Dr Ovidiu Bagdasar

About

I am a Professor of Mathematics, International Lead for the School of Computing and coordinator of the Vretta maths support project at Derby. As an academic with extensive experience and innovative classroom practice, I focus on Learning and Teaching, supported by impactful Research and International collaborations. My time is spent between research, teaching, and visits to international partners.

Together with colleagues from the University of Derby, students, and EdTech companies, I developed numeracy training courses to help students and staff, enterprises, communities, and partners. My educational goal is to fulfil the dream of “a world where everyone enjoys maths”.

Motto: "The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one." (M. Forbes)

Research interests

Number theory, Recurrence Sequences, Dynamic Geometry, Optimization, Computational Mathematics, Mathematical Education

Four of my students have been awarded URSS bursaries to undertake research stages in Romania (Eve H. - Recurrent sequences 2016, Manzal and Chandni M. - Ceramics modelling (2018) and Kenya (Navraj G - Sustainable agriculture 2018)
Eve Hedderwick co-authored a journal paper in ENDM (Elsevier, 2018)

Contributions to the Online Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences:

100+ new sequences added
Sequences in collaboration with students: Ralph Tatt and Craig White

Recent publications

Books

Andrica, O. B., G. Țurcaș: Topics on Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics, Cluj University Press, 2023 (321 pages) http://www.editura.ubbcluj.ro/bd/ebooks/pdf/3588.pdf
D. Andrica, O. B.: Recurrent sequences: Key results, Applications and Problems, Springer, 2020 (418 pages)
O. B., Concise Computer Mathematics: Tutorials on Theory and Problems, Springer Briefs in Computer Science, 2013

Journal articles

Bagdasar, O., Chen, M., Drăgan, V., Ivanov, I.G., Popa, I.-L., On Horadam Sequences with Dense Orbits and Pseudo-Random Number Generators. Mathematics,11(5) (2023) [IF: 2.2]
Yang, B.C., Andrica, D., Bagdasar, O., Rassias, M.T., On a Hilbert-type integral inequality in the whole plane with the equivalent forms. Rev. Real Acad. Cienc. Exactas Fis. Nat. Ser. A-Mat., 117(57) (2023) [IF: 2.90]
A Stephen, R Raja, J Alzabut, Q Zhu, M Niezabitowski, O Bagdasar, Mixed time-delayed nonlinear multi-agent dynamic systems for asymptotic stability and non-fragile synchronization criteria, Neural Processing Letters 54 (1), 43-74 (2022) [IF: 2.908]
Cavallaro, A. Ficara, P. De Meo, G. Fiumara, S. Catanese, O. Bagdasar, Antonio Liotta, Criminal networks analysis in missing data scenarios through graph distances, PloS one 16 (8), e0255067 (2021) [IF: 2.740]
Andrica, O. Bagdasar, On k-partitions of multisets with equal sums, Ramanujan Journal of Mathematics, 55, 421-435 (2021)
Andrica, O. Bagdasar, On Generalized Lucas pseudoprimality of level k, Mathematics 9 (8), 838 [IF: 1.747]
Andrica, O. Bagdasar, On some new arithmetic properties of the generalized Lucas sequences, Meditt. J. Math (2021) [IF: 1.220]
Andrica, O. Bagdasar: Pseudoprimality related to the generalized Lucas sequences, Mathem. Comput Sim. (2021) [IF: 1.620]
Andrica, O. Bagdasar, G.-C. Turcas, On some new results for the generalised Lucas sequences, Analele Stiintifice ale Universitatii Ovidius Constanta 29(1), 17-36 (2021) [IF: 0.452]
J Dianavinnarasi, R Raja, J Alzabut, J Cao, M Niezabitowski, O Bagdasar, Application of Caputo–Fabrizio operator to suppress the Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes via Wolbachia: An LMI approach, Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (2021) [IF: 1.620]
J Dianavinnarasi, R Raja, J Alzabut, M Niezabitowski, O Bagdasar, Controlling Wolbachia Transmission and Invasion Dynamics among Aedes Aegypti Population via Impulsive Control Strategy, Symmetry 13 (3), 434 (2021) [IF: 2.645]
A Pratap, R Raja, J Cao, C Huang, M Niezabitowski, O Bagdasar, Stability of discrete‐time fractional‐order time‐delayed neural networks in complex field, Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences (2021) [IF: 2.740]
L Erhan, M Ndubuaku, M Di Mauro, W Song, M Chen, G Fortino, Bagdasar, A. Liotta, Smart anomaly detection in sensor systems: A multi-perspective review, Information Fusion, 67, 64-79 (2021) [IF: 13.669]
B Kang, F Malute, O Bagdasar, H Choo, Internet of Planet (IoP): A New Era of the Internet, IT Professional 23 (3), 76-81 (2021)
Cavallaro, L., Bagdasar, O., De Meo, P. et al. Artificial neural networks training acceleration through network science strategies. Soft Comput (2020) [IF: 3.050]
B Kang, J Lee, O Bagdasar, H Choo , Cloud IoT-based Jukebox Platform: A Music Player for Mobile Users in Café, Journal of Internet Technology 21 (5), 1363-1374 (2020) [IF: 0.935]
B Kang, F Malute, O Bagdasar, H Choo, DETN: delay-efficient tolerant network for Internet of Planet, IEEE Sensors Journal 21 (2), 2377-2384 (2020) [IF: 3.076]
W Chartbupapan, O B., K Mukdasai, A Novel Delay-Dependent Asymptotic Stability Conditions for Differential and Riemann Liouville Fractional Differential Neutral Systems with Constant Delays and Nonlinear Perturbation, Mathematics 8 (1), 82 [IF: 1.105]
Cavallaro, A. Ficara, P. De Meo, G. Fiumara, S. Catanese, O. Bagdasar, Antonio Liotta, Disrupting Resilient Criminal Networks through Data Analysis: The case of Sicilian Mafia, PloS one 15 (8), e0236476 (2020) [IF: 2.740]
O. Bagdasar, N. Popovici, S. BerryTraffic Assignment: On the Interplay between Optimization and Equilibrium Problems, Optimization 1-18 (2020) [IF: 1.860]
Cao, A. Pratap, R. Raja, R. P. Agarwal, O. Bagdasar, Multi-weighted complex structure on fractional order coupled neural networks with linear coupling delay: A Robust synchronization problem, Neural Processing Letters [IF: 1.787]
Pratap, R. Raja, C. Sowmiya, O. Bagdasar, J. Cao, G. Rajchakit, Global projective lag synchronization of fractional order memristor based BAM neural networks with mixed time varying delays, Asian Journal of Control (2018) [Impact Factor: 1.528]
Andrica, O. Bagdasar, Some remarks on a general family of complex polynomials, Applicable Analysis and Discrete Mathematics [IF: 0.887] (2019)
D. Andrica, O. Bagdasar, A new formula for the coefficients of Gaussian polynomials (Analele Stiintifice ale Universitatii Ovidius Constanta) [IF: 0.452]
Andrica, O. Bagdasar, On cyclotomic polynomial coefficients, Malaysian Journal of Mathematics 12pp
Andrica, O. Bagdasar, On some results concerning the polygonal polynomials, Carpathian J of Math, 2019 [IF: 0.788]
Pratap, R. Raja, G. Rajchakit, J. Cao, O. Bagdasar, Mittag-Leffler state estimator design and synchronization analysis for fractional order BAM neural networks with time delays, Int J Adapt Control and Sig Proc [Impact Factor: 2.082]
T. E. Hunt, O. Bagdasar, D. Sheffield, M.B. Schofield: Assessing domain specificity in the measurement of mathematics calculation anxiety, Education Research International
O. Bagdasar, S. Berry, S. O’Neill, N. Popovici, R. Ramachandran: Traffic Assignment: Methods and Simulations for an Alternative Formulation of the Fixed Demand Problem, Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (2019) [IF: 1.476]
Andrica, O. Bagdasar, Some remarks on 3-partitions of multisets”, Proc. of 2nd IMA TCDM’18, Electronic Notes in Discrete Math, Elsevier 70 (2018), 1-8
O. Bagdasar, R.-J. Tatt, On some new arithmetic functions involving prime divisors and perfect powers, Proc. of 2nd IMA TCDM’18, Electronic Notes in Discrete Math, Elsevier 70 (2018), 9-15
A. Bagdasaryan, O. Bagdasar, On an arithmetic triangle of numbers arising from inverses of analytic functions, Proc. of 2nd IMA TCDM’18, Electronic Notes in Discrete Math, Elsevier 70 (2018), 17-24
Pratap, R. Raja, C. Sowmiya, O. Bagdasar, J. Cao, G. Rajchakit, Robust generalized Mittag-Leffler synchronization of fractional order neural networks with discontinuous activation and impulses, Neural Networks (2018) [Impact Factor: 7.197]
Bagdasar, N. Popovici: Unifying local-globaltype properties in vector optimization, Journal of Global Optimization (2018) [IF: 1.728]
A. Pratap, R. Raja, C. Sowmiya, O. B., J. Cao, G. Rajchakit, Robust generalized Mittag-Leffler synchronization of fractional order neural networks with discontinuous activation and impulses, Neural Networks (accepted 2018)
O. B., N. Popovici: Unifying local-global type properties in vector optimization, Journal of Global Optimization (accepted 2018)
O. B., N. Popovici: Extremal properties of generalized convex vector functions, J Nonlinear Convex Analysis, Vol. 18 (12) (2017)
O. B., P.J. Larcombe, On the masked periodicity of Horadam sequences: A generator-based approach, Fibonacci Quart. (2017)
O. B., I-L. Popa, On the periodicity of certain non-homogeneous complex linear recurrences, Electron. Notes Discrete Math, Vol. 56, 7-13 (2016)
O. B., P.J. Larcombe and, A. Anjum, On the structure of periodic complex Horadam sequences, Carpathian J Math, (2016)
O. B., N. Popovici, Local maximum points of explicitly quasiconvex functions, Optimization Letters, Vol. 9(4), 769-777 (2015)
O. B., On some functions involving the lcm and gcd of integer tuples, Appl Math Inform and Mech, Vol 6(2), 91-100 (2014)
O. B. and P.J. Larcombe, On the characterization of periodic Horadam sequences, J Differ Equ App, 1069-1090 (2014)
P.J. Larcombe, O. B., and E.J. Fennessey, On a Result of Bunder Involving Horadam Sequences: A New Proof, Fibonacci Quart, Vol. 52(2), 175-177 (2014)
O. B. and P.J. Larcombe, On the number of complex Horadam sequences with a fixed period, Fibonacci Quart, Vol. 51(4), 339-347 (2013)
O. B., P.J. Larcombe, A. Anjum, Particular orbits of periodic Horadam sequences, Octogon Math Mag, 21 (1) (2013)
O. B. and P.J. Larcombe, On the characterization of periodic Horadam sequences, Fibonacci Quart, Vol. 51(1), 28-37 (2013)
P.J. Larcombe, O. B., and E.J. Fennessey, Horadam Sequences: A Survey, Bulletin of the ICA, 67 (2013)
O. B., M. Bencze, J.L. Díaz-Barrero, Blind men and the Hypercubes, Missouri J Math Sci, 23 (1), 19-26 (2011)
O. B., Complementary inequalities involving the Stolarsky mean, J Inequal Appl, Vol. 2010, Art. No. 492570, 10pp (2010)
O. B., D. Valcan, Generalizations of some divisibility relations in N, Creat Math Inform, 18, 92-99 (2009)
O. B., Inequalities for chains of normalized sums, JIPAM, 9, 7pp (2008)
O. B., The Extension Of a Cyclic Inequality to the Symmetric Form, JIPAM, 9, 10pp (2008)

Conference papers

P Mrozek, J Panneerselvam, O Bagdasar, Efficient Resampling for Fraud Detection During Anonymised Credit Card Transactions with Unbalanced Datasets, 2020 IEEE/ACM 13th International Conference on Utility and Cloud Computing
D. Andrica, O.B., New results and conjectures on 2-partitions of multisets, 7^th ICSMAO (UAE) (2017)
O.B., A. Birlutiu, M. Chen and I-L Popa, Qualitative Case Study Methodology: Automatic Design and Correction of Ceramic Colors, 21^stICSTCC, Romania (2017)
O. B. and M. Chen, A Horadam-based Pseudo-random number generator, Proceeding of UKSim-AMSS 16th (2014)
M. Trovati and O. B., Influence Discovery in Semantic Networks: An Initial Approach, Proceeding of UKSim-AMSS 16th (2014)
O. B., Using Computer Tests to Teach Mathematics - A Study Case, 4th International Symposium "Mathematical Education in the Current European Context", Romania (2013)
O. B., The Number of Pairs of Integers with the Same lcm, 3rd International Symposium "Mathematical Education in the Current European Context", Romania (2012)

Open Questions and Symposium papers

M. Stubley, O.B., On the role of Open Questions in the Mathematical Education, 7^th International Symposium "Mathematical Education in the Current European Context", December 16^th, Romania (2016)
G. Illsley, O.B., Understanding the fear of mathematics: Recipes for students and teachers, 8^th International Symposium "Mathematical Education in the Current European Context", December 16^th, Romania (2017)
O.B. and M. Stubley, On OQ.3184, Octogon Math. Mag, 24 (2) (2016)
O.B. and M. Stubley, On OQ.4595 and OQ.4537, Octogon Math. Mag, 25 (1) (2017)
O.B., A. Birnie, C. Pissarides and A. Ahmad, On OQ.3166 and OQ.3484 in Octogon Math. Mag, 24 (2) (2016)
O.B., A. Birnie, C. Pissarides and A. Ahmad, On OQ.3928, On OQ.4259, On OQ.4537 in Octogon Math. Mag, 25 (1) (2017)
O.B., R. Connis and A. Baker: On OQ.4836 and OQ.4837 in Octogon Math. Mag, 25 (1) (2017)

Membership of professional bodies

Memberships

eAA - e-Assessment Association (2021-)
HEA - Higher Education Academy (SFHEA 2020-, FHEA 2013-2020)
LMS - London Mathematical Society (2020-)
EMS - European Mathematical Society (2019-)
IMA - Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (Fellow 2019-, Member 2012-19)
INFORMS (2018-2020)
ISDE - International Society of Difference Equations (2017-)
AMS - American Mathematical Society - Member (2014-)
SSMR - Romanian Mathematical Society (2013-)

Collaborations

Reviewer for Mathematical Reviews
Reviewer for the Journal of Number Theory
Reviewer for the Journal of Integer Sequences
Reviewer for the Punjab Journal of Mathematics
Editor for the Octogon Mathematical Magazine, Romania
Member of the Smart Systems Research Group at the University of Derby
External collaborator of the Analysis and Optimization Research Group, UBB Cluj, Romania
External collaborator of NCAO, KMUTT Thailand
External collaborator of the Ramanujan Centre for Higher Mathematics, Alagappa University, India

Professional interests

Academic interests

Research in computational mathematics
Communicate mathematics to a wider audience
Use research to transform the student experience
Inspire students to engage and improve their performance
Use emerging technologies to transform learning, teaching and assessment
Develop national and international partnerships for research and student mobility (e.g. Erasmus+)
Generate results with significant theoretical and applicable implications
Develop a research team to work on Recurrences and Optimization

Key projects

2020 - Criminal Networks analysis through mathematical modelling and data science
2020 - MathsHub – maths support for University of Derby students, staff, and outreach
2019 - Maple ambassador (Maths Software for symbolic calculations and Engineering simulations)
2018 - Numeracy skills training for all Derby students and staff, with Vretta Inc.
Developed 12 training courses used by 2000+ students at University of Derby, partners, and SMEs.
As of Jan 2022, 500+ digital badges have been awarded https://libguides.derby.ac.uk/maths.
Impact: https://www.e-assessment.com/resources/closing-the-numeracy-gap-at-the-university-of-derby/
2018 - Mobius (Mathematical Software –deployed at UoD for developing E-Assessment in Maths) (£40k)
2017 - IPEC Alba Iulia (Ceramics coloring project) Computational Models for the reproduction of ceramic colours
2017 - UPN (Logistics, Maths Group Proect at UoD)
2015 - Mathematical Anxiety (multiple projects in Romania, Turkey, etc)
2014 - Bosch Thermotechnology (VSM - Value Stream Mapping)

Qualifications

2016: BA, Pastoral Orthodox Theology, UAB, Alba Iulia, RO
2015: PhD, Pure Mathematics, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj Napoca, RO
2013: PG Cert HE, University of Derby
2011: PhD, Applied Mathematics, University of Nottingham, UK
2007-2010: EST Marie Curie Fellow, University of Nottingham, UK
2007: MSc (distinction), Real and Complex Analysis (10/10)
2006: BSc Hons (1st), Mathematics, UBB, Cluj, RO (9.97/10)
2006-present: Qualified Mathematics Teacher (QTS) all levels

Recent conferences

Invited lectures and seminars

ICWANA2024 (6-8 Aug) - Invited speaker
27th ANSCSE (30 Jul - 03 Aug) - Keynote speaker
14-21 June 2023: NUMTA2023, Calabria, Italy (Numerical Computations: Theory and Algorithms)
- Session: Computational aspects of dynamic geometry and applications (https://bit.ly/3Lk2SVk)
10-12 April, 2023: Smart Diaspora, Timisoara, Romania
- Workshop: Mathematics, the engine of modern Science: Vision, Methods, Innovation
- Talk: Mathematical education & problem-solving: From zero to infinity and real-world applications
31 March 2023: Ahead by BETT, London, UK
- Talk: Using digital assessment in mathematics to improve university-wide student retention
- Co-presented with Matt Winfield, CEO of the e-Assessment Association
11-24 January 2023: London Mathematical Society sponsored visit to Ethiopia
- 12-13 Jan - Research workshop at AASTU, Addis-Ababa: https://bit.ly/3k2VEey
- 16-17 Jan - Research workshop at Debark University https://bit.ly/4102FNU
28-29 Nov, 2022: Romania - MACS'2022 - UBB Cluj Napoca https://bit.ly/3Ker0cI
02 Nov 2022: Beyond Multiple Choice
Invited talk (with J. Howell, Vretta): Numeracy Without Borders
5-6 Sept 2022: The 3rd International Workshop on Applied Nonlinear Analysis, Chon Buri Thailand
Talk: On certain generalised convexity concepts and related local-global type properties
18-22 July 2022: 27^thICDEA, Paris – Session: New Trends in Dynamic Geometry (https://bit.ly/3t0Wz0e)
Talk: On the Dynamic Geometry of Kasner Polygons with Complex Parameters
21-22 June 2022: eAA Conference (https://bit.ly/3lNUelC)
Invited Talk: How do you assess complex maths properly?
30-31 May 2022: BBC International Conference ISEP Porto (https://bit.ly/3Gnsa1A)
Invited Talk: Strategies to enable Mathematics Success in STEAM education
20 May 2022: Frontiers in Mathematics, CPD event, SMR Institute, Chennai, India
Keynote Speaker: Complex Recurrent Sequences & Conjectures.https://bit.ly/3LlABh2 (online)
05 Jan 2022: American University of Kuwait - Mathematics Department (https://bit.ly/3G9ElON)
Invited Talk: On some special polynomials with applications to the study of partitions
25 Oct 2021: The Ontario Colleges Mathematics Association 40^th Annual Conference (https://bit.ly/3aPTsPV)
Keynote Talk: Mathematics on the Edge: From the classroom to applications and infinity
28 June 2021: iEducare, Malaysia. Talk: Problem Solving skills: A mathematical key to employability
19 May 2021: Data Science Research Seminar (60 min), UoD, UK
Talk: Mathematics, poetry in symbols and formulae: infinity, fractals and recurrences
28 April 2021: ANSCSE’24, 24th International Annual Symposium on Computational Science and Engineering
Kasetsart University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Invited Talk: Computational mathematics: from pseudoprimality to the structure of criminal networks
21 January 2021: Mediterranean College, Greece
Guest lecture: Computational Mathematics and Numeracy Training
14 Nov 2020: International forum on Internet of things and Cloud/Edge Coordination (Anhui University, China)
Invited Talk: Algorithms for a better life: Applied Mathematics on the Edge
15 October 2020: Analysis and Optimization Research Seminar (60 min), UBB Cluj, Romania
Talk: Recurrent Sequences (book presentation) cs.ubbcluj.ro/~grupanopt/
26 September 2019: ISB Bucharest: Problem solving: Your key to securing a job
22-24 January 2020: ICMMCMSE’2020 (Alagappa University, India)
17-24 December 2019: UK-Jiangsu 2020 Workshop, Zhenjiang, Erasmus+ meeting in Ahnui University, Hefei (China)
12-13 October 2019: GEBA’2019 (Iasi, Romania)
11-14 Sept 2019: IWANA2019 Thailand https://iwana2019bangkok.wordpress.com/keynote-speakers/ (Invited speaker)
Invited talk: From classical theory to new results for polynomials, partitions and integer sequences
9 September 2019: Guest speaker at Rajamangala University, Bangkok, Thailand
Mathematical education and problem solving in the era of Big Data”
Big Data: Theoretical background, impact in the real world and examples”
6 September 2019: NCOA’2019, Bangkok, Thailand
Invited talk: Unifying local-global type properties in vector optimization
3-4 September 2019: ICMMCI’2019,Alagappa University, India (Keynote Speaker)
21 Jan 2019: CNAS College, Brasov, Romania: "Mathematics, poetry in symbols: Infinity, Fractals and Recurrences"
16 Jan 2019: HCC Alba Iulia College, Romania: "Mathematical incursions: Ideas, theory practice"
7 June 2018: UBB Cluj, Romania, Faculty of Mathematics: 1. Complex Analysis Research Seminar (30 min): "On cyclotomic polynomial coefficients"; 2. Analysis and Optimization Research Seminar (60 min): “Traffic Assignment Problem: Methods and Simulations”
15 March 2018: Edge Hill University (talk: Traffic Assignment Problem: On the interplay between Optimization and Equilibrium Problems)
13 February 2018: International School of Bucharest (talk: Problem Solving: The mathematical key to securing a job)
23 May 2017: Optimum versus equilibrium solutions in traffic flow management, MOS UBB Cluj (Research centre for Modelling, Optimization and Simulation)
12-13 October 2017: Kishinev State University, Moldova (Complex recurrent sequences: Techniques, Patterns and Conjectures) (+Prometeu Prim High School talk)
20-22 February 2017: ICMMCMSE'17, Alagappa University, India (Keynote)
12 December 2015: IMA East Midlands branch talk: "Mathematics of beauty: On infinity, fractals and recurrent sequences", Nottingham Trent University
2 April 2015: UBB Cluj, Romania, Faculty of Mathematics: 1. Mechanics and Astronomy Research Seminar (30 min): "The role of lubrication in cell adhesion: deterministic results and simulations for a simplified theoretical cell model"; 2. Complex Analysis Research Seminar (30 min): "On the geometric patterns produced by Horadam sequences in the complex plane"; 3. Analysis and Optimization Research Seminar (60 min): Extremal properties of generalized convex vector-valued functions
7 March 2015: Early Career Mathematicians' Spring Conference, University of Sheffield: How to be happy while solving (other people's) problems
20 February 2015: TCS Research Group, Loughborough University: "Complex Horadam sequences: periodicity, enumeration and applications"
16 February 2015: Guest Lecture for Subjects in Computer Science, University of Derby: "On the Visualisation of Number Sequences"
22 August 2014: Hanbat National University, South Korea: "Mathematics of beauty: on recurrences and emotions"
30 May 2014: UBB Cluj, Romania, Faculty of Mathematics, Interdisciplinary seminar: "On the Mathematics of beauty"
29 May 2014: UBB Cluj, Romania, Faculty of Mathematics, "On some properties and applications of Horadam sequences"
29 October 2013: Open University Mathematics Seminar, "The geometric patterns of complex Horadam sequences"
26 April 2013: SSMI, "Applied Mathematics: from life to formulas"

Conference presentations and posters

30 January 2020: Advance HE STEM conference, Manchester, UK
31 January 2019: HEA STEM 2019 Conference, Talk: "Improving numeracy skills through technology: Three pilot projects by the University of Derby and Vretta"
4-7 November 2018: Informs’18 Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ (oral presentation) Journal of Global Optimization Informs Issue Highlights: Unifying Local-global Type Properties in Vector Optimizatio
14-15 September 2018: 2nd IMA TCDM (co-chair) (talk:"On new arithmetic triangles arising from inverses of analytic functions")
27 June-1 July 2018: ICVANO, Martin Luther University, Halle (oral presentation on transportation modelling)
16-20 December 2017: Fourth Conference on Optimization Methods and Software (talk: Transportation management: On the interplay between Optimization and Equilibrium problems) (with N. Popovici and S. Berry), Cuba
25-28 September 2017: FGI 2017 (talk: Transportation management: methods and algorithms for solution) (with N. Popovici and S. Berry), Padeborn, Germany
31 July-4 August 2017: TREPAM'17 (talk: On the ratios and geometric boundaries of complex Horadam sequences and their generalizations), UAB, Romania
24-28 July 2017: 23rd ICDEA (talk: On the dynamical properties of certain complex recurrent sequences), Timisoara, Romania
4-6 April 2017: New results and conjectures on 2-partitions of multisets, 7^th ICSMAO (UAE)
25-29 August 2016: XIIIthColloq Fr-Ro (talk: Extremal properties of explicitly quasiconvex vector functions)
19-22 May 2016: XXthSSMR (talk: On the geometry of linear recurrences in the complex plane)
22-23 March 2016: First TCDM (talk:"On the number of tuples with the same lcm")
17-20 September 2015: ICTAMI 2015, (Talk: "On Arithmetic Functions and Integer Tuples with the Same LCM")
6-10 July 2015: 25th BCC (Talk: "Enumeration of periodic Horadam sequences")
13-21 August 2014: ICM 2014, Seoul, Korea, On the enumeration of periodic generalized Horadam sequences (talk)
6-11 August 2014: ANTS XI, Korea, On certain computational and geometric properties of Horadam orbits (poster)
26-28 March 2014: UKSim2014, Cambridge, UK (Talk, Session Chair)
1-5 July 2013: 24th BCC (Talk: "Enumeration of periodic Horadam sequences")
1-7 July 2010: ESOF 2010 (European Science Open Forum), Italy (poster)

Workshops

11 April 2018: Organiser of the University of Derby Workshop on "Current Issues in Mathematical Education"
26-28 March 2015: Chair of "The Knowledge Triangle: Mathematics Applied to Industry", within the Exploratory Workshop on "Internationalization of Higher Education: Challenges and Rewards", Alba Iulia, Romania

Invited speakers (selection)

09.2018 Preda Mihailescu (Professor, Gottingen): “With Mathematics on the road”(Public lecture)
11.2017 Nicolae Popovici (Professor, UBB cluj): New algorithms for solving discrete vector optimization problems
09.2017 Valeriu Anisiu (Professor UBB Cluj Napoca, Romania): Solving difficult mathematical problems with Computer Algebra Systems (focus on Maple)
03.2016 Dr. Ioan Lucian Popa (UAB Alba Iulia, Romania): Dynamical Systems: A state-of-the-art survey
10.2015 Ashley Buckner (Senior OR Analyst, GORS): “From Electrons to the Unemployed: A (Rather) Random Walk through Maths, Statistics and Modelling
02.2015 Colm Mulcahy (Professor of Mathematics, US): “Mathemagic with a deck of cards”
10.2013 Dr Daniel Porumbel (Lille, France): “Upper and Lower Bounds for Capacitated Arc Routing”

Experience in industry

2018: Maple (Mathematical Education Software – now deployed at the University of Derby for developing E-Assessment in Maths)

This product allows the testing of advanced mathematics, offering step-by-step solutions and automatic marks

2018: Vretta – Numeracy skills platform. 3 Pilot projects deployed at the University of Derby starting from September 2018.

In Summer of 2018 we implemented the Advanced Numeracy Skills certificate (4CC503 Computational Maths and 3EJ502 Preliminary Mathematics) and Essential Numeracy Skills certificate (for Careers Futures Awards), to be granted by the University of Derby and Vretta

2017: IPEC Alba Iulia (Ceramics coloring project)

2017: UPN (Logistics, Maths Group Project at University of Derby)

2014: Bosch Thermotechnology (VSM - Value Stream Mapping)

In the media

Maths@Derby

I am actively promoting mathematics through LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ovidiu-bagdasar-3541a46b/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/BagdasarO). Together with students and Marketing, we have designed the Maths@Derby brand, which aims to make Maths at Derby visible to the wider public through

Website (blogs, events, videos): https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/societies/mathematics/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYMmOAhcxSbIhhN062cdEfw
We have interviewed students, Erasmus guests, and also the President of the IMA, Dr Nira Chamberlain, OBE.
Twitter: @DerbyMaths, @DerbyMathsSoc (which I promote through @BagdasarO)

Numeracy and problem-solving training

I have also developed numeracy training resources, courses and case studies:

Maths Skills Guides: https://libguides.derby.ac.uk/maths (with the Library)
Numeracy training and problem solving workshops for SMEs (funded by EU's ESF project)
Case studies on Numeracy Training: https://www.vretta.com/blog/closing-the-numeracy-gap-at-the-university-of-derby/ (with Vretta)
EMM impact in my class
ALTC 21 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwIwpaEMZ5I
EAMS 2021: Closing the Numeracy Gap https://bit.ly/3CtqC31

Research in the media

The research work on Mafia networks has reverberated in the press and led to numerous articles and interviews.
https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2021/data-science-research-aims-to-unravel-crime-networks/

Our papers on this topic sparked significant interest from scientific newspapers and magazines

Internal news articles on international visits or academic activities

Ideas Factory blog, 08 March 2019 (Internationalisation of Higher Education: The link with Nevsehir)
Inform Issue 250, 27 February 2019: https://bit.ly/2EAGqEN (First visit of Nevsehir staff to UoD)
Inform Issue 241, 12 December 2018: https://bit.ly/2QvRwnu (Maths Education Workshop)
Inform Issue 239, 28 November 2018: https://bit.ly/2NfhFC8 (UoD lecturers' visit to Nevsehir)
Press releases by Nevsehir University about the visit of Derby Academics
Article in Fibhaber: https://bit.ly/2IozDU4
Article in Lalehaber
Inform Issue 186, 01 November 2017: https://bit.ly/2YB1P9Y (Visit to Moldova)
Inform Issue 132, 05 October 2016: https://bit.ly/2Ovm3gU (International funding workshop)
Ideas Factory blog, February 2015 (Good assessment and Feedback)

International experience

2023 - Partnership Lead - Hunan University of Technology, China
2022 - Partnership Lead - Shenyang University of Technology, China
- In June 2024 I taught the course "Computational Mathematics".
2021 - Turing Scheme submissions for the School of Computing and Engineering
2019 - Erasmus ICM 107 submission (87.5k Euro for staff and student mobilities with Anhui University, China).

New Erasmus+ links

Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj Napoca, Romania (Mathematics and Computer Science)
"1 DECEMBRIE 1918" University, Romania (Computer Science, Mathematics, Business)
Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey (Mathematics): Erasmus+@Bogazici
University of Maribor, Slovenia (Mathematics): Erasmus+@Maribor
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal (Computer Science and Mathematics)
University of Catania, Italy (Mathematics and Statistics, ICT) Erasmus+@Catania
University of Calabria, Italy (Mathematics and Statistics, ICT)

Erasmus+ visits

June 2019: Nevsehir University, Turkey
May 2019: UBB Cluj Napoca, Romania
January 2019: UAB Alba Iulia, Romania
October 2018: Nevsehir University, Turkey
January 2018: UAB Alba Iulia, Romania
May 2018: UBB Cluj, Romania
May 2017: UAB Alba Iulia, Romania
January 2017: UBB Cluj, Romania
May 2016: UBB Cluj, Romania
January 2016: UAB Romania, Alba Iulia, Romania (visited first Erasmus+ Maths student from Derby)
May 2015: UBB Cluj, Romania
March 2015: UAB Romania, Alba Iulia, Romania

Erasmus+ guests

Mar 2019 - Dr Ioan Lucian Popa, UAB Alba Iulia, Romania
Feb 2019 - Dr Mehmet Sari, Nesen Erturgul, Nevsehir, Turkey
Sept 2018 - Dr Ioan Lucian Popa, UAB Alba Iulia, Romania
May 2018 - Professor Nicolae Popovici - UBB Cluj Romania
Sept 2017 - Professor Valeriu Anisiu - UBB Cluj Romania
May 2017 - Professor Nicolae Popovici - UBB Cluj Romania
Mar 2017 - Dr Ioan Lucian Popa, UAB Alba Iulia, Romania
Jun 2016 - Dr Zalan Bodo - UBB Cluj Romania
May 2016 - Professor Nicolae Popovici - UBB Cluj Romania
Mar 2016 - Dr Ioan Lucian Popa, UAB Alba Iulia, Romania
May 2015 - Professor Nicolae Popovici - UBB Cluj, Romania

Erasmus PhD students

July-Sept 2018: Elif Tekin (PhD student, Belikeshir, Turkey) Project: Water Treatment Optimization
Sept 2017-Jan 2018: Imre Szigmond (PhD student, UBB Cluj, Romania) Project: Gamification within Higher Education

Research stages

November 2017: Research visit to IPEC Alba Iulia as part of the Research Project CMRCC
February 2017: Research visit to the Ramanujan Centre for Higher Mathematics, Alagappa University, India
September 2016: Research visit to UAB and IPEC Alba Iulia, RO

Conference Organisation

UoD Workshop on "Effective Mathematical Education: Improving accessibility, reducing anxiety” (5 December 2018)
UoD Workshop on “Current issues in the Mathematical Education” (11 April 2018)
2nd TCDM'18, University of Derby, UK (co-chair)
TREPAM'17, UAB University, Romania (organising committee)
ICMMCMSE'17, Alagappa University, India (proceedings editor)
1st TCDM'16, University of Derby, UK
ICTAMI'15, UAB - Romania

Teaching responsibilities

My teaching is informed by research in theoretical and applied mathematics, and current issues in mathematical education like the numeracy gap and maths anxiety. I have led various UG and PG modules, including:

Mathematical Software (Level 4- Mathematics)
Computational Mathematics (Level 4 – Computer Science)
Calculus (Level 4, Mathematics)
Optimisation Techniques (Level 6, Mathematics)
Modelling with Differential Equations (Level 6 - Mathematics)
Optimization (Level 7, MSc Computational Mathematics)

With Vretta Inc., in 2020 I developed automatically generated exams, graded, and provided full solutions and feedback.

Additional interests and activities

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