Sorin Cîmpeanu

Sorin Mihai Cîmpeanu (Romanian pronunciation: [soˈrin miˈhaj kɨmˈpe̯anu]) is a Romanian politician who is currently serving as Minister of Education in Cîțu Cabinet. He had previously hold the same position in Ponta IV cabinet, and, between 5 and 17 November 2015, acted as Prime Minister of Romania,[1][2] after President Klaus Iohannis accepted Prime Minister Ponta's resignation. Klaus Iohannis's appointment of Sorin Cîmpeanu was just a stopgap measure until a new candidate for the post was selected.[3]

Sorin Cîmpeanu
Cîmpeanu at a PSD event in 2015
Prime Minister of Romania
(Acting)
In office 5 November 2015 – 17 November 2015
President	Klaus Iohannis
Preceded by	Victor Ponta
Succeeded by	Dacian Cioloș
Minister of National Education
Incumbent
Assumed office 23 December 2020
Prime Minister	Florin Cîțu
Preceded by	Monica Anisie
In office 17 December 2014 – 17 November 2015
Prime Minister	Victor Ponta
Preceded by	Remus Pricopie
Succeeded by	Patriciu Achimaș-Cadariu
Personal details
Born	Sorin Mihai Cîmpeanu 18 April 1968 Bucharest, Romania
Political party	National Liberal Party (2020–present)
Other political affiliations	Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (2015–2017) Pro Romania (2017–2020)
Alma mater	University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine National Intelligence Academy

Biography

Sorin Cîmpeanu was born on April 18, 1968. In 1986, he graduated from the Bucharest Saint Sava National College, and then, 1991, the Faculty of Land Improvements and Environmental Engineering of the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (USAMV).[4] After, graduating the faculty, for a year, he was a design engineer at the Institute of Studies and Designs for Land Improvements.[5]

In 1992, he has started his university career, following all the stages: preparatory (1992–1995), research assistant (1995–1997), head of works (1997–2001), lecturer (2001–2006) and professor (since 2006).[4] Since 2006, he has been a PhD supervisor.[4] He was a vice-dean of the Faculty of Land Improvement and Environmental Engineering at the USAMV (2004–2008), later, the dean (2008–2012), and then, from March 2012 to December 2014, he became the rector of the University.[4]

He is a member of several professional associations and organizations, including: National Administration of Land Improvements, Romanian General Association of Engineers, Romanian Foundation for Rural Development, National Society for Soil Science, National Association of University Managers, National Committee for Drought Control, Land Desertification and Degradation, Centre for Research in Rural Engineering and Environmental Protection and Centre for Research in the Field of Biotechnologies.[4]

Political career

As Minister of Education

Sorin Cîmpeanu was appointed Minister of National Education in Ponta IV cabinet, on 17 December 2014. During his mandate, Cîmpeanu initiated the controversial Emergency Ordinance that amnestied plagiarists, allowing doctors to give up the title,[6] given that then Prime Minister, Victor Ponta, was accused of plagiarizing his doctoral thesis. Subsequently, lawmakers voted against this ordinance.

Sorin Cîmpeanu is not part of a political party, he was proposed and supported on the education portfolio in Ponta government by PC leader Daniel Constantin, he is the suspended rector of the University of Agronomy in Bucharest and suspended president of the National Council of Rectors.

As acting Prime Minister

After his appointment, Cîmpeanu assured investors and creditors that "Romania is and must remain a factor of stability". He also told Romanians that as balanced an economy as possible is needed in order to preserve trust in the country.[7]

He also indicated that the interim government would continue to work on the country's 2016 budget plans, although it is not empowered to pass new laws.[8]

Scientific and Research Activity

Sorin Cîmpeanu has written over 80 scientific articles and 11 specialty books/ university manuals, participating in over 60 project as a member of the pool of experts or expert consultant, among which in three international project.[9] Since 2012, Cîmpeanu is the corresponding member of the Romanian Academy of Technical Sciences, Corresponding member of the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences "Gheorghe Ionescu Șișești" and general secretary of the National Council for the Certification of Titles, Diplomas and University Certificates, and since 2013, the president of the National Council of the Rectors of Romania.[9]

Awards and honors

Sorin Cîmpeanu was awarded the title of doctor honoris causa from several Romanian universities: Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași (2014), University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (2015), University of Craiova (2017),[10] the Nicolae Bălcescu Land Forces Academy (2018),[11] Ovidius University from Constanța (2018),[12] The Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies (2018),[13] and the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca (2018).[14]

In 2002, he was honored with an award “In Hoc Signo Vinces" Award for the research activity by the National Council of Scientific Research in Higher Education,[15] in 2004 he received the Medal "Merit for Education" awarded by the Presidency of Romania,[16] and in 2013, he received the distinction "Personality of the Year for a European Romania", granted by the EUROLINK - The House of Europe Foundation.[17]

References

1. "Klaus Iohannis îl numeşte premier interimar pe ministrul Educaţiei, Sorin Cîmpeanu. „Am decis să chem la consultări societatea civilă şi strada"". Mediafax. 5 November 2015.
2. Larisa Bernaschi, Carmen Vintilă (5 November 2015). "Ministrul Educaţiei, Sorin Câmpeanu, premier interimar. Klaus Iohannis, către protestatari: "V-am văzut, v-am auzit, voi ține cont de solicitările voastre!. Voi convoca societatea civilă și strada la consultări"". Evenimentul Zilei.
3. Kit Gillet (5 November 2015). "Sorin Cimpeanu Is Appointed Interim Prime Minister of Romania". The New York Times.
4. Marina Bădulescu, ed. (5 November 2015). "Sorin Cîmpeanu, numit premier interimar - fișă biografică". AGERPRES.
5. "BIOGRAFIE: Sorin Cîmpeanu, rector la Agronomie, vine la Ministerul Educației". Mediafax. 14 December 2014.
6. Raluca Pantazi (5 November 2015). "Cine este Sorin Cimpeanu si cum a ajuns noul prim-ministru interimar. Cimpeanu a initiat Ordonanta care permitea amnistierea plagiatorilor". HotNews.ro.
7. http://www.euronews.com/2015/11/05/romanias-president-appoints-sorin-cimpeanu-as-interim-pm/
8. http://gulfnews.com/news/europe/romania-appoints-new-interim-pm-after-deadly-nightclub-fire-1.1614248
9. Eliza Avram (5 November 2015). "Biografia lui Cîmpeanu: Șeful Consiliului Rectorilor, după Ecaterina Andronescu, a scris 11 cărți". România liberă.
10. "Sorin Cîmpeanu, Doctor Honoris Causa al Universității din Craiova". Gazeta de Sud. 27 October 2017.
11. "Domnul prof. univ. dr. Sorin-Mihai Cîmpeanu, D.H.C. al Academiei Forțelor Terestre „Nicolae Bălcescu"". Academia Forțelor Terestre „Nicolae Balcescu” din Sibiu. 12 January 2018.
12. "Zilele Universității „Ovidius" 2018". Universitatea „Ovidius” din Constanța. 16 March 2018.
13. "Hotărârea nr. 11/09.02.2018 cu privire la aprobarea acordării titlului onorific de „Doctor Honoris Causa" domnului prof. univ. dr. Sorin Mihai Cîmpeanu" (PDF). Senatul Universitar. Academia de Studii Economice din București.
14. "Doctor Honoris Causa al USAMV Cluj, pentru fostul ministru al Educației, Sorin Cîmpeanu". Radio România Cluj. 17 July 2018.
15. "Premiile CNCSIS 2002" (PDF). Unitatea Executivă pentru Finanțarea Învățământului Superior, a Cercetării, Dezvoltării și Inovării.
16. "Medalia „Meritul pentru Învățământ"". Cancelaria Ordinelor.
17. "Doctor Honoris Causa, prof. univ. dr. Sorin-Mihai Cîmpeanu". Universitatea din Craiova.

External links

• Sorin Mihai Cîmpeanu on gov.ro