Nicoleta PREDA

Dr. Nicoleta PREDA serves as a Scientific Researcher I at the Laboratory of Functional Nanostructures within Romania's National Institute of Materials Physics (INFIM). Her work focuses on advanced nanomaterials synthesis and optoelectronic applications.

Her research spans

• Nanostructure synthesis via chemical/physical methods
• Metal oxide and core-shell nanostructures
• Hybrid polymer-semiconductor composites
• Thin film deposition techniques including MAPLE and PLD
• Characterization through SEM, UV-Vis, IR, and photoluminescence

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals strong focus on

• Photovoltaic applications of hybrid nanocomposites
• Transparent conductive electrode optimization
• Photoelectrochemical water splitting
• Antibacterial nanomaterials
• Advanced characterization of optoelectronic properties

Her work demonstrates consistent innovation in nanostructure engineering for renewable energy and biomedical applications.

Current projects include the PCE-funded "Bio-inspired semiconducting fibers for field effect transistors" (2022-2024).

Her technical expertise is evidenced through three patented processes:

• Zinc oxide nanostructure synthesis via thermal oxidation
• Polymer fiber fabrication by electrospinning
• Conductive transparent flexible electrodes

Dr. PREDA has authored five book chapters on nanostructured surfaces, thin films, and nanomaterials applications, contributing significantly to the scientific literature in her field.