Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes

Quantum Architectures for Regenerative Urban Futures: Orchestrating Deep Tech Convergence for Planet-Positive Ecosystems examines how the convergence of quantum computing, simulation, sensing, and communications, together with a complex AI portfolio and other advanced technologies, is reshaping the future of urban ecosystems.
Addressing the core domains of global smart city frameworks and indices, the book argues that “smart” is no longer sufficient. The future demands quantum-resilient and… Show more

Quantum Architectures for Regenerative Urban Futures: Orchestrating Deep Tech Convergence for Planet-Positive Ecosystems examines how the convergence of quantum computing, simulation, sensing, and communications, together with a complex AI portfolio and other advanced technologies, is reshaping the future of urban ecosystems.
Addressing the core domains of global smart city frameworks and indices, the book argues that “smart” is no longer sufficient. The future demands quantum-resilient and regenerative urban ecosystems capable of adaptive intelligence, sovereign orchestration, and planet-positive transformation. Show less

The Art of Quantum in the Digital Era: Statecraft, Sovereignty, Strategy aims to explore a rapidly evolving geopolitical order shaped by profound demographic transitions. By 2030, population growth will be concentrated in emerging economies—regions once peripheral but now poised to dominate the global workforce, redefine productivity, and influence geopolitical power balances. This demographic shift, coupled with the rise of technology corporations rivaling nation-state economies, is reshaping… Show more

The Art of Quantum in the Digital Era: Statecraft, Sovereignty, Strategy aims to explore a rapidly evolving geopolitical order shaped by profound demographic transitions. By 2030, population growth will be concentrated in emerging economies—regions once peripheral but now poised to dominate the global workforce, redefine productivity, and influence geopolitical power balances. This demographic shift, coupled with the rise of technology corporations rivaling nation-state economies, is reshaping sovereignty itself. The book argues that nations must urgently establish quantum sovereignty to secure national interests. At the same time, enterprises must engineer quantum resilience to remain competitive in a workforce-driven, technology-dominated global landscape. Achieving this future will require robust quantum governance frameworks and advanced quantum orchestration capabilities to align laws, regulations, and standards while fostering innovation. These mechanisms will be essential to build regenerative, quantum-resilient ecosystems. This work serves as a literary and diplomatic call to action, urging leaders to move from awareness to execution. It introduces The Quantum Manifesto™, a strategic and operational framework designed for governments, enterprises, academia, and global institutions to harness quantum responsibly, secure competitive advantage, and mitigate systemic risks. Through chapters about The Quantum Arsenal, The Quantum Convergence, Mastering the Art of Quantum, and Sustaining the Art of Quantum, the book invites readers to shape a resilient, responsible, and sovereign quantum-enabled future. Show less

Book Chapter: Vasiliu-Feltes, I. (2026). Ethical Implications of Global Health Care Equivalency. In Global Health Care Equivalency in the Age of Nanotechnology, Nanomedicine and Artificial Intelligence (pp. 190-212). CRC Press.
At the intersection of nanotechnology, nanomedicine, and artificial intelligence (AI), ethical considerations emerge as multifaceted aspects that require a careful examination. The essence of this chapter pertains to the converging vistas of these transformative… Show more

Book Chapter: Vasiliu-Feltes, I. (2026). Ethical Implications of Global Health Care Equivalency. In Global Health Care Equivalency in the Age of Nanotechnology, Nanomedicine and Artificial Intelligence (pp. 190-212). CRC Press.
At the intersection of nanotechnology, nanomedicine, and artificial intelligence (AI), ethical considerations emerge as multifaceted aspects that require a careful examination. The essence of this chapter pertains to the converging vistas of these transformative technological domains, which commences by establishing the necessary context for comprehending the myriad ethical dilemmas engendered by these innovations. Broader ethical dimensions are elucidated, which underscore the significance of ethical leadership and delineate its influence on business and social ethics. The narrative accentuates the profound importance of upholding ethical standards within all facets of the healthcare sector as it traverses circuitous digital frontiers. The author examines the ethical challenges that are likely to arise via the confluence of advanced technologies and further elaborates on the inherent ethical intricacies that will be involved. Contemplating the future, the narrative extends its purview to encompass the plethora of ramifications worldwide. The transformative impacts of these technologies on a global scale are examined, while their potential influences on healthcare paradigms, societal constructs, and the inexorable evolution toward a Global Health Metaverse and Omniverse are envisioned. The chapter concludes with the synthesis of overarching themes, emphasizing the importance of a proactive, harmonized ethical approach toward the concurrent emergence of nanotechnology, nanomedicine, and AI. Show less

Book Chapter: Vasiliu-Feltes, I. (2025). Neurotech frontiers: Ethics, identity, and the evolution of brain–computer interfaces. In Nanomedical Brain/Cloud Interface: Explorations and implications (pp. 4-1). Bristol, UK: IOP Publishing.
This chapter provides an overview of neurotechnology’s ethical intricacies and a deeper examination of brain–computer interfaces (BCIs), which may be extrapolated in many respects to hypothetical (for now) brain/cloud interfaces (B/CIs), emphasizing the need… Show more

Book Chapter: Vasiliu-Feltes, I. (2025). Neurotech frontiers: Ethics, identity, and the evolution of brain–computer interfaces. In Nanomedical Brain/Cloud Interface: Explorations and implications (pp. 4-1). Bristol, UK: IOP Publishing.
This chapter provides an overview of neurotechnology’s ethical intricacies and a deeper examination of brain–computer interfaces (BCIs), which may be extrapolated in many respects to hypothetical (for now) brain/cloud interfaces (B/CIs), emphasizing the need for comprehensive ethical frameworks that guide their design, deployment, and societal integration. As BCIs advance toward becoming integral to human augmentation and neurological interventions, this chapter explores critical ethical dimensions, extending from digital ethics to governance, with insights into deep tech convergence and strategic leadership roles in ensuring their responsible development. Show less

Vasiliu-Feltes, I. (2022). The Art of Ethics in Blockchain for Life Sciences. In Blockchain in Life Sciences (pp. 267-283). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
is one of the emerging technologies with profound societal and economic disruptive potential. It can also act as a catalyst for a new era where boundaries between physical, biological, and digital worlds become increasingly blended. This impact will likely trigger a complex cascade of adaptive changes in how we live, work, and… Show more

Vasiliu-Feltes, I. (2022). The Art of Ethics in Blockchain for Life Sciences. In Blockchain in Life Sciences (pp. 267-283). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
is one of the emerging technologies with profound societal and economic disruptive potential. It can also act as a catalyst for a new era where boundaries between physical, biological, and digital worlds become increasingly blended. This impact will likely trigger a complex cascade of adaptive changes in how we live, work, and educate future generations. Although ethics and moral values have been in existence for centuries, the digital era and rapid large-scale adoption of emerging technologies such as blockchain are posing novel digital ethics challenges that need to be addressed from a philosophical, legal, and self-sovereignty perspective. This chapter highlights how we can design proactive digital ethics programs in life sciences that mitigate potential negative consequences of blockchain deployments. Further, design thinking methodology combined with ethics principles can assist with building a human-centered blockchain ecosystem in the life sciences industry that will protect human rights. Specific digital ethics nuances related to various domains within life sciences as well as cultural or socioeconomic differences that can impact our blockchain ethical design frameworks will be addressed, and topics for future research will be suggested. Show less

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