Dr. Violeta Dediu | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award
Dr at IMT Bucuresti, Romania
Violeta Dediu, born on December 12, 1974, in Galati, Romania, is a senior researcher specializing in material engineering and nanotechnology. She has extensive experience in synthesizing and characterizing nanomaterials, as well as environmental protection. Dediu has contributed significantly to the development of sensors and nanocomposites for various applications. She is fluent in Romanian, English, French, Russian, and Italian.
Profile
🎓 Education
Ph.D. in Material Engineering, “Dunarea de Jos” University (2013), Thesis: “Synthesis and Characterization of Oxide and Multilayer Nanocomposite Films for Alcohol Sensors” M.A. in Physical Chemistry, “Dunarea de Jos” University (1999), Thesis: “Ion Flotation in Wastewater Treatment”. B.A. in Physics and Chemistry, “Dunarea de Jos” University (1998), Thesis: “Sunflower Oil Extraction with CO2 in Supercritical Conditions”
💼 Experience
2018-present: Senior Researcher, INCD for Microtechnologies-IMT Bucharest, focusing on chemical syntheses and characterization of functional nanomaterials. 2012-2018: Researcher, INCD Ecoind Bucharest, performing analyses and writing research papers. 2011-2012: Research Assistant, “Dunarea de Jos” University Galati, conducting various nanotechnology-specific analyses. 2007-2008: Head of Biodiesel Quality Control Lab, Profiland Company Galati. 2004-2007: Principal Counselor, Environmental Protection Agency Galati
🏆 Awards & Honors
Special award for excellence in educational leadership as Headmaster of Negrea Secondary School (2002). Recognition for contributions to ISO/IEC 17025 compliance in the biodiesel industry. Multiple accolades for research in nanotechnology and environmental protection
🔬 Research Focus
Synthesis and characterization of oxide and multilayer nanocomposite films. Development of alcohol sensors and functional nanomaterials. Environmental analysis and wastewater treatment technologies. Air pollution dispersion modeling and emission inventory management. Nanotechnology for environmental and industrial applications
Conclusion
Violeta Dediu is a highly qualified and experienced researcher whose work in material engineering and environmental sciences has contributed significantly to both academia and industry. Her practical expertise, coupled with a strong track record of research and leadership, makes her a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Expanding her research to include broader interdisciplinary applications could further enhance her already impressive body of work.
📚Publications
- E-skin: The Dawn of a New Era of On-Body Monitoring Systems
- Authors: AC Bunea, V Dediu, EA Laszlo, F Pistriţu, M Carp, FS Iliescu, ON Ionescu, …
- Journal: Micromachines
- Volume: 12
- Issue: 9
- Article No.: 1091
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 40
- Ethanol and Methanol Sensing Characteristics of Nb-Doped TiO2 Porous Thin Films
- Authors: V Nechita, J Schoonman, V Musat
- Journal: physica status solidi (a)
- Volume: 209
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 153–159
- Year: 2012
- Citations: 29
- Point-of-Care Testing—The Key in the Battle Against SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic
- Authors: FS Iliescu, AM Ionescu, L Gogianu, M Simion, V Dediu, MC Chifiriuc, …
- Journal: Micromachines
- Volume: 12
- Issue: 12
- Article No.: 1464
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 28
- Trends in Photothermal Nanostructures for Antimicrobial Applications
- Authors: V Dediu, J Ghitman, G Gradisteanu Pircalabioru, KH Chan, FS Iliescu, …
- Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Volume: 24
- Issue: 11
- Article No.: 9375
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 24
- Synthesis of ZnO/Au Nanocomposite for Antibacterial Applications
- Authors: V Dediu, M Busila, V Tucureanu, FI Bucur, FS Iliescu, O Brincoveanu, …
- Journal: Nanomaterials
- Volume: 12
- Issue: 21
- Article No.: 3832
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 23
- Nb-TiO2/ZnO Nanostructures for Chemoresistive Alcohol Sensing
- Authors: V Dediu, V Musat, I Cernica
- Journal: Applied Surface Science
- Volume: 488
- Pages: 70–76
- Year: 2019
- Citations: 17
- Experimental Models of Characterization and Analysis of Industrial Waste
- Authors: L Kim, AM Muresan, A Cuciureanu, D Guta, M Arama, NI Cristea, V Dediu
- Year: 2017
- Citations: 14
- Copper Doping Effect on the Properties in ZnO Films Deposited by Sol-Gel
- Authors: AI Istrate, I Mihalache, C Romanitan, O Tutunaru, R Gavrila, V Dediu
- Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
- Volume: 32
- Pages: 4021–4033
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 12
- Antibacterial and Photocatalytic Activity of ZnO/Au and ZnO/Ag Nanocomposites
- Authors: M Busila, V Musat, P Alexandru, C Romanitan, O Brincoveanu, …
- Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Volume: 24
- Issue: 23
- Article No.: 16939
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 8
- Environmental Impact Assessment of Odours from Solid Waste Landfills Located in Highly Urbanized Areas
- Authors: A Vasile, V Danciulescu, G Tanase, L Kim, V Dediu
- Journal: Revista De Chimie
- Volume: 68
- Issue: 8
- Pages: 1749–1751
- Year: 2017
- Citations: 6
- Effective Control of TEOS–PECVD Thin Film Depositions
- Authors: C Mihaela, V Dediu, F Pistriţu, EA Laszlo, C Iliescu
- Conference: 2020 International Semiconductor Conference (CAS)
- Pages: 195–198
- Year: 2020
- Citations: 3