Mihaela Roxana Cimpan

Mihaela Roxana Cimpan is a Professor at the Department of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Norway, where she leads the NanoSafety Research Group and manages the Core Facility at IKO. Her academic career spans over two decades, with research evolving from traditional dental materials to specialized nanotoxicology and biomaterials science. She serves as a key figure in European nanosafety initiatives and contributes significantly to regulatory frameworks for nanomaterials.

Professor Cimpan's research focuses on biomaterials, biocompatibility, and the biological effects of nanomaterials, with particular emphasis on nanotoxicology, nano-biointerface phenomena, and sustainable-by-design approaches for nanomaterials. Her work bridges dental medicine with nanotechnology, investigating how nanomaterials interact with biological systems, particularly oral tissues. She has pioneered impedance-based label-free methods for nanotoxicity testing, developing advanced techniques that allow real-time monitoring of cellular responses to nanoparticles.

Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on sustainable nanomaterial design, advanced testing methodologies, and regulatory frameworks for nanomaterials. Her research spans multiple disciplines including dentistry, toxicology, materials science, and environmental health, with particular attention to titanium dioxide, nanodiamonds, and other engineered nanomaterials used in medical applications.

Professor Cimpan has secured significant funding through multiple competitive grants and serves as principal investigator for several major projects including NanoBioReal (coordinator), NANoREG, NorNANoREG, GEMNS, and INNOCENT. Her work has established the University of Bergen as a key player in European nanosafety research, with particular expertise in developing standardized testing protocols for nanomaterials.

She actively mentors PhD candidates and teaches dental students, dental hygienists, specialist candidates, and students in Nanotechnology and Nanoscience programs. Her laboratory work involves developing and utilizing 3D oral mucosa models, impedance-based monitoring systems, and advanced characterization techniques for assessing nanomaterial-biological interactions.