ACADEMY OF ROMANIAN SCIENTISTS. Section of CHEMICAL SCIENCES

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1 MEMBERS FROM ROMANIA Name, Surname ship Function Residence 1. ANDRONESCU, Ecaterina Full President of the section Bucharest 2. CÂMPEANU, Gheorghe Full Bucharest 3. ENĂCHESCU, Marius Full Bucharest 4. GAVRILESCU, Maria Full Scientific Secretary Iaşi 5. IONESCU, Elena Full Vice-president of the section Piatra Neamţ 6. NAUM, Nicolae Full Bucharest 7. RUSU, Vasile Full Timişoara 8. SAHINI, Victor Emanuel 9. IONESCU, Niculae 10. SURPĂŢEANU, Gheorghe 11. ANTOHE, Neculae 12. IOVU, Horia 13. MATACHE, Savel 14. POPA, Marcel 15. POPESCU, Ovidiu Full Founding Honorary Honorary Corresponding Corresponding Corresponding Corresponding Corresponding Bucharest Bucharest Bacău [P. Neamţ] Piatra Neamţ Bucharest Bucharest Iaşi Iaşi 1. TOMOAIA-COTIŞEL, Maria 2. ŢEBRENCU, Carmen Associate Associate Cluj-Napoca Piatra Neamţ OVERSEAS MEMBERS: Name, Surname ship Residence 1. CHIRILĂ Traian 2. LINDMAN Bjorn-Olof Corresponding Honorary AUSTRALIA SUEDIA 3. NICOLAU Dan V. Full AUSTRALIA 4. RIETZ Bernd Honorary DANEMARCA Actualizat: 05 iulie

MEMBERS FROM ROMANIA: Full, President of the Section ANDRONESCU, Ecaterina Professor, chemical engineer, Ph.D., President of the Senate of Politehnica University of Bucharest.

Areas of expertise: Scientific research in the physical chemistry of oxidic compounds, physical chemistry of silicates solid state; science of oxidic materials; ceramic materials with electric and

2 MEMBERS FROM ROMANIA: Full, President of the Section ANDRONESCU, Ecaterina Professor, chemical engineer, Ph.D., President of the Senate of Politehnica University of Bucharest. Ex-Rector of UPB; Minister of Education, Research and Innovation ( ). Areas of expertise: Scientific research in the physical chemistry of oxidic compounds, physical chemistry of silicates solid state; science of oxidic materials; ceramic materials with electric and magnetic properties; nanomaterials and nanotechnologies. Full CÂMPEANU Gheorghe Professor, chemical engineer, Ph.D., University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest. Areas of expertise: Scientific research in industrial, agricultural, medical and veterinary biotechnologies, biotechnologies in horticulture, applied biochemistry and biotechnology. 2

resolution; b) building a unique system in the world at the University of Maine, USA, able to "see" both the atoms on any surface, and the atoms of the tip used for tunnelling; c) implementation and

3 Full ENĂCHESCU, Marius Professor, engineer, Ph.D., one of the pioneers of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Areas of expertise and achievements: a) construction of the first STM (Scanning Tunnelling Microscope) - tunnelling effect microscope, at the largest German university, system capable of sub-atomic resolution; b) building a unique system in the world at the University of Maine, USA, able to "see" both the atoms on any surface, and the atoms of the tip used for tunnelling; c) implementation and use of a variable temperature STM-AFM system at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory University of California Berkeley, USA, for experiments in fundamental phenomena of friction between atoms. 9 years of experience in high-tech industry, as Chief Executive Officer and President of a Silicon Valley corporation. GAVRILESCU, Maria Corresponding, Scientific Secretary of the section Professor, chemical engineer, Ph.D., Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iaşi. Areas of expertise: engineering of chemical and biological processes, with applications in the protection of the environment (in particular engineering processes of remediation, treatment, purification and control of environmental components - air, water, soil affected by the pollution phenomenon; integration, modelling and simulation). Engineering of chemical and biological processes with applications in the protection of the environment - biotechnology, with applications in environmental protection (biosorbtion, bioaccumulation, bioremediation, etc.).environmental risk assessment and management, engineering of technical and occupational safety, integration of ecological risk, health and safety assessments. Treatment and management of solid waste. Prevention and integrated control of pollution for processes, products, services, sustainable industrial production, eco-design, eco-technologies and clean production, industrial ecology, environmental assessments and audit. 3

Areas of expertise: Scientific research of chemical synthesis in the pharmaceutical industry, monomers and intermediates for synthetic fibres industry, synthesis of new chemical products for

4 IONESCU Elena Full, Vice-president of the Section Senior researcher, engineer, Ph.D. in chemical technology, General Manager of Plantavorel Centre for Research and Processing of Medicinal Plants, Piatra Neamţ. Areas of expertise: Scientific research of chemical synthesis in the pharmaceutical industry, monomers and intermediates for synthetic fibres industry, synthesis of new chemical products for cosmetics and perfume industry, dyes and leather industry; research, design and mathematical modelling for new equipment for catalytic hydrogenation and oxidation processes; catalytic polymerisation of cyclohexene, separation processes through continuous crystallisation in the solvent, drying processes in a fluidised bed; publishing activity. Specialisations in scientific and technical documentation and briefing, financial management, international economic relations; design and implementation of the quality system. Full NAUM, Nicolae Professor, chemical engineer, Ph.D., Programme Management Director of the National Centre for Project Management, Bucharest. Areas of expertise: Synthesis and characterisation of zeolitic catalysts; innovation management. Implementation of ISO / IEC for accreditation and testing systems; policies and directions of action for the implementation of the International Standard ISO 9001: 2000, 2001; accreditation, certification activities in Romania; maintaining the qualification of auditors. New requirements of competence of auditors under the provisions of the project ISO / FDIS 19011: Appointment and role of auditors in the appointment; Certification Systems in Biological Farming, training of auditors / evaluators for testing /checking laboratories; quality management. 4

Full RUSU, Vasile Professor, chemical engineer, Ph.D., Head of the Biochemistry Chair, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara.

Academician SAHINI, Victor-Emanuel Full, Founder of AOSR Professor, engineer, Ph.D., honorary director of the Institute of Physical Chemistry I.G. Murgulescu of the Romanian Academy.

Study of the structure and different molecular properties, study of charge transfer complexes, of ion-radicals of organic compounds with actual or potential biological action and their correlation

5 Full RUSU, Vasile Professor, chemical engineer, Ph.D., Head of the Biochemistry Chair, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara. Areas of expertise: Scientific research in inorganic chemistry; gradient chromatography; radio protection and nuclear security; biochemistry; organic chemistry and pharmacology. Academician SAHINI, Victor-Emanuel Full, Founder of AOSR Professor, engineer, Ph.D., honorary director of the Institute of Physical Chemistry I.G. Murgulescu of the Romanian Academy. Areas of expertise: Physical chemistry, structure of atoms and molecules, molecular spectroscopy, quantum chemistry, biological physical chemistry, electrochemistry and colloidal chemistry. Study of the structure and different molecular properties, study of charge transfer complexes, of ion-radicals of organic compounds with actual or potential biological action and their correlation with electronic structure calculations through quantum chemistry methods. Physical biochemistry researches. Researches of applicative nature, oriented mainly towards the pharmaceutical industry and protection of the environment. Honorary IONESCU, Niculae Chemist, senior researcher, Ph.D., Honorary of the Institute of Physical Chemistry I.G. Murgulescu of the Romanian Academy. Areas of expertise: Chemical kinetics of fast reactions in the gas phase: origin, stability and propagation of explosions. Chemical kinetics of heterogeneous reactions in gas-solid systems, in stationary and non-stationary conditions. Development of kinetic models. Adsorption of gases on metals. Biological physical chemistry. Electronic microscopy. 5

compounds); synthonic chemistry (generation of essential amino acids and production of polypeptides). Corresponding ANTOHE Neculae Senior researcher, engineer, Ph.D.

6 Honorary SURPĂŢEANU, Gheorghe Professor, Ph.D., "Vasile Alecsandri" University, Bacău. Areas of expertise: Syntheses of heterocyclic compounds with specific properties (medicines and industrial auxiliaries); supramolecular chemistry (molecular sensors for the detection of toxic organic compounds); synthonic chemistry (generation of essential amino acids and production of polypeptides). Corresponding ANTOHE Neculae Senior researcher, engineer, Ph.D. in organic chemistry, Scientific Director of Plantavorel Centre for Research and Processing of Medicinal Plants, Piatra Neamţ. Areas of expertise: Ammonia combustion, platinum recovery from ammonia combustion, ammonium ion recovery in wastewater from ammonia plant; production of new products and technologies immediately applicable in industry aimed at reducing the import of raw materials. Obtaining new sulphur polymers with radiation absorbing properties (applications in astronautics). Technologies in the manufacture of polyamide fibres. Author and co-author of 39 patents: recovery of ethylene glycol carbonate azotop. Realisation of products for antistatic PNA fibres for industrial applications. Manufacture of polyamide fibres; quaternary ammonium salts, organic compounds of phosphorus (organic phosphites of polyethylene glycol). 6

optimal content of methylol groups of ureaformaldehyde resin; studies on the polycondensation reaction between piperazine, formaldehyde, and benzyl alcohol; studies on the structureproperty relation

7 Corresponding IOVU Horia Professor, chemical engineer, Ph.D., pro-rector of UPB Areas of expertise: coordinative ionic polymerisation of dienes; studies on the physical and mechanical properties of polymeric composites with various structures; studies on the optimal content of methylol groups of ureaformaldehyde resin; studies on the polycondensation reaction between piperazine, formaldehyde, and benzyl alcohol; studies on the structureproperty relation for composite materials; development of original technologies for obtaining lanthanide complexes; development of a new field in Romania - synthesis of polymeric materials through unconventional techniques, in microwave field and under the action of accelerated electron beams. 96 ISI papers. Creator of APMG (Advanced Polymer Materials Group), with a very good basis of equipment. Director or coordinator of 25 national research projects and three international projects. Corresponding MATACHE Savel Senior researcher, engineer, Ph.D., director of the Research Centre Săvineşti. Areas of expertise: scientific research on the processes of degradation of thermolabile substances during separation processes; formulates a new definition of the thermolability of substances and proposes precise methods for its measuring; reveals the existence of a thermal threshold at which degradation takes place with measurable speed and, in premiere in literature, introduces a scale of thermolability of substances; proposes an original method of calculation to evaluate the effectiveness of purification equipment through thermal processes; publishing activity. 7

Corresponding POPESCU Ovidiu Professor, veterinarian and chemist, Ph.D., consultant at the Department of Biochemistry and Veterinary Toxicology, USAMV Iaşi.

Activity: research - Clinical biochemistry (proteomics in large ruminants, biochemical particularities in the diagnosis of chronic hematuria syndrome in cattle), analytical toxicology,

8 Corresponding POPESCU Ovidiu Professor, veterinarian and chemist, Ph.D., consultant at the Department of Biochemistry and Veterinary Toxicology, USAMV Iaşi. In the US he is an Affiliate Professor at the Department of Fundamental Medical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, Indiana. Activity: research - Clinical biochemistry (proteomics in large ruminants, biochemical particularities in the diagnosis of chronic hematuria syndrome in cattle), analytical toxicology, mycotoxicology, veterinary therapy. Lectures on: Biochemistry, Clinical and diagnostic veterinary toxicology, Ecotoxicology. Publications: manuals, treaties, original scientific papers; Traian Savulescu Academy Award winner, 1987; Award "For Progress in Veterinary Medicine" of the General Association of Romania s Veterinarians, POPA, Marcel Corresponding Professor at the Department of natural and synthetic polymers of the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection at the Technical University "Gheorghe Asachi" of Iasi. Author of 395 scientific papers (240 in journals with coefficient impact), 25 chapters and monographs (24 abroad), 9 books and treaties (2 abroad), 19 patents, editor of two books abroad (ASP, BENTHAM ). Author of 395 scientific papers (240 journals with coefficient impact), 25 chapters and monographs (24 abroad), 9 books and treated (2 abroad), 19 patents, editor of two books abroad (ASP, BENTHAM ) Doctor Honoris Causa of the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'adour, France (2010) Chief Editor of the Journal of Hydrogels (American Scientific Publishers). Collaborations with universities in France (Mulhouse, Lyon, Marseille, Rouen, Pau, Toulon, Arras, Douai), Canada and Germany; member of Groupe Français des POLYMERES (Education section). Areas of expertise: mechanochemistry of polymers, chemical transformations of natural polymers, polymer composites, hydrogels, polymeric micro- and nanoparticles (functionalized, magnetic) for biomedical applications, bioactive polymers (drugs, enzymes, nutrient principles immobilized on polymers), polymer-drug conjugates. 8

TOMOAIA-COTIŞEL, Maria Associate Professor, PhD, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Department of Physical Chemistry Areas of expertise: Physical chemistry, biological chemistry,

A particular importance of her teaching concerns and research is given to molecular and cellular medicine using AFM and STM imaging, and respectively to biomaterials with biological and clinical

9 TOMOAIA-COTIŞEL, Maria Associate Professor, PhD, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Department of Physical Chemistry Areas of expertise: Physical chemistry, biological chemistry, biochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, biophysical structure, physical chemistry of nanostructures and nanostructured materials, chemistry of colloids and interfaces. A particular importance of her teaching concerns and research is given to molecular and cellular medicine using AFM and STM imaging, and respectively to biomaterials with biological and clinical applications. She developed new strategies for interfacial nanofabrication and physical, chemical and biological characterisation of some smart new functional materials and supramolecular flat nanostructures with vast applications in research and development of medical devices, opto-electronic devices or biosensors. Associate ŢEBRENCU, Carmen-Elena Senior researcher, chemical engineer, Ph.D., Technical Director of Plantavorel Centre for Research and Processing of Medicinal Plants, Piatra Neamţ. Areas of expertise: Kinetic studies for drying granular or powdery substances: hydroxylamine sulphate, sulphanilide, cinnamic acid, aromatic polyamides, aminoguanidine bicarbonate, terephthaloyl chloride, plasticisers, technopolymers granules, ion exchangers; purification of raw materials (terephthaloyl chloride and p. phenylendiamine) to obtain aromatic polyamides; liquid-liquid extraction, applied in wastewater treatment resulting from the manufacture of polyamide granules, water containing 2-5% - caprolactam. 9

OVERSEAS MEMBERS: Corresponding CHIRILĂ, Traian AUSTRALIA Director biomaterials and polymer research; Adj. Assoc. Professor, Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science; Adj. Res.

10 OVERSEAS MEMBERS: Corresponding CHIRILĂ, Traian AUSTRALIA Director biomaterials and polymer research; Adj. Assoc. Professor, Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science; Adj. Res. Professor, School of Applied Chemistry. Areas of expertise: Organic chemistry, ophthalmologic procedures. Biomaterials and polymer science, especially in the understanding of biomaterials and biocompatibility, development of polymers for intraocular implants, hydrogels, radiation-absorbing polymers, hydrophilic sponges, artificial cornea, artificial vitreous substitutes, calcification of polymers, interaction of laser radiation with polymers, photoresponsive polymers, sustained release of bioactive agents, tissue engineering, and the use of polymers in genetic therapies. He developed an artificial cornea, which is currently used in blind patients with significant clinical success. One of his recent research interests consists of the mechanism of spontaneous calcification of hydrogels, an issue of importance in the medical applications of polymers. 10

Honorary LINDMAN, Björn-Olof SWEDEN Full professor (Chair), Physical Chemistry - Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lund University.

including clouding and thermal gelation; phase behaviour of block copolymer-solvent systems; gelation and rheology control of polymer-surfactant systems; phase behaviour of mixed polymer-surfactant

11 Honorary LINDMAN, Björn-Olof SWEDEN Full professor (Chair), Physical Chemistry - Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lund University. Research areas: Contributions in different areas of colloid and surface chemistry: self-diffusion and microstructure of microemulsions; anomalous temperature effects in surfactant and polymer systems including clouding and thermal gelation; phase behaviour of block copolymer-solvent systems; gelation and rheology control of polymer-surfactant systems; phase behaviour of mixed polymer-surfactant solutions; interfacial organisation of surfactants and polymersurfactant mixtures; DNA-cosolute interactions including. Compaction by surfactants and polymers; colloidal biology. Full NICOLAU, Dan AUSTRALIA Professor, engineer, Ph.D., SWINBURNE University of Technology, Hawthon, Victoria, Australia. Areas of expertise: design and manufacture of hybrid dynamic nanodevices, including those based on molecular motors. Study of "intelligent" behaviour of microorganisms in microfluidic networks. Linear protein molecular nanomotors Nanomotoare moleculare proteice lineare. Research aggregates: (i) micro/nano-structured surfaces for micro/nanoarrays fabricated via classical microlithography, microablation and Atomic Force Microscopy; (ii) dynamic micro/nanodevices, such as microfluidics/lab-on-a-chip and devices based on protein molecular motors, with applications in diagnosis, drug discovery and biocomputation devices; (iii) intelligent-like behaviour of microorganisms in confined spaces, which manifests itself in the process of survival and growth. 11

12 Honorary Copenhagen, DENMARK RIETZ, Bernd Professor, engineer, Ph.D., Risø National Laboratory, Isotope Division, Copenhagen, Denmark. Research areas: Environmental Monitoring, Inductively Coupled Plasma, Atomic Emission Spectrometry, Pre-Analysis Parameter Optimization, Colorimetry. The determination of the enzymatic activity of clinically important enzymes and substrates using fluorometric methods Clinical enzymology, Enzyme Tests, Fluorimetry, Fluorometry. 12

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