As of June 23, 2025, Bogdan-Gruia Ivan is the Minister of Energy of Romania. A member of the Social Democratic Party, he previously served as Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digitalization and later as Minister of Economy. Biographical highlights • Born: March 24, 1991. • Education: o PhD in Sociology: University of Bucharest (defended in 2024). o Master's Degree: Communication and Public Relations from Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca. o Bachelor's Degree: Organizational Theories and Public Administration from Babeș-Bolyai University. • Early Career: Served as a counselor and spokesperson for the President of the Bistrița-Năsăud County Council from 2012 to 2020.