Ioana Niculescu

Ioana Niculescu is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at James Madison University (JMU), where she has been since 2002. Her research focuses on experimental medium-energy nuclear physics, primarily conducted at the Jefferson Lab in Newport News. She holds a PhD in Physics from Hampton University (1999) and a BS in Physics from Bucharest University.

Her research interests encompass quark-hadron duality, neutron structure functions, and asymmetry studies in nuclear physics. She utilizes advanced experimental techniques and particle accelerators to explore fundamental questions in nuclear and particle physics. Key facilities involved include the Madison Accelerator Lab and Jefferson Lab.

Dr. Niculescu has contributed to significant studies, including d¯−u¯ asymmetry analysis (2020) and longitudinal structure function measurements (2018). While no specific scientific awards are listed, her publications reflect impactful contributions to the field. No advising or grant details are provided in the text. She is affiliated with JMU's Physics & Astronomy department and maintains active research collaborations through institutional and national laboratory partnerships.