CONVERGENCE Committees
The Convergence conference is supported by a network of scholars and professionals committed to the advancement of architectural discourse and education. The structure of the event is shaped by three key bodies: Scientific Committee, Organising Committee, Reviewers.
Composed of nationally and internationally recognised researchers, educators, and practitioners in the field of architecture and related disciplines. This committee ensures the academic quality of the conference, supervises thematic alignment, and contributes to the peer-review process.
Tudor Grădinaru, assoc. prof. PhD. architect (chair of scientific committee) – dean of “G.M. Cantacuzino” Faculty of Architecture, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași
Dorota Gawryluk, arch. PhD, Eng. – Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Bialystok University of Technology; Department of Sustainable Construction and Building Systems
Viola Ruhse, PhD – head of the Center for Image Science and course director at the University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria
Piotr Gradziński, dr inż. arch. Assistant Professor – Faculty of Architecture WPUT Szczecin, Poland; Department of Housing and Technical and Ecological Basics of Architecture
Responsible for the overall coordination of the event, the organising committee brings together academics, cultural managers, and institutional partners. Their combined efforts ensure a coherent, inclusive, and dynamic experience for participants and contributors.
Răzvan Mircea Nica, assoc. prof. PhD. architect (chair of organizing commettee) – vicedean of “G.M. Cantacuzino” Faculty of Architecture, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași
Aurora Irina Dumitrașcu – “G.M. Cantacuzino” Faculty of Architecture, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași
Ana Cristina Tudora – “G.M. Cantacuzino” Faculty of Architecture, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași
Cristian Ungureanu – “G.M. Cantacuzino” Faculty of Architecture, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași
Ramona Costea – “G.M. Cantacuzino” Faculty of Architecture, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași
Nely Andreea Vînău – “G.M. Cantacuzino” Faculty of Architecture, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași
The peer-review process is carried out by a panel of experts affiliated with all five faculties of architecture in Romania, as well as international reviewers. Their role is to evaluate the scientific merit and originality of submitted papers, in line with best practices in academic publishing.
Aurora Irina Dumitrașcu – “G.M. Cantacuzino” Faculty of Architecture, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași
Ana Cristina Tudora – “G.M. Cantacuzino” Faculty of Architecture, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași
Cosmin O. Gălățianu – Faculty of Architecture ”Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urban Planning, Bucharest
Alexandru-Cristian Beșliu – Faculty of Architecture ”Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urban Planning, Bucharest
Daniela Negrișanu – Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Politehnica University of Timișoara
Ana Maria Branea – Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Politehnica University of Timișoara
Smaranda Todoran – Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Techincal University of Cluj-Napoca
Dragoș Dascălu – Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Techincal University of Cluj-Napoca
Cristian Pușcaș – Faculty of Construction, Cadastre and Architecture, University of Oradea
Lucia Manolica – Faculty of Construction, Cadastre and Architecture, University of Oradea
Together, these committees reflect the interdisciplinary spirit of the conference and guarantee its academic and professional relevance at both national and international levels.