Current members

Prof.dr. Ioan Ardelean – group leader

His current scientific interest is related to the development of new low-field NMR techniques and their applications in materials science, as shown by the list of publications.

 

Lecturer dr. Codruta Manuela Badea
Her scientific interest is focused on understanding the temperature effects on the hydration of cement based materials. The studies include NMR diffusion and relaxation measurements as a function of temperature. The NMR results are correlated with mechanical strength test of fabricated samples. CV and projects

Asist. dr. Mihai Marius Rusu
His scientific interest is focused in the characterization of complex materials such as nanocomposites or hierarchic structures with potential in environmental or energy sectors. The studies include the use of complementary techniques such as XRD, electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and NMR diffusion and relaxation measurements. The characterizations are correlated with the macroscopic response of the materials or assemblies in terms of mechanical properties, electrochemical response etc.

 

Ioana Lacan – PhD Student
Her research focuses on the manufacturing of new calcium phosphate cements for bone substitution and their  characterization by low field NMR techniques.  
Alexandru Simedru – PhD Student
His research focuses on the manufacturing of new Portland cements for 3D printing applications and their  characterization by low field NMR techniques.  
Gabriel Grama – PhD Student
His research focuses on the effect of silica fume addition on hydration dynamics and the porosity of cement mortars used 3D printing applications.   

 

 

Former members

 

Dr. Calin Cadar
His research was focused on the production and the characterization of graphene aerogels with various metallic addtions and their potential applications. Research summary

 

 

 

Dr. Andrea Bede (Crețu)
Her research was focused on the production and characterization of high performance cement based materials containing nanoparticles. Research summary. 

 

Dr. eng. Daniela Alexandra Pop (Scurtu)
Her research was focused on improving the elastic properties of concrete samples by using some silane compounds. The studies include the temperature influence on the hydration process and water absorption inside the porous sample.

 

Dr. Stanca Boboia (Cuc)
Her work was focused on manufacturing and characterization of new polymeric biomaterials with application in bone reconstruction. The NMR techniques are used here for monitoring the polymerization process and the pore size distribution.

 

Dr. Ruben Emanuel Nechifor
His research was focused on production and NMR characterisation of new polymeric nanocapsules to be used in drug delivery.

 

Dr. eng. Sergiu Muncaci
His research was focused on understanding the role of the internal gradients in NMR diffusion and relaxation measurements. For that purpose the porous ceramics are produced with controlled amount of magnetic impurities and controlled pore size.

Dr. eng. Marius Alexandru Simina
His research was focused on NMR investigations and design of new high strength concrete samples.