THE AQUAPROIECT TEAM
Our team brings together a full spectrum of expertise across all our operational domains, enabling us to internally manage and deliver even the most complex projects with confidence.
We work through integrated, multidisciplinary teams made up of experienced engineers, emerging talent, and essential support staff in areas such as logistics, administration, and drafting. This cohesive structure is consistently backed by a dedicated and proactive management team, ensuring efficiency and quality at every stage.
Ioana Drăgan
ManagerIoana Drăgan
With over 23 years of experience in company management in various fields of activity, both in Romania and in the USA, a graduate of the faculty of "Business Administration with specialization in management and international marketing" at Fordham University in New York, USA and the MBA program at the same faculty, specializing in Finance, Ioana has been with Aquaproiect SA and working in the design industry since 2007. In the last 18 years, she has contributed to the company's activity in various roles related to her expertise - Management consultant, development director, program coordinator with Beneficiaries such as OMV Petrom, the World Bank, and MIPE, member of the Board of Directors, cost-benefit analysis specialist, and more.
Actively involved in internationally recognized professional associations (FIDIC, UNECE, Project Management Institute (PMI), International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)), she was part of various working groups on topics of interest (climate change, public-private partnership, European funds, Fidic contract conditions, business analysis, cost-benefit analysis, etc.). She currently holds the position of Vice-President of ARIC (Romanian Association of Consulting Engineers – www.aric.org.ro) and Vice-President of EFCA (European Federation of Consulting Engineers Associations – www.efcanet.org), contributing to the continuity and development of the engineering field both nationally and internationally.
She continues her professional career with the team of engineers of Aquaproiect SA, which she leads as Manager since 2021.
Actively involved in internationally recognized professional associations (FIDIC, UNECE, Project Management Institute (PMI), International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)), she was part of various working groups on topics of interest (climate change, public-private partnership, European funds, Fidic contract conditions, business analysis, cost-benefit analysis, etc.). She currently holds the position of Vice-President of ARIC (Romanian Association of Consulting Engineers – www.aric.org.ro) and Vice-President of EFCA (European Federation of Consulting Engineers Associations – www.efcanet.org), contributing to the continuity and development of the engineering field both nationally and internationally.
She continues her professional career with the team of engineers of Aquaproiect SA, which she leads as Manager since 2021.
My vision for Aquaproiect is to carry forward our tradition of excellence, rooted in a legacy of honorable service. We aim to deliver relevant and valuable services for our society, to inspire continuous improvement, and to cultivate well-being—both individually and collectively as a team.
Cătălin Popescu
Technical Project Coordinator / Member of the Technical-Economic CouncilCătălin Popescu
Dr. Eng. Catalin Popescu is the Coordinator of the Technical-Economic Council (CTE) and senior partner within Aquaproiect and a Senior Scientific Researcher (Grade II), with over 20 years of experience in design, technical consultancy, and project management in the field of hydropower, hydraulic engineering, and critical infrastructure. He graduated from the Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest (UTCB) with a degree in Hydraulic Structures and completed advanced studies in Environmental Protection Engineering.
He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering, with a focus on underground hydropower structures, and completed a postdoctoral program at UNESCO-IHE Delft (Netherlands), specializing in hydraulic engineering and sediment transport. His professional development also includes training in corporate governance, public-private partnerships, and advanced computational modeling for hydraulic structures.
At Aquaproiect, he coordinates the technical development of major infrastructure projects, including the rehabilitation of dams, hydropower plants, gravity and diversion reservoirs, river regulation works, flood protection systems, and complex urban and rural water infrastructure. He has contributed as technical expert and project manager to key hydropower and water resources projects in Romania and internationally, including in the Middle East and Western Europe.
Dr. Popescu is President of the Romanian National Committee on Large Dams (CROMB – RoCOLD), a member of the CONSIB and CONSIDIG national safety commissions, and actively participates in the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD), within technical committees on sedimentation and dam behavior monitoring. His work supports the development of safe, efficient, and climate-resilient solutions for sustainable water and energy infrastructure.
He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering, with a focus on underground hydropower structures, and completed a postdoctoral program at UNESCO-IHE Delft (Netherlands), specializing in hydraulic engineering and sediment transport. His professional development also includes training in corporate governance, public-private partnerships, and advanced computational modeling for hydraulic structures.
At Aquaproiect, he coordinates the technical development of major infrastructure projects, including the rehabilitation of dams, hydropower plants, gravity and diversion reservoirs, river regulation works, flood protection systems, and complex urban and rural water infrastructure. He has contributed as technical expert and project manager to key hydropower and water resources projects in Romania and internationally, including in the Middle East and Western Europe.
Dr. Popescu is President of the Romanian National Committee on Large Dams (CROMB – RoCOLD), a member of the CONSIB and CONSIDIG national safety commissions, and actively participates in the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD), within technical committees on sedimentation and dam behavior monitoring. His work supports the development of safe, efficient, and climate-resilient solutions for sustainable water and energy infrastructure.
Corina Ormenisan
Director of DevelopmentCătălin Popescu
In 2011, she graduated with a degree in Psychology followed by a master's program in "Public Sector Management" within the National School of Political and Administrative Studies - SNSPA - Faculty of Public Administration (2011-2013). As of 2012, she has been part of the Aquaproiect team, being responsible for the bidding activity and promoting the company in order to obtain new contracts.
As Head of Marketing-Development Departament, she coordinated the preparation of offers and participation in public procurement procedures for national and international projects (World Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development UNGM- United Nations Global Marketplace), and participated in the development of relationships with the company's partners, collaborators and clients.
As of 2015, she also contributes to the development of projects in the role of Public Procurement Expert, developing procurement strategies and award documentation for complex investments in the field of water engineering and environmental protection, with values up to 75 million lei, financed from European funds (SOP, LIOP and PNRR- National Recovery and Resilience Plan).
As Head of Marketing-Development Departament, she coordinated the preparation of offers and participation in public procurement procedures for national and international projects (World Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development UNGM- United Nations Global Marketplace), and participated in the development of relationships with the company's partners, collaborators and clients.
As of 2015, she also contributes to the development of projects in the role of Public Procurement Expert, developing procurement strategies and award documentation for complex investments in the field of water engineering and environmental protection, with values up to 75 million lei, financed from European funds (SOP, LIOP and PNRR- National Recovery and Resilience Plan).
Ionut Stan
Management Representative / Quality CoordinatorCătălin Popescu
Stan Ionuț Eugen is an experienced Surveying Engineer with a passion for GIS, Orthophotogrammetry and Lidar. He currently leads the Field Studies Department at AQUAPROIECT S.A., where he played a key role in various projects related to flood risk mapping and river regulation.
Ionuț holds a Geodetic Engineer degree from the Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest and has attended numerous specialization courses, including ArcGIS, SQL/MySQL and Interactive Programming in Python. His professional background includes roles such as GIS Specialist, Mosaic Department Head and Cartographer, demonstrating his expertise in processing aerial topographic and photogrammetric data, analyzing spatial data and creating digital terrain models.
Throughout his career, Ionuț has contributed to significant projects such as the Watman automatic alert stations, the regularization of the Buzău, Trotuș, and Suceava rivers and the consolidation of the Timiș river banks, demonstrating his ability to manage complex geospatial data and provide fast and accurate information.
Ionuț is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his commitment to excellence. He is always eager to learn and adapt, which is evident in his continuous search for knowledge through various courses and training programs. His colleagues appreciate his collaborative spirit and ability to lead teams effectively.
Outside of work, Ionuț enjoys exploring new technologies and programming languages. He is proficient in English. He also has a beginner-level understanding of the Java, C# and Python programming languages.
Ionut's dedication to his field and his desire to have a positive impact through his work make him a valuable asset to any project he undertakes.
Ionuț holds a Geodetic Engineer degree from the Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest and has attended numerous specialization courses, including ArcGIS, SQL/MySQL and Interactive Programming in Python. His professional background includes roles such as GIS Specialist, Mosaic Department Head and Cartographer, demonstrating his expertise in processing aerial topographic and photogrammetric data, analyzing spatial data and creating digital terrain models.
Throughout his career, Ionuț has contributed to significant projects such as the Watman automatic alert stations, the regularization of the Buzău, Trotuș, and Suceava rivers and the consolidation of the Timiș river banks, demonstrating his ability to manage complex geospatial data and provide fast and accurate information.
Ionuț is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his commitment to excellence. He is always eager to learn and adapt, which is evident in his continuous search for knowledge through various courses and training programs. His colleagues appreciate his collaborative spirit and ability to lead teams effectively.
Outside of work, Ionuț enjoys exploring new technologies and programming languages. He is proficient in English. He also has a beginner-level understanding of the Java, C# and Python programming languages.
Ionut's dedication to his field and his desire to have a positive impact through his work make him a valuable asset to any project he undertakes.
With over 70 years of experience, we move forward with confidence, dedication, and a deep sense of responsibility, supported by exceptional professionals whose distinguished careers have left a lasting mark. Their loyalty to the field and unwavering commitment inspire us, as they generously mentor and empower the next generations of engineers.
Liliana Drăgan
President of the Technical-Economic CouncilLiliana Drăgan
Graduate of the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest - Faculty of Hydropower (1967)
Between 1967 and 1990 she worked as a design engineer and project manager at ISPIF - Institute for Studies and Design for Land Improvements, and between 1990 and 1992 she was a grade II design engineer at Aquaproiect, returning to the Aquaproiect team in 2001 as a Manager.
She is currently the President of the Board of Administration of Aquaproiect SA and President of the Technical and Economic Commission (CTE) of Aquaproiect SA.
Between 1967 and 1990 she worked as a design engineer and project manager at ISPIF - Institute for Studies and Design for Land Improvements, and between 1990 and 1992 she was a grade II design engineer at Aquaproiect, returning to the Aquaproiect team in 2001 as a Manager.
She is currently the President of the Board of Administration of Aquaproiect SA and President of the Technical and Economic Commission (CTE) of Aquaproiect SA.
Corneliu Mitoiu
Council MemberCorneliu Mitoiu
Graduated from the Faculty of Hydrotechnics in 1968, as the head of his cohort. In 1979-1980 he completed a Postgraduate Course in Marketing and Economic Engineering at the University of Economic Studies in Bucharest, with the highest grade. In 1982 he obtained the title of "doctor of engineering" at the USAMV in Bucharest.
Achievements in production and higher education:
- Author/co-author of over 100 articles and scientific papers - some published abroad,
- 20 technical books, manuals and guides for students and designers,
- "The Book of My Life", with autobiographical stories, and a book of poems "Traveling among typical poems" is currently being printed - 2025.
- Author of over 200 technical expertises on quality and safety of dams for the Ministry of Water, Forests and Environment, and until 2010, technical-legal expertises at the Ministry of Justice.
- Hundreds of project verifications in the field of Hydrotechnical Constructions and Land Improvements.
- Co-author of an invention and 6 patents registered with OSIM (Romanian invention patent office) in the field of environmental protection.
- Project manager for the installation of the first two forest funiculars at IF Falcău, type Măneciu on the Brodinea Valley and Wissen on the Suceava River.
- Project manager for forest cabins, forest roads and footbridges, waterfalls and bank consolidations on the Suceava, Brodina and tributaries rivers.
- Complex project manager for two major development projects on the Ialomița and Argeș rivers, object project manager for the Vedea, Râul Negru, Olt rivers, etc.
- Complex project manager for the embankment part of the "Development of the Danube Dinogeția and Turnu Măgurele Nicopole", together with Bulgaria.
- Experimentation of the first sprinkler irrigation installations with central pivot from SPP Anglia in Romania, as study manager.
- On construction sites, he led and coordinated works at the Frăsinet, Gurbanesti, Fundulea, Măriuța dams, on the Mostiștea Valley, Dridu on the Ialomița River, Văcărești on the Dâmbovița River, Măneciu on Teleajen, Câmpu lui Neag, Rogojești and Vârfu Câmpului on the Siret, as well as works at the Ialomița-Mostiștea Canal, NH Hagiești, Execution of the 2nd water supply line from Valea de Pești to Petroșani, Development of the West Jiu River and Development of the Ialomița River downstream Slobozia. During his student years at Hydrotechnics, during the holidays, he worked as a construction foreman on the construction sites where he did his internship.
Employment:
- bricklayer, concrete blacksmith, attachment worker at the water supply site of the city of Nădrag, Timiș County;
- Construction technician at IMTF Malini, Suceava County;
- Foreman and Construction Technician at IF Falcău, certified designer of forest roads and forest funiculars, head of Construction-Investment service;
- Construction foreman at TCIF construction sites in the country, employed in the practices and holidays of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th years of study;
- Engineer, researcher at ISCIFGA Bucharest;
- Principal design engineer, head of complex project and later guidance counselor at IPACH transformed into ICPGA, currently AQUAPROIECT Bucharest;
- Deputy brigade leader, Chief Engineer of Construction Site Group, advisor to the general director of TLHS and director at APASCO Măneciu, within the Trust for Special Hydrotechnical Works Bucharest (TLHS).
- Investment advisor at the Autonomous Public Company Apele Române;
- Chief State Inspector and personal advisor to the Minister of Environment, Waters and Forests, until he retired;
- Expert and project verifier, as well as a judicial technical expert, authorized, certified in the fields of "Hydrotechnical Developments and Constructions" and "Land Improvements" especially after retirement.
- University teaching staff at the Faculty of Land Improvements of USAMV Bucharest (1971-2001) and at Bioterra University (2000-2011).
Achievements in production and higher education:
- Author/co-author of over 100 articles and scientific papers - some published abroad,
- 20 technical books, manuals and guides for students and designers,
- "The Book of My Life", with autobiographical stories, and a book of poems "Traveling among typical poems" is currently being printed - 2025.
- Author of over 200 technical expertises on quality and safety of dams for the Ministry of Water, Forests and Environment, and until 2010, technical-legal expertises at the Ministry of Justice.
- Hundreds of project verifications in the field of Hydrotechnical Constructions and Land Improvements.
- Co-author of an invention and 6 patents registered with OSIM (Romanian invention patent office) in the field of environmental protection.
- Project manager for the installation of the first two forest funiculars at IF Falcău, type Măneciu on the Brodinea Valley and Wissen on the Suceava River.
- Project manager for forest cabins, forest roads and footbridges, waterfalls and bank consolidations on the Suceava, Brodina and tributaries rivers.
- Complex project manager for two major development projects on the Ialomița and Argeș rivers, object project manager for the Vedea, Râul Negru, Olt rivers, etc.
- Complex project manager for the embankment part of the "Development of the Danube Dinogeția and Turnu Măgurele Nicopole", together with Bulgaria.
- Experimentation of the first sprinkler irrigation installations with central pivot from SPP Anglia in Romania, as study manager.
- On construction sites, he led and coordinated works at the Frăsinet, Gurbanesti, Fundulea, Măriuța dams, on the Mostiștea Valley, Dridu on the Ialomița River, Văcărești on the Dâmbovița River, Măneciu on Teleajen, Câmpu lui Neag, Rogojești and Vârfu Câmpului on the Siret, as well as works at the Ialomița-Mostiștea Canal, NH Hagiești, Execution of the 2nd water supply line from Valea de Pești to Petroșani, Development of the West Jiu River and Development of the Ialomița River downstream Slobozia. During his student years at Hydrotechnics, during the holidays, he worked as a construction foreman on the construction sites where he did his internship.
Employment:
- bricklayer, concrete blacksmith, attachment worker at the water supply site of the city of Nădrag, Timiș County;
- Construction technician at IMTF Malini, Suceava County;
- Foreman and Construction Technician at IF Falcău, certified designer of forest roads and forest funiculars, head of Construction-Investment service;
- Construction foreman at TCIF construction sites in the country, employed in the practices and holidays of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th years of study;
- Engineer, researcher at ISCIFGA Bucharest;
- Principal design engineer, head of complex project and later guidance counselor at IPACH transformed into ICPGA, currently AQUAPROIECT Bucharest;
- Deputy brigade leader, Chief Engineer of Construction Site Group, advisor to the general director of TLHS and director at APASCO Măneciu, within the Trust for Special Hydrotechnical Works Bucharest (TLHS).
- Investment advisor at the Autonomous Public Company Apele Române;
- Chief State Inspector and personal advisor to the Minister of Environment, Waters and Forests, until he retired;
- Expert and project verifier, as well as a judicial technical expert, authorized, certified in the fields of "Hydrotechnical Developments and Constructions" and "Land Improvements" especially after retirement.
- University teaching staff at the Faculty of Land Improvements of USAMV Bucharest (1971-2001) and at Bioterra University (2000-2011).
Radu Sârghiuță
Council MemberRadu Sârghiuță
Sarghiuta Radu, Ph.D., professor with the Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest, Romania (UTCB) between 1990-2022; he graduated Hydrotechnical Engineering with UTCB in 1983 and he received his Ph.D. in 1998 at the same university; he holds a degree in Naval Architecture with the University of Liège, Belgium (2002). Visiting professor with Liège University, Belgium, Quito Central University, Ecuador, Water Resources University in Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi, Vietnam – taught courses on Dam engineering and River engineering. He was a research fellow with Politecnico di Torino (Italy), and Liege University (Belgium).
Between 1983 and 1990 he was a design engineer with the Romanian Institute of Hydroelectric Studies and Design for several hydropower projects in Romania. Worked as an engineering Consultant for the safety assessment of over 30 dams in Romania. Belgium: He worked as a Consulting engineer for the Feasibility studies for new hydraulic structures on the Seine Nord - Scheldt project; He also worked as a consulting engineer for the project Flood protection in HCMC area, Vietnam and was an expert for the Dam Master Plan in the Kurdistan region, Iraq.
Membership of professional bodies: International Navigation Association (PIANC), member of WG26 on Design of movable weirs and storm surge barriers and WG29 Innovations in Navigation Locks Design; International Commission on Large Dams, member of Technical Committee on Operation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Dams.
Between 1983 and 1990 he was a design engineer with the Romanian Institute of Hydroelectric Studies and Design for several hydropower projects in Romania. Worked as an engineering Consultant for the safety assessment of over 30 dams in Romania. Belgium: He worked as a Consulting engineer for the Feasibility studies for new hydraulic structures on the Seine Nord - Scheldt project; He also worked as a consulting engineer for the project Flood protection in HCMC area, Vietnam and was an expert for the Dam Master Plan in the Kurdistan region, Iraq.
Membership of professional bodies: International Navigation Association (PIANC), member of WG26 on Design of movable weirs and storm surge barriers and WG29 Innovations in Navigation Locks Design; International Commission on Large Dams, member of Technical Committee on Operation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Dams.
Ovidiu Gabor
Council MemberOvidiu Gabor
Professional training:
• 1986 — Engineer, graduate of the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest, Faculty of Energy, Hydropower Engineering Specialty
Training courses
• 2008 October – Wuhan University, China – Small Hydropower in China
• 2001, September- Wageningen, Netherlands - River Basin Management
• 2000, April- International Agency for Development of USA - Management of Disasters
• 1995 — Technical Evaluator- National Agency of Private Companies
• 1994 — Initiation in management — Advanced training center / RENEL
Professional Experience
2022-2015 Apa Nova Bucharest and Veolia Energie Romania
- Technical Director responsible for the Technical and Performance Department
o Responsible for implementing investment projects in water and sewer infrastructure in Bucharest and Otopeni
o President of Technico-Economical Comittee at Apa Nova responsible for promoting and approving water and sewer infrastructure investments in Bucharest and the County Ilfov (including approval of road transport works - metro, highways intersecting municipal works operated by Apa nova Bucuresti
o Responsible for implementing the Investment Program for the period 2021-2035 approved by the new concession contract for the period 2025-2037
o Responsible for implementing the concession contracts of the district heating systems in the cities of Iasi, Ploiesti, Otopeni through Veolia Energie Romania
2000 — 2015 : National Administration of Romanian Waters
- Deputy General Manager- March 2005- August 2015 Responsible for the operational activity of the Romanian Waters Administration, namely:
o Operating the national flood control system in the 11 hydrographic basins and the Danube
o Operating the water resources management system through the 270 dams managed by Apele Romane and the 108 dams managed by Hidroelectrica
o Managing the floods in the years 2005; 2006; 2008; 2010; 2014 in Romania
o Implementation of projects to restore the flood defense infrastructure in Romania affected by the floods of 2004-2014
o President of the Romanian Waters Committee responsible for promoting and approving investments in water resources management and flood defense infrastructure in Romania
o Member of the Ministry of Environment Committee during 2003-2015
o Member of the Implementation Committee of ANAR investment programs financed by the World Bank, the Council of Europe Development Bank,
o Member of the Implementation Committee of water management infrastructure projects financed by European funds POS Environment and POIM
o Member of the Implementation Committee of the DESWAT Program (modernization of weather and hydrological forecasting infrastructure in Romania) implemented by Lockheed Martin
o Member of the Implementation Committee of the WATMAN Program (integrated management of water resources in Romania) financed by European funds POS Environment
1989 — 1999 Institute of Energy Studies and Design (ISPE) Bucharest, Hydro Construction Section.
- Developer and verifier of hydromechanical equipment installation projects on cooling water circuits, fire water, drinking water, wastewater and domestic water for thermoelectric power plants: Turceni, Rovinari, Doicesti, CET Sud, CET Progresu, Deva, Isalnita, CET Craiova 2
- Developer and verifier of hydromechanical equipment installation projects on cooling water circuits, fire water, drinking water, wastewater and domestic water for the CERNAVODA nuclear power plant
Member of professional organizations
• Vice-president of the Romanian Committee of Large Dams (2002-2015)
• Member of the Technical Committee "Dams and Floods" of the International Committee of Large Dams
• Vice-president of the Romanian Water Association (2002 2014)
• Deputy of Romania in cross-border relations with the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Ukraine, the Republic of Serbia, the Republic of Moldova on water management issues
• President of the Sub-committee of Water Management in Relations with the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Serbia.
• Representative of Romania in the Commission for the Protection of the Danube on Water Resources Management Issues
• Representative of Romanian Waters in the Board of Directors of the International Network of Basin Organizations (from 2004-2012)
• 1986 — Engineer, graduate of the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest, Faculty of Energy, Hydropower Engineering Specialty
Training courses
• 2008 October – Wuhan University, China – Small Hydropower in China
• 2001, September- Wageningen, Netherlands - River Basin Management
• 2000, April- International Agency for Development of USA - Management of Disasters
• 1995 — Technical Evaluator- National Agency of Private Companies
• 1994 — Initiation in management — Advanced training center / RENEL
Professional Experience
2022-2015 Apa Nova Bucharest and Veolia Energie Romania
- Technical Director responsible for the Technical and Performance Department
o Responsible for implementing investment projects in water and sewer infrastructure in Bucharest and Otopeni
o President of Technico-Economical Comittee at Apa Nova responsible for promoting and approving water and sewer infrastructure investments in Bucharest and the County Ilfov (including approval of road transport works - metro, highways intersecting municipal works operated by Apa nova Bucuresti
o Responsible for implementing the Investment Program for the period 2021-2035 approved by the new concession contract for the period 2025-2037
o Responsible for implementing the concession contracts of the district heating systems in the cities of Iasi, Ploiesti, Otopeni through Veolia Energie Romania
2000 — 2015 : National Administration of Romanian Waters
- Deputy General Manager- March 2005- August 2015 Responsible for the operational activity of the Romanian Waters Administration, namely:
o Operating the national flood control system in the 11 hydrographic basins and the Danube
o Operating the water resources management system through the 270 dams managed by Apele Romane and the 108 dams managed by Hidroelectrica
o Managing the floods in the years 2005; 2006; 2008; 2010; 2014 in Romania
o Implementation of projects to restore the flood defense infrastructure in Romania affected by the floods of 2004-2014
o President of the Romanian Waters Committee responsible for promoting and approving investments in water resources management and flood defense infrastructure in Romania
o Member of the Ministry of Environment Committee during 2003-2015
o Member of the Implementation Committee of ANAR investment programs financed by the World Bank, the Council of Europe Development Bank,
o Member of the Implementation Committee of water management infrastructure projects financed by European funds POS Environment and POIM
o Member of the Implementation Committee of the DESWAT Program (modernization of weather and hydrological forecasting infrastructure in Romania) implemented by Lockheed Martin
o Member of the Implementation Committee of the WATMAN Program (integrated management of water resources in Romania) financed by European funds POS Environment
1989 — 1999 Institute of Energy Studies and Design (ISPE) Bucharest, Hydro Construction Section.
- Developer and verifier of hydromechanical equipment installation projects on cooling water circuits, fire water, drinking water, wastewater and domestic water for thermoelectric power plants: Turceni, Rovinari, Doicesti, CET Sud, CET Progresu, Deva, Isalnita, CET Craiova 2
- Developer and verifier of hydromechanical equipment installation projects on cooling water circuits, fire water, drinking water, wastewater and domestic water for the CERNAVODA nuclear power plant
Member of professional organizations
• Vice-president of the Romanian Committee of Large Dams (2002-2015)
• Member of the Technical Committee "Dams and Floods" of the International Committee of Large Dams
• Vice-president of the Romanian Water Association (2002 2014)
• Deputy of Romania in cross-border relations with the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Ukraine, the Republic of Serbia, the Republic of Moldova on water management issues
• President of the Sub-committee of Water Management in Relations with the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Serbia.
• Representative of Romania in the Commission for the Protection of the Danube on Water Resources Management Issues
• Representative of Romanian Waters in the Board of Directors of the International Network of Basin Organizations (from 2004-2012)
Nicolae Popescu
Council MemberMircea Tuas
Graduate of the Bucharest Institute of Construction, Faculty of Hydrotechnics (1977), he worked as a trainee engineer between 1977-1981, within the Bucharest Hydropower Construction Trust, on the Rausor Dam Construction Site on the Targului River.
He was a design engineer and project manager within ISPH in the periods 1981-1993 and 1995-2001, being involved in the implementation of projects such as: Hydroelectric Power Plants on the Olt River, Slatina-Dunare Sector, Golesti HPP on the Arges River, Cernavoda Hydroelectric Power Plant, Cernavoda Hydroelectric Power Plant, Hydroelectric Power Plants on the Olt River, Cornet-Avrig Sector, Subcetate Hydroelectric Power Plant, Pascani Hydroelectric Power Plant, Hydroelectric Power Plants on the Olt River, Cornet-Avrig Sector, Hydroelectric Power Plants on the Strei River, Subcetate-Simeria Sector, Hydroelectric Power Plants on the Mures River, Petelea-Tg. Mures Sector, Hydroelectric Power Plants on the Olt River, Gura Lotrului-Slatina Sector.
During 1993-1995 he worked as an Engineer for technical assistance, supervision of works execution, design for the Hydroelectric Power Plant and the Vafreghan dam, Iran.
During 2001-2004 he was Head of the “Hydroelectric Power Plants” team and later Director of the “Hydroelectric Power Plants” department within ISPH Bucharest, and during 2004-2006 he was the CTE Coordinator of ISPH.
Between 2006 and 2014 he was Head of the team and Project Director, being responsible for managing the relationship between ISPH and Hidroelectrica SA- Hateg Hydroelectric Power Plant Branch, and coordinating the implementation of investment projects such as: Strei River HPP on the Sucetate-Simeria sector, Raul Mare Retezat HPP, Raul Mare Aval downstream HPP Clopotiva-Hateg sector, Hateg Dispatcher Assembly, Godeanu HPP 1,2,3. Since 2014, he has been collaborating with AQUAPROIECT SA for national and international projects, and he is currently a technical advisor and CTE Member of the company.
He was a design engineer and project manager within ISPH in the periods 1981-1993 and 1995-2001, being involved in the implementation of projects such as: Hydroelectric Power Plants on the Olt River, Slatina-Dunare Sector, Golesti HPP on the Arges River, Cernavoda Hydroelectric Power Plant, Cernavoda Hydroelectric Power Plant, Hydroelectric Power Plants on the Olt River, Cornet-Avrig Sector, Subcetate Hydroelectric Power Plant, Pascani Hydroelectric Power Plant, Hydroelectric Power Plants on the Olt River, Cornet-Avrig Sector, Hydroelectric Power Plants on the Strei River, Subcetate-Simeria Sector, Hydroelectric Power Plants on the Mures River, Petelea-Tg. Mures Sector, Hydroelectric Power Plants on the Olt River, Gura Lotrului-Slatina Sector.
During 1993-1995 he worked as an Engineer for technical assistance, supervision of works execution, design for the Hydroelectric Power Plant and the Vafreghan dam, Iran.
During 2001-2004 he was Head of the “Hydroelectric Power Plants” team and later Director of the “Hydroelectric Power Plants” department within ISPH Bucharest, and during 2004-2006 he was the CTE Coordinator of ISPH.
Between 2006 and 2014 he was Head of the team and Project Director, being responsible for managing the relationship between ISPH and Hidroelectrica SA- Hateg Hydroelectric Power Plant Branch, and coordinating the implementation of investment projects such as: Strei River HPP on the Sucetate-Simeria sector, Raul Mare Retezat HPP, Raul Mare Aval downstream HPP Clopotiva-Hateg sector, Hateg Dispatcher Assembly, Godeanu HPP 1,2,3. Since 2014, he has been collaborating with AQUAPROIECT SA for national and international projects, and he is currently a technical advisor and CTE Member of the company.
Mircea Tuas
Council MemberMircea Tuas
He completed his undergraduate degree in Engineering at the Hydrotehnics faculty of the Bucharest Institute of Construction from 1978 to 1984 and graduated with a PhD in civil engineering in 2005 from the Technical University of Construction in Bucharest.
He was a Scientific Researcher (Grade II) within the Ministry of Education and Research and the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences (2008).
Since 2018, he has been a Technical Expert certified by the Ministry of Development, in the areas A9- "Mechanical resistance and stability for constructions and land improvement arrangements" and B7- "Safety and accessibility in operation for constructions and land improvement arrangements".
Design engineer, with design/project coordination responsibilities for works in the field of hydrotechnical constructions and land improvements since 1984.
Advisor within the National Land Improvement Administration ANIF between 2010-2021.
Published books:
1. Hydrotechnical arrangements on the slope Dr. Eng. Tuas Mircea; Dr. Eng. Mateiu Codreanu – BREN publishing house – 2008
2. Hydrotechnical arrangement of torrential formations Dr. Eng. Tuas Mircea; Dr. Eng. Danut Maria; Dr. Eng. Gabriel Popovici; Dr. Eng. Mateiu Codreanu, work awarded by the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences “Gheorghe Ionescu Sisesti” with the “Ion M. Gheorghiu” award in 2008
b. Articles/studies published in specialized journals
1. History of torrential formation research in Romania Eng. Tuas Mircea; Eng. Tomescu Gheorghe – National Symposium on Agrarian History and Retrology – Bucharest 2005
2. The evolutionary mechanism of deep erosion formations Eng. Tuas Mircea – Cereals and technical plants - 2005
3. Arguing through indicators the necessity of developing a torrential basin – Stelian Munteanu Symposium in honor of Dr. Eng. Mircea Tuas; Prof. Dr. Eng. Lucia Nedelcu
c. Participation in international conferences and studies published through international scientific events
1. Indicators and measurements for ravine dams - Dr. Eng. Tuas Mircea; Prof. Univ. Dr. Eng. Nedelcu Lucia – 14th International Conference on Soil Conservation - Morocco 2006;
2. The future of degraded lands in Romania Dr. Eng. Tuas Mircea; Prof. Univ. Dr. Eng. Nedelcu Lucia; – International Conference on Soil Conservation – Budapest - 2008
3. Methods of biological consolidation of slopes by the “Armed Meadows” method International Symposium – Orvieto - Italy 2009
He was a Scientific Researcher (Grade II) within the Ministry of Education and Research and the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences (2008).
Since 2018, he has been a Technical Expert certified by the Ministry of Development, in the areas A9- "Mechanical resistance and stability for constructions and land improvement arrangements" and B7- "Safety and accessibility in operation for constructions and land improvement arrangements".
Design engineer, with design/project coordination responsibilities for works in the field of hydrotechnical constructions and land improvements since 1984.
Advisor within the National Land Improvement Administration ANIF between 2010-2021.
Published books:
1. Hydrotechnical arrangements on the slope Dr. Eng. Tuas Mircea; Dr. Eng. Mateiu Codreanu – BREN publishing house – 2008
2. Hydrotechnical arrangement of torrential formations Dr. Eng. Tuas Mircea; Dr. Eng. Danut Maria; Dr. Eng. Gabriel Popovici; Dr. Eng. Mateiu Codreanu, work awarded by the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences “Gheorghe Ionescu Sisesti” with the “Ion M. Gheorghiu” award in 2008
b. Articles/studies published in specialized journals
1. History of torrential formation research in Romania Eng. Tuas Mircea; Eng. Tomescu Gheorghe – National Symposium on Agrarian History and Retrology – Bucharest 2005
2. The evolutionary mechanism of deep erosion formations Eng. Tuas Mircea – Cereals and technical plants - 2005
3. Arguing through indicators the necessity of developing a torrential basin – Stelian Munteanu Symposium in honor of Dr. Eng. Mircea Tuas; Prof. Dr. Eng. Lucia Nedelcu
c. Participation in international conferences and studies published through international scientific events
1. Indicators and measurements for ravine dams - Dr. Eng. Tuas Mircea; Prof. Univ. Dr. Eng. Nedelcu Lucia – 14th International Conference on Soil Conservation - Morocco 2006;
2. The future of degraded lands in Romania Dr. Eng. Tuas Mircea; Prof. Univ. Dr. Eng. Nedelcu Lucia; – International Conference on Soil Conservation – Budapest - 2008
3. Methods of biological consolidation of slopes by the “Armed Meadows” method International Symposium – Orvieto - Italy 2009
Jonathan Cooper
Council MemberJonathan Cooper
Jonathan is an experienced and qualified business leader from a consultancy background. Previously Managing Director of a €3.5m turnover environmental company with offices across Ireland and in Bucharest. As a Chartered Engineer, Chartered Director, Chartered Water and Environmental Manager and Qualified Business Coach Jonathan brings over 40 years experience of growing and managing consultancy businesses across a number of jurisdictions, including Romania and these skills will assist in the continued development of Aquaproiect.
He is a technical and policy expert in Integrated Flood & Coastal Risk and Water Resource Management applied in Ireland, UK, and Eastern Europe. Led multi-million complex projects and teams from different cultures and disciplines for World Bank and EIB projects in Eastern Europe and has recently provided technical oversight of a large design and build flood defence project in Peru. He is an advocate for the use of nature based solutions and the restoration of our depleted river systems.
He is a technical and policy expert in Integrated Flood & Coastal Risk and Water Resource Management applied in Ireland, UK, and Eastern Europe. Led multi-million complex projects and teams from different cultures and disciplines for World Bank and EIB projects in Eastern Europe and has recently provided technical oversight of a large design and build flood defence project in Peru. He is an advocate for the use of nature based solutions and the restoration of our depleted river systems.