Vice Dean of Academic Programmes and Research School of Computing

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cristina.muntean@ncirl.ie

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Cristina Hava Muntean is a Professor with School of Computing and has over 20 years of research leadership, academic programmes leadership and management, teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and supervision of Masters and PhD students. She holds a B.Eng. degree in Computer Science and a Ph.D. degree awarded by Dublin City University, Ireland.

Prof. Muntean has been constantly involved in various research related activities, fostering and promoting research in Ireland and abroad, building academic collaborations with European and Wordwide Universitie and leading research projects. She has a proven track record of excellent academic and research leadership. In recognition of her contributions, she received 10 awards. She is an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting Journal and Guest Editor for IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering.

Prof. Muntean has extensive research expertise in Technology-enhanced Learning, educational analytics, Data Analytics, STEM education, data communication and networking, adaptive and personalised multimedia delivery, and end-user Quality of Experience, with over 150 publications on these topics.

She is also an advocate for women’s empowerment and a STEM champion, always encouraging youth to pursue STEM related careers, being a role mode, and mentoring and helping women to develop their careers. She was awarded four prestigious NCI President’s Awards: Outstanding Contribution to Research (2014), Distinguished Teaching Award (2018), Assessment Innovation Award (2018), and Impact Award (2024).

Key Responsibilities at NCI

• Lead, manage and oversee the day-to-day operations for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Undertake line management responsibilities for faculty engaged in teaching
• Lead and advance research and teaching & learning in subject areas of the School
• Actively participate in the development of NCI Research Strategy and leads its implementation in the School
• Management of MSc research project and supervisors training across all School of Computing MSc programmes
• Timetabling and allocation of teaching responsibilities for the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Leadership of Springboard+, HCI & ICT Skillnet course funding applications

Education

• HE Aurora Leadership Initiative for Women programme (2018 – 2019)
• Ph.D. Dublin City University, Faculty of Computing and Engineering, Ireland (2005)
• B. Eng. in Computer Science, “Politehnica” University of Timisoara, Computer Science Department, Romania (2000)    

Academic Experience

• Vice Dean of Academic Programmes and Research School of Computing (2022-present)
• Course Director for BSH in Technology Management, Certificate in Emerging Digital Technologies.
• Lecturer in Security Fundamentals, Operating Systems, Data Structures and Algorithms, Advanced Programming, Web Services and API, Data Communication Technologies, General and Transferable Skills (PhD Programme), Work Placement
• Post-Doctoral Researcher and Part-time Lecturer, Dublin City University, Faculty of Computing and Engineering, Ireland (2005-2006).

Research Interests

Prof. Muntean has extensive research expertise in Technology-enhanced Learning, educational analytics, Data Analytics, STEM education, data communication and networking, adaptive and personalised multimedia delivery, and end-user Quality of Experience, with over 150 publications on these topics. She received funding for several research projects in these areas through the EU, SFI, and IRC funding schemes.

Recent Funding

• EU Horizon 2020 Innovation Action: “Networked Labs for Training in Sciences and Technologies for Information and Communication (NEWTON)” (2016-2019).
• IRCSET’s Embark Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme: “Going Green: Energy Efficient Adaptive E-Learning Environment for People on the Move” (2010-2013).
• IRCSET’s Embark Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme: “CONNECTedness oriented Personalised e-LEARNing through PLAY” (2009-2012).
• IRCSET’s Embark Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme: “Personalised m-Learning Environment for Mobile Devices with Multiple Wireless Connectivity” (2008-2011).
• NCI Research Seed Fund: “Learner Device Oriented Educational Multimedia Adaptation” (2008-2009).
• SFI, Research Frontiers Programme: “Performance-Aware Multimedia-based Adaptive Hypermedia (PAMAH)” (2008-2011).
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Awards

• 2024: National College of Ireland President’s Award 2024 - NCI Impact Award: “CINNTE Institutional Quality Review - Advisory Group”.
• 2019: ACM HAPPIE Conference Best paper Award: “Interactive Personalised STEM Virtual Lab Based on Self-Directed Learning and Self-Efficacy”, ACM 27th Conference on User Modelling, Adaptation and Personalization Adjunct (UMAP’19) Conference, Larnaca, Cyprus.
• 2018: National College of Ireland President’s Award 2018 - Assessment Innovation Award: “A Novel Game-based Maths Self-Assessment Methodology with Real-Time Feedback for 1st Year Undergraduate Students”.
• 2018: National College of Ireland President’s Award 2018 - Distinguished Teaching Award: “Technology based Self-Directed Learning Enhancement for Teaching and Learning in Programming”.
• 2018: EDMEDIA Conference Outstanding paper award: “Water Cycle in Nature: Small-Scale STEM Education Pilot," AACE EDMEDIA+ Innovative Learning Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
• 2014: National College of Ireland: President’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research
• 2011: E-Learn Conference Best Paper Award: “Towards Personalised and Adaptive Multimedia in M-learning Systems”, AACE E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education Conference, Hawaii, USA.
• 2008: Adaptive Hypermedia Conference Best Paper Award: “Performance Aware Adaptation in Open Corpus E-Learning Systems”, 5th Int. Conf. on Adaptive Hypermedia and Adaptive Web-Based Systems, Hannover, Germany.
• 2006: Best Paper Award: “Improving the Performance of Content Delivery in Web-based Information Systems”, Int. Conf. on Information and Communications Technologies, Hangzhou, China.
• 2006: Adaptive Hypermedia, Second - Best Paper Competition: “Authoring Model for Quality of Experience-aware Adaptive Hypermedia Systems”, 4th Int. Conference AH2006, Dublin, Ireland.

Professional Body Membership

• IEEE Member
• Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting Journal
• Guest Editor for IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering. 

Published International Journal Articles

• Bratu, Marilena, Muntean, Cristina Hava, Buica-Belciu, Cristian, Stan, Sabina and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2024) "Impact of NEWTON Technology-Enhanced Learning Solutions on Knowledge Acquisition in Pilots Involving Students With Hearing Impairments". IEEE Transactions on Education, 67 (3). pp. 472-482. ISSN 1557-9638
• Subhan, Fazal E., Yaqoob, Abid, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2024) "A Survey on Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Improved Rich Media Content Delivery in a 5G and Beyond Network Slicing Context". IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials. ISSN 1553-877X
• Zhao, Dan, Muntean, Cristina Hava, Chis, Adriana E., Rozinaj, Gregor and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2022) "Game-Based Learning: Enhancing Student Experience, Knowledge Gain, and Usability in Higher Education Programming Courses". IEEE Transactions on Education. pp. 1-12. ISSN 1557-9638. (Epub ahead of print)
• Comsa, Ioan-Sorin, Molnar, Andreea Maria, Tal, Irina, Bergamin, Per, Muntean, Gabriel-Miro, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Trestian, Ramona (2021) "A Machine Learning Resource Allocation Solution to Improve Video Quality in Remote Education". IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting, 67 (3). pp. 664-684. ISSN 1557-9611.
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2021) "DQAMLearn: Device and QoE-Aware Adaptive Multimedia Mobile Learning Framework". IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting, 67 (1). pp. 185-200. ISSN 1557-9611.
• Zhao, Dan, Muntean, Cristina Hava, Chis, Adriana E. and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2021) "Learner Attitude, Educational Background, and Gender Influence on Knowledge Gain in a Serious Games-Enhanced Programming Course". IEEE Transactions on Education, 64 (3). pp. 308-316. ISSN 1557-9638.
• Chis, Adriana E., Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Murphy, Lisa, Pathak, Pramod and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2018) "Investigating Flipped Classroom and Problem-based Learning in a Programming Module for Computing Conversion Course". Educational Technology and Society, 21 (4). pp. 232-247. ISSN 1436-4522.
• Ciubotaru, Bogdan, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2017) "Mobile Multi-Source High Quality Multimedia Delivery Scheme". IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting, 63 (2). pp. 391-403. ISSN 1557-9611. 
• Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2016) "Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2016) "ToTCompute: A Novel EEG-Based TimeOnTask Threshold Computation Mechanism for Engagement Modelling and Monitoring". International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, 26 (3). pp. 821-854. ISSN 1560-4306.
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2016) "VQAMap: A Novel Mechanism for Mapping Objective Video Quality Metrics to Subjective MOS Scale". IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting, 62 (3). pp. 610-627. ISSN 1557-9611.
• Ding, Ruiqi, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2015) "Energy-efficient device-differentiated cooperative adaptive multimedia delivery solution in wireless networks". Journal of Network and Computer Applications, 58. pp. 194-207. ISSN 1084-8045.
• Molnar, Andreea and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2015) "Assessing Learning Achievements when Reducing Mobile Video Quality". Journal of Universal Computer Science, 21 (7). pp. 959-975. ISSN 0948-6968.
• Molnar, Andreea and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2015) "What can People Risk Attitude tell us about People Preference for Multimedia Quality?" Information Technology and People, 28 (2). pp. 383-404. ISSN 0959-3845.
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Weibelzahl, Stephan and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2014) "Energy-aware Mobile Learning: Opportunities and challenges". IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials, 16 (1). pp. 234-265. ISSN 1553-877X.
• Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2014) "Motivation monitoring and Assessment Extension for Input-Process-Outcome Game Model". International Journal of Game-Based Learning (IJGBL), 4 (2). ISSN 2155-6857.
• Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2014) "A novel sensor-based methodology for learner's motivation analysis in Game-Based Learning". Interacting with Computers, 26 (4). pp. 305-320. ISSN 1873-7951.
• Molnar, Andreea Maria and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2013) "Cost-Oriented adaptive Multimedia Delivery". IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting, 59 (3). pp. 484-499. ISSN 0018-9316.
• Molnar, Andreea Maria and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2013) "COMEDY: Viewer trade off between multimedia quality and monetary benefits". 2013 IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB). pp. 1-7. ISSN 2155-5044.
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2012) "Subjective assessment of BitDetect - A mechanism for energy-aware multimedia content adaptation". IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting, 58 (3). pp. 480-492. ISSN 0018-9316.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2009) "Open corpus architecture for personalised ubiquitous e-learning". Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, 13 (3). pp. 197-205. ISSN 1617-4917.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava (2008) "Improving learner quality of experience by content adaptation based on network conditions". Computers in Human Behavior, 24 (4). pp. 1452-1471. ISSN 1873-7692.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava, Muntean Gabriel-Miro, McManis, Jennifer and Cristea, Alexandra I. (2007) "Quality of Experience - LAOS: create once, use many, use anywhere". International Journal of Learning Technology (IJLT), 3 (3). pp. 209-229. ISSN 1741-8119.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and McManis, Jennifer (2006) "End-User Quality of Experience Oriented Adaptive E-learning System". Journal of Digital Information, 7 (1). ISSN 1368-7506.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and McManis, Jennifer (2004) "Adaptive E-learning Systems: Evaluation Issues". Automatic Control and Computer Sciences, 49 (63). pp. 193-198. ISSN 1558-108X.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava, Holban, Stefan, Murphy, John and Murphy, Liam (2000) "Initial tool for monitoring performance of Web sites". Automatic Control and Computer Sciences, 45 (59). pp. 123-128. ISSN 1558-108X.
• Muntean, Gabriel-Miro, Holban, Stefan and Muntean, Cristina Hava (1999) "An Interactive Heuristic Pattern Recognition System". Automatic Control and Computer Sciences, 44 (58). pp. 47-58. ISSN 1558-108X.
• Tascau, M. T., Muntean, Cristina Hava, Chioreanu, S. and Dragan, S. (1999) "Study of the dynamic errors due to the robot's link deformations". Automatic Control and Computer Sciences, 43 (57). pp. 57-66. ISSN 1558-108X.

Book Chapters

• Ali, Vasit, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Yaqoob, Abid (2024) "Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Mental Health and Well-being: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis". In: The 2024 World Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Applied Computing. American Council on Science and Education, Las Vegas, USA.
• Aman, Mohammad, Jilani, Musfira, Muntean, Cristina Hava, Pathak, Pramod and Stynes, Paul (2024) "A Deep Learning Framework for Memory Retrieval from Lifelogging Data". In: IEEE International Conference Automatics and Informatics (ICAI 2024). IEEE, Varna, Bulgaria.
• Kamble, Sanica Sanjay, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Simiscuka, Anderson Augusto (2024) "A Hybrid HSV and YCrCb OpenCV-based Skin Tone Recognition Mechanism for Makeup Recommender Systems". In: 2024 International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing (IWCMC). IEEE, Ayia Napa, Cyprus, pp. 1224-1229. ISBN 979-8-3503-6126-1
• Kothapalli, Srija Venkata Sai Ravali, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Yaqoob, Abid (2024) "Advanced Deep Learning Framework for Improved Wildfire Detection and Aerosol Identification Using Active Satellite Imagery". In: 2024 International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing (IWCMC). IEEE, Ayia Napa, Cyprus, pp. 955-960. ISBN 979-8-3503-6126-1
• Mahajan, Prachi, Stynes, Paul and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2024) "Proactive Management of Delays in the French Railway Network: A Seasonal Machine Learning Based Approach". In: The 2024 World Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Applied Computing. American Council on Science and Education, Las Vegas, USA.
• Malaichamy, Gayathri, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Simiscuka, Anderson Augusto (2024) "Online Job Posting Authenticity Prediction with Machine and Deep Learning: Performance Comparison Between N-Gram and TF-IDF". In: Deep Learning Theory and Applications. Communications in Computer and Information Science (2171). Springer, Cham, pp. 143-162. ISBN 978-3-031-66694-0
• Muntean, Cristina Hava, Bharadwaj, Aditi and Verma, Rohit (2024) "Artificial Intelligence based Automatic Product Recognition for Toys Retail Stores". In: The 2024 World Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Applied Computing. American Council on Science and Education, Las Vegas, USA.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava, Tal, Irina, Bogusevschi, Diana, Bratu, Marilena, Bi, Ting and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2024) "Mulseplayer: A Multi-Sensorial Media Content Delivery Solution to Enhance End-User Quality of Experience". In: 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB). IEEE, Toronto, ON, Canada, pp. 1-6. ISBN 979-8-3503-6426-2
• Oladimeji, Temitope, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Simiscuka, Anderson Augusto (2024) "Understanding Risks for Maternal Mortality in Rural Bangladesh Using XGBoost, Random Forest, and Decision Tree ML Models". In: The 2024 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI'24). American Council on Science and Education, Las Vegas, USA.
• Shaikh, Ruksar, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Gupta, Shaguna (2024) "Prediction of Resource Utilisation in Cloud Computing Using Machine Learning". In: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Cloud Computing and Services Science - CLOSER. SciTePress, Angers, France, pp. 103-114. ISBN 978-989-758-701-6
• Siddique, Jawed, Jilani, Musfira, Cudden, Mark, Muntean, Cristina Hava, Pathak, Pramod and Stynes, Paul (2024) "Deep Learning Framework for Analysing Land Use and Land Cover Classification and Change Detection". In: The 8th International Conference on Video and Image Processing. ACM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Singh, Shubham, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Gupta, Shaguna (2024) "Boosting Microservice Resilience: An Evaluation of Istio’s Impact on Kubernetes Clusters Under Chaos". In: 2024 9th International Conference on Fog and Mobile Edge Computing (FMEC). IEEE, Malmö, Sweden, pp. 245-252. ISBN 979-8-3503-6648-8
• Somanna, Harshitha Poolakanda, Stynes, Paul and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2024) "A Deep Learning-Based Plant Disease Detection and Classification for Arabica Coffee Leaves". In: Deep Learning Theory and Applications. Communications in Computer and Information Science (2171). Springer, Cham, pp. 19-37. ISBN 978-3-031-66694-0
• Stynes, Paul, Muntean, Cristina Hava, Sheridan, Frances, Thornbury, Emer and Pathak, Pramod (2024) "Research Supervision Framework: A Student's Experience". In: EDUNINE 2024 - 8th IEEE World Engineering Education Conference. IEEE, Guatemala City, Guatemala. ISBN 9798350348729
• Subhan, Fazal E., Yaqoob, Abid, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2024) "EDQD: An Edge-Driven Multi-Agent DRL Solution for Improving Joint QoE in DASH-based Rich Media Content Delivery". In: 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB). IEEE, Toronto, ON, Canada, pp. 1-7. ISBN 979-8-3503-6426-2
• Jain, Somil, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Verma, Rohit (2023) "Honey2Fish - A Hybrid Encryption Approach for Improved Password and Message Security". In: 2023 3rd International Conference on Smart Data Intelligence (ICSMDI-2023). IEEE, New York, USA, pp. 198-203.
• Lal, Vishan, Stynes, Paul and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2023) "An Investigation into Predicting Flight Fares in India Using Machine Learning Models". In: Deep-BDB 2023: The 4th Joint International Conference on Deep Learning, Big Data and Blockchain (DBB 2023). Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 768 . Springer, Cham, pp. 106-118.
• Marigowda, Chethan, Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Siddig, Abubakr, Muntean, Cristina Hava, Pathak, Pramod and Stynes, Paul (2023) "A Novel Hybrid Machine Learning Framework to Recommend E-Commerce Products". In: 5th International Conference on Information Technology and Computer Communications (ITCC 2023). ACM, Tianjin, China.
• Menon, Akshay, Siddig, Abubakr, Muntean, Cristina Hava, Pathak, Pramod, Jilani, Musfira and Stynes, Paul (2023) "A Machine Learning Framework for Shuttlecock Tracking and Player Service Fault Detection". In: DeLTA 2023: Deep Learning Theory and Applications. Communications in Computer and Information Science . Springer, Cham, pp. 71-83.
• Thornbury, Emer, Sheridan, Frances, Muntean, Cristina Hava, Pathak, Pramod and Stynes, Paul (2023) "A Tutoring Framework to Support Computer Science Programmes in Higher Education". In: VII IEEE World Engineering Education Conference (EDUNINE23). IEEE, Bogotá, Colombia.
• Sheridan, Frances, Thornbury, Emer, Murphy, Lisa, Muntean, Cristina Hava, Pathak, Pramod and Stynes, Paul (2022) "A Framework for Managing the Transition from Second Level to Higher Education in Response to the COVID19 Emergency Restrictions". In: 2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE). IEEE, Uppsala, Sweden, pp. 1-7. ISBN 978-1-6654-6244-0
• Bratu, Marilena, Oprisan, Emila and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2021) "An Investigation into the Suitability of Modern Technologies and Pedagogies for Teaching Children with Neuromotor Disorders: Teachers’ Perspectives". In: Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA, pp. 1527-1534. ISBN 9781939797551.
• Kodali, Sai Kaushik and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2021) An Investigation into Deep Learning Based Network Intrusion Detection System for IoT Systems. In: 2021 IEEE International Conference on Data Science and Computer Application (ICDSCA). IEEE, pp. 374-377. ISBN 978-1-6654-4054-7.
• Makri, Eleni, Zhao, Dan and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2020) "Game-based Learning in Computer Programming: Exploration of the Relationships between Game Usability, Knowledge Acquisition and Learner Experience". In: Proceedings of SITE Interactive 2020 Online Conference. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Online, pp. 147-156. ISBN 9781939797513.
• Ghergulescu, Ioana, Zhao, Dan, Muntean, Gabriel-Miro and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2019) "Improving Learning Satisfaction in a Programming Course by Using Course-Level Personalisation with NEWTELP". In: 2019 14th International Workshop on Semantic and Social Media Adaptation and Personalization (SMAP). IEEE, Article number 8864865. ISBN 9781728136349. DOI: 10.1109/SMAP.2019.8864865
• Monks, John, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2019) "A Mobile Quality-oriented Cooperative Multimedia Delivery Solution". In: 2019 15th International Wireless Communications & Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC). IEEE, pp. 686-691. ISBN 9781538677476. DOI: 10.1109/IWCMC.2019.8766623
• El Mawas, Nour, Tal, Irina, Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Bogusevschi, Diana, Andrews, Josephine, Muntean, Gabriel-Miro and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2019) "Improving STEM Learning Experience in Primary School by Using NEWTON Project Innovative Technologies". In: Computer Supported Education. CSEDU 2018. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1022. Springer, Cham, pp. 214-230. ISBN 9783030211516. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-21151-6_11
• Ghergulescu, Ioana, Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2019) "Interactive Personalised STEM Virtual Lab Based on Self-Directed Learning and Self-Efficacy". In: Adjunct Publication of the 27th Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization (UMAP'19 Adjunct). ACM, New York, NY, USA, pp. 355-358. ISBN 9781450367110. DOI: 10.1145/3314183.3323678
• Ghergulescu, Ioana, Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2019) "Atomic Structure Interactive Personalised Virtual Lab: Results from an Evaluation Study in Secondary Schools". In: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU. SciTePress, pp. 605-615. ISBN 9789897583674. DOI: 10.5220/0007767806050615
• El Mawas, Nour, Truchly, Peter, Podhradský, Pavol and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2019) "The Effect of Educational Game on Children Learning Experience in a Slovakian School". In: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU. SciTePress, pp. 465-472. ISBN 9789897583674. DOI: 10.5220/0007764104650472
• Jha, Nikhil, Ghergulescu, Ioana and Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae (2019) "OULAD MOOC Dropout and Result Prediction using Ensemble, Deep Learning and Regression Techniques". In: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU. SciTePress, pp. 154-164. ISBN 9789897583674. DOI: 10.5220/0007767901540164
• Muntean, Cristina Hava, El Mawas, Nour, Bradford, Michael and Pathak, Pramod (2018) "Investigating the Impact of an Immersive Computer-based Math Game on the Learning Process of Undergraduate Students". In: 2018 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE). IEEE, Article No. 8659005. ISBN 9781538611746. DOI: 10.1109/FIE.2018.8659005
• El Mawas, Nour and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2018) "Supporting lifelong learning through development of 21st Century skills". In: EDULEARN18 Proceedings. 10th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies . IATED, pp. 7343-7350. ISBN 9788409027095.
• El Mawas, Nour, Tal, Irina, Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Bogusevschi, Diana, Andrews, Josephine, Muntean, Gabriel-Miro and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2018) "Final Frontier Game: A Case Study on Learner Experience". In: Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Computer Supported Education (CSEDU 2018) - Volume 1. SCITEPRESS – Science and Technology Publications, pp. 122-129. ISBN 9789897582912.
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2017) "Analysis of Learner Interest, QoE and EEG-Based Affective States in Multimedia Mobile Learning". In: IEEE 17th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT), 2017. IEEE, pp. 398-402. ISBN 9781538638705.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava, Andrews, Josephine and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2017) "Final Frontier: An Educational Game on Solar System Concepts Acquisition for Primary Schools". In: IEEE 17th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT), 2017. IEEE, pp. 335-337. ISBN 9781538638705.
• Simiscuka, Anderson Augusto, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2017) "A NETworking scheme for an Internet of Things Integration Platform". In: IEEE International Conference on Communications Workshops (ICC Workshops), 2017. IEEE, pp. 271-276. ISBN 9781509015252. DOI: 10.1109/ICCW.2017.7962669
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2017) "QoE-aware video resolution thresholds computation for adaptive multimedia". In: IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB), 2017. IEEE, pp. 1-6. ISBN 9781509049370. DOI: 10.1109/BMSB.2017.7986152
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2016) "User QoE assessment on mobile devices for natural and non-natural multimedia clips". In: 23rd International Conference on Telecommunications, ICT 2016. IEEE, pp. 1-5. ISBN 9781509019908. DOI: 10.1109/ICT.2016.7500365
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2015) "Performance evaluation of EMOS model for mapping-based Video Quality estimation". In: 9th International Symposium on Image and Signal Processing and Analysis (ISPA 2015). IEEE, pp. 120-125. ISBN 9781467380324. DOI: 10.1109/ISPA.2015.7306044
• Ghergulescu, Ioana, Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2015) "Energy consumption analysis of cloud-based video games streaming to mobile devices". In: IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting 2015. IEEE, pp. 1-6. ISBN 9781479958658. DOI: 10.1109/BMSB.2015.7177271
• Bradford, Michael, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Pathak, Pramod (2015) "An analysis of flip-classroom pedagogy in first year undergraduate mathematics for computing". In: 2014 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE). IEEE. ISBN 9781479939220. DOI: 10.1109/FIE.2014.7044072
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2014) "Learning assessment for different categories of educational multimedia clips in a mobile learning environment". In: Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Chesapeake, VA, pp. 1687-1692. ISBN 9781939797070. 
• Molnar, Andreea Maria and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2014) "Economical Aspects of Heterogeneous Networks : When Money, Quality and Context Matter". In: Convergence of Broadband, Broadcast, and Cellular Network Technologies. IGI Global, pp. 1-15. ISBN 9781466659780. 
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2014) "Educational Multimedia Profiling Recommendations for Device-aware Adaptive Mobile Learning". In: Proceedings of 8th IADIS International Conference on e-Learning 2014 (eL2014). IADIS, pp. 125-132.
• Ghergulescu, Ioana, Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2014) "Energy-aware Adaptive Multimedia for Game-based E-learning". In: 2014 IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB). IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, pp. 1-6. ISBN 9781479916542. DOI: 10.1109/BMSB.2014.6873573
• Ghergulescu, Ioana, Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2014) "Measurement of self-efficacy in Game-based E-learning through interaction with non-player characters". In: Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Chesapeake, VA, pp. 640-644. ISBN 9781939797070. 
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2014) "A novel methodology for mapping objective video quality metrics to the subjective MOS scale". In: 2014 IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB). IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, pp. 1-7. ISBN 9781479916542. DOI: 10.1109/BMSB.2014.6873572
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Ghergulescu, Ioana, Weibelzahl, Stephan and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2013) "User-centered EEG-based multimedia quality assessment". In: IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB) 2013. IEEE, pp. 1-8. ISBN 9781467360470. DOI: 10.1109/BMSB.2013.6621743
• Molnar, Andreea Maria and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2012) "Consumer' risk attitude based personalisation for content delivery". In: 2012 IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference (CCNC). IEEE, pp. 265-269. ISBN 9781457720703. DOI: 10.1109/CCNC.2012.6181099
• Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2012) "Measurement and Analysis of Learner’s Motivation in Game-Based E-Learning". In: Assessment in Game-Based Learning. Springer New York, New York, pp. 355-378. ISBN 9781461435464. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-3546-4_18
• Trestian, Ramona, Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Muntean, Cristina Hava, Ormond, Olga and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2012) "Quality Utility modelling for multimedia applications for Android Mobile devices". In: IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB). IEEE, pp. 1-6. ISBN 9781467302944. DOI: 10.1109/BMSB.2012.6264328
• Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2012) "Supporting Motivation Based Educational Games Through Web 3.0". In: Towards Learning and Instruction in Web 3.0. Springer New York, New York, pp. 247-264. ISBN 9781461415398. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-1539-8_15
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Molnar, Andreea Maria and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2011) "EcoLearn : Battery Power Friendly e-Learning Environment for Mobile Device Users". In: Learning-Oriented Technologies, Devices and Networks. Lambert Academic Publishing, pp. 273-296. ISBN 9783843390002. 
• Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2011) "Learner Motivation Assessment with <e-Adventure> Game Platform". In: Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Chesapeake, VA, pp. 1212-1221.
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae, Moraru, Catalin Alexandru and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2011) "MediaMTool : Multimedia content management tool". In: IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB). IEEE, pp. 1-6. ISBN 9781612841205. DOI: 10.1109/BMSB.2011.5954907
• Molnar, Andreea Maria and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2011) "Mobile Learning : An Economic Approach". In: Intelligent and Adaptive Learning Systems: Technology Enhanced Support for Learners and Teachers. IGI Global Publishing, pp. 311-326. ISBN 9781609608422. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-842-2.ch020
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2011) "Towards Personalised and Adaptive Multimedia in M-learning Systems". In: Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Chesapeake, VA, pp. 782-791.
• Molnar, Andreea Maria and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2010) "Educational content delivery : An experimental study assessing student preference for multimedia content when monetary cost is involved". In: 10th International Conference on Intelligent Systems Design and Applications (ISDA), 2010. IEEE, pp. 871-876. ISBN 9781424481347. DOI: 10.1109/ISDA.2010.5687153
• Venkataraman, H., d'Ussel, A. , Corre, T. , Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2010) "Performance analysis of real-time multimedia transmission in 802.11p based multihop hybrid vehicular networks". In: Proceedings of the 6th International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference. ACM, New York, pp. 1151-1155. ISBN 9781450300629. DOI: 10.1145/1815396.1815660
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2009) "Assessing Power Saving Techniques and Their Impact on E-learning Users". In: CIICT 2009 : Proceedings of the China-Ireland Information and Communications Technologies Conference. NUI Maynooth, Maynooth, pp. 181-187. ISBN 9780901519672.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2009) "End-User Quality of Experience-Aware Personalized E-Learning". In: Evolutionary Concepts in End User Productivity and Performance: Applications for Organizational Progress. IGI Global, pp. 281-301. ISBN 9781605661360. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-136-0.ch018
• Molnar, Andreea Maria and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2009) "Performance aware and cost oriented Adaptive e-Learning framework". In: Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference on e-Learning. International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS), pp. 255-262. ISBN 9789728924836. 
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2009) "Personalisation of the multimedia content delivered to mobile device users". In: IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting, 2009. BMSB '09. IEEE, pp. 1-6. ISBN 9781424425914. DOI: 10.1109/ISBMSB.2009.5133750
• Molnar, Andreea Maria, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Cristea, Alexandra I. (2009) "Reusable Quality of Experience aware Adaptation Strategies for Authoring Adaptive e-Learning". In: Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2009. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Chesapeake, VA, pp. 3801-3810. ISBN 9781880094761. 
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2008) "End-User Quality of Experience-Aware Personalized E-Learning". In: Architecture Solutions for E-Learning Systems. IGI Global, pp. 154-174. ISBN 9781599046334. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-633-4.ch009
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and McManis, Jennifer (2006) "Fine grained content-based adaptation mechanism for providing high end-user quality of experience with adaptive hypermedia systems". In: Proceedings of the 15th international conference on World Wide Web. ACM, New York, pp. 53-62. ISBN 1595933239. DOI: 10.1145/1135777.1135790
• Rovcanin, Lejla, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2006) "Performance Enhancement for Open Corpus Adaptive Hypermedia Systems". In: Adaptive Hypermedia and Adaptive Web-Based Systems. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (4018). Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Berlin, pp. 462-466. ISBN 9783540346975. DOI: 10.1007/11768012_70
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and McManis, Jennifer (2006) "The Value of QoE-Based Adaptation Approach in Educational Hypermedia: Empirical Evaluation". In: Adaptive Hypermedia and Adaptive Web-Based Systems. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (4018). Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Berlin, pp. 121-130. ISBN 9783540346975. DOI: 10.1007/11768012_14
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and McManis, Jennifer (2004) "A QoS-aware adaptive Web-based system". In: Proceedings of the 14th IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC2004). IEEE, pp. 2204-2208. ISBN 0780385330. DOI: 10.1109/ICC.2004.1312909
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and McManis, Jennifer (2004) "QoSAHA : A Performance Oriented Learning System". In: Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2004. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Chesapeake, VA, pp. 1804-1810. ISBN 9781880094532. 
• Muntean, Cristina Hava, McManis, Jennifer and Murphy, John (2001) "The Influence of Web Page Images on the Performance of Web Servers". In: Networking — ICN 2001 : First International Conference on Networking Colmar, France, July 9–13, 2001 Proceedings, Part I. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (2093). Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Berlin, pp. 821-828. ISBN 9783540477280. DOI: 10.1007/3-540-47728-4_81

Books

• Muntean, Cristina Hava, Bogusevschi, Diana and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2019) "Innovative Technology-based Solutions for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary STEM Education". Paragon Publishing. ISBN 9781782227144
• Muntean, Gabriel-Miro and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2005) "Adaptive Solutions for Information Delivery over IP Networks". Politehnica Publishing House, Romania.

Conference Papers

• Bedford, M., Muntean, Cristina Hava and Pathak, Pramod (2014) "An analysis of flip classroom pedagogy in first year undergraduate mathematics for computing". In: 2014 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 22nd-25th October 2014 Melia Castilla Hotel and Convention Center, Madrid, Spain.
• Eustace, J., Pathak, Pramod and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2014) "A Methodology for Improving Higher Order Learning using E-Assessment". In: 15th Educational Technology Conference of the Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA), 29th-30th May 2014 University College Dublin, Dublin.
• Williams, D. and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2014) "Has mobile technology affected our critical thinking skills?" In: 13th Annual Information Technology and Telecommunications Conference, 8th-9th May 2014 Dublin City University, Dublin.
• Eustace, J., Pathak, Pramod and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2014) "Practice Testing - Enhancing Student Learning with E-Assessment". In: 13th Annual Information Technology and Telecommunications Conference, 8th-9th May 2014 Dublin City University, Dublin.
• Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2010) "Assessment of motivation in games based e-learning". In: IADIS International Conference Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age (CELDA 2010), 15th-17th October 2010 Timisoara, Romania.
• Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2010) "MoGAME: Motivation based Game Level Adaptation Mechanism". In: 10th Annual Irish Learning Technology Conference (EdTech 2010), 20th-21st May 2010 Athlone Institute of Technology.
• Ghergulescu, Ioana and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2009) "PlayLearn: Supporting Motivation through Gaming in E-Learning". In: 9th Information Technology and Telecommunication Conference (ITT 2009), 22nd-23rd October 2009 Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin.
• Wei, Haolin, Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2009) "Sensing Learner Interest Through Eye Tracking". In: 9th Information Technology and Telecommunications Conference (ITT 2009), 22nd-23rd October 2009 Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin.
• Molnar, Andreea Maria and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2009) "Qoe-MOT - A Learner Quality of Experience-Oriented Authoring Tool". In: European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning (EC-TEL), A3H: Seventh International Workshop on Authoring of Adaptive and Adaptable Hypermedia, 29th September - 2nd October 2009 Nice, France.
• Molnar, Andreea Maria and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2009) "Billing Issues when Accessing Personalised Educational Content". In: China-Ireland International Conference on Information and Communications Technologies, 19th-21st August 2009 Maynooth.
• Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2009) "Increasing learner's experience through power-based adaptation of educational content selection and delivery". In: EdTech 2009: 10th Annual Irish Educational Technology Users' Conference, 21st-22nd May 2009 National College of Ireland, Dublin.
  Molnar, Andreea Maria and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2009) "Enhancing Domain Model with Performance Oriented Metadata for Adaptive E-learning Systems". In: EdTech 2009: 10th Annual Irish Educational Technology Users' Conference, 21st-22nd May 2009 National College of Ireland, Dublin.
• Ghergulescu, Ioana, Moebs, Sabine and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2009) "Innovation in Adaptive Educational Hypermedia Systems". In: IPSI Conference 2009, 2nd-5th April 2009 Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
• Rovcanin, Lejla, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2008) "Performance Aware Adaptation in Open Corpus E-Learning Systems". In: Technologies for Mobile and Wireless Adaptive E-learning Environments Workshop, 5th International Conference on Adaptive Hypermedia and Adaptive Web-Based Systems (AH2008), 29th July - 1st August 2008 Hannover, Germany.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and Lally, John (2007) "Using Scaffolded Learning for Developing Higher Order Thinking Skills". In: 7th Information Technology and Telecommunications Conference, 25th-26th October 2007 Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, Dublin.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava, McManis, Jennifer and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2006) "Improving the performance of content delivery in web-based information systems". In: IEEE International Conference on Information and Communications Technologies (CIICT06), 18th-19th October 2006 HangZhou, China.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava, Muntean, Gabriel-Miro, McManis, Jennifer and Cristea, Alexandra I. (2006) "Authoring Model for Quality of Experience-aware Adaptive Hypermedia Systems". In: 4th International Conference on Adaptive Hypermedia and Adaptive Web-Based Systems (AH2006), A3EH: the 4th International Workshop on Authoring of Adaptive and Adaptable Educational Hypermedia, 21st-23rd June 2006 Dublin.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2006) "User budget-centric e-learning in multiple wireless network environment". In: 7th International Conference on Technical Informatics, 8th-9th June 2006 Timisoara, Romania.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2006) "Framework for Interactive Personalised IPTV for Entertainment". In: 15th W3C International World Wide Web Conference, Workshop on IPTV Services over World Wide Web, 23rd-26th May 2006 Edinburgh.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2006) "Cost/We-Learn: A Cost-oriented algorithm for educational content selection and delivery to devices with multiple wireless connectivity". In: IEEE 13th International Conference on Telecommunications (ICT2006), 9th-12th May 2006 Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2006) "Cost-Oriented Selection and Delivery of e-Content over Various Wireless Networks". In: IEEE International Conference on Wireless Broadband and Ultra Wideband Communications, 13th-16th March 2006 Sydney, Australia.
• Rovcanin, Lejla, Muntean, Cristina Hava and Muntean, Gabriel-Miro (2005) "A Performance oriented adaptation agent for open educational adaptive hypermedia systems". In: International Conference on Information Technology and Telecommunications (IT&T 05), 26th-27th October 2005 Cork, Ireland.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and McManis, Jennifer (2004) "End-User Quality of Experience Layer for Adaptive Hypermedia Systems". In: 3rd International Conference on Adaptive Hypermedia and Adaptive Web-based Systems, 23rd-26th August 2004 Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava, McManis, Jennifer, Murphy, John and Murphy, Liam (2001) "A New Dynamic Web Server". In: 8th IEEE International Conference on Telecommunication (ICT01), 4th-7th June 2001 Bucharest, Romania.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava, McManis, Jennifer, Murphy, John and Murphy, Liam (2001) "A Client-orientated dynamic Web server". In: IEEE 17th UK Teletraffic Symposium, 16th-18th May 2001 Dublin.
• Muntean, Cristina Hava and Murphy, Liam (2000) "Performance Measurement of World Wide Web servers". In: IEEE 16th UK Teletraffic Symposium, May 2000 Harlow, England.
• Muntean, Gabriel-Miro, Rotaru, C., Holban, Stefan and Muntean, Cristina Hava (1999) "A 3D reconstruction of a human organ using 2D ultrasound images". In: Irish Machine Vision and Image Processing Conference, 8th-9th September 1999 Dublin City University, Dublin.

Thesis

• Muntean, Cristina Hava (2005) "Quality of Experience Aware Adaptive Hypermedia System". Doctoral thesis, Dublin City University.