About

Georges Popovici

Mechanical engineer · Bearing systems, tribology and reliability

More than twenty years of industrial and research experience in rolling bearings, sealing systems, tribology and mechanical reliability—from mathematical modelling and experimental research to product engineering and technical risk management.

Core specialties

Mechanical systems, understood in depth.

Thermodynamic systems

Analysis of energy, heat transfer and system performance.

Tribology

Friction, wear and lubrication behaviour in mechanical contacts.

Elastohydrodynamic lubrication

Lubricated-contact performance under elastic deformation and pressure.

Skills

Engineering capabilities

Failure analysis & risk assessment
Reliability engineering
Materials science
Tribology & lubrication
Structural analysis
Finite element analysis (FEA)
Thermodynamics & heat transfer
Mechanical design
Project management
Maintenance

Professional record

Engineering practice, research and recognised qualifications.

Selected professional experience, research activities and recognised qualifications.

Selected roles and assignments

2019–2022

Product Engineer – Bearing Systems

Garrett – Advancing Motion · France

Product engineering for rolling-bearing systems, including system definition, integration and technical problem-solving.
2016–2018

Independent professional activities

Gheorghita Popovici · France

Worked independently on engineering and teaching assignments in France, while serving as an expert evaluator for the European Research Executive Agency (REA), assessing project proposals.
2012–2014

Expert, Rolling Bearings and Sealing Systems

Safran · France

Engineering work on rolling-bearing and dynamic-sealing systems for an open-rotor engine demonstrator, including FMEA, risk management, airworthiness and supplier collaboration.
2006–2011

Research Engineer

SKF Group · Netherlands

Developed methods and software to assess the performance, lubrication and reliability of rolling bearings and sealing systems.
2001–2005

Researcher

University of Twente · Netherlands

Mathematical modelling, numerical methods and experimental work in elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL).
1996–2001

Technician

Cooperativa Prestatiunea / Rapid Prest · Romania

Maintenance of civil and industrial lifts.

Professional and research service

2022–present

Guest Researcher

University of Twente
2003–present

Technical paper reviewer

ASME · Tribology, lubrication, contact mechanics and sealing technology