Manuela Stan

Dr. Manuela Stan is a Recognised Researcher (R2) at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Research in Complex Systems (ITIM-CJ), Romanian Academy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. She is affiliated with the Department of Materials, Energy and Advanced Technologies and is a key member of the Nanocomposite Materials with Adjustable Properties research team. Her work focuses on advanced materials synthesis and analytical chemistry.

Education:

• MSc in Analytical Chemistry, 2000 – Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
• MSc in Organic Chemistry, 2008 – University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
• PhD in Chemistry, 2014 – Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Her research expertise lies in the synthesis of metal oxide and metallic nanoparticles via green methods, development of nanocomposites using carbon and semiconductor materials, and advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC and TLC. She applies these methods to extraction and material characterization, contributing to sustainable nanotechnology and environmental applications.

While no specific articles are listed in the provided text, her research profile suggests strong activity in materials chemistry, nanotechnology, and analytical method development, with interdisciplinary applications in energy and environmental technologies.

Scientific Recognition:

• Recognised Researcher (R2)

Dr. Stan has led and participated in numerous R&D projects, including national and international grants, and has served as a peer reviewer for international research programs. She has also been involved in significant R&D collaborations with enterprises, contributing to technology transfer and innovation. Her work is supported through competitive funding and reflects a strong trajectory in applied materials science.

She is actively involved in the Nanocomposite Materials with Adjustable Properties research team at ITIM-CJ, contributing to strategic research directions in advanced functional materials. The team focuses on tunable nanomaterials for sensing, catalysis, and energy applications.