Speaker Bio
Professor Tudor Pitulac is a seasoned expert with almost 30 years of diverse experience across academia, the public sector, not-for-profits, and industry. With a BA in Sociology, a Doctoral degree in Philosophy, a Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (National College of Ireland), a Graduate Diploma in Innovation and Enterprise Development (Trinity College Dublin), and being a Project Management Professional (PMP), Tudor specialises in bridging Social Sciences and Humanities with Information Technology. His work fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and drives impactful research that aligns with societal needs.
He has authored four books and over 60 scientific articles. Active in European funding programs since 1999, he has contributed to social intervention (European Social Fund) and Framework Programmes (Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe). Tudor is well-connected in the European academic, regulatory, business, and NGO ecosystems.
Since 2019, Tudor has led the Research Projects Division at OpenSky Data Systems, demonstrating his commitment to innovation. He is also an AI Expert in Residence with the Alan Turing Institute (UK). He is a member of the Association of Research Managers and Administrators—ARMA (UK) and EARMA (EU), reinforcing his dedication to stakeholder engagement in research management.