Costinela Fortea is Ph.D. in Economy, Member of the European Regional Science Association; Member of the Regional Science Association International. She is currently also an Assistant Professor at the Business Administration Department, University Dunarea de Jos of Galati. Subjects taught include Finance, International Corporate Finance, and Taxation. She is the author of scientific articles, papers for scientific conferences, and a member in research projects. Domains of research and publication: Energy Economics, Economic Development, Financial and Economic Analysis, Environmental Economics.