Daniel Mihalca

Daniel Mihalca is a professor at the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Cluj-Napoca, where he also supervises doctoral studies. He has been an advocate for academic integrity and has expressed concerns about the quality of doctoral programs in Romania. Recently, he commented on the government's decision to reduce the financial bonus associated with doctoral titles, highlighting ethical and professional issues related to the motivation for obtaining such degrees. Mihalca believes that the current system may encourage non-academic motivations for pursuing a doctorate, such as financial gain or social prestige, rather than a genuine commitment to research.