“Constantin Brâncuși” University of Targu-Jiu, conferred on Thursday, June 28, 2024, the title of “Doctor Honoris Causa” to Prof. Prof. univ. dr. dr. eng. ec. mat. Augustin Semenescu, corresponding member of the Romanian Academy of Scientists, Section of Technical Sciences and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering of the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica of Bucharest (UNSTPB), for outstanding contributions and outstanding scientific results in the fields of invention, innovation and technology transfer.
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“It is with great honor and gratitude that I receive this high title and I would like to express my sincere thanks to the academic community of the University of Constantin Brâncuși in Targu-Jiu. “I didn’t want to sculpt the bird, I wanted to sculpt flight,” said Brâncuși. We, too, have a sacred mission to sculpt the flight of future generations of scientists who will proudly carry our country’s name to the highest heights. I promise to carry forward the flame of knowledge and excellence in all my activities as an ambassador of Romanian academic values, innovation and research“said Professor Augustin Semenescu.