Cosmin Farcău

Cosmin Farcău is a Leading Researcher (R4) at the National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies (INCDTIM) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where he works in the Isotopic and Molecular Technologies Department within the Laser Induced Processes research team. He also maintains an affiliation with Babeș-Bolyai University. His research spans the intersection of physics, nanotechnology, and optical spectroscopy with a focus on plasmonic phenomena and nanostructured materials.

Dr. Farcău earned his MSc in Physics in 2005 and his PhD in Physics in 2008, both from Babeș-Bolyai University. His research expertise includes:

• Self-assembly of nano- and micro-particles
• Nanofabrication by colloidal lithography
• Optical/plasmonic interactions in nanostructured films
• Plasmon-enhanced molecular optical processes (Fluorescence, Raman)
• Optical/electrical sensing based on nanostructures

His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to the fields of plasmonics and nanosensing, with recent work focusing on dual-mode sensing platforms that combine surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy with electrochemical detection for environmental and medical applications. His research shows a progression from fundamental studies of plasmonic phenomena to increasingly applied work targeting real-world problems in environmental monitoring and medical diagnostics.

Dr. Farcău has served as project coordinator for numerous significant research initiatives, including international collaborations with French research institutions. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between physics, chemistry, materials science, and biomedical applications.

He has supervised or participated in research projects spanning environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and fundamental nanophotonics. His work often involves collaborations with medical institutions, particularly for applications in cancer diagnostics and Alzheimer's disease detection.

Dr. Farcău's laboratory work focuses on nanofabrication techniques, optical characterization of nanostructured materials, and the development of novel sensing platforms with applications ranging from environmental monitoring to medical diagnostics.