[1][2][3] After her formal education Baranescu taught as an assistant, and then associate professor at Politehnica University from 1964 to 1978.
[4] Baranescu was often invited as a speaker and lecturer worldwide to talk about her research in the automotive industry.
She is the co-editor of the 1999 edition of the Diesel Engine Reference Book and author of many papers relating to fuels and energy, mobile technology, and environmental issues.
Through her leadership at SAE she has promoted engineering education for young students, women, and minorities.
[1][2][3] In 2011 SAE announced an award in her name to honor and celebrate the successes of women in the engineering profession.