Doctoral School of Automatic Control and Computers
Excellence in research, doctoral education and innovation
The Doctoral School of Automatic Control and Computers (SD-AC) within the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest (IOSUD POLITEHNICA Bucharest), established in April 2012, organizes advanced doctoral studies in the fields of Computers and Information Technology and Systems Engineering.
More than 400 doctoral students across the two fields are supervised by over 65 doctoral supervisors, renowned figures in the fields managed by SD-AC. Throughout their doctoral thesis of funding through participation in research and development projects, scholarships offered by the relevant ministry or through various government funding programs, as well as private scholarships offered by companies.
An international doctoral community
SD-AC hosts international doctoral students every year, and some doctoral theses are carried out under joint supervision with universities around the world and through partnerships with companies in the field.
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SD-AC in numbers
The quality and relevance of the research are reflected in the size of the academic community, the number of defended doctoral theses, articles published in journals and the proceedings of conferences, as well as by patents, projects, prestigious awards and the collaborations developed.
63
Doctoral supervisors
402
Doctoral students
164
Defended doctoral theses
2520
Published papers
28
Award-winning research projects
845
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Collaborations
* SD-AC in numbers since 2020
Latest news
The SD-AC community is dynamic, with numerous scientific and academic events and important news.
Evaluation of Doctoral Scholarships 2025–2026 (Stage 2)
Evaluation of Doctoral Scholarships 2025–2026 (Stage 2)
The results of the second round of analysis regarding self-evaluation forms-based on performance criteria and in accordance with the methodology for reallocating state-funded, full-time doctoral scholarships, are now available to…
Additional criteria for scholarship redistribution
Additional criteria for scholarship redistribution
For the procedure for reallocating doctoral scholarships, for positions declared vacant, the Council of the Doctoral School of Automatic Control and Computers has decided on the following additional criteria.
Evaluation of PhD scholarships 2025-2026
Evaluation of PhD scholarships 2025-2026
The results of the analysis of self-evaluation sheets based on performance criteria in accordance with the methodology for reallocating scholarship places for full-time doctoral studies, funded from the state budget,…
SD-AC General Assembly of June 4, 2026
SD-AC General Assembly of June 4, 2026
The main discussion points of the General Assembly of the Doctoral School of Automatic Control and Computers (SD-AC) of June 4, 2026 are: ARACIS accreditation and scientific activity, 2026 admission…
SD-AC General Assembly of February 3, 2026
SD-AC General Assembly of February 3, 2026
This SD-AC General Assembly will present the strategic directions, activity calendar and administrative procedures of the Doctoral School of Automatic Control and Computers (SD-AC) within the National University of Science…
2025 SD-AC General Assembly and Activity Report
2025 SD-AC General Assembly and Activity Report
Summary of the Activity Report (2025) – Doctoral School of Automatic Control and Computers (SD-AC). The SD-AC General Assembly on December 11, 2025, will summarize the doctoral school's academic progress,…
