- 2012-2017 - PhD, "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, Colloids Department
- 2010-2012 - Master of Science, University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, Science national heritage conservation and restoration through physic-chemical advanced methods Section
- 2010-2012 - Master of Science, University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry, Environmental Chemical Pollution Section
- 2007-2010 - Bachelor’s Degree, University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry, Environmental Science Section
Position: senior researcher III, ICECHIM, Polymer Department
Areas of interest:
- Sinthesis organic-inorganic hybrid materials with controlled properties; hybrid (bio)materials, emulsions/microemulsions, nanocomposites hydrogels, encapsulation of (bio) active substances or dyes; obtaining hydrophobic coatings by sol-gel and layer-by-layer methods functionalization/tailoring of polymer, synthesis of hydrophobic hybrid coatings; hydrogel-clay nanocomposites; controlled drug delivery systems; interaction studies on polymer-surfactants systems; surfactant-free emulsion polymerization with/without inorganic nanoparticles.
- Methods and techniques of characterization of polymers and polymer composites including: dimensional analysis for nanoparticles in photonics correlation spectrometer (DLS); surface analysis for micro-and nanoparticles by calculating the Zeta potential (Zeta potential); IR spectrometry (FTIR); UV-VIS; thermomechanical analyses (TGA, DSC, DMA); X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS); contact angle (CA), viscometry; surface tension (K100 Universal tensiometer); High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC); Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS); Gas Chromatography (GS); Gas Chromatography Gel-Mass Spectrometry(GC-MS); Permeation Chromatography (GPC); spinning drop tensiometer (SDT) and SEM microscopy analyses.
Member of professional associations:
- Romanian Chemical Society.
Specializations and Qualifications:
Specialization internships:
- 2012: Center for Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Lodz, Poland;
- 2012: Institute of Physical Chemistry, Warsaw, Poland.
Experience in national projects:
Project title
Position
Period
New intelligent anti-corrosion coatings for active protection of metallic surfaces, enhanced with stimuli-responsive mesoporous silica nanocontainers loaded with organic inhibitors, PNIII-TE - CORRAPEL
Member
2020 - 2022
Advanced nanoparticle-based materials with synergistic effect on neuronal oxidative stress and beta-amyloid fibrillation for preventive treatment in Alzheimer's disease, PNIII-PED - NANONERVES
Member
2020 - 2022
Innovative 3D printed nanocomposite constructions obtained from marine resources (alginate, salecan) and natural clay with specific applications in bone regeneration, PNIII-PED - 3D_ALSAC
Member
2020 - 2022
Advanced material based on push-pull extended π-conjugated azo-chromophores in functional matrices with enhanced NLO properties, PNIII-PED - SmartNLO
Member
2020 - 2022
Nanostructured hybrid materials obtained by «eco-friendly» methods for the surfaces protection against damages caused by micro-organisms and pollutants, PNIII-PCCDI - NAPOLI19 MAHIN
Member
2018 - 2021
Optimization and validation of an advanced material and technology default based on biopolymer-modified clay as carriers for controlled release of doxorubicin in gastrointestinal tract, PNIII-PED - DoxSaClay
Member
2017 - 2018
Novel anti-corrosion and anti-icing ZnO nanostructured materials obtained by "ecofriendly" methods, PNIII-PED - NOCORIC
Member
2017 - 2018
Increasing performance/competitiveness by improving the technology of smart products fabrication with superior biocompatibility and antibacterial properties for cosmeto-medical applications, PNIII-Bridge, IntAntiB
Member
2016 - 2018
Contributions to enhancing the Sanimed SRL's competitiveness by the knowledge assimilation and potential production implementation of some 3D collagen-polymer hybrid matrices intended to tissue repair, PNIII-Bridge, 3D-COLL-POL
Member
2016 - 2018
Multifunctional and innovative products for safe and bioenhanced functional food from newly cultivated plants in Romania, PNII-Collaborative, MAIA
Member
2014 - 2017
Patents:
Composition based on composite gels with clay and process for preparing the same, R. Ianchis, I.C. Gifu, C.M. Ninciuleanu, E. Alexandrescu, C. Petcu, C.L. Nistor, S. Nitu, RO 133753 B1/2023.
Patent Appplications:
Composition and process for the production of salecan hydrogels and their use for additive manufacturing, R. Ianchis, R.L. Alexa, M.M. Marin, I.C. Gifu, C.M. Ninciuleanu, E. Alexandrescu, C. Scomoroscenco, S.G. Burlacu, C.I. Mihaescu, C.L. Nistor, C. Petcu, H. Iovu, A00643/2021.
Process for preparation of an advanced product based on nanoparticles with synergistic effect on neuronal oxidative stress and beta-amyloid fibrillation for preventive treatment in Alzheimer's disease, C.L. Nistor, L.O. Cinteza, C.I. Mihaescu, S.G. Burlacu, C. Petcu, C.M. Ninciuleanu, C. Scomoroscenco, R. Ianchis, I.C. Gifu, A00126/2022.
Compositions and process for obtaining composite hydrogels based on natural polysaccharides and their application in the three-dimensional printing process, R. Ianchis, M.M. Marin, R.L. Alexa, I.C. Gifu, C.M. Ninciuleanu, E. Alexandrescu, C. Scomoroscenco, S.G. Burlacu, C.I. Mihaescu, C.L. Nistor, C. Petcu, H. Iovu, A00127/2022.
Anticorrosive coatings based on mesoporous silica containers loaded with 1-H Benzotriazole (BTA) / Dodecylamine (DDA) and respectively with 2-Mercaptobenzimidazole (MBT) / Dodecylamine (DDA) and their production process, C.L. Nistor, S.G. Burlacu, C.I. Mihaescu, C. Petcu, R. Ianchis, C.M. Ninciuleanu, E. Alexandrescu, C. Scomoroscenco, I.C. Gifu, A00150/2022.
Process for the preparation of a product with thermal energy storage properties based on a PEG6000-silica-carbon nanotubes composite material with stabilized shape, C.L. Nistor, C.I. Mihaescu, C. Petcu, R. Ianchis, I.C. Gifu, E. Alexandrescu, A00629/2022.
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