience.
She holds a PhD in Public International and European Law. Her academic and research activity includes participation in over 50 national and international scientific conferences, with a focus on constitutional law, European constitutional law, human rights protection, and mediation as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism. She is the author of university textbooks and monographs and has published over 60 scientific articles in national and international academic journals and publications.
Her international academic experience includes Erasmus+ teaching and training mobilities at universities in Poland, Türkiye, and Bulgaria, reflecting her interest in developing innovative approaches to teaching and learning in higher education. She is also actively involved in extracurricular activities with students, coordinates internship programmes, and provides academic and scientific guidance.
Alina Georgiana Holt is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Education Sciences, Law and Public Administration of “Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu Jiu, Romania. She holds a Ph.D. in Finance and has an interdisciplinary academic background in finance, banking and public policy. Her teaching activities currently focus on Public Finance, Public Policy, Economics, and International Economics, combining economic and financial perspectives with an understanding of public administration and public policy. With more than 18 years of experience in higher education, she has combined teaching and academic activities with institutional management and involvement in projects financed through European and other non-reimbursable funding programmes. Alina Georgiana Holt promotes an interdisciplinary approach connecting economics, public finance, public policy and education, with a strong focus on European cooperation, sustainable development and the role of universities in generating positive impact within their communities.
Alina Georgiana Holt, PhD, Lecturer
Adrian Eugen Preda, Assistant Lecturer, PhD
Adrian Eugen Preda teaches Political Science and International Relations at UCB, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Law, and Public Administration. He holds a PhD in Political Science – International Relations from SNSPA Bucharest and his research interests include hegemony, International Relations Theory, history and Romanian foreign policy. His book, Hegemonie și elite naționale (Hegemony and national elites), analyzes the effects of hegemony from the viewpoint of a small power, while he is also present in national debates regarding the foreign policy of Romania.
Răzvan Vintilescu belongs to the young generation of specialists who have programmatically undertaken the scientific research of the changes that occurred in the evolution of Romanian society between 1989 and 2024, as well as the assessment of their political, economic, social and cultural outcomes.
He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Craiova and currently works at the Faculty of Education Sciences, Law and Public Administration of “Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu-Jiu, where he completed his undergraduate studies and graduated from a master’s programme in European Public Administration (2014-2016) and where he is also currently enrolled in the master’s programme in Advanced Philological Studies.
Răzvan Vintilescu, PhD
External stakeholders:
Municipality of Târgu Jiu
The Municipality of Târgu Jiu is the local public authority responsible for the sustainable development and effective administration of Târgu Jiu, the capital city of Gorj County, Romania.
The institution plays an important role in shaping local policies and implementing initiatives in areas such as urban development, public services, environmental sustainability, digitalisation, education, culture and social inclusion.
As a local stakeholder within the ACE2EU project, the Municipality of Târgu Jiu contributes valuable expertise from the public administration perspective and supports stronger cooperation between universities, local authorities and the community. Its involvement provides opportunities for exchanging good practices, addressing local and regional challenges, and developing innovative solutions with a positive impact on citizens and society.
National Agency for Equal Opportunities between Women and Men (ANES)
The National Agency for Equal Opportunities between Women and Men (ANES) is a specialised institution of the Romanian central public administration, responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing national policies and strategies in the field of equal opportunities and equal treatment between women and men.
Its mission is to promote gender equality, prevent and eliminate sex-based discrimination, and prevent and combat domestic violence through dedicated policies, programmes and support measures.
As a stakeholder within the ACE2EU project, ANES brings valuable expertise in gender equality, social inclusion, non-discrimination and the protection of fundamental rights. Its involvement strengthens cooperation between academia, public institutions and society, contributing to more inclusive, equitable and socially responsible European communities.
