Dr. Razvan Pirloaga | Spectral Imaging | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Razvan Pirloaga, National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics INOE, Romania

Razvan–Gabriel Pîrloagă, is a research scientist specializing in remote sensing. He is currently affiliated with the National Institute of Research & Development for Optoelectronics in Măgurele, Romania, where he has been working since 2018. Previously, he served as a junior researcher at the Institute of Geodynamics in Bucharest. Razvan holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Bucharest, focusing on cloud studies using passive and active remote sensing techniques. His academic journey also includes a Master’s degree in Physics, where he studied the connection between temperature variation and solar activity, and a Bachelor’s degree in Science, focusing on aerosol loading in the atmosphere. Proficient in English, he has expertise in Microsoft Office, R, LaTeX, and Python. Outside of academia, he is an avid snowboarder, motorcycle enthusiast, and sports fan, with a passion for football, tennis, and table tennis.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Razvan-Gabriel Pîrloagă is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on his extensive research experience and academic background in remote sensing and atmospheric studies. With over a decade of work in research institutions, including his current role as a Research Scientist at the National Institute of Research & Development for Optoelectronics, he has demonstrated expertise in cloud studies, aerosol analysis, and environmental monitoring.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Physics (2019–2024) – The University of Bucharest, Romania
📌 Thesis: “Contributions to cloud studies using a synergy between passive and active remote-sensing”
🎓 Scientific Coordinators: Dr. Bogdan Antonescu, Prof. Dr. Sabina Ștefan
Master’s Degree in Physics (2013–2015) – The University of Bucharest, Romania
📌 Thesis: “Connection between long-term variation of annual temperature and solar activity on mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere”
🎓 Scientific Coordinators: Prof. Dr. Sabina Ștefan, Dr. Venera Dobrică
Bachelor’s Degree in Science (2009–2012) – The University of Bucharest, Romania
📌 Thesis: “Determination of aerosol loading of the atmosphere using remote sensing”
🎓 Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Sabina Ștefan

💼 Work Experience

Research Scientist (Oct 2023 – Present)
📌 National Institute of Research & Development for Optoelectronics, Romania
🔬 Remote Sensing Department
Junior Researcher (July 2018 – Sept 2023)
📌 National Institute of Research & Development for Optoelectronics, Romania
🔬 Remote Sensing Department
Junior Researcher (March 2013 – June 2018)
📌 Institute of Geodynamics, Romania
🌍 Natural Fields Department

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

📜 Published Research in Remote Sensing, Cloud Studies, and Aerosol Analysis
🏅 Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2) – No. 26058/18.07.2019
🛰️ Contributions to Remote Sensing & Atmospheric Science through Ph.D. research
📖 Scientific Contributions under renowned mentors in atmospheric physics