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Dr. Iulia Salaoru is an Associate Professor in Materials Science and Engineering at De Montfort University, affiliated with the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media. She is a key member of the Emerging Technologies Research Centre and the Institute of Engineering Sciences, where she leads research in functional electronic materials and green manufacturing technologies.
- PhD in Solid State Physics, Al.I. Cuza University, Romania
- MSc in Physics of Thin Films, Al.I. Cuza University, Romania
- BSc in Physics, Al.I. Cuza University, Romania
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (Merit), De Montfort University, UK
Her research expertise lies in printed and flexible electronics, with a focus on resistive memory devices (ReRAM), inkjet printing, 3D printing, and green electronics. She investigates novel materials such as polymer composites, TiO2 thin films, and graphene-based materials for applications in sustainable electronics and energy harvesting. Her work bridges fundamental physics with practical device fabrication and manufacturing innovation.
The most recent articles highlight a strong trend toward additive manufacturing of memory devices, green electronics, and functional materials for energy. Her publications span high-impact journals in materials science, nanotechnology, and electronic engineering, reflecting interdisciplinary innovation in memory technologies and sustainable fabrication methods.
She has received several scientific recognitions, including:
- Doctoral College studentship (DMU, 2023)
- Award for Research Engaged Teaching (2020)
- Certificate of Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing, Additive Manufacturing (2018)
- Guest Editor for Special Issues in Micromachines (2020) and Materials (2023)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2017)
Dr. Salaoru actively supervises PhD students and has served as principal investigator on multiple funded research projects, including grants from the Royal Society and De Montfort University. She mentors BSc, MSc, and MPhil students, acts as internal examiner for PhD theses, and has hosted Erasmus trainees. Her leadership in externally and internally funded research demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing knowledge and training future researchers. She is also involved in professional service as a member of editorial and reviewer boards for journals such as Electrochem, Micromachines, and Polymers (MDPI), and serves on organizing committees for international conferences including ICPAM and ICREPQ.
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