Senior Researcher, National Institute for R&D of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Alexandrina Nan is a distinguished Romanian researcher specializing in chemistry and materials science. She was born on July 29, 1977, and is currently a senior researcher at the National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies (INCDTIM) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. With a passion for innovation, she has contributed significantly to the fields of nanomaterials, polymers, and green chemistry. Alexandrina is also a member of the Scientific Council at INCDTIM and organizes scientific seminars, fostering knowledge exchange. Throughout her career, she has published extensively in leading scientific journals, focusing on sustainable and environmentally friendly material solutions.
Profile
Education
Alexandrina Nan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry (1995–1999) from the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca. She earned a Master’s Degree in Heterocyclic Chemistry in 2000, followed by a Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2005 from the same institution. Her academic foundation has equipped her with a deep understanding of chemical engineering, which she continues to apply in her groundbreaking research on functionalized materials and nanotechnology.
Experience
Since 2005, Alexandrina has worked as a Senior Researcher at INCDTIM in Cluj-Napoca, focusing on materials synthesis, characterization, and the development of functionalized polymers and nanomaterials. She leads national research projects and is involved in the preparation of recyclable magnetic organocatalysts and polymer composites. As a Project Director at INCDTIM, she has directed national projects, contributing to the advancement of sustainable materials and green chemistry. Additionally, she actively participates in the Scientific Council of the institute and organizes scientific seminars, promoting collaboration within the research community.
Research Focus
Alexandrina Nan’s research focuses on the development of functionalized materials, including nanoparticles, polymers, and composite materials. Her work emphasizes sustainable chemistry, utilizing recycled materials and green synthesis methods for creating novel, environmentally friendly solutions. She investigates magnetic nanomaterials for various applications, including drug delivery systems and medical implants. Additionally, her research explores polymer synthesis, nanomaterial characterization, and their integration into industrial and environmental solutions, contributing to a circular economy and advancing sustainable materials in diverse industries.
Publications
- Synthetic Aggregates and Bituminous Materials Based on Industrial Waste 🌍🛠️
- Evaluating Hepatic Toxicity of Chitosan and Chitosan-Functionalized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles 🧬🧪
- Industrial Wastes as Filler in Bituminous Materials for Construction Industry: Toward Circular Economy ♻️🏗️
- Green Synthesis of Gold, Silver, Copper, and Magnetite Particles Using Poly(tartaric acid) 🌿💎
- Efficient Chemical Synthesis of New Thermoplastic Fluorinated Aromatic Polyester 🔬📐
- Exploiting Enzyme in Polymer Synthesis for a Remarkable Increase in Thermal Conductivity 🌡️🧪
- Characterization of a Neoteric Clay-Based Composite for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Mining Water 🌿💧
- Development of a New Eco-Friendly Copolymer Based on Chitosan for Enhanced Removal of Pb and Cd from Water ♻️💧
- Analysis of Functionalized Ferromagnetic Memory Alloys from the Perspective of Developing a Medical Vascular Implant 🧲💉
- Responsiveness Assessment of Cell Cultures Exposed to Poly(tartaric acid) and Its Corresponding Magnetic Nanostructures 🧬🔬