Prof. Dr. Alexandru Pascu is a Professor in the Department of Materials Engineering and Welding at Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania. He obtained his MSc in Welding Engineering from Transilvania University of Brașov in 2007, an MSc in Laser Technology from the Polytechnic University of Madrid in 2011, and a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Transilvania University of Brașov in 2011. He has authored over 50 scientific papers in journals and conference proceedings. His teaching covers Materials Science, Materials Technology and Robotic Laser Welding Technology, while his research focuses on laser cladding, laser welding, and industrial applications of lasers.