Mihaela C. Stefan

Dr. Mihaela C. Stefan is the Eugene McDermott Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, holding appointments in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and as an Affiliate Faculty in Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on the development of novel fused ring semiconducting polymers, supramolecular organization in electronic polymers, conjugated polymer-quantum dot networks for hybrid solar cells, and functional aliphatic polyesters for drug delivery.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Politechnica University Bucharest (1995-1998)
• M.S. in Chemistry, Politechnica University Bucharest (1994-1995)
• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Politechnica University, Romania (1989-1994)

Her work spans electrochemistry, materials science, and organic synthesis, with a focus on heavy metal ion detection using azulene-based materials. The 15 most recent publications highlight advancements in electrochemical sensors, modified electrodes, and quantum mechanical calculations for environmental and biomedical applications. Key areas include sensor development, conjugated polymers, and environmental monitoring.

• Recipient of the Eugene McDermott Professor chair for academic excellence

Dr. Stefan teaches at UT Dallas and leads interdisciplinary research bridging chemistry, biomedical engineering, and materials science. Her group explores polymers for energy, sensing, and drug delivery applications.