Dr. Elena Ungureanu is affiliated with the Faculty of
Horticulture, Department of Exact Sciences. With expertise in Chemistry,
Physics, and Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, her research
focuses on biocide systems and biomass conversion, as well as biodegradable
composite/hybrid structures. She boasts 175 scientific works (33 in ISI-indexed
journals), 20 university books/manuals, and 11 research grants/contracts.
Additionally, she is part of multiple scientific and professional
associations, including the Romanian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology (2009), Romanian Society of Horticulturists (2015), Romanian “Friends
of Roses” Association (2016), Romanian Chemical Society (2022), and Romanian
Environment Association (2023).
Dr. Bogdan-Marian
Tofanica is an academic and researcher with a strong background in Chemical
Engineering, holding B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Pulp and Paper Science. In
November 2011, he completed his Ph.D. with a thesis focused on the extraction
and characterization of cellulosic fibers from non-wood plant sources. From
2012 to 2014, he was a Marie Curie Fellow at the Renewable Energies and
Environmental Technologies (REET) Research Unit of Fondazione Bruno Kessler in
Trento, Italy. There, he led the BIANCA Project, aimed at optimizing biomass
conversion processes using local plant materials from the Trentino region, with
a focus on energy efficiency, chemical and material recovery,
cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. His research interests
include biomass science and technology, natural fibers in pulp and paper
products, bio-based composites, biofuels, and renewable energy systems. He is
also involved in work related to climate change mitigation through the
sustainable use of terrestrial biomass and the advancement of green chemistry
for renewable chemical feedstocks. In addition to his research, Dr. Tofanica is
committed to science communication and the popularization of scientific
knowledge. He is particularly interested in making complex scientific topics
accessible to broader audiences, fostering public understanding of
sustainability, bio-based technologies, and the role of science in addressing
real-world environmental and societal challenges.
Prof. Eugen Ulea is a PhD holder affiliated with the Faculty
of Agriculture, Department of Plant Science, and serves as the Vice-rector of
IULS (institutional development). Specializing in Soil Biology, Mycology, and
Plant Protection, his research focuses on the structure and dynamics of soil
micro-flora after fertilizer and xenobiotic application, isolation of
micromycetes from vegetable substrates, and pathogenic fungi on grapevines and
fruit trees. He acts as an evaluation expert for research projects and is a
member of professional societies including the Society of Romanian Agronomists,
Mycology Society, National Society of Plant Protection, and FESPB International
Society.
Dr. Maria E. Fortuna is a scientific researcher focusing on
synthesizing and characterizing siloxane-containing materials, composite
polymeric materials, and metal complexes with functionalized siloxanes for
catalysis and biomedicine. She also works on adsorbents for industrial water
purification from heavy metals and organic pollutants. Proficient in characterization
methods like FT-IR, NMR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, etc., she has
authored/co-authored 21 ISI-ranked journal articles (10 as first author, with
an impact factor of 29 and H-Index of 5 in Web of Science), 1 book, 5 book
chapters, and 3 conference proceedings. She has 45 conference participations
(with oral/poster presentations), and has been involved in 9
national/international research grants and 1 postdoctoral project.
Dr. Razvan Rotaru is a scientific researcher focused on designing ferromagnetic and ferroelectric polymeric composites, and studying ultrasonic synthesis for electromagnetic shielding, power capacitors, and biomedical applications. He earned a PhD in Chemical Science in 2017 with a thesis on “Ferroelectric and/or Ferromagnetic Polymer Composites”. Proficient in materials characterization via FT-IR spectroscopy, electron microscopy, etc., he has a strong scientific record: 25 articles in international peer-reviewed journals (10 as main author, total impact factor 63.6, H-Index 10 in Web of Science), 10 conference participations, 17 posters, 2 book chapters (John Wiley & Sons Ltd.), and 2 national patents (OSIM Bucharest). His work spans nanotechnology for pain therapy, ferroelectric material preparation, and ferromagnetic composite development.
Prof. Dr. Irina Volf is a Full Professor at the Gheorghe
Asachi Technical University of Iași, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and
Environmental Protection. With rich work experience since 1995, she has held
roles like Researcher, Senior Researcher, and Technical Expert. Her education
includes a PhD and various qualifications in environmental engineering. She is
skilled in Romanian, English, and French. Active in research, she has 78 ISI-peer-reviewed
articles, 38 indexed papers, and numerous conference proceedings. Her interests
cover bio-based products, sustainable processes, and environmental
biotechnology. She is an EU expert, part of professional associations, a
visiting professor at multiple universities, and a journal reviewer,
contributing extensively to the field.
