Mihaela BUNEA

Mihaela BUNEA serves as a Scientific Researcher III at the National Institute of Materials Physics, specifically within the Laboratory of Functional Nanostructures. Her work bridges materials science, electrochemistry, and biomedical applications through innovative nanotechnology approaches.

Dr. BUNEA's research spans multiple interdisciplinary domains including electrochemical biosensing, DNA-drug interactions, nanomaterials for biomedical applications, and artificial muscle development. Her work demonstrates particular expertise in developing electrochemical platforms for biomolecular analysis, with significant contributions to understanding drug-DNA interactions, amino acid detection, and cellular biomarker monitoring. She has pioneered approaches using electrospun fiber networks for both biosensing applications and soft robotics.

Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on electrochemical characterization of biological systems, with increasing sophistication in nanomaterial integration. Her recent work shows progression from fundamental electrochemical studies of biomolecules toward applied biomedical devices and neuromorphic engineering solutions. The 2025 publication on amyloid beta peptide-functionalized surfaces demonstrates cutting-edge integration of neuroscience with nanomaterials for potential Alzheimer's research applications.

Her technical expertise encompasses a wide range of methodologies including differential pulse voltammetry, square wave voltammetry, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and various nanofabrication techniques. This multidisciplinary approach enables her to tackle complex problems at the intersection of materials science and biomedicine.

Dr. BUNEA maintains active collaborations across multiple institutions as evidenced by her co-authorship patterns, working with researchers in chemistry, materials science, and biomedical engineering departments. Her laboratory work at the National Institute of Materials Physics focuses on developing functional nanostructures with applications ranging from cancer research to neural engineering.