Dr. Elisabeta-Irina Geana, ICSI Rm. Valcea, Romania
Elisabeta-Irina Geană, born on November 25, 1982, in Romania, is a distinguished Principal Scientific Researcher specializing in chemistry. She resides in Rm. Valcea, Romania, where she has been a key member of the Research and Development Department at the National R&D Institute of Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies (ICSI) since 2008. Her extensive career includes leading the “Natural Compounds Investigations in Foods and Beverages” group and overseeing the Laboratory of Liquid Chromatography. Prior to her current role, she served as a Chemist Analyst at Sc Biofarm SA and worked in organic synthesis at the National Institute for Chemical Pharmaceutical Research and Development.
Professional Profile:
Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:
Elisabeta-Irina Geană is a highly accomplished researcher with a distinguished career in chemistry, particularly in the areas of food science, environmental monitoring, and bioproducts. Her extensive research, including 64 articles in ISI journals and significant contributions to the fields of agro-industrial waste valorization and environmental contamination, highlights her role as a leading expert in her field. Notable recent publications, such as the studies on bioethanol production and glyphosate sensing, demonstrate her innovative approach and the impact of her research.
Education
- Ph.D. in Chemistry
- Institution: University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry
- Duration: 2008-2015
- Specialization: Analytical Chemistry
- M.S. in Therapeutic Chemistry
- Institution: University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry
- Duration: 2005-2007
- B.S. in Chemistry
- Institution: University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry
- Duration: 2001-2005
- Specialization: Organic Chemistry
- Postdoctoral Program
- Institution: Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science
- Duration: 2019-2021
- Additional Training:
- General requirements for testing and calibration laboratories: CERT IND Vocational Training Center, Bucharest, June 2018
- Scientific Seminar on Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography: LECOROM Analitica SRL, Romania, March 2016
- Training in Metrology in Chemistry: Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements, Bucharest, March 2011
- Principles and Application of Metrology in Chemistry: TrainMic, JRC, December 2007
- Monitoring of Organic Pollutants by Chromatographic Techniques: Research Center for Environment Protection and Waste Recovery, University of Bucharest, June 2007
- GMP Training: S.C. Biofarm SA, Bucharest, June 2007
Work Experience
- Principal Scientific Researcher, CS I
- Institution: National R&D Institute of Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies – ICSI, Rm. Valcea
- Duration: 2019-present
- Responsibilities: Head of the “Natural compounds investigations in foods and beverages” group, Responsible for the Laboratory of Liquid Chromatography
- Scientific Researcher III, CS III
- Institution: National R&D Institute of Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies – ICSI, Rm. Valcea
- Duration: 2009-2019
- Responsibilities: Conducted research in various analytical and applied chemistry domains
- Chemist Analyst
- Institution: Sc Biofarm SA, Bucharest, Romania
- Duration: 2007-2008
- Responsibilities: Quality control of pharmaceutical products
- Chemist, Organic Synthesis Laboratory
- Institution: National Institute for Chemical Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Bucharest, Romania
- Duration: 2005-2007
- Responsibilities: Organic synthesis and development of chemical compounds
Publication top Notes:
Electrochemical Detection of Glyphosate in Surface Water Samples Based on Modified Screen-Printed Electrodes
Unlocking Bioethanol Production Potential: A Computational Exploration of Agri-Food Waste Valorization in Circular Bioeconomy Using Metagenomic Mining and Process Prediction Tools
Impact of Encapsulated Saccharomyces cerevisiae Yeasts on the Chemical and Sensory Profiles of Sparkling Cider Produced by the Champenoise Method
Bee Bread: A Promising Source of Bioactive Compounds with Antioxidant Properties—First Report on Some Antimicrobial Features
Hybrid nanomaterial-based indirect electrochemical sensing of glyphosate in surface water: a promising approach for environmental monitoring