Marius Iulian Mihailescu | Veterinary Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Spiru Haret University | Romania

Marius Iulian Mihailescu, PhD Eng., is an Associate Professor at Spiru Haret University’s Faculty of Engineering and Informatics in Bucharest. He specializes in cryptography and information security for complex, scalable systems, including searchable encryption, homomorphic encryption, lattice schemes, multi-party computation, zero-knowledge protocols, and blockchain-based security. As a cybersecurity project manager at the Institute for Computers, he leads security software analysis with blue/red teams and oversees a team of twelve developers, using AGILE/SCRUM, Waterfall, and RUP methodologies to implement solutions in C#, Java, Python, ASP MVC, and SQL Server. He also serves as a lecturer (hourly) at the University of Bucharest and Ovidius University, teaching topics such as distributed systems, software security, and communication forensics. Previously, at NILPRP’s Low Temperature Plasma Laboratory, he developed software for quantum computing, cryptography in plasma contexts, elliptic curve-secured SEM image analysis, and PlasmaPy-based tools. Throughout his career, Dr. Mihailescu has authored numerous journal articles, conference papers, and books, and directed continuing professional development programs. He holds a  focusing on applied cryptography over biometric data and two MSc degrees—in Information Security and Software Engineering—from the Military Technical Academy and the University of Bucharest.

Publication Profile

‪Marius Iulian Mihailescu‬ – ‪Google Scholar‬

Education

Dr. Marius Iulian Mihailescu completed his PhD , focusing on applied cryptography over biometric data. He earned two MSc degrees—one in Information Security and another in Software Engineering—from the “Ferdinand I” Military Technical Academy and the University of Bucharest, respectively. His academic training has equipped him with a solid foundation in designing and evaluating advanced cryptographic schemes for real-world applications, especially in biometric and cloud environments. Though the exact titles of his theses are not listed, his PhD work entailed rigorous research on biometric data protection through encrypted authentication systems. His MSc studies likely covered core topics in software design and security mechanisms in computing systems. Additionally, his earlier education included a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, which enabled him to teach and research across a wide range of technical subjects—from functional and secure web programming to IoT and blockchain technologies. Overall, his academic trajectory spans from fundamental computer science and programming to applied cryptography and cybersecurity engineering, enriched by practical and educational roles.

Experience

Dr. Mihailescu has served as an Associate Professor at Spiru Haret University in Bucharest, teaching undergraduate courses in information security, functional programming, cloud computing fundamentals, and web application development; and graduate courses on IoT and information security management. He also directs the CAD – Computer Applications for Production Efficiency professional development program and oversees various international workshops on cybersecurity, blockchain, cloud, IoT, functional programming, and web technologies. Simultaneously, he works as a Cybersecurity Project Manager at the Institute for Computers in Bucharest, where he leads blue/red team security analyses, coordinates research and development projects, and manages a team of developers using AGILE, SCRUM, and Waterfall methodologies. His technical toolkit includes C#, Java, Python, ASP MVC, Infragistics, DevExpress, JavaScript, HTML5, and SQL Server. He lectured (hourly) at the University of Bucharest, teaching distributed systems and software development methods. He added a lecturing role at Ovidius University of Constanța, covering topics like communication forensics and software security for master’s students. Earlier in his career, as a researcher at the Low Temperature Plasma Laboratory (NILPRP), he implemented quantum computing and cryptography algorithms, elliptic curve-based SEM image processing, AES/RSA plasma data security, error handling in quantum algorithms, and software using PlasmaPy and specialized Python tools for spatial and fusion plasma research.

Honors and Awards

The CV provided does not list explicit awards or honors such as grants, prizes, or honors. However, implicit indicators of recognition include his authorship of multiple books—such as Advances to Homomorphic and Searchable Encryption and Cryptography and Cryptanalysis in Java—which suggests significant scholarly contributions in your field. Additionally, his role as a cybersecurity project manager leading large development teams and coordinating international educational workshops (e.g., on ethical hacking, blockchain, cloud, IoT) highlights professional distinction and the trust placed in him for leadership and curriculum development. Serving in academic positions across multiple universities (Spiru Haret, University of Bucharest, Ovidius University) also speaks to his standing in the academic community. His involvement in quantum-safe cryptography research at NILPRP, and management of continuing education programs (such as CAD for enterprise efficiency), further reflect recognition of his expertise. While specific awards aren’t indicated, Dr. Mihailescu’s publication record, leadership roles, and academic appointments collectively form a strong profile of professional and scholarly achievement.

Research Focus

Dr. Mihailescu’s research centers on applied cryptography and information security, with a focus on encryption schemes that enable functionality without compromising privacy—such as searchable encryption, homomorphic encryption, and functional encryption. He is also involved in lattice-based cryptography, multi-party computation, zero-knowledge proofs, and secure protocol design. In recent years, he has tackled the intersection of cryptography and emerging technologies, including blockchain, privacy-preserving authentication, biometrics, IoT security, and mechanism design. Specific research outcomes include searchable encryption with biometric authentication and authorization for cloud environments; blockchain-enhanced searchable encryption using elliptic curves; privacy-preserving access control via self-sovereign identity; behavior-based cybersecurity threat detection; and automated structure recognition in SEM images for quantum-safe applications. His work also addresses machine learning applications for cybersecurity and encryption methods in resource-constrained environments. A consistent theme across his work is designing practical cryptographic solutions that secure distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, IoT deployments, and biometric systems while maintaining usability and performance.

Publications

• Automated Recognition of Structures in Scanning Electron Microscopy Images Using Specialized Algorithms in MATLAB and Python

• Access Control Based on Self-Sovereign Identity

• CRANE: A Genuine Framework based on Verifiable Searchable Encryption Security and Resource Constraints Balancing on Client Side

• Unveiling Threats: Leveraging User Behavior Analysis for Enhanced Cybersecurity

• A Searchable Encryption Scheme with Biometric Authentication and Authorization for Cloud Environments

• Blockchain Search Using Searchable Encryption Based on Elliptic Curves

• Customized Authorization Process for Cloud Computing and IoT Using Attribute-Based Encryption