university conf. Dr. Octavian Mădălin Bunoiu for the decoration entrusted by the President of Romania during the ceremony organized by the Presidential Administration: the National Order "Faithful Service" in the rank of Knight.
"As a sign of high appreciation for the special contribution made to the promotion of Romania's image among the member states of the International Organization of Francophonie, the President of Romania conferred the National Order "Faithful Service" in the rank of Knight to Mr. Bunoiu Octavian Mădălin, vice-rector of the Western University in Timișoara », according to the Presidential Administration.
Mr. university associate Dr. Octavian Mădălin Bunoiu is a teacher at the Faculty of Physics and vice-chancellor of UVT responsible for CDI strategy, sustainability, technological transfer and the relationship with the diaspora. He has a bachelor's degree in physics at UVT, a doctorate in physics and materials science at UVT and at the National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble. His teaching and research activity, in a 25-year career, was appreciated and recognized by several distinctions and awards, among which we mention the Prize of the International Organization for Crystal Growth, the Prize of the Romanian Academy - Constantin Miculescu or "L'Ordre des Palmes Academiques", in the rank of Chevalier, awarded by the French state. Mr. university associate Dr. Octavian Mădălin Bunoiu also stood out for his involvement in activities related to educational policies at national and international level, being over time an active member in some national and international structures in the fields of higher education and research, such as the Council National Attestation of University Titles, Diplomas and Certificates (CNATDCU, Physics commission), the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ARACIS, where he also held the position of president in the period 2022 – 2023), the Consultative College for Research, Development and Innovation (CCCDI, where he is acting president), European Science Advisors Forum (ESAF) or Institut de la Francophonie pour l'education et la formation (IFEF).
The Rector of UVT, Marilen Gabriel Pirtea: "I am happy to congratulate Mr. Vice-Rector of the Univ. Dr. Mădălin Octavian Bunoiu for the high distinction awarded by the President of Romania, in recognition of the value of his contribution to educational projects in the Francophone area. It is full recognition that our colleague receives for his entire professional life dedicated to education and research."
