Camelia FLORICA

Dr. Camelia FLORICA is a Scientific Researcher III at the National Institute of Materials Physics (INFIM), Romania, working in the Laboratory of Functional Nanostructures. Her research focuses on advanced materials for energy, environmental, and biomedical applications with over 30 publications spanning from 2011 to 2025.

Her primary research interests include:

• Nanomaterials synthesis and characterization
• Semiconductor physics and optoelectronic devices
• Photodetectors based on metal oxide nanowires
• Supercapacitors and electrochemical energy storage
• Photocatalysis for environmental remediation
• Biomedical applications of nanomaterials

Dr. FLORICA's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on metal oxide nanomaterials, particularly zinc oxide (ZnO), copper oxide (CuO), and titanium dioxide (TiO₂). Her work often involves creating core-shell nanowire structures for photodetector applications and developing nanohybrid composites for energy storage and environmental remediation. She has expertise in various fabrication techniques including thermal oxidation, electrochemical deposition, and laser processing methods such as MAPLE (Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation).

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals significant contributions across three major domains: optoelectronics (6 articles), environmental remediation (4 articles), and biomedical applications (5 articles). In optoelectronics, she has pioneered CuO-ZnO radial heterojunction nanowire arrays that achieve enhanced photoresponse through type II band alignment. For environmental applications, her TiO₂-based nanohybrids demonstrate superior photocatalytic properties for antibiotic degradation. In biomedical research, her laser-deposited antimicrobial coatings show promising results for preventing implant-associated infections.

Dr. FLORICA collaborates extensively with researchers across Romanian institutions including the National Institute of Materials Physics, University of Bucharest, and various medical and technical research centers. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges materials science, physics, chemistry, and biomedical engineering to develop functional nanomaterials with practical applications in energy, environment, and healthcare.