Mihaela Enache

Mihaela Enache is a Researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen, working within the Surfaces and Thin Films department. She focuses on advanced materials science research involving graphene-based systems, surface chemistry, and nanotechnology. Her work integrates experimental techniques like scanning tunneling microscopy and theoretical analysis to study molecular self-assembly processes and electronic properties of nanomaterials.

Her research interests prominently feature graphene materials, adsorption mechanisms on surfaces, and the design of coordination networks. Recent studies include investigations into graphene nanoribbons' structural symmetry, comparison of adsorption behaviors on metallic vs. graphitic surfaces, and analysis of Casimir forces in thin films. These projects highlight her expertise in bridging nanoscale material behavior with macroscopic functional properties.

Collaborations include international teams exploring topics like molecular electronics and surface physics. Enache contributes to open-access publications and has co-developed datasets on air-stable molecular electronics. Her work reflects a strong focus on experimental validation paired with computational modeling to advance materials innovation.