Mihai BURLACU 

Associate Professor
Department of Social Sciences and Communication
Faculty of Sociology and Communication

 Contact:

Eroilor 25, Brașov, Romania
Building T, Room TII9
Phone. : +40 268 474017
 E-mail: mihai.burlacu@unitbv.ro

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Research interests:

  • Virtual heterotopias
  • Virtual world research methodology
  • Xenotropism and identity

Publications (selection)

  • Butilă, E. V., Burlacu, M., Meseşan-Schmitz, L., Gîrbacia, F., & Boboc, R. G. (2026). The mind wandering phenomenon while driving: An exploratory survey. Sage Open, 16(1), Article 21582440261429036. https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440261429036
  • Butilă, E. V., Burlacu, M., Boboc, R. G., & Damaševičius, V. (2025). A bibliometric analysis of virtual reality applications in anthropology. Journal of Universal Computer Science, 31(8), 831–850. https://doi.org/10.3897/jucs.130590
  • Burlacu, M., Coman, C., & Bularca, M. C. (2023). Blogged into the system: A systematic review of the gamification in e-learning before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sustainability, 15(8), 6476. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15086476
  • Burlacu, M., Boboc, M. R., & Butilă, E. V. (2022). Smart cities and transportation: Reviewing the scientific character of the theories. Sustainability, 14(13), 8109. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14138109
  • Burlacu, M. (2022). Fundamentele xenotropismului: Elemente de filosofie și antropologie a identității și alterității [The Foundations of Xenotropism: Elements of Philosophy and Anthropology of Identity and Otherness]. Cluj-Napoca: Presa Universitară Clujeană.

Why study at UNITBV?

  • to enjoy high-standard and innovative education at a renowned university, in a city which displays an inspiring blend of history and modernity;
  • to specialize in the desired area along all study levels – bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees – while gaining interdisciplinary openness;
  • to develop among academics offering up-to-date content and research-informed teaching;
  • to be connected to the scientific fields of interest throughout studentship;
  • to engage in collaborative work with key labour market representatives and gain awareness of current market needs and employability requirements;
  • to develop in an academic environment using state-of-the-art teaching, research and documentation infrastructure;
  • to integrate in a fast-expanding and diverse international environment;
  • to become a professional of central relevance, with thorough knowledge, strong critical and analytical thinking, creativity and the necessary skills to take real-world challenges independently;
  • to enjoy an amazing student life, with modern and constantly improved facilities;
  • to complete your personal development outside the classroom by partaking in our cultural and social activities and thereby integrate in the community

 

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