Prof. Dr. Cătălina Dobre holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest. She also holds a PhD in Energy Engineering from the University of Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense, France. She is currently an Associate professor at the Polytechnic University of Bucharest and has over 12 years of experience in university education and adult training. Since 2019, she has been a visiting professor at the University of Paris Ouest Nanterre La Defense. She has also been a technical evaluator of industrial research and development projects for the Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research since 2015. In addition, Her professional activity is complemented by her experience in the implementation of European and nationally funded projects, holding the positions of coordinator for educational and training activities, event organization and recruitment, and target group selection activities.