IoT Integration in Educational Institutions for a Green and Digital Transition Case Study at POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest

Authors

  • MARIA-ELENA ENACHE National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest
  • Bogdan TIGĂNOAIA 1. National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania 2. Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov 3, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
  • Alexandru-Ionuț PETRIȘOR 1.Doctoral School of Urban Planning, "Ion Mincu" University of Architecture and Urbanism, Bucharest, Romania; 2.Department of Architecture, Faculty of Urban Planning and Architecture, Technical University of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova; 3. National Institute for Research and Development in Constructions, Urbanism and Sustainable Spatial Development URBAN-INCERC, Bucharest, Romania
  • Georgiana Moiceanu National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania
  • Andrei Niculescu National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56177/12icmie2025.76

Keywords:

IoT, educational institutions, digitalization, sustainability, case study

Abstract

This article investigates the implementation of IoT technologies in educational institutions, aiming to understand their role in supporting infrastructure digitalization and achieving sustainability objectives. The case study highlights initiatives developed at the POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest to illustrate practical applications in the academic environment.
The research offers practical examples for educational institutions aiming to adopt IoT-based digital solutions to optimize resources and reduce their environmental footprint. The case study provides transferable models that can be replicated in similar educational contexts.
This paper is grounded in a real-world case study, documenting IoT initiatives within a Romanian university. It examines concrete applications such as environmental monitoring, process automation, and green energy projects, offering insights into sustainable digital transformation in higher education.

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2026-01-08

How to Cite

ENACHE, M.-E., TIGĂNOAIA, B., PETRIȘOR, A.-I. ., Moiceanu, G., & Niculescu, A. (2026). IoT Integration in Educational Institutions for a Green and Digital Transition Case Study at POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest. International Conference of Management and Industrial Engineering, 12, 199–206. https://doi.org/10.56177/12icmie2025.76

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Vol. 12 (2025): Agility and Readiness for Sustainable Business Continuity

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Digital Transformation and Technological Leadership

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