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Citizenship:
Romania
Ph.D. degree award:
1998
Mrs.
Dana
Cristea
Senior researcher
Senior researcher
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INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD
Researcher | Manager
>20
years
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Curriculum Vitae (18/01/2024)
Expertise & keywords
Optoelectornics
Nanotechnology
Mcro and nanoelectronics
Sensors
nanophotonics
photonic and optical materials
Nanocomposites
Graphene
quantum dots
Microoptics
Quantum optics
Projects
Publications & Patents
Entrepreneurship
Reviewer section
4D Microscopy of biological materials by short pulse terahertz sources (MIMOSA)
Call name:
EC - Horizon Europe
Horizon-238503-101046651
2022
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2026
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
Institution
Project partners:
ECOLE DE TECHNOLOGIE SUPERIEURE (CA); CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS (FR); INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE (FR); CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE (IT); FONDAZIONE BRUNO KESSLER (IT); ACTIVE FIBER SYSTEMS GMBH (DE); CHALMERS TEKNISKA HOGSKOLA AB (SE); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETAREDEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE (RO); UNIVERSITE DE ROUEN NORMANDIE (FR); UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI TRENTO (IT); UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI NAPOLI FEDERICO II (IT)
Affiliation:
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE (FR)
Project website:
Abstract:
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Fabrication by Photolithography of Optical Components with Large Apertures and Complex Aspherical Surfaces
Call name:
P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-1233
2022
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2024
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Affiliation:
Project website:
http://www.imt.ro/LACAS
Abstract:
The project titled Fabrication by photolithography of Optical Elements with Large Apertures and Complex Aspherical Surfaces (LACAS) will development of technology based on microfabrication methods for realizing large aperture optical elements with complex aspherical optical surfaces for generating helical wavefront beam carrying orbital angular momentum (OAM) for high power lasers and Bessel beams of zeroth and higher order for free space optical communications. Also, in the framework of this project, free form optical components with the functionality of sorting beams with helical wavefronts as a function of their OAM and with applications in quantum information will be fabricated. The proper functionality of the fabricated components and a high quality of their optical surface will validate the technology
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SMART multilayer holographic label manufacturing technology with temperature sensor and anticopying metal particles
Call name:
P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2021-0646
2022
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2024
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
OPTOELECTRONICA - 2001 S.A.
Project partners:
OPTOELECTRONICA - 2001 S.A. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Affiliation:
Project website:
http://smartholotemp.optoel.ro
Abstract:
Globally, the trade in counterfeit goods is the second largest source of organized crime revenue and is surpassed only by illicit drug trafficking, reaching up to a value of $ 2,200 billion annually. An effective solution to these problems is to attach holographic anti-counterfeiting labels to the product/box. Lately, the need has arisen to introduce new security elements, the fulfillment of new technical parameters and new methods of integrating them with the product.
Taking into account these aspects, the project proposes the development of an innovative technology for the manufacture of a SMART multilayer holographic label with a high degree of security, which can be implemented using the existing infrastructure at OPTOEL. This label will contain different security elements: i) passive RFID structure with temperature sensor; ii) security element consisting of metal microparticles deposited randomly; iii) holographic label structure with nanotext security features; (iv) holographic security features with optical and morphological properties. The project will have an important impact on the consortium through: - the technology transfer carried out by IMT to OPTOEL, in order to implement the new security elements and technological stages necessary for their integration on the OPTOEL manufacturing line; - technology transfer from IMT to improve the optical and morphological properties of structures with a high degree of security by characterizing them in intermediate stages; - developing a partnership between the private environment and the research/development environment by assimilating the RDI results and transferring their knowledge to the economic agent; - increasing the innovation capacity of OPTOEL and strengthening it to the creation of new technologies and products with exploitation potential on the internal and external market.
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Plamonic and dielectric metasurfaces as platforms for fluorescence enhancement
Call name:
P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-1300
2020
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2022
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO); DDS DIAGNOSTIC S.R.L. (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
https://www.imt.ro/metaflen/
Abstract:
This project aims to validate a novel plasmonic and dielectric structures for a considerable enhancement of fluorescent emission of a variety of fluorophores from the visible(VIS) to the near infrared(NIR) spectral domains, based on metasurfaces and explore its applicability in biosensing. It is well known that the fluorescence(FL) of a molecule depends on its quantum properties and the environment due to the Purcell effect. The changes in the FL properties result as the interplay between radiative and non-radiative decay which depend on the form of the electromagnetic (EM) fields. A method to enhance the FL is the employment of nanoparticles although it is difficult to control accurately the fields in their proximity. This project propose an ample investigation of geometry and configurations of the nano-antennas focusing on achieving the highest resonance at various wavelengths, in VIS and NIR, for optimal fluorescence enhancement(FLEN). The fabrication of the structures will be realized using electron beam lithography(EBL) or deep-UV and lift-off method, and FL spectroscopy will assess the FLEN obtained. The metasurfaces based FLEN is a field in the pioneer stage, therefore, different metals and dielectrics, with various plasma frequencies, as well as substrates will be studied for the appropriate FLEN. Also, due to the interactions of the EM field with individual fluorophores, we will develop various geometries giving the EM configuration and resonance at various wavelengths prone to FLEN. The FLEN is an important topic since it has a variety of applications in medical research and photonic devices. The final aim will be to obtain nanostructures that have resonance modes corresponding both to the fluorescence absorption and emission spectra to improve the efficiency of the metasurface for fluorescence applications, the functionalisation of the metasurfaces and covalent immobilisation of antibodies and proteins for experiments in biosensing application.
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RANGE OF IMAGE OPTICAL SYSTEMS WITH ZOOM FOR MWIR SPECTRAL FIELD WITH SECURITY APPLICATIONS
Call name:
P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2019-0465
2020
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2022
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
PRO OPTICA SA
Project partners:
PRO OPTICA SA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
https://prooptica.ro/mwiro/
Abstract:
The idea of this project, to create an optical imaging system with diffractive elements in the MWIR field, appeared as a good opportunity to capitalize on the experience and know-how accumulated for the realization of an optical imaging system with diffractive elements in the LWIR field. . The diffractive elements were made lithographically, in a previous partnership PRO OPTICA- IMT, financed from European funds., The results obtained previously and those expected to be obtained in the present project, are in line with the directions of interest of Pro Optica to design and realize high performance imaging optical systems, continuous improvement of the technical performances and of the constructive solutions of the observation systems as well as in keeping with the evolution and market requirements. The project has emerged as a necessity to diversify the portfolio of products offered on the national and international market and to develop new products and competitive achievement technologies, with improved performances. Each of the four spectral domains currently used for observation, VIS, SWIR, MWIR and LWIR (the last 3 listed domains are included in the IR domain), has advantages and disadvantages and a perfect system should contain working capabilities for all these areas. Each of these areas has its own specific characteristics, but the use of IR technologies for different applications (car technique, surveillance, medicine, etc.) is very dynamic and in these areas the problems are mainly related to the increase of the performances and the realization of low prices.
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Combined technologies for intelligent multi layer high security holograms development
Call name:
P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2019-0578
2020
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2022
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
OPTOELECTRONICA - 2001 S.A.
Project partners:
OPTOELECTRONICA - 2001 S.A. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
https://tecomholisig.optoel.ro/
Abstract:
The project proposal aims to increase the competitiveness of Optoelectronics 2001 through technology transfer from a prestigious R&D entity recognized on the market. The project in partnership between a CD entity and an SME entity aims to develop a modern technology for the production of intelligent holograms that will allow an integration in the modern digital technologies so that the beneficiary and the consumer can benefit from what exists on the market. The consumer has a high degree of confidence that he will use original products safe for health, safe for traffic safety, etc. The beneficiary is in turn protected from financial losses, from loss of customer confidence. the beneficiary is also benefited by the introduction of new modern technologies with implications in logistics, traffic safety, reducing the running time of the stocks, the speed with which useful reports are determined and finally with financial and commercial advantages. A hologram will be developed. intelligence through combined technologies. The hologram will have a high degree of security and will integrate a passive RFID. In this way, the hologram becomes a new generation, adapted to the digitalization of the economy.
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Sensors and Integrated Electronic and Photonic Systems for people and Infrastructures Security
Call name:
P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0419
2018
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2021
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA - ILIE MURGULESCU (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA PITESTI (RO); Ministerul Apararii Nationale prin Centrul de Cercetare Stiintifica pentru Aparare CBRN si Ecologie (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
http://www.sensis-ict.ro
Abstract:
The Complex Project “Sensors and Integrated Electronic and Photonic Systems for people and Infrastructures Security” aims to develop new sensors, new integrated electronic and photonic systems for detection of explosives used in terrorist attacks or accidentally released in military bases or industrial sites.
The Complex Project is developed through four distinct projects, called “components” which are converging to the Project goals by detection of explosive substances and increasing the security of people and infrastructures, as follows:
1) Design and development of a portable microsystem, based on TF BAR sensors arrays, for multiple detection of explosives (TATP, HMTD, TNT, RDX, NG, EGDN) used in terrorist attacks; 2) SiC-based hydrocarbons sensors for measuring the hydrogen and hydrocarbons in hostile industrial environments; 3) Infrared sensors for dangerous gases detection, such as explosive gases (methane) or pollutants (carbon dioxide / monoxide); 4) Design and development of a piezoelectric energy micro-harvester, able to generate electric power in the 100µW range, used for powering up sensors and portable microsystems used in explosive gases and substances detection.
The complex project description includes the novelty elements, detailed activities description, the working procedures within the consortium, expected results and deliverables. The deliverables has an average TRL 5, which means all four component projects will have a high technological level and the result’s maturity will reach at least successful laboratory testing.
The project will deliver the sensors and integrated systems along with the energy micro-harvester as physical objects and technologies, functional and laboratory- and real conditions tested, scientific papers and patents. The project’s high impact on the participants and also the social impact are detailed.
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Developing quantum information and quantum technologies in Romania
Call name:
P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0338
2018
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2021
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA SI INGINERIE NUCLEARA " HORIA HULUBEI " - IFIN - HH
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA SI INGINERIE NUCLEARA " HORIA HULUBEI " - IFIN - HH (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); 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 MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
https://roqnet.ro/qutech-ro/
Abstract:
Quantum information and quantum technologies are at the forefront of the second quantum revolution: quantum computers, quantum cryptography, quantum communication, quantum imaging/sensing etc. Quantum technologies are strategically important for the economic development -- the European Union recently announced a 1 Billion Euro Quantum Technologies Flagship (QT Flagship) program. Compared to other European countries, unfortunately these fields are seriously underdeveloped in Romania.
The project aims to develop quantum information and quantum technologies in Romania, such that the Romanian community will actively participate in the QT Flagship. The project director (R.I.) is National Quantum Coordinator for Romania in the coordination and support action preparing the European QT Flagship.
The project has three strategic objectives:
(i) research: developing the research capacity in quantum information and quantum technologies;
(ii) education: teaching and training PhD students, postdocs and researchers to work in these fields;
(iii) dissemination: disseminate and transfer the results to society in order to stimulate scientific and economic progress.
Each partner will be responsible for a project from the common research agenda:
1. IFIN-HH: developing theoretical and computational methods for quantum information and quantum technologies (Q-INFO)
2. INFLPR: developing the integrated quantum photonics platform (Q-CHIP)
3. IMT: quantum information with optical vortices (Q-VORTEX)
4. UPB: developing two research laboratories and a quantum source (Q-LAB)
(a) quantum computation lab: cloud programming the IBM-Q quantum computer;
(b) applied quantum information lab.
5. INCDTIM: developing theoretical models for quantum computation with Majorana fermions (Q-FERMI)
The project will result in the formation of the Romanian Quantum Network and the participation of Romania to the European QT Flagship.
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EXCEL - IMT
Call name:
13PFE 2018-2020
2018
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2020
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
Abstract:
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TGE - Plat
Call name:
2014
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2020
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
Abstract:
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EURONANOFORUM 2019 – (ENF 2019), NANOTECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED MATERIALS PROGRESS UNDER HORIZON2020 AND BEYOND , call H2020-IBA-LEIT-NMBP-Romanian- Presidency-2018 (H2020-IBA-LEIT-NMBP-Romanian-Presidency-2018), member in the management structure
Call name:
847673
2019
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2019
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
Abstract:
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EURONANOFORUM 2019 - NANOTECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED MATERIALS PROGRESS UNDER HORIZON2020 AND BEYOND
Call name:
EC - H2020
H2020-220461-847673
2019
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2019
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETAREDEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETAREDEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETAREDEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE (RO)
Project website:
https://www.euronanoforum2019.eu/
Abstract:
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Network of nano research infrastructures in the Danube region
Call name:
2017
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2018
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
Karlsruhe institute of technology
Project partners:
Karlsruhe institute of technology ()
Affiliation:
Karlsruhe institute of technology ()
Project website:
Abstract:
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Technological transfer to increase the quality and security level of holographic labels
Call name:
P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2016-0072
2016
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2018
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
OPTOELECTRONICA - 2001 S.A.
Project partners:
OPTOELECTRONICA - 2001 S.A. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
http://optoel.ro/index.php/projects/national/TSCEH/ro/acasa
Abstract:
In this context, the economic agent, Optoelectronica 2001, through the TSCEH project, decided to increase the security level and the quality of their holographic labels, following a strategy based on technological transfer:
1. from the Microtechnology Institute of Bucharest, to include a new security element in the shape of submicrometric structures
2. from Politehnica University of Bucharest, to improve the optical and morphological properties, by iterative optimization of the characterization processes.
The results will be at TRL6:
obtaining a prototype of holographic label with a new security element, of submicrometric structure type (EHS), fabricated using a modified technology, demonstrated in industrial environment.
OPTOEL produces holographic labels using a technology based on a mask obtained with modulated laser beam. These labels contain many security elements as optical effects. The challenge of this project is to find the technological solutions to include in a free zone from this mask of the submicrometric structures made starting from electron beam lithography.
The innovative character of the TSCEH project is proven by:
1. Changes in the technological steps by finding the optimal solution to include the submicrometric structures
2. Improving the optical and morphological properties by setting the optimal values of the parameters involved in the technological processes.
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Technology for multispectral photodetectors with applications in observation and surveillance optical systems
Call name:
P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-0307
2017
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2018
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
http://www.imt.ro/temptsys/
Abstract:
The main aim of the proposal is the development of a versatile, stable and reliable technology process for the fabrication of multispectral photodetectors. Multispectral photodetections is required in a large range of space and security applications, including hyperspectral imaging systems for earth and planetary observation, surveillance, detection, alerting and recognition systems. We will develop a technology based on solution procesable semiconducting materials that can be easily deposed using low cost processes and integrated with a large range of substrates. We intend o offer to Romanian SMEs an alternative to the existing technologies for detectors that require expensive epitaxial growing or bonding of multi-layer structures to cover a wider spectral band, from UV to SWIR. We have obtained preliminary results in preparation and deposition of semiconducting thin films based on graphene nanocomposites and PbS quantum dots and experimental fabrication of test structures. The devices show better characteristics in terms of responsivity, dynamic and spectral range than previously published for for PbS-QDs photodetectors integrable with silicon circuits, and even higher than those recently reported for devices based on Si hererojunctions with new 2D materials grapehene or MoS2 monolayers, obtained with a more complex technology process. However, other characteristics (dark current, linearity, response time) have to be improved by including new process steps and interface engineering.
The work plan has a complex structure, including process development and optimization, integration of the main process steps into a versatile process chain, fabrication and characterization of test device to validate the developed technology.
The team involved in the proposal have complementary expertise in the field of optoelectronic devices, micro-nanotechnology & material development, and in advanced characterization techniques.
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Compact spectrometer in infrared
Call name:
Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1988
2014
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2017
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO); OPTOELECTRONICA - 2001 S.A. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
http://www.imt.ro/cospir/
Abstract:
The proposed project aims the validation of new “proof of concept” for a compact spectrometer working in middle and long infrared. This spectrometer will retain the advantages of the current gas sensor optimized for the detection of one or a few gas species as the low cost, small volume but in the same time will offer the flexibility of the bulky, costly spectrometers. The previous research on such compact spectrometers considered dispersive devices based on MEMS – micro-electro-mechanical systems technology with movable small parts actuated electrostatically or thermally and nondispersive devices based on filters at fixed wavelengths. The nondispersive spectrometer employs either large movable parts as wheel filter or the beam splitting before entering the filter arrray. This project has as the main objective the design and fabrication of a compact spectrometer based on an array of filters without any movable parts which will eliminate the need for power splitting by using a configuration based on a sequential approach (all radiation enters the first filter and the rest of the radiation not transmitted is reflected and further used to enter the second filter, etc).
In order to obtain a spectrometer with good working characteristics it is necessary to design and fabricate high quality components both active (infrared thermal emitters and detectors) and passive (filters and Fresnel lenses). Since the research field on the infrared emitters and detectors is still open, the secondary objective of this project is to obtain original results regarding both infrared emitters and sources which will be published in ISI ranked journals and presented at conferences.
The consortium is made up from IMT-Bucharest as project coordinator, Optoelectronica-2001 as SME, and two other research organizations, ICPE-CA and INFLPR. There are four work packages in this project, the first ones deal with the design and fabrication of the active and passive components for spectrometer and the last two work packages will include the studies on the design and fabrication of the spectrometer.
The task of the design and fabrication of the active and passive components will be the assigned to IMT due to the high expertise of the research staff and also due to the availability of the equipments suitable for microfabrication technologies. There are also available dedicated software packages for electro-thermal-mechanical simulations for active components and optical simulations for passive components. The sensitive layers for the pyroelectric detectors will be deposited by ICPE-CA with RF sputtering or sol-gel method and INFLPR with Pulsed Laser Deposition. The fabrication of high quality infrared thermal detectors is critical for the successful end of the project, that is why the option to consider more deposition method for various sensitive layers has been considered. The characterization of the components will be made by Optoelectronica due the high expertise and equipments available ((sources, camera, FTIR spectrometer working in infrared)
The task of the spectrometer fabrication is assigned to Optoelectronica due to the team members experience in fabrication of optical devices and equipments integrated with control and command circuits. The testing procedure for the spectrometer validation and calibration will be performed by Optoelectronica with IMT.
The intellectual properties rights will be protected by filling patents and the results obtained in this project may be used by SME partner of the consortium – Optoelectronica for development into an product, or as a base of development into a product in cooperation with another company.
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1D and 2D nanostructures based on ZnO and innovative tehnological processes for their direct integration into gas sensing and UV radiation detection devices - NANOZON
Call name:
Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-2104
2014
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2017
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO); UNIVERSITATEA "DUNAREA DE JOS" (RO); SELETRON-SOFTWARE SI AUTOMATIZARI S.R.L. (RO); APEL LASER S.R.L. (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
http://www.imt.ro/nanozon
Abstract:
Project "1D and 2D ZnO based nanostructures and innovative processes for direct integration in gas sensing devices and UV radiation detection” having acronym NANOZON, is in line with research direction 1.7 Nanoelectronics, photonics and micro / nano integrated systems. The whole concept behind NANOZON project is focused on development of 1D and 2D ZnO based nanostructure and on using their properties in order to obtain gas sensing and UV radiation detectors devices having superior performances. The fabrication of experimental gas sensor models and UV detectors at micro/nano scale, will be based on the development of innovative processes for obtaining ZnO nanostructures (1D and 2D) and zinc oxide nanoporous layers that are to be directly integrated into sensor structures. 1D and 2D ZnO nanostructures (nanowires, interconnected nanowire networks, nanowalls) and nanoporous layers that will be used in sensing devices, will be prepared by using innovative processes that will be developed in the project framework, starting from aqueous solution (Hydrothermal process ) and from thermal oxidation of zinc metallic layer. In order to increase the sensitivity and selectivity of the corresponding sensors the resulting ZnO nanostructures will be functionalized with metal nanoparticles and/or carbon nanodots . In order to obtain the sensors the resulting nanostructures will be integrated using a combination of two approchess - "bottom-up" (growth and self-assembly in solution of the nanostructures) and "top-down" (sellective/localised growth at micro/nano scale by using patterned substrates). The following two major improvements result by integrating ZnO nanostructures in the sensors: i) increasing the active surface area, which is the one exposed to gas ( two orders of magnitude for nanowires having an aspect ratio > 20) resulting in increased sensitivity, ii) a decrease of the operating temperature (room temperature up to 200 ⁰C maximum) by comparing with ZnO thin films based sensors (400-600 ⁰C). Research activities needed in order to meet the project goals are grouped into five work packages: WP1- Growth from aqueous solution of one-and two-dimensional ZnO nanostructures with controlled morphology on various substrates (P1/UDJG); WP2 - Innovative processes to obtain porous ZnO layers by using thermal oxidation of zinc metal layers (CO); WP3 – Complex characterisation, structural, morphological, electrical and optical of the synthesized and the functionalized ZnO nanostructures (CO); WP4-innovative processes for direct integration of ZnO nanostructures into micro/nano scale devices. Fabrication of experimental models of gas sensing structures and UV radiation detectors (CO, P1, P2, P3); WP5 - Design and fabrication of the electronic platform for functional characterization of sensors (P2, P3). In order to implement these activities a consortium of 4 partners with expertise and complementary facilities was constituted: 1 national institute - IMT Buc. with the role of CO, a university – University " Dunarea de Jos’’ Galati ( P1) and 2 co-financing SMEs, having research and development activities in the field of sensors, P2/SELETRON and P3/APEL LASER. The expected results and the project contribution are the following: optimized processes for the growth of 1D and 2D nanostructures and for porous zinc oxide layers; innovative process for nanostructures direct integration in sensing devices; methods for the characterization of the nanostructures and functionalized nanostructures, experimental models of gas sensors and UV detectors; published papers; communications at national and international conferences.
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Antireflection coatings for ultra-short high power lasers
Call name:
Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1870
2014
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2017
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO); PRO OPTICA SA (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
http://ppam.inflpr.ro/arcolas.htm
Abstract:
The ARCOLAS project addresses an important topic fitted with specific thematic area of New Photonic Materials, namely design and testing as demonstrator of durable advanced antireflection (AR) coatings for plasma mirrors working in ultra-short TW/PW lasers systems.
It is intimate related to the existing high level technological ultra-short pulses lasers network facility in NILPRP (CO) and, with the aim and goal to upscale the obtained optical components for the unique ELI-NP facility to be built in the Magurele research area and where NILPRP is involved as partner.
The project answers to the demand for optical components used to ultra-short high power lasers systems because the number of these facilities is increasing and there are only two suppliers in the world.
The project will be developed in precise steps, following the concept in its theoretical and practical aspects.
First, the composition/combination of the dielectric materials with different refractive indices to be used as thin film(s) and/or heterostructures with antireflection properties will be studied.
The different layers will be obtained by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) and PLD assisted by a Radio-Frequency discharge (RF-PLD).
The experimental parameters for obtaining of each layer and of layers combination will be established after their careful characterization by specific techniques as AFM, XRD, spectroellipsometry, SIMS, SEM, HR-TEM, with high performance equipments belonging to the involved partners.
Then, optical components – demonstrators with controlled antireflection characteristics will be obtained based on dielectric layers with optimized properties and deposition architecture with the objective to be compatible with generation of plasma mirrors capable to withstand high energies ultra-short laser pulses.
Simultaneously, computer simulation studies regarding the phenomena that rise when a high energy ultra-short laser beam hits a material will be performed using Particle in Cell-Finite Difference Time Domain method.
Of a paramount importance in the project will be the components-demonstrator for plasma mirror testing in ultra-short high intensity laser field, in relativistic regime (intensities of 1018 W/cm2 - 1020 W/cm2). This will be made at INFLPR, where there is already established a complete and unique power-chain laser system: GIWALAS – GW, TEWALAS – TW and CETAL – 1 PW. The possibility of the direct access to these facilities will allow a rapid feedback regarding the AR coating behavior in the plasma mirror regime.
An important aspect is related to the prospective to use the demonstrator for the future 10 PW ELI-NP facility, where ultra-relativistic regime (1023 - 1024 W/cm2) are expected to be generated.
The industrial partner has the ability to design and produce the supports for optical components capable of withstanding high power ultra-short laser pulses.
The generated results will be the subject of patents first, as the topic is of vanguard, and of publications in high impact journal.
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Secured high volume free space optical communications based on computer generated holograms
Call name:
Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA-2011 call, Type 2
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2011-3.2-0862
2012
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2016
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO); OPTOELECTRONICA - 2001 S.A. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
http://www.imt.ro/holcomm
Abstract:
This project aims to validate a novel concept into a potential free space optical communication (FSOC) technology
that allows to dramatically increase the volume of the transmitted information over a free space link by modulating
a particular class of laser beam configurations called optical vortices (OV). These appear as a result of reshaping
a laser Gaussian beam by a computer generated hologram and they carry orbital angular momentum an additional photon's
degree of freedom used for data encoding. Besides the high volume of information, this concept provides an intrinsic
secure character of the free space optical link without relying to the mathematical encryption of data. For accomplishing
this goal a consortium formed by National Institute for R&D in Microtechnologies (coordinator), SC Optoelectronica SA and
Politehnica University Bucharest will build and test a functional model of an optical vortices FSOC system, addressing
the specific topics realated to its realization: design and fabrication of efficient computer generated holograms,
innovative optical design and high performance electronic modules. The possible use of this potential FSOC technology
are in terrestrial and space applications requiring high volume data transmissions.
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Advanced Tools and Methodologies for the Multiphysics Modelling and Simulation of RF MEMS Switches
Call name:
Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA-2011 call, Type 1
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2011-3.1-0842
2012
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2016
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI
Project partners:
UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
http://mems.lmn.pub.ro
Abstract:
The topic is related to the 2012 work programme for ICT of the European Commission which emphasizes the need for more integration on functionalities on chips, requiring new software development technologies and parallelisation tools. The main goal is the development of knowledge in the RF-MEMS domain by fundamental and applicative research finalized with a new modelling methodology validated by experiments, aiming to efficiently couple electromagnetic, mechanical and fluid flow phenomena for the design of RF-MEMS switches. Models of manageable size for a set of benchmarks will be manufactured and characterized. The models will account for the dependence on relevant design or operating parameters and their behaviour will be experimentally validated.
Depending on the complexity of the structures and on the target applications certain steps in the fabrication process can suffer modifications (e.g. deposition of a Benzocyclobutene (BCB) layer on the Silicon substrate, BCB representing an important determinant of package reliability), which could represent a novelty for the technological process. The target is to obtain a functional switch that can be further integrated. The structure of the switch beam must be chosen so as to produce the lowest possible insertion loss (less than -1 dB), the highest possible isolation (more than 20 dB at 20GHz), lowest possible actuation voltage (25 - 30 V) that operates up to 60 GHz. The project aims to demonstrate potential benefits of using supercomputing in the design of RF-MEMS devices, improve design capabilities for RF-MEMS MMIC technology in Romania and achieve an efficient transfer of knowledge in both directions between a research institute which is more industry oriented (IMT) and a university team specialized in high frequency modelling and high performance computing (UPB).
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Carbon quantum dots: exploring a new concept for next generation optoelectronic devices.
Call name:
Complex Exploratory Research Projects - PCCE-2011 call
PN-II-ID-PCCE-2011-2-0069
2012
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2016
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies IMT-Bucharest
Project partners:
National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies IMT-Bucharest (RO); National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies IMT-Bucharest (RO); Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babes-Bolyai University (RO); Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University (RO)
Affiliation:
National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies IMT-Bucharest (RO)
Project website:
http://www.imt.ro/cqd_opto
Abstract:
Carbon nanodots (or Carbon quantum dots, CQDs) represent a newly discovered class of nanocarbon materials, inspiring the gradually expansion of research efforts due to the increasing number of identified favorable properties. In fact, in less than a decade (2004) since their first accidental identification in carbonaceous soot, surface-passivated CQDs are already rivaling the position of traditional semiconductor-based quantum dots as top-performance photoluminescent materials, while offering at the same time radical advantages in usability and production costs. Their immediate application in bioimaging is already ascertained, however scarce studies are employing these materials in non-biological fields, even though reports demonstrating the capacity for photo-induced electron-transfer behavior in CQD leads us to the conclusion that they may additionally hold compelling potential in photovoltaics and CQD-LEDs.
It is the goal of this project to demonstrate for the first time the functionality of optoelectronic devices – LEDs and PVs – based on CQDs by thoroughly understanding from experimental and theoretical point of views the electronic, optical and transport properties of the appropriately passivated CQDs.
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Flexible Patterning of Complex Micro Structures using Adaptive Embossing Technology
Call name:
EC-FP7
FP7-89656-214018
2019
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Role in this project:
Partner team leader
Coordinating institution:
FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.
Project partners:
FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V. (DE); ASOCIACION DE EMPRESAS TECNOLOGICAS INNOVALIA (ES); GAGGIONE SAS (FR); COMMISSARIAT A L ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES (FR); EITZENBERGER LUFTLAGERTECHNIK GMBH (DE); FUNDACIO PRIVADA ASCAMM (ES); TEMICON GMBH (DE); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETAREDEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE (RO); JOHANN FISCHER ASCHAFFENBURG PRAZISIONSWERK GMBH & CO KG (DE); ZUMTOBEL LIGHTING GMBH (AT); INSTITUTTET FOR PRODUKTUDVIKLING (DK); Oy Modines Ltd (FI); DATAPIXEL SL (ES)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETAREDEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE (RO)
Project website:
http://www.flexpaet.eu
Abstract:
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European Centre of Excellence in Microwave, Millimetre Wave and Optical Devices, based on Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems for Advanced Communication Systems and Sensors
Call name:
EC-FP7
FP7-86733-202897
2019
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Role in this project:
Partner team leader
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETAREDEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETAREDEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETAREDEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE (RO)
Project website:
Abstract:
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EURONANOFORUM 2019 - NANOTECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED MATERIALS PROGRESS UNDER HORIZON2020 AND BEYOND
Call name:
P 3 - SP 3.6 - Proiecte suport pentru ORGANIZARE evenimente
PN-III-P3-3.6-ORG-2019-0030
2019
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Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Project website:
Abstract:
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