Dr. Dan Pescaru
   Associate Professor

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Selected Publications 

PhD Thesis

  • Dan  Pescaru, " Bridging the Gap between Object Oriented Modeling and Implementation Languages Using a Meta-Language Approach" - "Politehnica" University of Timisoara, November 2003

Books

  1. V. Gui, D. Lacrama, D. Pescaru, "Prelucrarea imaginilor", Editura Politehnica, Timisoara, ISBN: 973-9389-26-0, 1999  (in romanian)
  2. D. Pescaru, "Baze de Date Relationale si Orientate pe Obiecte", Editura Politehnica, Timisoara, ISBN 973-8247-53-5, 2001 (in romanian)
  3.  M. Mocofan, D. Pescaru, "Dezvoltarea aplicatiilor multimedia in Toolbook. Programarea OpenScript", Editura Politehnica, Timisoara, ISBN: 973-9389-96-1, 2001 (in romanian)
  4. D. Pescaru, "Baze de date", Feb. 2010, e-book, 150 pag. (in romanian)

Books Chapters

  • C. Istin, D. Pescaru, H. Ciocarlie, A. Doboli, Cap. "Monte-Carlo Simulation of a Dynamic Coverage Preservation Algorithm for Video Wireless Sensor Networks", Technical Approach to Dependability, Monographs of System Dependability, WPW Ed., OWP Pub., ISBN 978-83-7493-528-9, pp. 51-64, Poland,  2010.
  • F. Naghiu, D. Pescaru, I. Jian, Cap. "Prediction Algorithms for Overtaking Actions",  Technical Approach to Dependability, Monographs of System Dependability, WPW Ed., OWP Pub., ISBN 978-83-7493-528-9, pp. 79-90, Poland, 2010.
  • D. Pescaru, D. Curiac, "Data Processing and Exchange Challenges in Video-Based Wireless Sensor Networks", Convergence of Broadband, Broadcast, and Cellular Network Technologies, Cap. 9, pp. 196-215, IGI Global, PA, USA, April 2014.

Journal Papers and Papers in Periodicals

  • M.Pop, D.Pescaru, M. Micea, "Mamdani vs. Takagi–Sugeno Fuzzy Inference Systems in the Calibration of Continuous-Time Car-Following Models", Sensors, Vol. 23(21), Basel, October 2023, pp. 1-18. (ISI IF = 3.90)
  • M. Baba, V. Gui, C. Cernazanu, D. Pescaru, "A Sensor Network Approach for Violence Detection in Smart Cities Using Deep Learning", Sensors, Vol. 19(7), MDPI Basel, April 2019, pp. 1-17. (ISI IF = 3.90)
  • D. Pescaru, D.I. Curiac, "Ensemble based traffic light control for city zones using a reduced number of sensors", Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, Elsevier, Vol. 46, September 2014, Pages 261-273 (ISI IF = 8.3)
  • D. Pescaru, D.I. Curiac, "Anchor Node Localization for Wireless Sensor Networks Using Video and Compass Information Fusion", Sensors, Vol. 14(3), MDPI Basel, March 2014, pp. 4211-4224. (ISI IF = 3.90)
  • Gabriela Magureanu, Madalin Gavrilescu, Dan Pescaru, "Validation of Static Properties in UML Models for Cyber Physical Systems",JZU SCIENCE C (Frontiers of Information Technology & Electronic Engineering), Computers and Electronics, Vol. 14 (5), Springer, May 2013, pp. 332-346. (ISI IF = 3.00)
  • V. Subramanian, M. Gilberti, A. Doboli, D. Pescaru, "A Goal-Oriented Programming Framework for Grid Sensor Networks with Reconfigurable Embedded Nodes", ACM Transactions on Embedded Computing Systems (TECS), Vol. 11 Iss. 4, ACM New York, December 2012, pp. 79:1-79:30. (ISI IF = 2.0)
    C. Istin, D. Pescaru, A. Doboli, "Stochastic Model-based Heuristics for Fast Field of View Loss Recovery in Urban Traffic Management Through Networks of Video Cameras", IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems,Vol. 12 Iss. 3, IEEE Press, September 2011, pp. 895-907. (ISI IF = 8.50)
  • M. Wang, V. Subramanian, A. Doboli, D. Curiac, D. Pescaru, C. Istin, "Towards a Model and Specification for Visual Programming of Massively Distributed Embedded Systems", IFSA Sensors and Transducers Journal, ISSN 1726-5479, Vol. 5, March 2009, pp.69-85
  • D. Curiac, C. Volosencu, D. Pescaru, L. Jurca and A. Doboli, "Redundancy and Its Applications in Wireless Sensor Networks: A Survey", WSEAS Transactions on Computers, Vol. 8, Issue 4, ISSN: 1109-2750, April 2009, pp.705-714  (ACM, INSPEC)
  • C. Istin, D. Pescaru, A. Doboli, H. Ciocarlie, "Unidirectional and Omni-Directional Sensing Coverage Management in Wireless Sensor Networks", Scientific Bulletin of "Politehnica" University of Timisoara, Transactions on Automatic Control and Computer Science, ISSN 1224-600X, Vol. 53(67), No. 3, 2008, pp. 145-150
  • F. Naghiu, S. Petcu, D. Pescaru, "Adaptive Fuzzy System for Car Overtaking Assistance on National Roads", Scientific Bulletin of "Politehnica" University of Timisoara, Transactions on Automatic Control and Computer Science, ISSN 1224-600X, Vol. 53(67), No. 1, 2008, pp. 49-56
  • D. Fuiorea, V. Gui, D. Pescaru, P. Paraschiv, I. Codruta, D. Curiac and C. Volosencu, "Video-based Wireless Sensor Networks Localization Technique Based on Image Registration and SIFT Algorithm", WSEAS Transactions on Computers, Issue 7, Volume 7, ISSN: 1109-2750, July 2008, pp. 990-999  (ACM, INSPEC)
  • D. Fuiorea, V. Gui, D. Pescaru, C. Toma, "Comparative Study on RANSAC and Mean Shift Algorithm", Scientific Bulletin of "Politehnica" University, Transactions on Electronics and Communications, Vol. 53(67) No. 2, Timisoara, Romania, ISSN: 1583-3380, September 25-26, 2008, pp. 80-85
  • E. Tundrea, P. Lahire, D. Pescaru, C. B. Chirila - "SmartFactory - Validation Framework for Meta-Modeling in Software Engineering", Scientific Bulletin of "Politehnica" University of Timisoara, Transactions on Automatic Control and Computer Science, ISSN 1224-600X, Vol. 52 (66), No. 2, 2007, pp. 101-106
  • D. Fuiorea, D. Pescaru, V. Gui, C. Toma - "Feature Based 2D Image Registration Using Mean Shift Parameter Estimation", Scientific Bulletin of "Politehnica" University of Timisoara, Transactions on Electronics and Communications, Vol. 51(65) no2/2006, ISSN 1583-3380, Timisoara, September 21-23, 2006, pp. 77-80
  • D. Pescaru, B. Ciubotaru, D. Chiciudean, A. Doboli, "Experimenting Motion Detection Algorithms for Sensor Network Video Surveillance Applications", Scientific Bulletin of "Politehnica" University of Timisoara, Romania, Transactions on Automatic Control and Computer Science, ISSN 1224-600X, Vol. 50 (64), 2005, pp. 39-44
  • C. Ianasi, V. Gui, C. I. Toma, D. Pescaru, "A Fast Algorithm for Background Tracking in Video Surveillance, Using Nonparametric Kernel Density Estimation", Facta Universitatis Nis, Series Electronics and Energetics, Volume 18, Issue No. 1, ISSN 0353-3670, April 2005, pp. 127-144
  • D. Pescaru, M. Mocofan, "An Easy-to-use Distributed Framework for Image Processing", Facta Universitatis (Nis), Series: Electronics and Energetics, Volume 17, Issue No. 3, ISSN 0353-3670, December 2004, pp. 453-464

Patents and Patent applications

  • A. O'Herlihy, B. Ciubotaru, O. Parvu, D. Pescaru, V. Gui, "System and method for process shaping", EPO, EP3888025A1, 2019.
  • V. Gui, D. Pescaru, C. Cernazanu, "Layered motion representation and extraction in monocular still camera videos", USPTO, US10803604B1, 2020.
  • A. Pricochi, C. David, C. Cernazanu, Dan Pescaru, "System and method for detecting scan irregularities at self-checkout terminals", USPTO, US11100331B2, 2021.
  • G. Doyle, A. O'Herlihy, D. Pescaru, C. Cernazanu, "Virtual management system data processing unit and method with rules and alerts", USPTO, US11170331B2, 2021.
  • D.Pescaru, C. Cernazanu, V. Gui, "Quantized transition change detection for activity recognition", USPTO, US10902247B1, 2021.
  • A. O'Herlihy, O. Parvu, A.C. Todoran, D.A. Pescaru, "Operation of a self-check out surface area of a retail store", USPTO, US20220414632A1, 2022.
  • A. O'Herlihy, J. Allen, D.A. Pescaru, "System and Method for Mapping Risks in a Warehouse Environment", USPTO, US20220391796A1, 2022.
  • D. Crisfalusi, A. O'Herlihy, J. Allen, D. Pescaru, C. Cernăzanu-Glăvan, A. Arion, "Method and system for determining a human social behavior classification", USPTO, US11284824B2, 2022.
  • D. Crisfalusi, A. O'Herlihy, C. Todoran, V. Gui, D. Pescaru, C. David, C. Cernăzanu, A. Arion, "Method and apparatus for the detection of suspicious behaviour in a retail environment", EPO, EP4053812A1, 2022.
  • A. O'Herlihy, J. Allen, D. Pescaru, A. Arion, "Distributed logbook for anomaly monitoring", USPTO, US11257017B2, 2022.
  • A. O'Herlihy, B. Ciubotaru, R. Cioarga, D. Pescaru, V. Gui, O. parvu, C. David, C. Sacrieru, C. Glavan, G. Doyle, "POS terminal", USPTO, US11328281B2, 2022.
  • A. O'Herlihy, D. Pescaru, C. David, C. Cernazanu, V. Gui, J. Allen, B. Ciubotaru, M. Ibbotson, R. Hegarty, M. Hartnett, "Enhanced service system for a drive through facility", USPTO, US11288649B2, 2022. 

International Conference Papers

  • D. Tutelea, D. Pescaru, "Comparison of Local and global recoverable pruning on EfficientNetV2", The 2nd Serbian International Conference on Applied Artificial Intelligence, SICAAI'23, Kragujevac, May 2023, pp. 1-8.
  • M. Baba, D. Pescaru, V. Gui and I. Jian, "Stray dogs behavior detection in urban area video surveillance streams", in Proc. of the 12th IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and Telecommunications (ISETC), Timisoara, 2016, pp. 313-316. (ISI, IEEE Xplore)
  • A. Virginas-Tar, M. Baba, V. Gui, D. Pescaru and I. Jian, "Vehicle counting and classification for traffic surveillance using Wireless Video Sensor Networks," In Proc. of the 22nd Telecommunications Forum, Belgrade, 2014, pp. 1019-1022. (ISI, IEEE Xplore)
  • Dan Pescaru, "Urban Traffic Congestion Prediction Based on Routes Information", In Proc. of the IEEE 8th International Symposium on Applied Computational Intelligence and Informatics (SACI 2013), Timisoara, Romania, May 23-25, 2013, pp. 121-126. (ISI, IEEE Xplore)
  • V. Stangaciu, D. Pescaru, M. V. Micea and V. Cretu, "Practical aspects regarding implementation of real time WSN applications based on IEEE 802.15.4", In Proc. fo the 21st Telecommunications Forum Telfor (TELFOR), Belgrade, 2013, pp. 295-298. (ISI, IEEE Xplore)
  • M. Gavrilescu, G. Magureanu and D. Pescaru, "Error Handling using Linear Programming in CPS Applications: Aircraft Fuel Management System Case Study", IEEE 9th International Conference on Computational Cybernetics, Tihany, Hungary, July 8-10, 2013, pp. 77-81. (ISI, IEEE Xplore)
  • G. Magureanu, M. Gavrilescu, D. Pescaru, A. Doboli, "UML Support for Optimizing Goals of Distributed Control in Traffic Management Applications", in Proc. of the IEEE International Workshop on Robotic and Sensors Environments (ROSE), Phoenix, AZ, October 15 - 16, 2010. (IEEE Xplore)
  • M. Gavrilescu, G. Magureanu, D. Pescaru, A. Doboli, "Accurate Modeling of Physical Time in Asynchronous Embedded Sensing Networks", in Proc. of the 8th IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Systems and Informatics SISY'2010, Subotica, Serbia, September 10 - 11, 2010 (IEEE Xplore)
  • G. Magureanu, M. Gavrilescu, D. Pescaru, A. Doboli, "Towards UML Modeling of Cyber-Physical Systems: A Case Study for Gas Distribution", in Proc. of the 8th IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Systems and Informatics SISY'2010, Subotica, Serbia, September 10 - 11, 2010 (IEEE Xplore)
  • V. Gavrila, F. Naghiu, D. Pescaru, "Towards using Particle Filtering for Increasing Error Correction Accuracy in Traffic Surveillance Applications", IEEE International Joint Conferences on Computational Cybernetics and Technical Informatics, ICCC-Conti'2010, Timisoara, Romania, May 27-29, 2010 (IEEE Xplore)
  • M. Gavrilescu, G. Magureanu, D. Pescaru, A. Doboli, "A Simulation Framework for PSoC-based Cyber Physical Systems", IEEE International Joint Conferences on Computational Cybernetics and Technical Informatics, ICCC-Conti'2010, Timisoara, Romania, May 27-29, 2010. (IEEE Xplore)
  • F. Naghiu, D. Pescaru, V. Gavrila, I. Jian, D. Curiac, "Influence of Particle Filter Parameters on Error Correction Accuracy in Traffic Surveillance Using Sensor Networks", in Proc. of the 14th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Engineering Systems, Gran Canaria, Spain, May 5-7, 2010, pp. 183-188 (IEEE Xplore)
  • F. Naghiu, D. Pescaru, "Influence of Driver Behavior Patterns in Correcting Video Sensing Errors in Traffic Surveillance Applications", in Proc. of the 5th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Computer Communication and Processing ICCP'09, ISBN 978-1-4244-5007-7, IEEE Cat No. CFP 0909D-PRF, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, August 27 - 29, 2009, pp. 173-176 (ISI, IEEE Xplore, INSPEC)
  • D. Pescaru, C. Istin, F. Naghiu, M. Gavrilescu and D. Curiac, "Scalable Metric for Coverage Evaluation in Video-based Wireless Sensor Networks", In Proc. of the 5th International Symposium on Applied Computational Intelligence and Informatics SACI'09, Timisoara, Romania, ISBN 978-1-4244-4478-6, IEEE Cat. No. CFP0945C-CDR, May 28-29, 2009, pp. 323-328 (ISI, IEEE Xplore, INSPEC)
  • C. Istin, D. Pescaru, H. Ciocarlie, D. Curiac, A. Doboli, "Reliable Field of View Coverage in Video-Camera based Wireless Networks for Traffic Management Applications", IEEE Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology ISSPIT 2008, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, ISBN: 978-1-4244-3555-5, December 16-19, 2008, pp. 63-68  (ISI, IEEE Xplore, INSPEC)
  • M. Wang, V. Subramanian, A. Doboli, D. Curiac, D. Pescaru, "Towards a Model and Specification for Visual Programming of Massively Distributed Embedded Systems", in Proc. of the IEEE International Workshop on Robotic and Sensors Environments (ROSE), Ottawa, Canada, ISBN: 978-1-4244-2594-5, October 17-18, 2008, pp. 81-86  (ISI, IEEE Xplore)
  • C. Istin, D. Pescaru, A. Doboli, H. Ciocarlie, "Impact of Coverage Preservation Techniques on Prolonging the Network Lifetime in Traffic Surveillance Applications", in Proc. of the 4th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Computer Communication and Processing ICCP'08, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, ISBN: 978-1-4244-2673-7, August 28 - 30, 2008, pp. 201-206 (ISI, IEEE Xplore)
  • D. Ciresan, D. Pescaru, "Off-line Recognition of Handwritten Numeral Strings Composed from Two-digits Partially Overlapped Using Convolutional Neural Networks", in Proc. of the 4th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Computer Communication and Processing ICCP'08, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, ISBN: 978-1-4244-2673-7, August 28 - 30, 2008, pp. 53-60 (ISI, IEEE Xplore)
  • D. Curiac, C. Volosencu, D. Pescaru, A. Doboli, "Using Wireless Sensor-Controller Networks for Distributed Control in High Reliability Applications", in Proc. of the First International Workshop on Sensor Networks at IEEE ICCCN-2008, Virgin Islands, USA, August 4-7, 2008, ISBN: 979-1-4244-2389-7, pp. 32-37
  • D. Fuiorea, V. Gui, D. Pescaru, P. Paraschiv, I. Codruta, D. Curiac, C. Volosencu, "Sensor Node Localization using SIFT Algorithm", in Proc. of the 9th WSEAS International Conference on Automation and Information (ICAI'08), Bucharest, Romania, ISBN: 978-960-6766-77-0, June 24-26, 2008, pp. 436-442 (ISI)
  • P. Sun, Y. Zhao, M. Gilberti, A. Doboli, D. Curiac and D. Pescaru - "Dynamic Reconfiguration of Mixed-Domain Embedded Systems for Applications with Variable Performance Requirements", in Proc. of the NASA/ESA Conference on Adaptive Hardware and Systems (AHS-2008), Noordwijk, Netherlands, ISBN: 978-0-7695-3166-3, June 22-25, 2008, pp. 323-329 (ISI, IEEE Xplore)
  • F. Naghiu, S. Petcu, D. Pescaru, "Expert System for Car Overtaking Assistance on National Roads", in Proc. of  the 8th International Conference on Technical Informatics CONTI'08, Vol. 2, ISSN 1844-593X, Timisoara, Romania, 5-6 June 2008, pp. 123-128
  • D. Pescaru, C. Istin, D. Curiac, A. Doboli, "Energy Saving Strategy for Video-based Sensor Networks under Field Coverage Preservation", in Proc. of the IEEE-TTTC International Conference on Automation, Quality and Testing, Robotics (AQTR'08), Cluj-Napoca, Romania, ISBN: 978-1-4244-2576-1, 22-25 May 2008, pp. 289-294 (ISI, IEEE Xplore)
  • C. Volosencu, D. Curiac, O. Banias, C. Ferent, D. Pescaru, A. Doboli, "Hierarchical approach for intelligent lighting control in future urban environments",in Proc. of the IEEE-TTTC International Conference on Automation, Quality and Testing, Robotics (AQTR'08), Cluj-Napoca, Romania, ISBN: 978-1-4244-2576-1, 22-25 May 2008, pp. 158-163 (ISI, IEEE Xplore)
  • D. Todinca, D. Pescaru, M. Vitalariu - "OMNeT++ Models for Resource Allocation in Wireless Networks", in proceedings of ACM International Workshop on OMNeT++ SimuTools 2008, Marseille, France, ISBN:978-963-9799-20-2, 7 March, 2008 (ACM)
  • D. Pescaru, V. Gui, C. Toma, D. Fuiorea - "Analyses of Post-Deployment Sensing Coverage for Video Wireless Sensor Networks", in Proceedings of the 6-th International Conference RoEduNet 2007, ISBN 978-973-746-581-8, Craiova, Romania, November 23-24, 2007, pp. 109-113 (ISI)
  • S. Kallakuri, A. Doboli, S. Doboli, D. Pescaru, D. Curiac - "SoC Design Point Selection for Dynamic Adaptation under Continuously Varying Throughput Constraints", NASA/ESA Conference on Adaptive Hardware and Systems AHS-2007, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, ISBN: 978-0-7695-2866-3, August 5- 8, 2007, pp. 365-372 (ISI, IEEE Xplore)
  • D. Fuiorea, V. Gui, D. Pescaru, C. Toma - "Using Registration Algorithms for Wireless Sensor Network Node Localization", In Proc. of the 4th International Symposium on Applied Computational Intelligence and Informatics SACI2007, Timisoara, Romania, ISBN 1-4244-1234-X, IEEE catalog number 07EX1788, May 17-18, 2007, pp. 209-214 (ISI, IEEE Xplore)
  • B. Ciubotaru, D. Pescaru, D. Todinca - "Performances Analysis on Video Transmission in a Wireless Sensor Network", In Proc. of the 4th International Symposium on Applied Computational Intelligence and Informatics SACI2007, Timisoara, Romania, ISBN 1-4244-1234-X, IEEE catalog number 07EX1788, May 17-18, 2007, pp. 183-186 (ISI, IEEE Xplore)
  • D. Pescaru, D. Fuiorea, V. Gui, C. Toma, G. Muntean, A. Doboli, "Image-based Node Localization Algorithm for Wireless Video Sensor Networks", IT&T Conference 2006, Carlow, Ireland, ISSN 1649-1246, 25-26 October 2006, pp. 139-148
  • M. Cosma, D. Pescaru, B. Ciubotaru, D. Todinca - "Routing and Topology Extraction Protocol for a Wireless Sensor Network using Video Information", the 3rd Romanian-Hungarian Joint Symposium on Applied Computational Intelligence (SACI'06), Timisoara, Romania, May 25-26, 2006
  • E. Tundrea, D. Pescaru, C. B. Chirila - "SmartModels. A Model Oriented Approach Validated by a Prototype Based on Eclipse Platform", 2006 IEEE-TTTC International Conference on Automation, Quality&Testing, Robotics AQTR 2006, Cluj, Romania, May 25-28, 2006, pp. 65-70
  • D. Pescaru, C. Toma, C. Chirila, V. Gui, E. Tundrea, "Parameter Transmission Protocol for Grid Image Processing", The IVth International Conference on Microelectronics, ICMCS -2005, Moldova, ISBN 9975-66-040-1, September 15-17, 2005, pp. 75-78
  • D. Pescaru, M. Mocofan "Efficient Implementation for Image Processing Algorithms", the 6th International Conference on Technical Informatics - CONTI 2004, Timisoara, Romania,  ISSN 1224-600X, Vol. 49(63)/2004 No.4, May 27-28, 2004, pag. 217-222
  • D. Pescaru,  P. Lahire, C. Chirila, E. Tundrea, "A better representation for class relationships in UML using OFL meta-information", IEEE-TTTC International Conference on Automation, Quality & Testing, Robotics AQTR 2004, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, ISBN 973-713-047-2, May 13-15 2004, pag. 269-274.
  • D. Pescaru, P. Lahire, "Modifiers in OFL: An Approach for Access Control Customization.", The 9th International Conferences on Object-Orinted Information Systems - OOIS'03, WEAR workshop, Geneva, Swizerland, September 2003. pp. 17-23

Other Papers and Technical Reports

  • A. Doboli, D. Curiac, D. Pescaru, S. Doboli, W. Tang, C. Volosencu, M. Gilberti, O. Banias, C. Istin - "Cities of the Future: Employing Wireless Sensor Networks for Efficient Decision Making in Complex Environments", CEAS Technical Report Nr 831, University of New York, , pp. 1-26, April 2008
  • D. Pescaru, P. Crescenzo, P. Lahire, "An Extension of the OFL Model through Modifiers", Technical Report I3S/RR-2003-31-FR,  Laboratoire d'Informatique, Signaux et Systmes de Sophia-Antipolis, France, December 2003
  • D. Pescaru, P. Crescenzo, P. Lahire, "Automatic Profile Generation for OFL Languages", Technical Report I3S/RR-2003-32-FR,  Laboratoire d'Informatique, Signaux et Systmes de Sophia-Antipolis, France, December 2003

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