Aura Mihai

Aura MIHAI is Professor at Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi/Romania, with a Ph.D. degree in Structures, Processes, and Technologies for Leather Products. She has made significant contributions to the field of Footwear Design and Pattern Making in her country, by publishing books and scientific papers related to the field. Her latest publications are focused on footwear design and pattern making, e-learning, rapid prototyping, simulation, and modeling. Within the faculty, she coordinates the research laboratory in Footwear Design and Prototyping. Also, she is responsible for the undergraduate study program in Footwear Design and Technology.
The experience and personal contribution are sustained by the continuity of her academic activity, which has involved both teaching and research. Aura Mihai is a titular professor for two courses: Footwear Fashion Design and Footwear Pattern Making. Since beginning her career (1991) towards nowadays she managed 13 national and international research and educational projects.