Governance
The Rector and Vice-Rectors guide the University’s strategic development. Together with the entire academic community, UPT’s leadership strengthens the role of a modern university that is firmly rooted in society and connected to the challenges of the future.
Rector and leadership team
The leadership team of Politehnica University of Timisoara includes the Rector, Vice-Rectors, General Administrative Director and other university managers. Together, they oversee the University’s academic and research activities, financial and administrative matters, and international relations. They also help ensure the smooth running of the departments, directorates and services that support the University’s work.
Rector
Florin DRĂGAN
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng.
Rector of Politehnica University of Timisoara
Curriculum Vitae (.pdf) [PDF, 167.5 KB]
Order No. 3004/04.01.2024 (.pdf) [PDF, 382.1 KB]
Main responsibilities: Overall leadership of the University, development of its academic and administrative-financial strategy, and representation of the institution in public and institutional relations.
delia.rozovlean@upt.ro
+40 (256) 403 011 (telephone) / +40 (256) 403 021 (fax)
Rectorate, Piața Victoriei, No. 2, 3rd floor, Office 317, Timișoara, 300006
Office hours:
Wednesday, 13:00–15:00, Office 317
Appointments: +40 (256) 403 011
Vice-Rectors
Prof. Dr. Eng. Gabriela-Alina Dumitrel
Vice-Rector of Politehnica University of Timisoara
Curriculum Vitae (.pdf) [PDF, 359.4 KB]
Decision No. 430/112/C of 21.03.2024 (.pdf) [PDF, 354.5 KB]
Main responsibilities: Academic process, student relations, and quality assurance.
laura.mirica@upt.ro
+40 (256) 403 013
Piața Victoriei, No. 2, 3rd floor, Office 312, Timișoara, 300006
Office hours:
Wednesday, 13:00–15:00, Office 312
Appointments: +40 (256) 403 013
Prof. Dr. Eng. Liviu Marșavina
Vice-Rector of Politehnica University of Timisoara
Curriculum Vitae (.pdf) [PDF, 256.6 KB]
Decision No. 431/112/C of 21.03.2024 (.pdf) [PDF, 374.4 KB]
Main responsibilities: Scientific research, innovation, and technology transfer.
flora-trimena.giovannelli@upt.ro
+40 (256) 403 018
Piața Victoriei, No. 2, 3rd floor, Office 323, Timișoara, 300006
Office hours:
Wednesday, 12:00–14:00, Office 323
Appointments: +40 (256) 403 018
Prof. Dr. Eng. Victoria-Larisa Ivașcu
Vice-Rector of Politehnica University of Timisoara
Curriculum Vitae (.pdf) [PDF, 1.13 MB]
Decision No. 1331/112/C of 31.07.2025 (.pdf) [PDF, 270.2 KB] / Decision No. 1420/112/C of 05.09.2025 (.pdf) [PDF, 275.9 KB]
Main responsibilities: Entrepreneurship and European funding.
petronela.vintila@upt.ro
+40 (256) 403 160
Piața Victoriei, No. 2, 3rd floor, Office 311, Timișoara, 300006
Office hours:
Tuesday, 14:00–16:00, Office 311
Appointments:+40 (256) 403 160
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Simon-Alexandru Pescari
Vice-Rector of Politehnica University of Timisoara
Curriculum Vitae (.pdf) [PDF, 458.1 KB]
Decision No. 433/112/C of 21.03.2024 (.pdf) [PDF, 376.3 KB]
Main responsibilities: Investment, asset management, and sustainable development.
emiliana.ieli@upt.ro
+40 (256) 403 130
Piața Victoriei, No. 2, 3rd floor, Office 314, Timișoara, 300006
Office hours:
Wednesday, 12:00–15:00, Office 314
Appointments: +40 (256) 403 130
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arch. Cristian-Tiberiu Blidariu
Vice-Rector of Politehnica University of Timisoara
Curriculum Vitae (.pdf) [PDF, 629.0 KB]
Decision No. 1695/112/C of 01.09.2026 (.pdf) [PDF, 36.5 KB]
Main responsibilities: Communication, public image, and relations with the socio-economic environment.
Office hours:
Wednesday, 12:00–14:00, Office 308
Appointments: +40 (246) 403 004
Other governing positions
Eng. Dan-Aurel DIACONU
Director General of Administration at Politehnica University of Timisoara
Decision No. 312/2/112/C of 14.02.2025 (.pdf) [PDF, 477.2 KB]
monica.jurjiu@upt.ro
+40 (256) 403 016
Piața Victoriei, No. 2, 3rd floor, Office 304, Timișoara, 300006
Office hours:
Wednesday, 08:00–10:00, Office 304
Appointments: +40 (256) 403 016
Econ. Sorin HOMEAG
Deputy Director General of Administration at Politehnica University of Timisoara
Decision No. 436/112/C 21.03.2024 (.pdf) [PDF, 356.6 KB]
petronela.vintila@upt.ro
+40 (256) 403 160
Piața Victoriei, No. 2, 3rd floor, Office 311, Timișoara, 300006
Office hours:
Wednesday, 09:30–12:00, Office 311
Appointments: +40 (256) 403 160
Eng. Iolanda Dorina COSOVAN
Office hours:
Thursday, 12:00–14:00, Office 323
Appointments: +40 (256) 403 008