Floare Călin Gabriel

Dr. Floare Călin Gabriel is a Researcher at the Department of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies within the National Research-Development Institute for Isotopic and Molecular Technologies (INCDTIM), Romania. With over 20 years of experience as a Scientific Reviewer and Key Expert in multidisciplinary projects, his work bridges theoretical and applied research in materials science, biophysics, and computational biology.

Education:

• PhD in Physics (2005), Joseph-Fourier University, Grenoble, France
• MSc in Molecular Biotechnology (2016), Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania
• MSc in Theoretical Physics (1998), Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Research Interests: His expertise spans computational quantum chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, high-performance computing for materials science, and molecular biotechnology. He specializes in ab initio calculations, molecular dynamics simulations, and intermolecular interaction analysis using NMR spectroscopy, isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC), and bioassay validation.

Key Projects:

• Molecular Aggregation Pathway Analysis (PN-III-P4-PCE-2021-0316): Investigating congenital cataract mechanisms via in silico inhibitors screening and molecular docking.
• Thermoelectric Materials Design (PNCDI-III-C3-2016 STAR): Developing advanced oxide/silicide materials for space applications using band structure engineering.
• Antimicrobial Peptide Optimization (PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2016-0032): Combining machine learning and experimental validation for novel drug candidates.

Laboratory & Collaborations: Active in the Complex Molecular and Biomolecular Systems team, collaborating with institutions like INFIM (Romanian National Institute for Materials Physics), GEOECOMAR, and Alexandru Ioan Cuza University. His work integrates theoretical modeling, nanofabrication, and industrial partnerships (e.g., Storex Technologies SRL, Sanimed International).