Calin Galeriu

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About

Calin Galeriu is a passionate advocate for hands-on, inquiry-based physics education, with his research centered on integrating low-cost, open-source technology into the classroom. His major contributions lie in demonstrating how the Arduino microcontroller can transform standard physics lab experiments into accessible, engaging learning tools. His most influential work, "An Arduino Investigation of Simple Harmonic Motion" (2014, 75 citations), provides a complete, replicable framework for students to build their own experimental apparatus, fostering creativity and ownership of the scientific process. Complementing this, his "An Arduino-Controlled Photogate" (2013, 43 citations) addresses a common pedagogical hurdle by offering an affordable, DIY alternative to expensive commercial photogates, making precise timing measurements available to any classroom. By championing the "cycle of design and production," Galeriu’s work has had a tangible impact on STEM education, empowering a new generation of students to become inventors rather than passive observers. His research is a cornerstone for educators seeking to blend coding, engineering, and physics in a meaningful, cost-effective way.