Mrs. Cristina DINU | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Mrs at National Research and Development Institute for Industrial Ecology ECOIND,  Romania

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Education 🎓

Cristina Dinu earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University Politehnica of Bucharest in December 2019, defending her thesis titled “Identificarea unor caracteristici ale solurilor, vegetației si apelor prin metode fizico-chimice.” She completed a Master’s degree in Therapeutic Chemistry from the University of Bucharest (2001-2003) and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, specializing in Organic Chemistry, from the same institution (1997-2001). Her academic background is strongly rooted in applied physical chemistry and electrochemistry, providing a solid foundation for her extensive research career in environmental chemistry.

Experience 💼

Cristina has worked at ECOIND since 2008, advancing from Analytical Chemist to Senior Scientific Researcher (Grade II). Her work primarily involves validating analytical methods for detecting metals in environmental samples through techniques such as UV-VIS, AAS, and ICP-OES. She has contributed to research projects focused on bioaccumulation studies, pollution control, and the validation of new methods for detecting hazardous substances. In her current role, she leads research on the physical-chemical characterization of water, soil, and waste, and participates in collaborative national and international environmental protection initiatives.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Cristina’s scientific contributions have earned her recognition, including a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering for her work on identifying soil, vegetation, and water characteristics through physical-chemical methods. She has consistently contributed to national and international environmental projects and has been acknowledged for her work in analytical chemistry. Her expertise in validating analytical methods and pollution control techniques has made her a key figure in several prominent environmental protection initiatives, although specific awards and honors are not listed in her CV.

Research Focus 🔬

Cristina Dinu’s research focuses on environmental pollution control, particularly in monitoring and analyzing metal contaminants in water, soil, and waste. She has conducted extensive bioaccumulation studies involving the translocation of toxic metals from polluted soils into aromatic and medicinal plants. Cristina has also validated new analytical methods, such as FIAS-ICP-EOS, for the detection of hazardous substances. Her work supports environmental protection efforts by ensuring compliance with national and international regulations and improving the physical-chemical characterization of environmental pollutants.

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