Cristian Iftode

Cristian Iftode is a Professor and Director of the Department of Practical Philosophy and History of Philosophy at the University of Bucharest's Faculty of Philosophy, where he serves as a doctoral supervisor in Moral Philosophy, Applied Ethics, Social Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Metaphysics. He also holds significant institutional roles as University Senator (2023-2028) and Vice-President of the Philosophy Committee at CNATDCU.

His research spans philosophical therapy, authenticity studies, bioethics, neuroethics, and Foucault's philosophy. Iftode has established himself as a leading scholar in relational authenticity, examining how neurotechnologies impact narrative identity and exploring ancient 'technologies of the self' in contemporary contexts. His work bridges classical philosophy with modern ethical challenges, particularly in human enhancement and digital identity formation.

His most recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward examining authenticity in relational and technological contexts, with numerous high-impact articles in journals like The Journal of Value Inquiry, Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences, and The New Bioethics. These works consistently explore how emerging technologies challenge traditional notions of selfhood and ethical agency.

Scientific Awards:

• CNCSIS Prize for 2 ISI articles (2016)
• CNCSIS PRECISI Prize for ISI article (2023)
• Prof e-Tare distinction at Bologna Professor Gala (2021)
• RSS Reloaded 'Book of Philosophy of the Year 2021'
• Top Professor Diploma at University of Bucharest (2022)

Iftode actively supervises doctoral students and has coordinated numerous research projects, including the European CHANGER project on research ethics reviews and PN-III-P4-ID-PCE-2020-0521 on bioenhancement ethics. His academic leadership extends to managing the Annals of the University of Bucharest – Philosophy Series since 2013 and co-founding the Research Center for the History of Philosophical Ideas.

He maintains strong research networks through international collaborations, including partnerships with Oxford University's Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, and regularly presents at major conferences worldwide, demonstrating his active engagement in contemporary philosophical discourse.