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Adrian Ieta

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Professor

Contact Information

432 Shineman Center
315.312.6394
[email protected]

Research

My main interests lie in applied electrostatics and particularly in applied electrohydrodynamics, electrosprays, electrospinning, and nanotechnology.

Current projects in the Applied Electrostatics Lab are geared towards corona wind applications to in-atmosphere propulsion.

Selected Publications

Submitted articles

  • Ieta, A. and Chirita M. “First thrust measurements in ionic multi-propeller rotational engines” under review Propulsion and Power Research (submitted April 2022)

Patent Applications

  • Ieta, A.,  “An Electrohydrodynamic Rotational Device”, WO US CA US20210143722A1,  Research Foundation for The State University Of New York, Priority 2018-05-21, Filed 2019-05-21, Published 2021-05-13
  • Ieta, A. and Chirita, M. “Toroidal counter-electrode for ionic thruster”, Research Foundation for The State University Of New York, SUNY RF case #: 230-2218, 2022.

Some Media Mentions

Selected Conference Presentations

  • Chirita, M., Ieta, A., Rotaru, V., Nicolaescu, M., Marghitas, M., Mocanu, L., Weinshreider, J., and Rogers, D. “Rotary Ionic Engines with Single and Double Coaxial Propellers” 2022 Joint International Conference of Electrostatics Society of America ,  Charlotte, North Carolina (poster presentation) June 12‐15, 2022.
  • Ieta, A., Chirita, M., Rotaru, V., Nicolaescu, M., and Rogers, D. “Properties of EHD Counter-Rotating Propellers” 2022 Joint International Conference of Electrostatics Society of America ,  Charlotte, North Carolina (oral presentation) June 12‐15, 2022.
  • Chirita, M., Ieta, A., Rotaru, V., Mocanu, L., Marghitas, M., Nicolaescu, M. “First rotary ionic engine with counter-rotating propellers” Proceedings of the 14th edition of EUROINVENT  May 26-28, 2022, Iasi, Romania, ISSN Print: 2601-4564 Online: 2601-4572  – awarded Gold Medal.
  • Chirita, M., Ieta, A., Nicolaescu, M., and Rotaru, V., “Empirical optimization of rotary ionic engines” Conference proceedings of Annual Conference of Electrostatics Society of America ,  virtual conference hosted by Oklahoma University, June 14‐16, 2021.
  • Chirita, M., Ieta, A., “Electrohydrodynamic propeller for in-atmosphere propulsion; rotational device first flight” Proceedings of the 13th edition of EUROINVENT  May 20-22, 2021, Iasi, Romania, ISSN Print: 2601-4564 Online: 2601-4572  – awarded Gold Medal.
  • Ieta, A,  Chirita, M,  Curinga, N, “Characteristics of Rotary Ionic Wind Systems at and below Atmospheric Pressure, SUNY Oswego” - Conference proceedings of Annual Conference of Electrostatics Society of America , Rochester NY, June 10‐13, 2019,
  • Ieta, Adrian, Justin D’Antonio, Marius Chirita, Bibash Kc. (June 2016). “Experimental characterization of EHD thrust from pin emitters.” 2016 Electrostatics Joint Conference.  The Electrostatics Society of America (ESA), Institute of Electrostatic Japan (IEJ), International Electrostatic Assembly (IEA), Industry Applications Society (IEEE-IAS) Electrostatic Processes Committee, and La Societé Francaise d’Electrostatique (SFE), Purdue University, West Lafayette IN
  • Justin D’Antonio. Bibash Kc, Marius Chirita, Adrian Ieta. (June 2016). “Assessing EHD thrust using rotational motion.” 2016 Electrostatics Joint Conference. NA. The Electrostatics Society of America (ESA), Institute of Electrostatic Japan (IEJ), International Electrostatic Assembly (IEA), Industry Applications Society (IEEE-IAS) Electrostatic Processes Committee, and La Societé Francaise d’Electrostatique (SFE), Purdue University, West Lafayette IN
  • Ieta, A, J. D’Antonio, M. Chirita, P. D’Antonio, “Harnessing Corona Wind for Electrostatic Motors” Conference proceedings of Annual Conference of “Electrostatics Society of America” California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, June 16‐18, 2015
  • Ieta, A, J Cesta, M Chirita, T Liguori, G Donastor, J D’Antonio, W Resch, JOBB Mendes De Almeida, I Waszczynski, and GR Santos, (June 17 – 18, 2014) “Experimental Corona Wind Profiles.” Electrostatics Society of America Annual Conference, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
  • Ieta, A., Ellis, R., Citro, D., Chirita, M., and D’Antonio, J., (June 11 – 13, 2013) “Electrospray Characterization of Corona Wind in a Modular Electrode Configuration.” Electrostatics Society of America Annual Conference, Cocoa Beach, Florida
  • Ieta, A., Schrecengost, Z., Chirita, M., and Mills, J., (June 12 – 14, 2012) “Corona Wind Visualization in an Asymmetric Capacitor using Liquid Nitrogen.” Proceedings of the Electrostatics Joint Conference, sponsored by the Electrostatic Society of America (ESA), Electrostatics Institute of Japan (IEJ), International Electrostatic Assembly (IEA), Industry Applications Society (IEEE-IAS) Electrostatic Processes Committee, and La Societé Francaise d’Electrostatique (SFE), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Publications 

  • Chirita,M. and Ieta, A., “First rotary ionic engine with counter-rotating propellers” Submitted to Journal of Propulsion and Power (June 2021)
  • Pinzaru, IA, Farcas, CG, Macasoi,  IG, Chirita Mihaila, MC, Chirita, M, Dehelean, CA, Avram, S, Loghin, F,  Mocanu, L, Rotaru, V, Ieta, A, Ercuta, A, and Coricovac, DE “Controlled Synthesis and Characterization of Micrometric Single Crystalline Magnetite with Superparamagnetic Behavior and Cytocompatibility/Cytotoxicity Assessments” Frontiers in Pharmacology, April 2020, https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2020.00410
  • Chirita,  M.  and  Ieta,  A,  “FeCO3    Microparticle  Synthesis  by  Fe-EDTA  Hydrothermal Decomposition”, Crystal Growth and Design. 12.2 (2012): 883–886.

Conferences 

Selected Conference Presentations

  • Chirita, M., Ieta, A., Nicolaescu, M., and Rotaru, V., “Empirical optimization of rotary ionic engines” Conference proceedings of Annual Conference of Electrostatics Society of America ,  virtual conference hosted by Oklahoma University, June 14‐16, 2021.
  • Chirita, M., Ieta, A., “Electrohydrodynamic propeller for in-atmosphere propulsion; rotational device first flight” Proceedings of the 13th edition of EUROINVENT  May 20-22, 2021, Iasi, Romania, ISSN Print: 2601-4564 Online: 2601-4572  – awarded Gold Medal.
  • Ieta, A,  Chirita, M,  Curinga, N, “Characteristics of Rotary Ionic Wind Systems at and below Atmospheric Pressure, SUNY Oswego” - Conference proceedings of Annual Conference of “Electrostatics Society of America” , Rochester NY, June 10‐13, 2019,
  • Ieta, Adrian. Justin D’Antonio, Marius Chirita, Bibash Kc. (June 2016). “Experimental characterization of EHD thrust from pin emitters.” 2016 Electrostatics Joint Conference.  The Electrostatics Society of America (ESA), Institute of Electrostatic Japan (IEJ), International Electrostatic Assembly (IEA), Industry Applications Society (IEEE-IAS) Electrostatic Processes Committee, and La Societé Francaise d’Electrostatique (SFE), Purdue University, West Lafayette IN
  • Justin D’Antonio. Bibash Kc, Marius Chirita, Adrian Ieta. (June 2016). “Assessing EHD thrust using rotational motion.” 2016 Electrostatics Joint Conference. NA. The Electrostatics Society of America (ESA), Institute of Electrostatic Japan (IEJ), International Electrostatic Assembly (IEA), Industry Applications Society (IEEE-IAS) Electrostatic Processes Committee, and La Societé Francaise d’Electrostatique (SFE), Purdue University, West Lafayette IN
  • Ieta, J. D’Antonio, M. Chirita, P. D’Antonio, “Harnessing Corona Wind for Electrostatic Motors” Conference proceedings of Annual Conference of “Electrostatics Society of America” California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, June 16‐18, 2015
  • Ieta, A, J Cesta, M Chirita, T Liguori, G Donastor, J D’Antonio, W Resch, JOBB Mendes De Almeida, I Waszczynski, and GR Santos, (June 17 – 18, 2014) “Experimental Corona Wind Profiles.” Electrostatics Society of America Annual Conference, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
  • Ieta, A., Ellis, R., Citro, D., Chirita, M., and D’Antonio, J., (June 11 – 13, 2013) “Electrospray Characterization of Corona Wind in a Modular Electrode Configuration.” Electrostatics Society of America Annual Conference, Cocoa Beach, Florida
  • Ieta, A., Schrecengost, Z., Chirita, M., and Mills, J., (June 12 – 14, 2012) “Corona Wind Visualization in an Asymmetric Capacitor using Liquid Nitrogen.” Proceedings of the Electrostatics Joint Conference, sponsored by the Electrostatic Society of America (ESA), Electrostatics Institute of Japan (IEJ), International Electrostatic Assembly (IEA), Industry Applications Society (IEEE-IAS) Electrostatic Processes Committee, and La Societé Francaise d’Electrostatique (SFE), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Education 

  • Ph.D., Electrical & Computer Engineering, Western University, London ON
  • MESc, Electrical Engineering, Western University, London ON
  • MA, Economics, University of the State of New York - Central European University, Prague