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Citizenship:
Ph.D. degree award:
2008
Dana Alina
Magdas
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INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M
Researcher
Web of Science ResearcherID:
AAU-1493-2020.
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Expertise & keywords
Vibrational Spectroscopy
CF-IRMS, GC-MS, stable isotope measurements by Laser Spectroscopy
Glass-Ceramics
Stable isotopes CHNO applications si hydrology and food security
stable isotopes in environmental studies
Trace elements
Agro-Food
Wine authentication
Food authenticity
Traceability
Projects
Publications & Patents
Entrepreneurship
Reviewer section
Organic vs. Conventional agriculture? – Applications of isotopic techniques in vegetable traceability assessment
Call name:
Projects for Young Research Teams - RUTE -2014 call
PN-II-RU-TE-2014-4-0934
2015
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2017
Role in this project:
Project coordinator
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO)
Project website:
http://www.itim-cj.ro/PNCDI/ru159/index.htm
Abstract:
The main objective of the project is the implementation of new techniques / multi-isotopic methods, for vegetables authentication and traceability, corroborated with metal content and pesticide residues, in order to control the quality and traceability of such products. Besides the main scientific objective of the project a special interest is given to the formation of a young researcher team in the field of food security and also, the accreditation extension of our laboratory for isotopic analysis for vegetables authentication and traceability assessment. IZOGREEN project will use the isotopic fingerprint for independent checks or fill of gaps on quality, traceability and proper labeling of vegetables commercialized on Romanian market. The project aims the identification of most suitable markers or association of markers that allows differentiating between organic vegetables and vegetables obtained through conventional agriculture and also, that could distinguish between vegetables grown in greenhouses and those from field. Thus, this project will implement, for the first time in Romania, isotopic fingerprinting of Transylvanian vegetables, using isotopic ratios of stable light isotopes. The project will have a major role in the transfer of know-how, training of young researchers and the optimization of the latest analytical methods in the field. Founding this project, would allow the formation of a young research team in the field of food safety.
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DEVELOPMENT OF INOVATIVE METHODS, IMPLEMENTATION OF FUNCTIONAL AND DEMONSTRATIVE MODELS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE ON THE UNIQUE MARKET THE TRADITIONAL CHEESES MANUFACTURED IN TRANSYLVANIA
Call name:
Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-2067
2014
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2017
Role in this project:
Partner team leader
Coordinating institution:
UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRICOLE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA CLUJ-NAPOCA
Project partners:
UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRICOLE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA CLUJ-NAPOCA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO); COMPANIA DE INFORMATICA APLICATA S.A. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE (U.M.F) Cluj-Napoca (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO)
Project website:
http://www.cianet.ro/tradfood
Abstract:
Part of the interdisciplinary applied research, the TRAD_FOOD project aims to develop innovative ways to certify molecular and biochemical markers specific for traditional dairy products obtained in Transylvania, in order to use them for authenticity certification of these products on the European market. The methods of processing the traditional dairy products are an integrated part of the folklore of the region that imposes its particularities through geographical printing. The nowadays consumers’ require traditional dairy products obtained in safety and quality conditions, healthier and more nutritious, adapted to the modern society. The lack of innovative methods currently implemented in Romania for geographical printing of dairy products leads to the insufficient exploration of this domain by the traditional producers found in regions with specific character.
In order to facilitate the maximum exploitation of this significant area of production and to help out the producers, the purpose of this project is to test and implement biochemical and molecular methods to certify the authenticity and origin of products, taking as study model various cow and sheep cheeses obtained in Transylvania. These methods will be used further for certifying other similar products obtained in other regions of the country. Thus, the project will implement for the first time in Romania, the isotopic print of cheese obtained in Transylvania by using the reports of easy stable isotopes (2H/1H, 13C/12C, 15N/14N, 18O/16O). The isotopical print of animal dairy product by using complementary methods such as IRMS and ICP-MS techniques is new for Romania and also worldwide. This project is also aiming to test and validate molecular techniques – such as PCR to certify the DNA of the species – and the IEF technique to identify the milk protein specie-specific. These methods are currently the safest techniques to establish and confirm the species and the authenticity of food products; however they are not used in our country. The quality of the raw material and of the end-products will be assessed through the PCR technique. By implementing these methods in the dairy production chain, in every stage of milk processing, a data base will be formed which can develop the knowledge of the producers, as well as of the control authorities. The analytical methods of the gathered biochemical data will be based on chemometrical testing, this way assuring the accuracy of the evaluation.
The complexity of this project is also given by its interdisciplinary character, various competences being needed in fields like physics, food chemistry, biology, pedology and hydrology. The methods used in determining the Romanian cheeses’ uniqueness are of high precision, in full development in the UE, so that the project can be considered an interdisciplinary one of high complexity. The added value of the project resides in the development of traditional rural production from Transylvania area by conceiving a methodological model of authentication and by submitting for accreditation validated methods for certifying the traditional cheeses in order to commercialize them on the unique market. The results are validated through: the elaboration of a practical guide for authentication; elaboration of innovative methodological models transposable in other production food chains; identification and proposal of patentable ideas along with the publication of articles in ISI indexed journals. Along the scientific impact of this project brought by originality and complexity, we underline the social-economical dimension through the development of small traditional producers and the protection of the honest workers as well as the educational dimension, by involving and training for research the PhD students, post-doctoral students and the ones found in the continuous college learning programs.
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Modern Cascade for 13C Cryogenic Separation
Call name:
Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA-2011 call, Type 2
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2011-3.2-0591
2012
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2016
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA
Project partners:
UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO); ELECTRONIC APRIL APARATURA ELECTRONICA SPECIALA S.R.L. (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO)
Project website:
http://roxana-eu.wix.com/sepcas-13c
Abstract:
The enriched carbon isotope 13C is widely used in numerous applications. One of the methods used to increase its natural concentration is through the cryogenic distillation of the carbon monoxide in high distillation columns. Very little information exists nowadays regarding the construction, principle of operation, mathematical model or control system. The present project proposes a novel method for raising the natural concentration by using three separation columns of medium height connected in a cascade fashion. To reduce the energy consumption and increase the performance of the plant, the cascade is packed in the same vacuum jacket and uses the same condenser, a construction that increases the efficiency of gas transfer between the single-columns. However, the advantage of the construction comes with serious problems in terms of monitoring and automatic control of the entire plant.
Due to the complexity of the cascade, its strong nonlinear and multivariable character, with large time constants and variable time delays, the problem of accurate modeling and control design becomes very important. The present project, apart from the technological novelty, offers significant possibilities for developing identification algorithms and closed loop control structures. The final objective of the project resides in the actual implementation of control algorithms on the three columns, as well as an overall optimal supervisory control system designed in order to increase the efficiency of the separation process.
The expected results, apart from the scientific ones (new algorithms, complete mathematical model of the cascade, novel control structures), include a functional separation cascade, completely monitored and automatically controlled using dedicated measuring equipment and dedicated control devices. The end product of the present project consists in a higher competitivity on the isotope market and a price reduction of 13C labeled compounds.
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AUTHENTICATION AND TRACEABILITY OF FRUIT JUICES USING ISOTOPIC METHODS. (IZOJUICE).
Call name:
Projects for Young Research Teams - TE-2010 call
PN-II-RU-TE-2010-0121
2010
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2013
Role in this project:
Project coordinator
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICA SI MOLECULARA INCDTIM DIN CLUJ NAPOCA
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICA SI MOLECULARA INCDTIM DIN CLUJ NAPOCA (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICA SI MOLECULARA INCDTIM DIN CLUJ NAPOCA (RO)
Project website:
http://itim-cj.ro/PNCDI/ru121/
Abstract:
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT IS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT NEW MULTI-ISOTOPIC METHODS FOR AUTHENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY OF THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT IS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT NEW MULTI-ISOTOPIC METHODS FOR AUTHENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY OF FRUIT JUICES IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE QUALITY OF THESE. BESIDES THE MAIN OBJECTIV OF THE PROJECT AN IMPORTANT GOAL IS TO FORM A YOUNG TEAM OF RESEARCHERS WELL SPECIALIZED IN THE FIELD OF SAFETY AND FOOD SECURITY AND ALSO TO EXTEND THE ACCREDITATION OF OUR LABORATORY TO FRUIT JUICES ISOTOPIC ANALYSES. THE PROJECT WILL USE THE ISOTOPIC FINGERPRINT OF THE FRUIT JUICES TO VERIFY THE QUALITY, TRASABILITY AND ACCURATE LABELING OF FRUIT JUICES FROM THE DOMESTIC MARKET. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO HAVE AN ECONOMICAL IMPACT, BECAUSE IT WILL ALLOW THE APPLICATION OF THE NEW GENERATED METHODS TO THE ECONOMICAL FIELD, AFTER THAT THESE METHODS WILL BE ACREDITATED. THE IDENTIFICATION OF NATURAL JUICES ADULTERATION AND THESE TRASABILITY IS A DIFFICULT TASK AND UNTIL NOW THERE IS NO WAY TO GIVE UNAMBIGUOUS RESULTS CONCERNING THEIR ORIGIN AND AUTENTICITY. HENCE THE NEED TO DEVELOP NEW PRECISE COMPLEMENTARY METHODS IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH THE AUTENTICITY AND TO DETECT THE ADULTERATION OF FRUIT JUICES. THE NEW MULTI-ISOTOPIC METHODS (MI) THAT WILL BE DEVELOPED IN THIS PROJECT WILL BE A NOVELTY IN THE FILD AT NATIONAL LEVEL WHILE LINKING THEM WITH THE ANALYSIS OF TRACE ELEMENTS IS A NEW LEVEL BOTH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONALLY. THE GUARANTEE OF THE PROJECT REALISATION IN THE BEST CONDITIONS IS GIVED BY THE FACT THAT THE TEAM IS FORMED BY COMPETENT RESEARCH STAFF, HAVING SCIENTIFIC RESULTS THAT ARE RECOGNIZED IN THE FIELD OF SAFETY AND FOOD SECURITY. ALSO, THE RESEARCH TEAM POSSESS EXPERIENCE IN TERMS OF TEAM WORK TO ACHIEVE THE PROPOSED SCIENTIFIC OBJECTIVES, TEAM MEMBERS BEING INVOLVED IN A LARGE NUMBER OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS. LAST BUT NOT LEAST, THE EXISTENCE OF THE ENTIRE NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTITUTE A PREREQUISITE FOR MEETING ALL OBJECTIVES.
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FILE DESCRIPTION
DOCUMENT
List of research grants as project coordinator or partner team leader
Significant R&D projects for enterprises, as project manager
R&D activities in enterprises
Peer-review activity for international programs/projects
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