Daniel Andreescu

Daniel Andreescu is an Associate Professor and Instrumentation Manager in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Science at Clarkson University. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Bucharest (2002), and has held roles including Research Scientist at the National Research and Development Institute for Industrial Ecology (ECOIND) and the International Center of Biodynamics in Romania. His research focuses on nanomaterials, environmental chemistry, and electrochemical sensing, with emphasis on nanoparticle synthesis, environmental applications, and toxicology assessment.

Education:

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, University of Bucharest, Romania (2002)
• M.S. in Environmental Quality Control, University of Bucharest (1996)
• B.S. in Chemistry, University of Bucharest (1995)
• Postdoctoral Research at Clarkson University (2003–2008)

Research Interests:

• Development of analytical methods for nanoparticle characterization
• Synthesis of ultra-fine/nano-sized particles (e.g., metals, metal composites)
• Nanoparticle interactions with pollutants and environmental impact assessment
• Single-particle electrochemistry for redox reactivity studies
• Design of electrochemical sensors for environmental and biomedical applications

Awards & Recognition:

• Doctoral Scholarship from the University of Bucharest (1997–2002)

Grants & Labs:

• Oversees the Clarkson Chemistry Department's instrumentation facility, managing HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis spectrometers, and NMR systems.
• Leads research on nanomaterials for environmental monitoring, including PFAS detection and ceria-based sensors.

Labs/Teams: Core instrumentation lab, advanced materials processing group, and environmental nanotechnology research team at Clarkson University.