Dragos Dinca

Glenn Research Center, Northrop Grumman (United States)

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Dragos Dinca is a researcher specializing in wireless power transmission (WPT) and laser-based energy delivery systems, with a particular focus on high-intensity laser power beaming (HILPB) for both space and terrestrial applications. His work has made significant contributions to the development of optical-to-electrical energy conversion systems, exploring how laser energy can be harnessed to power remote platforms and extend mission durations where conventional power sources fall short. Dinca's most influential work, published in 2011 and accumulating 26 citations, examined the optical frequency optimization of HILPB systems utilizing Vertical Multi-Junction (VMJ) photovoltaic cells, advancing the efficiency and practicality of laser-driven power delivery. His research into system architecture, hardware implementation, and receiver geometry — including comparative studies of square versus radial configurations for near-infrared continuous-wave semiconductor receivers — has helped lay the groundwork for realizable WPT solutions across diverse operational environments. With a total citation footprint reflecting a focused and technically specialized body of work, Dinca's contributions offer valuable insights for engineers and researchers pursuing next-generation wireless energy systems for unmanned vehicles, satellites, and remote sensing platforms.