Dr. Maria Ciurea is an Associate Professor at the University of Petroșani, Romania, specializing in economics, accounting, and public financial management. With extensive experience in both teaching and research, she delivers courses in areas such as International Business, Treasury and Risk Management, Public and International Accounting, and the Methodology of Scientific Research. Dr. Ciurea also actively supervises undergraduate and postgraduate theses and contributes to research and development projects. Her academic work supports the advancement of international accounting standards and integrated management systems in the public sector.