Cristache Gheorghiu (Romanian pronunciation: [krisˈtace ɟe̯orˈɟi.u]; born May 2, 1937) is a Romanian writer, painter, mechanical engineer and computer scientist. In literature, Gheorghiu is best known as an essayist. An engineer by profession, he is known for his research on cybernetics. In the latter part of his life Gheorghiu has devoted himself to literature and art.