Monica Mihaela Vladoiu monica (at) unde.ro

I got my MSc (1991) and PhD (2002) from the Department of Computer Science, "Politehnica" University of Bucharest, Romania.

Currently, I am an Associate Professor in Computer Science at the Department of Information Technology, Mathematics and Physics (TIMF) , UPG University of Ploiesti, Romania.

Research Interests:

My main research interests include open courseware and open educational resources, digital libraries, learning objects, multimedia databases, desktop grid computing, multiagent systems, context-aware services and systems, knowledge society, instructional design, reflective learning, blended-learning, e-learning and u-learning, and e-society.

I have published over 60 research papers concerning these topics. I also have (co-) authored 5 books. I have been a member of more than 25 project teams (open source included), both national and international.

Books:

Papers:

• Constantinescu Z., Vladoiu M., Challenges in Safety, Security, and Privacy in the Development of Vehicle Tracking Systems, International Workshop on Systems, Safety and Security for Automotive, Passengers and Good Protection, IWSSS 2013, 17th International Conference on System Theory, Control and Computing Joint Conference SINTES 17, SACCS 13, SIMSIS 17, 11 - 13 October 2013, Sinaia, Romania
• Vladoiu M., Towards increased discoverability of OERs and OCW, International Journal of computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT), August 2013, vol.4, issue 8, ISSN: 2231-2803
• Moise G., Vladoiu M., Constantinescu Z., MASECO . a Multi-Agent System for Evaluation and Classification of OERs and OCW Based on Quality Criteria, to appear in e-Learning Paradigms and Applications - Agent-based Approach, Springer, 2013, ISBN 978-3-642-41964-5
• Moise G., Vladoiu M., Constantinescu Z., Toward Increasing Learning Groups' Creativity within Computer Supported Collaborative Learning, The Romanian Journal for Baltic and Nordic Studies, in press (2013)
• Vladoiu M., Constantinescu Z., Moise G., QORECT - a Case-Based Framework for Quality-based Recommending OCW and OERs, C. Bradic., N. T. Nguyen, and M. Brezovan (eds.): ICCCI 2013, LNAI 8083, pp. 681-690. Springer, Heidelberg (2013)
• Vladoiu M., Constantinescu Z., Towards Assessment of Open Educational Resources and Open Courseware based on a Socio-Constructivist Quality Model, OTM 2013, SOMOCO 2013, Graz, Austria, LNCS Series, in press (2013)
• Z. Constantinescu, M. Vladoiu, Evaluation and Comparison of Eight Open Courseware Based on a Quality Model , eLSE 2013 (9th International Conference eLearning and Software for Education), april 2013, Bucharest, Romania
• Z. Constantinescu, M. Vladoiu, Bilingual Subject-based Information Retrieval in NECLIB2 Digital Library , International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT), vol. 3, no. 4, july-august 2012, pp. 658-662, ISSN: 2231-2803
• M. Vladoiu, Towards Instructional Design of Ubiquitous Learning Environments , International Journal of Computer and Organization Trends (IJCOT), vol. 2, no. 4, july-august 2012, pp. 107-112, ISSN 2249-2593
• M. Vladoiu, Towards Assessing Quality of Open Courseware , ICWL 2012 (11th International Conference on Web based Learning 2012) Workshops - CCSTED 2012 (2nd International Workshop on Creative Collaboration through Supportive Technologies in education), LNCS Series, september 2012, Sinaia, Romania presentation
• M. Vladoiu, Quality Criteria for Open Courseware and Open Educational Resources , ICWL 2012 (11th International Conference on Web based Learning 2012) Workshops . KMEL 2012 (2nd International Symposium on Knowledge Management and E-Learning), LNCS Series, september 2012, Sinaia, Romania
• M. Vladoiu, Z. Constantinescu, Evaluation and Comparison of Three Open Courseware Based on Quality Criteria , ICWE 2012 (12th International Conference on Web Engineering 2012) Workshops . QWE 2012 (3rd Workshop on Quality in Web Engineering 2012), LNCS Series, july, 2012, Berlin, Germania; book: Grossniklaus, M., Wimmer, M., (Eds.), Current Trends in Web Engineering, LNCS 7703, ICWE 2012 International Workshops, pp. 204-215, Springer Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2012, ISSN 0302-9743, ISBN 978-3-642-35622-3 presentation
• M. Vladoiu, State-of-the-Art in Open Courseware Initiatives Worldwide , Informatics in Education, 2011, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 271.294
• M. Vladoiu, U-learning scenarios within context aware ubiquitous learning environments - International Journal of Research and Reviews in Applied Sciences, ISSN: 2076-734X, EISSN: 2076-7366; Volume 8, Issue 2, August, 2011
• Z. Constantinescu, M. Vladoiu, MNECLIB2 . A Classical Music Digital Library , International Conference on Electrical, Computer, Electronics and Communication Engineering (ICECECE 2011), Paris, France, August 24-26, 2011, pp. 682-689, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology journal vol. 80
• M. Vladoiu, Open Courseware Initiatives . After 10 Years , 10th Int.l Conference Romanian Educational Network - RoEduNet, pp. 183-188, Iasi, Romania, 2011
• M. Vladoiu, Z. Constantinescu, Open Digital Library on Digital Libraries , 10th Int.l Conference Romanian Educational Network - RoEduNet, pp. 209-214, Iasi, Romania, 2011
• M. Vladoiu, Z. Constantinescu, u-Learning within a Context-Aware Multiagent Environment , International journal of Computer Networks and Communications (IJCNC), January 2011, Volume 3, Number 1, pp. 1-15
• M. Vladoiu, Has Open Source Prevailed in Desktop Grid and Volunteer Computing? , Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1224-4899, e-ISSN 2067-242X, vol. LXII, no. 2/2010, pp. 72-79
• Z. Constantinescu, M. Vladoiu, The BMIF Journal's Online Peer Review System , Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1224-4899, e-ISSN 2067-242X, vol. LXII, no. 1/2010, pp. 27-32
• M. Vladoiu, Z. Constantinescu, Learning with a Context-Aware Multiagent System , 9th Int.l Conference Romanian Educational Network - RoEduNet, pp. 368-373, Sibiu, Romania, 2010
• M. Vladoiu, J. Cassens, Z. Constantinescu, FACE .A Knowledge-Intensive Case-Based Architecture for Context-Aware Services , F. Zavoral et al. (Eds.), 2nd Int.l Conference on Networked Digital Technologies - NDT 2010, Prague, Czech Republic, Part II, Computer and Information Science Series - CCIS 88, pp. 533-544, Springer, Heidelberg, 2010
• Z. Constantinescu, C. Marinoiu, M. Vladoiu, Driving style analysis using data mining techniques , International Journal of Computers, Communications and Control (IJCCC), ISSN 1841.9836; E-ISSN 1841.9844, Vol. V, No.5, 2010, pp. 654-663;
• Z. Constantinescu, M. Vladoiu, A Solution for Improving Communications in Desktop Grid Systems , Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1224-4899, e-ISSN 2067-242X, vol. LXI, no. 2/2009, pp. 27-32
• Z. Constantinescu, M. Vladoiu, Adaptive Compression for Remote Visualization , Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1224-4899, e-ISSN 2067-242X, vol. LXI, no. 2/2009, pp. 49-58
• Z. Constantinescu, M. Vladoiu, Experimenting with Visualization on Desktop Grids , Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Technical Series, ISSN 1224-8495, vol. LXI, no. 3/2009, pp. 255-260
• M. Vladoiu, Z. Constantinescu, Availability of Computational Resources for Desktop Grid Computing , Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1224-4899, vol. LXI, no. 1/2009, pp. 43-48
• M. Vladoiu, Z. Constantinescu, Development Journey of QADPZ - A Desktop Grid Computing Platform , in International Journal of Computers, Communications and Control (IJCCC), ISSN 1841.9836; E-ISSN 1841.9844, Vol IV, No. 1/2009, pp 82-91;
• Z. Constantinescu, M. Vladoiu, C. Negoita, Overview of Desktop Grid Systems , Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1224-4899, vol. LX, no. 1/2008, pp. 39-48;
• M. Vladoiu, Z. Constantinescu, An Extended Master-Worker Model for a Desktop Grid Computing Platform (QADPZ) , in Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Software and Data Technologies (ICSOFT 2008), July, Porto, Portugal, ISBN 978-989-8111-51-7, Vol. I, pp. 169-174;
• M. Vladoiu, Z. Constantinescu, Toward Location-based Services using GPS-based Devices , in Proceedings of ICWN 2008 - the 2008 International Conference of Wireless Networks, a Conference of World Congress on Engineering 2008 (WCE 2008), July, London, UK, ISBN 978-988-98671-9-5, Vol. I, pp. 799-804;
• M. Vladoiu, Z. Constantinescu, A Taxonomy for Desktop Grids from Users Perspective , in Proceedings of ICPDC 2008 - the 2008 International Conference of Parallel and Distributed Computing, a Conference of World Congress on Engineering 2008 (WCE 2008), July, London, UK, ISBN 978-988-98671-9-5, Vol. I, pp. 599-604;
• M. Vladoiu, Z. Constantinescu, Framework For Building Of A Dynamic User Community (ePH) , in Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems (ICEIS 2008), June, Barcelona, Spain, ISBN 978-989-8111-48-7, pp. 73-78;
• M. M. Vladoiu, C. Negoita, Legal and Ethical Issues in Digital Libraries , Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1224 4899, Vol. LIX, no. 1/2007, pp. 13-18
• C. Negoita, M. M. Vladoiu, D.B. Stoica, Interactive Software System to Teach English , in Proceedins of 5th National Conference of Virtual Learning (CNIV 2007), October, Constanta, Romania, 2007, ISSN 1842.4708, pp. 219-224
• C. Negoita, M. M. Vladoiu, Multi-dimensional Access and Storage Methods for Multimedia Data , Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1224.4899, Vol. LVIII, No. 2/2006, pp. 61-66
• M. M. Vladoiu, C. Negoita, Querying and Information Retrieval in Multimedia Databases , Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1224.4899, Vol. LVIII, No. 2/2006, pp. 73-78
• M. M. Vladoiu, C. Negoita, Need for Group Transactions in Multimedia and Design Databases , Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1224.4899, Vol. LVIII, No. 1/2006, pp. 37-42
• M. M. Vladoiu, C. Negoita, Internet research to support SMEs: why, how, where? . The 5th International Symposium on Process Control, Ploiesti, Romania, May 2006, Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Technical Series, ISSN 1224-8495, Vol. LVIII, No. 1/2006, pp. 140-143
• C. Negoita, M. M. Vladoiu, D. B. Stoica, Learning Petroleum English Using MBT, in Proceedings of 20th microCAD International Scientific Conference 2006, Miskolc, Hungary, March 2006, ISBN 963-661-700-7, pp. 83-89
• M. M. Vladoiu, C. Negoita, Use of Internet presentation to support SMEs, Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1221-9371, Vol. LVII, No. 4/2005, pp. 58-63
• M. M. Vladoiu, QoS in applications of multimedia databases, Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1221-9371, Vol. LVII, No. 3/2005, pp. 81-84
• M. M. Vladoiu, C. Negoita, Modern Teaching and Learning Methods to Support Innovation, Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1221-9371, Vol. LVII, No. 3/2005, pp. 70-80
• M. M. Vladoiu, Can a multimedia database management system be defined yet?, Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1221-9371, Vol. LVI, No. 4/2004, pp. 82-89
• M. M. Vladoiu, Blended learning . opportunities for personalisation and reflection, in Proceedings of 2nd National Conference of Virtual Learning (CNIV 2004), Bucharest, Romania, 2004, ISBN 973-575-947-0, pp.131-136
• C. Negoita, M. M. Vladoiu, A nonlinear system for e-museums, Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1221-9371, Vol. LVI, No. 3/2004, pp. 66-71
• M. M. Vladoiu, Architectures in Multimedia Databases, Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1221-9371, Vol. LVI, No. 2/2004, pp. 45-51
• M. M. Vladoiu, C. Negoita, From Relational to Object Model in Multimedia DataBases, Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Series Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, ISSN 1221-9371, Vol. LVI, No. 1/2004, pp. 64-70
• M. M. Vladoiu et al., Design and implementation of a personalized environment for blended instruction in scientific and technical domain, in Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium of Economic Sciences (SIMPEC 2004), Brasov, Romania, May, 2004, ISBN 973-8204-56-9
• M. M. Vladoiu, Content-based retrieval algorithm in multimedia databases, in Visnyk, the Scientific Journal of Sumy State University, Ukraine, Nr. 11 (57) 2003, ISSN 1817-9215, E-ISSN 1817 . 9290, No. 11 (57) 2003, pp. 105-113
• C. Negoita, M. M. Vladoiu, Technical aspects related to WBT learning, Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Education Science Series, ISSN 1221-9371, Vol. LVI, No. 3/2004, pp. 36-40
• M. M. Vladoiu, Towards Building an Open Digital Library for Instructional Design that facilitates reflective e-instruction , International Journal Informatics in Education, published by Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, Lithuania, ISSN 0868-4952, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2004, pp. 127-140
• M. M. Vladoiu, C. Negoita., E-museums as support for on-line instruction and education, in Proceedins of 1St National Conference of Virtual Learning (CNIV 2003), October, Bucharest, Romania, 2003, ISBN 973-575-822-9, pp. 69-78
• M. M. Vladoiu, MAD - a model for media objects, structure and content, Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Tehnical Series, ISSN 1221-9371, Vol. LV, No. 2/2003, pp. 172-179
• M. M. Vladoiu, An indexing scheme for complex multimedia objects, Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Tehnical Series, ISSN 1221-9371, Vol. LV, No. 2/2003, pp. 180-185
• M. M. Vladoiu, Learning Objects Need badly Instructional Digital Libraries Support , International Journal Informatics in Education, published by Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, Lithuania, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 1-25, September, 2003, ISSN 0868-4952, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2003, pp. 291-316
• M. M. Vladoiu, A Support Tool for Modeling the Computer-Based Instructional Process , in Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Computer Based Learning in Science (CBLIS 2003), Nicosia, Cyprus, July, 2003, ISBN 9963-8525-1-3, pp. 438-449
• M. M. Vladoiu, G. Marcu., Teaching and Learning Numerical Calculus and its Applications with CAN , in Proceedings of 6th Int. CBLIS 2003, Nicosia, Cyprus, July, 2003, ISBN 9963-8525-1-3, pp. 450-460
• M. M. Vladoiu, B. I. Matenciuc-Antonescu, Reflective Learning in Large Companies - can it work? , in GI-Edition Lecture Notes in Informatics (LNI) - 2nd International Conference on Information Systems Technology and its Applications (ISTA'2003), Kharkiv, Ukraine, June, 2003, ISSN 1617-5468, pp. 85-96
• M. M. Vladoiu, C. Negoita., Reflective Blended Methods for Teaching and Learning Operating Systems , in Proceedings of 2nd International RoEduNet Conference Networking in Education and Research, Iasi, Romania, June, 2003, ISBN 973-85791-9-8, pp. 271-277
• M. M. Vladoiu, Data Models for Multimedia Databases . a comparison, Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, Mathematics-Informatics-Physics Series, ISSN 1221-9371, Vol. LIV, No. 2/2002, pp. 45-56
• M. M. Vladoiu, A Virtual Teaching and Learning Environment , in Proceedings of 5th Int. Conference on Computer Based Learning in Science (CBLIS 2001), Brno, Czech Republic, July 2001, ISBN 80-7042-180-0, pp. 73-84
• M. M. Vladoiu, Planning, Designing and Evaluating Hypermedia CBL Applications , in Proceedings of 5th Int. CBLIS 2001, Brno, Czech Republic, July 2001, ISBN 80-7042-180-0, pp. 91-103
• M. M. Vladoiu, Solving a Bank Application with OMT, Bulletin of PG University of Ploiesti, January 2001, ISSN 1221-9371, Vol. LIII, Nr. 1/2001, pp. 167-180
• M. M. Vladoiu, A Polynomial Experimental System for Loading a Class-Object Hierarchy, the Journal UPG Ploiesti, January 2000, ISSN 1221-9371, Vol. LII, Nr. 1/2000, pp. 141-145
• M. M. Vladoiu, Multimedia Databases as a Support for Computer On-line Learning, in the Proceedings of the Seminar on Multimedia Database Support for Digital Libraries, Dagstuhl Seminar Series, Saarbrucken, Germany, September 1999
• M. M. Vladoiu et.al., ITL: An Individualized Teaching and Learning System, in the Proceedings of 4th Computer Based Learning in Science Conference (CBLIS'99), the Netherlands, July 1999, ISBN 80-7042-144-4, pp. 110-116
• M. M. Vladoiu et.al., Multimedia Object Server as a Support for Courses, Seminars, Laboratories and Exams, in the Proceedings of 4th Int. CBLIS'99, the Netherlands, July 1999, ISBN 80-7042-144-4, pp. 151-156
• M. M. Vladoiu et.al., Multimedia Developing Environments as a Support for Computer Based Learning, in the Proceedings of the Symposium on The Role of Academic Education and Research in the Development of Information Society", Polytechnic University of Bucharest, April 1999, pp. 30-35
• M. M. Vladoiu et.al., Multimedia Integrated Model for Active Learning Generated at UPG, in the Proceedings of 3rd Computer Based Learning in Science Conference (CBLIS'97), Leicester, UK, 1997, ISBN 80-7040-217-2, pp.175-182

Presentations:

Current Projects:

• Bulletin of PG University, MIF Series - editor-in-chief
• ePH
• unde.ro - geo-search for Romania ("unde"="where")
• Gipix

Academic Background:

• 2002-2003 post-doctoral fellowship awarded by ERCIM (European Research Consortium for Informatics and Mathematics)
  Department of Computer and Information Sciences (IDI),
  Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
  Data and Information Management Group (DIF)
  Research focus: models for e-learning and related aspects (multimedia information systems, digital libraries, interfaces, etc.)
• 1994-2002 PhD in Computer Science
  "Politehnica" University of Bucharest (UPB),
  Automatic Control and Computers Faculty,
  Department of Computer Science
  Research and development focus: Object oriented and multimedia databases
  PhD thesis: MAD - A Multimedia Object Model
• 1998 TEMPUS scholarship awarded by EU
  Institute for Technical and Business Information Systems (ITI),
  Database &Software Engineering Research Group (DBSE)
  Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
  Research and development focus: Object Oriented Databases
• 1986-1991 Master of Science in Computer Science
  "Politehnica" University of Bucharest (UPB),
  Automatic Control and Computers Faculty,
  Department of Computer Science
  Research and development focus: Software Systems
  Graduation thesis: Graphic Interface in C language for the GT300 Graphic Workstation
• "Ion Luca Caragiale" High School, Ploiesti

Other:

• Membership: ACM * IEEE * Computer Society * IAENG * SDIWC * INSTICC