Radu Văcăreanu is Professor of Structural Engineering and former Rector of the Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest (UTCB).
His academic and research activity focuses on structural and earthquake engineering, seismic risk assessment, structural reliability, and resilience of the built environment. He has extensive experience in coordinating national and international research projects and has contributed to the development of seismic design and risk-reduction strategies in Romania. He is actively involved in academic leadership, research, and international cooperation in the field of earthquake engineering and disaster risk reduction.