Rodica Harpa

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Teaching - courses

 
  • Textiles Quality Assurance Systems and Equipment_II,(2010-2013, Master 2_year II, Quality Assurance Specialization in Textile and Leather Area)
  •  Quality Audit, (2010-present day, Master 2_year II, Quality Assurance Specialization in Textile and Leather Area)
  • Textiles Quality Assurance Systems and Equipment_I, (2009-present day, Master 2_year I, Quality Assurance Specialization in Textile and Leather Area)
  • Quality Assurance in Spinning, (2008-present day, year IV, Textile Technology and Design Specialization)
  • Weaving Quality Assurance, (2008-present day, year IV, Textile Technology and Design Specialization)
  • Quality Monitoring Systems in Textiles (2006-2009, Master 1, Quality Assurance Specialization in Textile)
  •  Metrology in Textile - Leather (2006-present day, year II, Textile Technology and Design Specialization)
  •  Technical Quality Control in Spinning (2006 -2009, year V, Textile Technology Specialization),
  • Technical Quality Control in Weaving (2006 - 2009, year V, Textile Technology Specialization),
  • Spinning and Weaving Technology. Knitting and manufacture technology (2002-present day, year IV, Chemical Textile Finishing Specialization)
  •  Spinning and Weaving Technology. (2001-2005, 3rd year college, Chemical Textile Finishing Specialization)
  •  Metrology and Products Quality Control (2001-2005, 3rd study year college, Yarn and Fabrics Technology Specialization)
  •  Mechanical Textile Technology,(1999-2001, 2nd year college, Chemical Textile Finishing Specialization – Lecturer position competition)
 

Teaching - publisching activity

 

Technical books, monographs (co-author)

 

  1. Radu Cezar Doru, Harpa Rodica, Textiles with medical destination, Chapter IV: The biocompatibility of textiles, Ed. Performantica Iasi, ISBN 978-973-730-653-1, pp.59-64, 2009
  2. Harpa Rodica, Piroi Cristina, Cristian Irina, Cotton – Programs dedicated to designing optimal fiber mixtures, Ed. Performantica Iasi, ISBN 973-730-169-2, 166 pg., 2005
  3. Preda Constantin, Leon Lăcrămioara, Harpa Rodica, Racu Cristina, Unconventional textiles containing fiber recovered from recyclable materials, Ed. Performantica Iasi, ISBN 973-7994-69-8, 252 pg., 2004
 
 
Training and guidance published (single author)
 
1. Quality assurance in spinning and weaving, Ed. Performantica, Iasi, ISBN 978-973-730-626-5, 282 pg., 2009
2. Spinning and weaving technology. Knitting and garment  technology, Ed. Performantica, Iasi , ISBN 973-730-184-6, 169 pg., 2006
3. Metrology and products quality control, Ed. Gh. Asachi, Iasi, ISBN 973-621-008,  171 pg., 2002
4. Mechanical textile technology, Ed. Timpul Iasi , ISBN 973-8003-48-2, 139 pg., 2000
5. Applications for quality assurance in spinning and weaving, Ed. Performantica Iasi, ISBN 978-973-730-727-9, 237 pg., 2010
6. Metrology in textile-leather. Applications of measurement processes, Ed.Performantica Iasi, ISBN 978-973-730-527-5, 148 pg., 2008
7. Applications from the spinning, weaving, knitting and garment manufacturing for the chemical finishing in textile, Ed.Performantica Iasi,  ISBN 978-973-730-539-8, 111pg., 2008
8. Metrology in textile-leather. Laboratory Guidebook, Ed. Performantica Iasi, ISBN (10) 973-730-276-1, 95 pg.,  2006
9. Spinning and weaving technology. Knitting and garment manufacturing technology. Laboratory Guidebook, Ed.Performantica Iasi, ISBN 973-730-150-1, 86 pg., 2005
10. Metrology and products quality control. College Laboratory Guidebook, Ed.Performantica Iasi,  ISBN 973-8075-99-8, 182 pg., 2003
11. Spinning and weaving technology. Knitting and garment manufacturing technology. College Laboratory Guidebook, Ed.Performantica Iasi, ISBN 973-8075-73-4, 88 pg., 2003
 
 
 
 
 
Published scientific papers (more than 100; as a single author, first author and coauthor )
  • In ISI Web of Science ® quoted journals
  • In ISI Web of Knowledge® quoted volumes of international conferences: 11th International Scientific Conference eLSE “eLearning and Software for Education”, Bucharest-2015;  10th International Conference “eLearning and Software for Education”-2014, 4th ITC&DC-2008 Croatia; International Conference on the Management of Technological Changes, Alexandroupoli 7th MTC-2011 Greece, 5th MTC-2007 Greece; 
  • In SCOPUS quoted national journals: Annals of the University of Oradea. Fascicle Of Textiles-Leatherwork 2011; Textile industry 2006, 2004, 2003; Romanian Journal of Textile and Leather 2003
  • In unindexed foreign international conferences volumes: ATCC 2015 International  Conference, Savannah/Georgia USA; 47th International Federation of Knitting Technologists  Congress, Izmir/Turkey 2014; 13th International Izmir Textile And Apparel Symposium, Turkey 2014; International Textile, Clothing & Design Conference, Dubrovnik 6th ITC&DC-2012 Croatia, 11th AUTEX Conference France 2011; 8th AUTEX Conference Italia 2008; International  Scientific  Conferences of Technical University from Gabrovo UNITECH’04 Bulgaria, UNITECH’05 Bulgaria; UNITECH’06 Bulgaria; UNITECH’07 Bulgaria; UNITECH’08 Bulgaria, UNITECH’09 Bulgaria UNITECH’10 Bulgaria; International Conferences Sofia EM’03, EM’04, EM’06-Bulgaria; International Workshops Ivanovo SMARTEX-2005, SMARTEX-2006, SMARTEX-2007 Russia.
  • In scientific journals and bulletins in the country recognized by CNCSIS: Bulletin of the Polytechnic Institute of Iasi. Leather Textile Section 2011, 2007, 2006,2003,2002; Romanian Journal of Textile, Leather 2004
  • In unindexed conferences/international symposia volumes in Romania: 15th AUTEX Conference Bucharest-Romania, 2015; Romanian Textile and Leather Conference CORTEP’02, Iasi; CORTEP’07, Iasi; CORTEP’12, Sinaia;CORTEP’2014, Poiana Brasov; Technical Textiles International Symposium 2011,Iasi;  2015, Iasi; International Symposium in Knitting and Apparel, ISKA‘2010, International Symposium PERTEX-2005 Iasi
 
Representative scientific papers
 
1. Harpa Rodica, Piroi Cristina, Radu Cezar Doru ,A New Approach For Testing Medical Stockings, Textile Research Journal (TRJ), SAGE Publications,  ISSN: 0040-5175,  eISSN: 1746-7748, Vol 80(8), pp. 683–695, DOI: 10.1177/0040517509343781,( ISI Web of Science quoted, IF:1,227; SRI:2,339 ) , 2010, quotes:  1 (ISI WOS, 2011); 1(SCOPUS,2010)
2. Harpa Rodica, Applications of Multicriteria Analysis in Cotton Mill, Textile Research Journal (TRJ), SAGE Publications, ISSN: 0040-5175,eISSN: 1746-7748, Vol 78(5), pp.421–426, DOI: 10.1177/0040517507083490, (ISI Web of Science quoted,IF:1,096;SRI:2,339), 2008, quoting:1(ISI WOS, 2010)
3. Harpa Rodica, Woven Fabrics Defects - Approach By Means Of Accessible Open Source, Used As E-Learning Tool For Students, The 11th International Scientific Conference eLearning and Software for Education Bucharest, April 23-24, 10.12753/2066-026X-15-269, Book Of Abstracts pp.184, 2015 (ISI Web of Knowledge quoted)
4. Harpa Rodica, Software Package for Teaching Students, Allowing the Virtual Optimization In Textiles. Part II, The 11th International Scientific Conference eLSE  “eLearning and Software for Education”, Bucharest, April 23-24, 10.12753/2066-026x-15-268, Book Of Abstracts pp. 185, 2015 (ISI Web of Knowledge quoted) 
5. Harpa Rodica, Analysis On Green Knitted Fabrics Made Out Of Organic Cotton Yarns, And Natural Dyed, 47th International Federation  of Knitting Technologists  Congress, Izmir/TURKEYSept.25 – 26, pp. 112-117, ifkt.ege.edu.tr, 2014
6. Harpa Rodica, Software Package For Teaching Students, Allowing The Virtual Optimization In Textiles, The 10th International Conference “eLearning and Software for Education”, Bucharest, April 24-25, 2014, Book Of Abstracts pp. 194, 10.12753/2066-026x-14-282, ISSN 2360-2198, ISSN-L 2360-2198, 2014, (ISI Web of Knowledge quoted)
7. Harpa Rodica, Accessible open source with knowledge and applications in textile, as an e-learning tool, The 10th International Conference “eLearning and Software for Education”, Bucharest, April 24-25, 2014,  Book Of Abstracts pp. 195, 10.12753/2066-026x-14-282, ISSN 2360-2198, ISSN-L 2360-2198, 2014, (ISI Web of Knowledge quoted)
8. Harpa Rodica, Approach To Evaluation Of The Sewing Threads Designed For Leather Products, ITC&DC: 6th International Textile Clothing & Design Conference - Magic World Of Textiles, October 7th–10th 2012, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Book Of Proceedings, (indexed CPCI-S, Conference Proceedings Citation Index), ISSN 1847-7275, pp.500-505, 2012
9. Harpa Rodica, Cotton Yarns’ Weavability Assessment: Investigation On Raw Material Properties For Denim, ITC&DC: 6th International Textile Clothing & Design Conference - Magic World Of Textiles, October 7th–10th 2012, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Book Of Proceedings, (Conference Proceedings Citation Index quoted), ISSN 1847-7275, pp.505-511, 2012
10. Harpa Rodica, A Few Aspects Of Spinning Mils In Competitive Markets, 7th International Conference on the Management of Technological Changes September 1st-3rd 2011, Alexandroupoli, Greece, Book Of Proceedings (ISI Web of Knowledge quoted), ISBN :978-960-99486-2-3, Vol. 1, pp. 17-21, 2011
11. Harpa Rodica, Quality Garment By Means Of Quality Seam, 7th International Conference on the Management of Technological Changes, September 1st-3rd 2011, Alexandroupoli, Greece, Book Of Proceedings (ISI Web of Knowledge quoted), ISBN :978-960-99486-2-3, Vol.1, pp. 21-25, 2011
12. Radu, Cezar Doru, Hritcu,M., Harpa Rodica, Piroi, C.,Branisteanu, DE,Foia,L, Sustainable Development For The Medical Textiles With Anti-Allergic Properties. I.Textile Processing And Comfort Evaluation, 7th International Conference on the Management of Technological Changes, September 1st-3rd 2011, Alexandroupoli, Greece, Book Of Proceedings (ISI Web of Knowledge quoted), ISBN :978-960-99486-2-3, Vol.1, pp.109-113, 2011
13. Harpa Rodica, Curteza Antonela, Cristian Irina, Piroi Cristina, Optimizing The Yarn Quality By Means Of Cotton Mixture Design, ITC&DC: 4th International Textile Clothing & Design Conference - Magic World Of Textiles, October 5th–8th 2008, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Book Of Proceedings, (ISI Web of Knowledge quoted), ISBN:978-953-7105-26-6, pp.763-768, 2008
14. Harpa Rodica, Piroi Cristina, Cristian Irina, Study Regarding The Physical-Mechanical Properties Of Cotton/Amicor Woven Fabrics For Medical Use, ITC&DC: 4th International Textile Clothing & Design Conference-Magic World Of Textiles, October 5th–8th 2008, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Book Of Proceedings, (ISI Web of Knowledge quoted),ISBN:978-953-7105-26-6,pp.769-774,2008, quotes: 1(ISI WOS, 2012)
15. Radu Cezar Doru, Tulbure Anca, Agafitei, Gheorghe, Popescu Vasilica, Piroi, Cristina, Harpa Rodica, Knitted Structures For Dermatological Diseases, 5th International Conference on the Management of Technological Changes August 25th-26th 2007, Alexandroupolis, Greece, Book Of Proceedings, (indexată ISI Web of Knowledge) ISBN :978-960-8932-1-2, Vol. 1, pp. 435-439,  2007 
16. Harpa Rodica, About Disturbing Influences On The Results Of Yarn’s Tensile Testing.Part 2, International Scientific Conference UNITECH ‘09, November 20th -21th, Gabrovo, Bulgaria, Book Of Proceedings, ISSN: 1313-230X, vol II, pp. 334-339, 2009
17. Harpa Rodica, About Disturbing Influences On The Results Of Yarn’s Tensile Testing, International Scientific Conference UNITECH ‘08, November 21th-22th,Gabrovo, Bulgaria, Book Of Proceedings, ISSN: 1313-230X, vol II, pp. 257-261, 2008
18. Piroi Cristina, Harpa Rodica, Radu Cezar Doru, Some Issues About Tensile Testing Of Medical Stockings.Part I: Axial Tensile Testing Of Medical Stockings, Proceedings of International Scientific Conference – Innovative Solutions For Sustainable Development Of Textiles Industry, May 27-28, 2011, Oradea, Romania, Annals Of The University Of Oradea. Fascicle Of Textiles-Leatherwork. (indexată DOAJ, categoria B+ CNCSIS), ISSN:1843-813X,Vol.XII, pp.97-103, 2011
19. Harpa Rodica, Piroi Cristina, Radu Cezar Doru, Some Issues About Tensile Testing Of Medical Stockings. Part II: Fatigue Testing Of Medical Stockings, Proceedings of International Scientific Conference – Innovative Solutions For Sustainable Development Of Textiles Industry, May 27-28, 2011, Oradea, Romania, Annals Of The University Of Oradea. Fascicle Of Textiles-Leatherwork, (indexată DOAJ, categoria B+ CNCSIS), ISSN:1843-813X, Vol.XII, pp. 103 - 109, 2011. 
 

Scientific Research

 

Research projects (manager)

 

  1.  Flexible manufacturing and processing system for fiber mixtures in cotton mill, established by developing a dedicated software, GRANT Tema 30,COD CNCSIS487, 27637/14.03.2005, contract value 10.000 RON, 2005, Project manager
  2.  Studies on optimizing spinning technologies of cotton yarn in high performance, Economic Agent Contract 6720P/13.11.2006,S.C. NOVAFIL Gura Humorului, contract value 500 RON, 2006, Contract Manager
 
 
Research projects (member)
 
  1.  Developing flexible environmental systems for collection, storage and processing of textile waste in unconventional products, CEEX Collaboration, Program MENER, 2965/13.10.2003; 2070 P / 2003, contract value 6.500RON, 2003-2005, Team member (Person in charge - Prof. dr. ing. Preda Constantin)
  2.  Textile with controlled release of drugs within the treatment of dermatologic conditions, CEEX Program VIASAN 192/2006, contract value 457.398,11RON, 2006-2008, Team member (Person in charge -  Conf.dr.ing. Radu Cezar Doru)
  3.  Equipment for the production of environmentally friendly materials obtained through textile waste recovery. Collaboration PN II Program V (INOVARE) S.C. MATIRO Bucharest, 125/28.09.2007, contract value 30.000 RON, 2007-2009, Team member (Person in charge - l.dr.ing. Lupu Iuliana Gabriela)
  4.  Integrated optical system for managing flaws in the textile industry. Collaboration PN II, Partnerships INCDTP- Bucharest, 71-142/2007, contract value 166129 RON, 2007-2010, Team member (Person in charge Conf.dr.ing. Caşcaval Doina) 
  5.  Technologies and Nanomaterials of barrier bioactive functionalization of textile surfaces. Collaboration PNII Partnerships, ICECHIM-Bucharest, 72-148/2008, contract value 102.463 RON, 2008-20011, Team member (Person in charge Conf.dr.ing. Radu Cezar Doru)
  6.  Continuous On-Line Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Equipment Based On Dielectric Barrier Discharge Technology For Surface Processing Of Various Paper And Textiles, Fibers For Composites And Plastics, G1RD-CT-2002-00747, Acronym: COLAPE Program FP5. Project financed by the European Community, “Competitive and Sustainable Growth” Program, contract value 53.000 EUR, 2002-2005, Team member (Persons in charge Conf.dr.ing. Radu Cezar Doru, Conf.dr.ing. Marius Caraiman)
  7.  Grant CNCSU-T73/5002-1996 Designing, implementing and using PA textured composite filament core wire and fiber worsted wool coating, Team member (Director Prof. dr. ing. Neculăiasa Mariana),  
  8.  Research Contract CNCSU-A32/800-1994, Research on the possibility of obtaining new structures of filament yarns and wool fibers, establishing their fields of use, Team member (Director Prof. dr. ing. Neculăiasa Mariana).
 
 
 
Erasmus + project team member
 
  1.  Proiect ERASMUS+ "e-Learning Course for Innovative Textile Fields – Advan2Tex", 2014-2016
  2.  Proiect ERASMUS+ “e-Carpet-School: Online Training School for Machine Carpet Weaving”, 2014-2016

TUIASI events

 

 Participation in scientific sessions, roundtables, symposia organized in higher education unit

 

  • International Workshop “Excellence in Textile through Fashion Express Text-Ex”,19 March 2009, The Gheorghe Asachi Technical University’s Auditorium in Iasi
  • Training session for modules TELESTIA - Fashion design and TELESTIA, Building Clothing Patterns carried out within the project “Excellence in Textile through Fashion Express”-Text-Ex, 19-20 March 2009, Iasi, Faculty of Textile, Leather and Industrial Management
  • Training session (carried out within the project “ Virtual Training Centre for Shoe Design”- LLP, 29 January - 01 February 2008, Iasi, Faculty of Textile, Leather and Industrial Management
  • International Workshop AGILTex Design: Program of Excellence in Research CEEX, 3rd Module, 31st August-3rd September 2007, Iasi, Romania
  • Workshop „Aggiornamento di tecnologie tessili”, within the project „Romania – Italia: Un distretto tessile commune” 2005-2006, Universitatea Citta Studi Biela din  Italia - The Gheorghe Asachi Technical University in Iasi, 14 February 2006
 
Participation in organizational committees for international conferences in higher education establishment
 
  • Member of the organizing committee for the International Symposium PERTEX-2005, Present And Perspective In Textile Engineering -Proceedings, 10-12 November 2005, Iasi
  • Member of the organizing committee for the International Symposium Technical Textiles-Present and Future:  10. 2011, Iasi, Romania; 10. 2013, Iasi, Romania; 11. 2015, Iasi, Romania;  
  • Scientific reviewer for the 15th AUTEX Conference Bucharest - Romania, 2015;