Ildikó Lung

Dr. Ildikó Lung is a Recognized Researcher (CS III) at the National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Her research focuses on analytical chemistry, environmental science, and nanomaterials for water depollution and food safety applications.

• Expertise: Bioactive compounds, HPLC, extraction techniques, abiotic plant stress, synthesis of nanomaterials
• Key Projects: Development of superabsorbent materials for drought mitigation, graphene-based sensors for pesticide detection, eco-friendly ceramic blocks, and environmental antibiotic resistance monitoring.

Her work addresses global challenges like water scarcity, food contamination, and sustainable agriculture through interdisciplinary approaches combining chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering. She collaborates internationally on projects such as COFUND-WATER4ALL-DIME and PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2021-0358, focusing on low-cost nanomaterials for water treatment and portable pesticide detection technologies.

Current affiliations include the Research Department for Advanced Materials, Energy, and Technologies, with a history of leading or contributing to grants like EEA Grants 3499/2015 and CEx05-D11-80. Her methodologies integrate chromatography, spectrophotometry, and microwave interactions with biological systems.