Mircea has a PhD in Computer Science, taught Computer Science and Mathematics, and retired after a long career as a software engineer.

Mircea loves to help children and adults to discover the beauty of mathematics through art and play. He taught a variety of workshops and math enrichment classes and is currently teaching a Mathematical Art Project class at Portland Community College. He also co-founded ITSPHUN, a company that manufactures and sells geometric construction toys .

Mircea is a regular contributor to the Bridges conference, organized by the Bridges organization whose goal is to foster interest in mathematical connections to art, music, architecture, and culture.