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Iolanda-Veronica Ganea

Biotechnical and Ecological Systems Engineer

Recognized Researcher (R2) - INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M

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Web of Science ResearcherID: http://www.researcherid.com/rid/R-2668-2017

Curriculum Vitae (22/07/2026)

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Charge Generation by Soft Materials and Devices Call name: Second Swiss Contribution, RO-CH-2024
F-RO-CH-2024-0041 2025 - 2029

Role in this project: Key expert

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); Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (CH); Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Sofia University (BG)

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This collaborative project will allow building a strong network between Opris ' group at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Switzerland (CH), Nan 's group at the National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies (INCDTIM), Romania (RO), and Vassileva's group at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohrid ski" (UniSofia), Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Bulgaria (BG).

The prospects for self-powered, electrically stimulated devices are enormous as the number of patients requiring pacemaker or neurostimulator implantation continues to grow. One of the main challenges in these devices is the power supply. Developing soft self-powered devices could pave the way to more accessible treatment of neurodegenerative and cardiac diseases. It may also allow for electric power-triggered (on-off) implantable drug delivery systems. Such devices may be made with stimuli-responsive soft materials, which lead to groundbreaking technological advances in sensors, actuators, and generators and may impact personalized medical devices.

A fascinating and rapidly growing research is charge generation using soft and stretchable materials and devices. They can convert different energy sources into electricity while complying with various surfaces and shapes. Charge generation from soft materials is particularly interesting, especially when conventional rigid energy generators can't be used, such as in untethered soft robots, wearable electronics, and biomedical implants.

This project aims to develop soft stimuli-responsive materials and devices that convert different forms of energy, including mechanical, thermal, and magnetic energy, into electricity. A soft charge generator consists of a stimuli-responsive soft material placed on interdigitated electrodes or between two compliant electrodes whose function is to collect the generated charge. Different kinds of soft materials, including magnetic elastomers, dielectric elastomers, magnetoelectric elastomers, ionogels, and magnetic ionogels, will be developed. They will be processed in functional devices, and their ability to generate charges due to mechanical, thermal, or magnetic stress will be evaluated and optimized.

Thus, we propose: a) to develop and investigate soft magnetic elastic devices that use electromagnetic induction to generate electricity from mechanical and thermal stress;

b) to develop and investigate high dielectric permittivity elastomers and their composites with soft magnetic nanoparticles regarding the possibility of converting mechanical and magnetic energy into electricity; and c) to synthesize ionogels and magnetic ionogels based on polyzwitterions and investigate their ability to generate charge when mechanically, thermally, and magnetically stressed.

Combining complementary groups' expertise will ensure a more comprehensive understanding of dielectric, piezoelectric, magnetic, and ionogel materials, which will significantly contribute to obtaining stimuli-responsive soft and stretchable materials and devices that generate charge.

Committed to the responsible development of meat replacement products and practices: comparing multidimensional barriers and potentials in European countries Call name: PNCDI IV, P 5.8 - SP 5.8.1 - ERANET-2023
ERANET-JPI-HDHL-ComMEATted 2024 - 2026

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BABES BOLYAI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BABES BOLYAI (RO); Centre national de la recherche scientifique (FR); Teagasc Department of Agrifood Business and Spatial Analysis (IE); Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NO); University of Vienna, Applied Social Psychology and Consumer Research (AT); Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Solidarités, Sociétés, Territoires, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (FR)

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Project website: https://enviro.ubbcluj.ro/commeatted/

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This project aims at answering the following question: Under which conditions are European consumers and stakeholders in five national contexts (Austria, France, Ireland, Norway and Romania) ready to opt for diets that include alternative proteins (cell-based, plant-based, and insect-based meat)? It thus ambitions to build knowledge to facilitate a transition towards the responsible production, provision and consumption of novel meat replacements in Europe. Our project innovates by considering consumer choices in context: social, cultural, regulatory, economic, psychological, ethical, religious, or ideological grounds because of complex food practices in Europe. Our objective is to thereby map a range of levers that may facilitate a transition to producing, making, selling, cooking, and eating healthy alternative proteins in Europe. This proposal includes exploratory research engaging end-users — consumers but also all stakeholders in the food system. It also aims at building more knowledge on narratives and discourses around meat-alternatives promoted by stakeholders in various national contexts (the food Industry, the agricultural sector, consumers’ associations, scientists, religious and ethical communities, the Media), on the domestic and EU regulatory governance, on labelling as well as on consumers’ attitudes towards novel foods (considering their current food regime, trust in institutions and innovations, beliefs and values, psychological and other determinants). By offering a comparison between national contexts, it will better inform national and European stakeholders, in particular policy-makers. The consortium’s strength results from a strong and pluridisciplinary collaboration between partners from the five national contexts, with socio-professional actors sitting on an advisory board.

Metal Complexes of Polycarboxylate Polymers: synthesis and characterisation Call name: P 5.2 - SP 5.2.1 - Proiecte de cercetare pentru stimularea tinerelor echipe independente - Competiția 2023
PN-IV-P2-2.1-TE-2023-0129 2025 - 2026

Role in this project: Key expert

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)

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Project website: https://www.itim-cj.ro/PNCDI/metalc/

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Tartaric acid, 4-hydroxymandelic acid and 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine are organic compounds which upon polymerization under controlled conditions leads to formation of acidic polymers. Such multifunctionalyzed polymers are of interest due to their ability to coordinate to different metals and to form cross-linked frameworks. The role of the type of metal ion, the presence or absence of the solvent, the type of solvent and temperature, in the synthesis of these compounds will be identified. Due to the moderate solubility of chosen polymers the mechanochemistry (ball milling) and solvothermal methods will be used for their synthesis.

The formation of new complexes will be determined firstly by IR and XPS spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), TEM, SEM/EDX measurements and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). Moreover, it will be attempted to get single crystals good enough for X-Ray diffraction. Also, a full theoretical investigation will be done for the obtained complexes to have a better understanding of the structure - properties relationship. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and thermal conductivity of new complexes will be studied and compared with data obtained for non-complexed polymers.

These new complexes present interesting physical and chemical properties due to the presence of metal ions and the structure of the polymer like good thermal conductivity, elasticity, tunable porosity with further various applications.

Neoteric polymers with tunable thermal conductivity Call name: P 4 - Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie, 2020
PN-III-P4-ID-PCE-2020-1595 2021 - 2023

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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)

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Project website: https://www.itim-cj.ro/PNCDI/polyteco/

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Polymers have infiltrated almost every field of modern technology. The study of the thermal conductivity of polymeric materials is a very important issue nowadays, in order to meet the criteria for application in electronic industries. The main objective of this project is an extensive study of the influence of synthesis parameters of neoteric polymers on the thermal conductivity. The project is focused on the complex field of Synthetic Chemistry and Materials: Materials synthesis, structure-properties relations, functional and advanced materials. Through this project we will try to influence the thermal conductivity of “green” polymers developed by the project leader in the previous young research team project, namely: poly(benzofuran-co-arylacetic acid), polytartaric acid and poly(tartronic-co-glycolic acid), by different chemical modification as tuned synthesis, crosslinking reactions, copolymerization reactions and polymer composites formation by embedding inorganic particles in the polymer network or in the crosslinked polymer network. Such polymer materials are interesting from two points of view: fundamental contribution to the understanding of the physical processes and phenomena associated with these new hybrid polymeric materials, specific intermolecular interactions, interface effects, phase transitions on the one hand and possible application in technology on the other hand.

The development in oncology of novel radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear techniques for diagnostic imaging and personalized treatment at molecular level Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0769 2018 - 2021

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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 DE BIOCHIMIE (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE MEDICO-MILITARA „CANTACUZINO” (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE IN DOMENIUL PATOLOGIEI SI STIINTELOR BIOMEDICALE "VICTOR BABES" (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE "CAROL DAVILA" (RO); INSTITUTUL CLINIC FUNDENI (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO)

Project website: https://www.nipne.ro/proiecte/pn3/9-proiecte.html

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The ONCORAD project and the associated technological platform in Radiobiology, is built on the concepts of translational medicine and has as main objective the development of innovative targeted radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine techniques for diagnostic imaging and improved radiotherapy in cancer. ONCORAD is based on the unique expertise of the coordinator (IFIN Horia Hulubei, Magurele) ) in the field of radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals, complemented by the exquisite know how of partner institutions in the field of biomedical research (INCD Victor Babes, Cantacuzino National Research Institute and Biochemistry Institute, Bucharest) and clinics (Fundeni Clinical Institute and Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest), along with the expertise of INCD for Isotopic and molecular Techniques, Cluj-Napoca in nanotechnologies/nanomedicine. The multidisciplinary effort is focused in 4 interconnected research projects in the field of oncology and nuclear medicine. Additionally, the ONCORAD project will sustain the development of the partner institutions by supporting new jobs for young researchers and their extensive training, infrastructure development, and transfer of knowhow, technologies and good laboratory practices among partners and towards interested third parties. ONCORAD will build an organizational structure for enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration in the field of radiobiology, in the benefit of research, patients and oncologists. The project is a premise for future participation of the consortium in large-scale projects and in European networks/platforms in the field of nuclear medicine and nanomedicine, enlarge the research services and technological transfer for clinical applications.

NEW METHODS OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT: CURRENT CHALLENGES AND TECHNOLOGIC SOLUTIONS BASED ON NANOMATERIALS AND BIOMATERIALS Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0062 2018 - 2021

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Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE IN DOMENIUL PATOLOGIEI SI STIINTELOR BIOMEDICALE "VICTOR BABES" (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE "CAROL DAVILA" (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE "GRIGORE T. POPA" DIN IAŞI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE CHIMICO - FARMACEUTICA - I.C.C.F. BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TRANSILVANIA BRASOV (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO)

Project website: http://infim.ro/en/project/sanomat/

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The project will develop novel conceptual and functional solutions of biomedical devices for treatment, reinforcement/repair/replacement (of human tissues) and diagnosis based on nanostructured and/or biocompatible materials, with high attractivity and certain potential for technology transfer to industry. The experience of the interdisciplinary consortium will allow a passage from concepts of nanomaterials and biomaterials with extended and/or complementary functional features to implementation to new biomedical applications of great interest: (i) antitumoral therapeutic systems (by localized magnetic hyperthermia, photodynamic therapy and drug delivery); (ii) biocompatible compounds with enhanced antimicrobial efficacy; (iii) stent or vein/arterial filters implants based on ferromagnetic shape-memory alloys (with the advantage of repositioning without the need of new invasive interventions); (iv) personalized bone regenerative implants (i.e. porous ceramic scaffolds for bone tissue engineering; dental implants with rapid osseointegration); (v) (bio)sensors for monitoring the bioavailability of pharmaceutical compounds and detecting the reactive oxygen species and their biologic effect; and (vi) correlation of physico-chemical properties with clinical investigations for two types of aerosols (salt particles and essential oils), and their prospective coupling with possible synergistic effects. The synergic development of the institutional capacity of the project partners will be achieved by: creating new jobs and purchasing new equipment and software, providing technical/scientific assistance to the emerging institutions, initiating and fostering collaborations with partners from industry in view of technology transfer, and increasing the international visibility of the involved institutions by capitalizing on the obtained research results. The project will create the core of the first national cluster in the field of healthcare technologies.

Unprecedented polyesters as coating for solid surfaces with application in medicine and nanotechnology Call name: Projects for Young Research Teams - RUTE -2014 call
PN-II-RU-TE-2014-4-0654 2015 - 2017

Role in this project:

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/ru319/

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The main goal of the project is to develop new hybrid materials based on polyesters of α-hydroxy carboxylic acids (PAHCA) functionalized with molecules having different application in magnetic separation, biomedicine and chemical and pharmaceutical industry. The project focused on a complex research field, polymers, nanosciences and nanotechnologies, situated in the actual orientation for the development of functional hybrid nanostructured materials. Polyesters of α-hydroxy carboxylic acids, such as polylactic acid or polyglycolic acid have found widespread application in materials field, medicine and nanotechnology, but have also several limitations due to lack of reactive groups for linkage, and because of their easiness of biodegradation in environment and in biological medium. The project aims to overcome these obstacles and extends potential application of these polymers by preparing new functionalized PAHCA by polymerization reaction of new functionalized lactides synthesized in the project. The resulting composite materials attract fundamental interest by contributing to the understanding of physical processes and phenomena associated with nanostructures, intermolecular specific interactions, interface effects, phase transitions and applicative interest for medicine and nanotechnology.

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