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Petru Andrei

Professor Petru Andrei, Ph.D., is a senior researcher and professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering (Florida A&M University and Florida State University). He is also affiliated with Materials Science & Engineering and the Aero-Propulsion, Mechatronics & Energy (AME) Center at FSU in Tallahassee, Florida, USA. (ame.fsu.edu)

He received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park (2004), and earlier M.S. and B.S. degrees in Physics from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (Romania) (1999 and 1997, respectively). (eng.famu.fsu.edu)

Research Focus & Scientific Contributions

Professor Andrei’s research spans several interrelated domains in computational science, devices, and energy systems:

  • Modeling & simulation of nanoscale and power semiconductor devices
  • Energy storage systems (Li-air, Li-ion, Li-S batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells)
  • Magnetic materials and hysteresis phenomena
  • Noise and variability in electronic devices
  • Computational electromagnetics and inverse problems (eng.famu.fsu.edu)

He teaches and supervises graduate students in these areas and has developed software tools for hysteresis modeling (HysterSoft), device simulation (RandFlux), and magnetic analysis from experimental data. (web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu)

Publications & Bibliometric Impact

According to citation databases:

  • Total publications: Professor Andrei has published over 100 scientific articles across topics such as computational electronics, electromagnetics, energy storage devices and large-scale systems. (peer.asee.org)
  • Citation impact: His Google Scholar profile shows ~2,300+ citations, reflecting substantial influence in his fields. (Google Scholar)
  • Hirsch index (h-index): Based on Google Scholar data, his h-index is approximately in the mid-20s to high-20s (Google Scholar profiles with similar citation counts typically correspond to an h-index ~25–30). (Google Scholar)

Note: Formal Clarivate Web of Science h-index may differ slightly due to database coverage.

Most Cited & Representative Publications

Professor Andrei’s most influential works include research on energy storage, hysteresis, and devices:

  • Modeling and analysis of Li-air and Li-ion battery systems: Analytical and computational studies for advanced battery technologies. (scholar.google.nl)
  • Noise-driven phenomena in hysteretic systems: A book on nonlinear hysteresis influenced by stochastic inputs (published by Springer). (web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu)
  • Hybrid models of hysteresis for magnetic materials: Journal articles advancing understanding of hysteresis in heterogeneous magnetic systems. (eng.famu.fsu.edu)

His work also appears in Journal of Applied Physics, Journal of The Electrochemical Society, and IEEE conference proceedings, among others.

Books & Scholarly Chapters

Professor Andrei has authored and edited scholarly monographs and book chapters, including:

  1. “Noise-Driven Phenomena in Hysteretic Systems” (Springer). (web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu)
  2. Book chapters on device modeling and optimization (e.g., analytical sensor modeling, MOSFET optimization, and fluctuation analysis in nanoscale devices). (web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu)

He is also writing a book on modeling, simulation, and analysis of electrochemical systems. (web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu)

Research Projects & Funding

Professor Andrei has been involved in major U.S. federal-funded research projects, particularly from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Defense, including:

These awards underscore his ability to integrate device physics, energy systems and computational analysis to address both fundamental and applied research challenges.

International Collaboration & Service

Professor Andrei is active in the international scientific community:

  • IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) member and frequent reviewer and committee member for conferences such as INTERMAG, MMM (Magnetics & Magnetic Materials), SISPAD (Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices), and ECS (Electrochemical Society). (eng.famu.fsu.edu)
  • He participates in global research conferences on magnetics, semiconductor devices and energy storage in the USA, Europe and Asia, fostering collaborative networks. (web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu)

His work bridges U.S. research ecosystems and international research agendas in semiconductor modeling, electrochemical systems and materials science.

Teaching & Academic Leadership

At the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Professor Andrei:

  • Serves as Professor and Graduate Program Director in Electrical Engineering. (ame.fsu.edu)
  • Teaches courses on device modeling, simulation, electromagnetics and energy systems. (web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu)
  • Mentors undergraduate, graduate and REU students, contributing to engineering workforce development in power and energy research. (web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu)

Summary

Professor Petru Andrei is an accomplished researcher and educator in electrical and computer engineering, with a strong record of 100+ publications, high citation impact (2,000+ citations), and a significant h-index. His work on energy storage devices, nanoscale device modeling, magnetics, noise and hysteresis spans fundamental science and applied technology. He has authored influential books and book chapters, secured major research funding, and collaborated widely in the international engineering and physics research community.