Anca Gabriela Mirea

Dr. Anca Gabriela Mirea serves as a Scientific Researcher III at the National Institute of Materials Physics (INFIM) in Măgurele, Romania, within the Laboratory of Catalytic Materials and Catalysis. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Bucharest (2015–2020), a Master's in Chemistry of Medicines and Cosmetics (2013–2015), and a Graduate degree in Biochemistry (2010–2013).

• PhD in Chemistry, University of Bucharest (2015–2020)
• Master in Chemistry of Medicines and Cosmetics, University of Bucharest (2013–2015)
• Graduate in Biochemistry, University of Bucharest (2010–2013)

Her research spans heterogeneous catalysis, materials synthesis for energy applications, and organic polymer development, with emphasis on MAX phases, MXenes, and photoconductive materials. Experimental expertise includes organic synthesis, NMR/mass spectrometry, XRD, SEM, and solar cell fabrication. Her work bridges fundamental chemistry with sustainable technology development, particularly in plastic upcycling and renewable energy systems.

Analysis of her 13 most recent publications (2021–2025) reveals dominant themes in catalytic materials design (46%), energy conversion technologies (31%), and advanced organic synthesis (23%). Key methodological trends include hydrothermal synthesis (38%), quantum dot integration (23%), and computational validation via DFT (69% of studies). Notable applications span PET upcycling (99% terephthalic acid yield), perovskite solar cells (14.90% efficiency), and methane oxidation catalysts.

Her laboratory work integrates spectroscopic characterization with practical device fabrication, maintaining strong collaborations across Romanian research institutions. Current projects focus on optimizing MXene-based catalysts for industrial plastic recycling and developing stable quasi-2D perovskites for next-generation photovoltaics.