Dr. Alexandru Dandocsi | Atmosphere | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Alexandru Dandocsi, National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics, Romania
Alexandru Marius Dandocsi, is an established researcher specializing in atmospheric remote sensing. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University Politehnica of Bucharest, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a thesis on passive remote sensing for atmospheric gas retrieval. His academic background also includes a Master of Science in Engineering and Applications of Lasers and Accelerators and a Bachelorβs degree in Applied Science from the same university. Currently, he is an Established Researcher at the National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics (INOE) in Magurele, Romania, where he contributes to algorithm development, data processing, and the implementation of international atmospheric science projects. In addition, he serves as a Policy Officer at the European Commission, focusing on research and innovation actions related to environmental observations under Horizon Europe. He has also been a Research Fellow at the European Space Agency (ESA), supporting scientific supervision and development in atmospheric research. His expertise spans passive remote sensing, algorithm development, and atmospheric data analysis, with extensive experience in national and international research collaborations, field campaigns, and policy development for environmental observation initiatives.
Professional Profile:
Suitability of Alexandru Marius Dandocsi for the Best Researcher Award
Alexandru Marius Dandocsi is a highly accomplished researcher in atmospheric and remote sensing sciences, with extensive experience across prestigious institutions, including the European Space Agency (ESA), the European Commission, and the National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics (INOE). His research contributions span passive remote sensing, algorithm development, and atmospheric science, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.
π Education
π Ph.D. in Physics (2016 β 2020)
University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania
π Summa Cum Laude
π Thesis: Passive remote sensing for retrieval of atmospheric gases
π Master of Science in Engineering and Applications of Lasers and Accelerators (2014 β 2016)
Universitatea Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania
π Thesis: Analyzing aerosol optical parameters using combined active and passive remote sensing techniques
π Bachelorβs Degree in Applied Science (2010 β 2014)
University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania
π Thesis: Planetary boundary layer research using Lidar techniques
πΌ Work Experience
π¬ Established Researcher
National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics, Romania
- Developing proposals for ESA, Horizon Europe, and EUMETSAT
- Implementing international conferences & workshops
- Algorithm development for passive remote sensing systems
- Participating in field campaigns & scientific investigations
π Policy Officer
European Commission, Brussels, Belgium
- Developing R&I actions & policies on environmental observations under Horizon Europe
- Collaborating with ESA, GEO, and EU Member States
- Contributing to the European Green Deal implementation
- Organizing events & outreach activities for research programs
π°οΈ Research Fellow
European Space Agency (ESA), Rome, Italy
- Supervising ESA scientific activities in atmospheric research
- Coordinating the ESA Atmospheric Science Clusters
- Supporting ESA projects & policy development
- Developing algorithms for satellite-based atmospheric research
π‘ Junior Scientist
National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics, Romania
- Data analysis & processing for remote sensing systems
- Leading national/international field campaigns
- Writing scientific reports for ESA, H2020, and national research programs
π Achievements, Awards & Honors
π
Summa Cum Laude for Ph.D. in Physics
π Contributed to key European environmental policies and research initiatives
π°οΈ Developed algorithms for ESA satellite missions, including Tropomi & Aeolus
π Key contributor to EUβs Horizon Europe and European Green Deal projects
π€ Speaker at international atmospheric science conferences
π‘ Extensive experience in remote sensing, passive sensors, and Earth observation