Petre Badica

Dr. Petre Badica is a Scientific Researcher at the Laboratory of Magnetism and Superconductivity within the Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering. His work spans superconductivity, magnetic materials, biomedical applications, and interdisciplinary projects in archaeometry. He leads projects such as COMPLEX COMPOSITES WITH ORGANIZED STRUCTURE (PCE, 2025-2028) and Advanced biodegradable materials based on MgB2 (M-ERA.NET, 2017-2021).

Research Interests:

• Superconductivity (MgB2), with focus on critical current density, flux pinning, and microwave applications.
• Magnetic materials and nanocomposites, including MnBi-FeSiB and Ni-Mn-Ga alloys.
• Biomedical applications of MgB2, such as antimicrobial coatings, orthopedic implants, and tumor cell inhibition.
• Archaeometry, analyzing Roman-era materials like glass furnaces and kaolin clay pottery from Romula.

Key Publications Trends: His recent work emphasizes MgB2 composites, spark plasma sintering for high-temperature materials, and functional properties of ceramics. Subfields include levitation technologies, bioactive delivery systems, and heritage conservation.

Collaborations: He works with institutions across Romania, Japan (NIMS), and Italy (INFN), leveraging techniques like X-ray tomography, Mössbauer spectroscopy, and 3D printing for multifunctional materials.