POLYMER DEPARTMENT

- 2010-2013 - Post-doc fellow position – Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry "Petru Poni" Iasi, Romania – European Social Fund "Cristofor I. Simionescu" Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (ID POSDRU/89/1.5/S/55216), Sectorial Operational Programme - Human Resources Development;

- 2005-2010 - PhD in Engineering Sciences – Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science;

- 2003-2005 – Masterin Bioengineering and Biotechnology () – Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology;

- 1998–2003 - icense in Chemical Engineering – Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Technology of Macromolecular Compounds Department.

4 training stages abroad:
- 2012 – University of Cordoba, Department of Organic Chemistry, Cordoba, Spain;
- 2012 – Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CPERI), Thessaloniki, Greece;
- 2012 – University of Cordoba, Department of Organic Chemistry, Cordoba, Spain;
- 2007 – Université de Provence (Aix-Marseille 1), L'Unité de Formation et de Recherche Sciences de la Matière, Marseille, France.

Present position: Team Vicelider, senior researcher I, ICECHIM, Polymer Department

Topics of Interests:
     -  Materials Science And Engineering;
     -  Nanostructured Polymers and Composites;
     -  Soft matters, Colloids, Microemulsions.
Synthesis: hybrid coatings; surface functionalizing; mesoporous (bio)materials; hybrid nanocomposites; nanostructured polymers; (micro)encapsulation; silver-polymer nanohybrids; silver nanoparticles; emulsion and microemulsion polymerization; hybrid magnetic-polymer nanoparticles; multifunctional polymer electrolytes; polymer-inorganic hybrids obtained by sol-gel process and/or melting intercalation processing; hybrid micro/nanoparticles with controlled properties; host-guest systems; porous clay heterostructures, study of interface properties and structural changes in bulk materials and thin layers; laboratory experimentation regarding the improvement of the present technologies and the development of new technologies for polyether polyols synthesis (SAN polymer polyols and polyureea polyol products).
Characterization techniques: FT-IR, UV-VIS, NMR, DLS, LDV, TGA, DSC, N2 adsorption-desorption, XRD, SEM, TEM, AFM, CA etc.

Member of professional organizations:

- Romanian Chemical Society

Coordination of national projects:

Project Position Implementation period

Advanced nanoparticle-based materials with synergistic effect on neuronal oxidative stress and beta-amyloid fibrillation for preventive treatment in Alzheimer's disease (Nanonerves), PN III – P2 - 2.1 – PED, 318 PED/2020 Project Director 2020 - 2022

New Intelligent Anti-Corrosion Coatings for Active Protection of Metallic Surfaces, Enhanced with Stimuli - Responsive Mesoporous Silica Nanocontainers Loaded with Organic Inhibitors (CorrAPEL), PN III-P1-1.1-TE, TE 85/2020 Project Director 2020 - 2022

Increasing performance/competitiveness by improving the technology of smart products fabrication with superior biocompatibility and antibacterial properties for cosmeto-medical applications (IntAntiB), PNIII 94BG / 2016, University of Bucharest Partener resposible 2016 - 2018

Contributions to enhancing the Sanimed SRL’s competitiveness by the knowledge assimilation and potential production implementation of some 3D collagen-polymer hybrid matrices intended to tissue repair (3D-COLL-POL), PNIII 118 BG / 2016, University of Bucharest Partener resposible 2016 - 2018

Research on the Risks Posed by Food Contact Materials, by Groups of Materials. Harmonization with European Legislation, 3PS/ 28.08.2019, Sectorial Research and Development Plan of Romanian Ministry of Education and Research, INCD – IBA Bucharest Partener resposible 2019 - 2020

Drug delivery hybrids based on polymers and porous clay heterostructure (DELPOCLAY), UPB Partener resposible 2012 - 2016

Participation in national and international projects:

- Key expert in 9 international projects: FP6 "ENPONA"; FP7 "HARCANA"; POSDRU/89/1.5/S/55216; ERANET.RUS PLUS "SNIFF"; ERANET COFUND-MANUNET III “DEMETRE”; ERANET ERA-IB2 "CONVERT- SI"; ERANET COFOUND – WATER WORKS “ProWsper”; ERANET – MANUNET II “TOX-HAZ-ASSESS”; ERANET-INCOMERA „BENDIS”.

- Key person in more 35 national projects.

Patents:

Process for essential oils encapsulation into mesoporous silica systems and for their application as plant biostimulants, C.L. Nistor, R. Ianchis, F. Oancea, M.L. Jecu, I. Raut, D. Donescu, WO 2017/091096 A2 (PCT/RO2016/000025).
Process for preparing essential oil-based capsules and method for administering the same, C.L. Nistor, R. Ianchis, F. Oancea, M.L. Jecu, I. Raut, D. Donescu, RO 131823 B1/2018.
Process for preparing heterostructured porous clays using halloysite, S.A. Garea, A.I. Voicu, A. Ghebaur, H. Iovu, A. Sarbu, C.L. Nistor, E. Vasile, C.F. Paduraru, RO 132550 B1/2019.
Process for preparing heterostructured porous clay using hydrophilic polyether amines, S.A. Garea, A.I. Voicu, M.A. Pandele, H. Iovu, A. Sarbu, C.L. Nistor, E. Vasile, C.F. Paduraru, RO 132571 B1/2019.
Composition based on composite gels with clay and process for preparing the same, R. Ianchis, I.C. Gifu, C.M. Ninciuleanu, E. Alexandrescu, C. Petcu, C.L. Nistor, S. Nitu, RO 133753 B1/2023.

Patent applications:

Process for formulating hydrophobic signal-factors from plant rhizosphere, C.L. Nistor, F. Oancea, C.I. Mihaescu, D. Constantinescu-Aruxandei, M. Desliu-Avram, A00863/2019.
Process for preparing antimicrobial coatings and protective coatings for protection against chemical pollutants, for preservation of cultural heritage objects, C.L. Nistor, C. Petcu, L.O. Cinteza, C.I. Mihaescu, S.G. Burlacu, C.M. Ninciuleanu, C. Scomoroscenco, R. Ianchis, A00166/2021.
Composition and process for the production of salecan hydrogels and their use for additive manufacturing, R. Ianchis, R.L. Alexa, M.M. Marin, I.C. Gifu, C.M. Ninciuleanu, E. Alexandrescu, C. Scomoroscenco, S.G. Burlacu, C.I. Mihaescu, C.L. Nistor, C. Petcu, H. Iovu, A00643/2021.
Process for preparation of an advanced product based on nanoparticles with synergistic effect on neuronal oxidative stress and beta-amyloid fibrillation for preventive treatment in Alzheimer's disease, C.L. Nistor, L.O. Cinteza, C.I. Mihaescu, S.G. Burlacu, C. Petcu, C.M. Ninciuleanu, C. Scomoroscenco, R. Ianchis, I.C. Gifu, A00126/2022.
Compositions and process for obtaining composite hydrogels based on natural polysaccharides and their application in the three-dimensional printing process, R. Ianchis, M.M. Marin, R.L. Alexa, I.C. Gifu, C.M. Ninciuleanu, E. Alexandrescu, C. Scomoroscenco, S.G. Burlacu, C.I. Mihaescu, C.L. Nistor, C. Petcu, H. Iovu, A00127/2022.
Anticorrosive coatings based on mesoporous silica containers loaded with 1-H Benzotriazole (BTA) / Dodecylamine (DDA) and respectively with 2-Mercaptobenzimidazole (MBT) / Dodecylamine (DDA) and their production process, C.L. Nistor, S.G. Burlacu, C.I. Mihaescu, C. Petcu, R. Ianchis, C.M. Ninciuleanu, E. Alexandrescu, C. Scomoroscenco, I.C. Gifu, A00150/2022.
Process for the preparation of a product with thermal energy storage properties based on a PEG6000-silica-carbon nanotubes composite material with stabilized shape, C.L. Nistor, C.I. Mihaescu, C. Petcu, R. Ianchis, I.C. Gifu, E. Alexandrescu, A00629/2022.

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Awards:

Excellence Award and Gold Medal for the work “Process for the preparation of a product with thermal energy storage properties based on a PEG6000-silica-carbon nanotubes composite material with stabilized shape” - based on patent application no., a 00629/2022, C.L. Nistor, C.I. Mihaescu, C. Petcu, R. Ianchis, I.C. Gifu, E. Alexandrescu, presented at the International Salon of Scientific Research, Innovation and Invention PRO INVENT, 21st edition, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, October 25-27 (2023);

Excellence Award and Silver Medal for the work “Composition and process for obtaining composite hydrogels based on natural polysaccharides and their application in the tre-dimensional printing process” – based on patent application no. a 00127/2022, R. Ianchis, M.M. Marin, R. Leu Alexa, I.C. Gifu, C.M. Ninciuleanu, E. Alexandrescu, C. Scomorescenco, S.G. Burlacu, C.I. Mihaescu, C.L. Nistor, C. Petcu, H. Iovu, presented at the European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation EUROINVENT, Iasi, Romania, May 11-13 (2023);

Excellence Award and Gold Medal for the work “Compositions and process for obtaining composite hydrogels based on natural polysaccharides and their application in the three-dimensional printing process” – based on patent application no. a 00127/2022, R. Ianchis, M.M. Marin, R. Leu Alexa, I.C. Gifu, C.M. Ninciuleanu, E. Alexandrescu, C. Scomoroscenco, S.G. Burlacu, C.I. Mihaescu, C.L. Nistor, C. Petcu, H. Iovu, presented at the International Salon of Scientific Research, Innovation and Invention PRO INVENT, 20th edition, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, October 26-28 (2022);

Special Prize for the paper "Synthesis and Characterization of Green Crosslinked Hydrogels", M.M. Marin, I.C. Gifu, C. Ninciuleanu, E. Alexandrescu, C. Scomoroscenco, S. Burlacu, C.L. Nistor, C. Petcu, H. Iovu, R.L. Alexa, R. Ianchis; presented at the 4th International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Materials Engineering EmergeMAT, Bucharest, Romania, November 4-5 (2021);

Special Award of the Romanian Society of Chemistry for the paper "Innovative Hydrogel Based Inks with Application in Tissue Engineering", R. L. Alexa , H. Iovu, I.C. Radu, G. Vlasceanu, C.M. Ninciuleanu, E. Alexandrescu, C. Mihaescu, C. Scomoroscenco, C. Nistor, C. Petcu, R. Ianchis, presented at the conference Priorities of Chemistry for a Sustainable Development - PRIOCHEM XVI Edition, Bucharest, Romania, October 28-30 (2020);

Special Prize for the work “Synthesis of epoxysilane functionalized silica supports for humic acids immobilization”, M. Sándor, C.L. Nistor, V. Purcar, G. Szalontai, R. Stoica, A.M. Szõke, D. Donescu, J. Fazakas, presented at the international symposium Chemistry Priorities for a Lasting Development PRIOCHEM, Edition X, 30-31 October (2014)

1st Prize for the work "Film forming nanohybrids with polyether polyols", C.L. Nistor, D. Donescu, C. Petcu, V. Stefan, M. Ghiurea, S. Serban, C. Radovici, presented at the international symposium Chemistry Priorities for a Lasting Development PRIOCHEM, II-nd Edition, 26-27 October (2006).