Sorina Garabagiu

Sorina Garabagiu is a Recognized Researcher (R2) at the National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies (INCDTIM) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, working in the Department of Materials, Energy and Advanced Technologies within the Alternative Energies research team. Her office is located in the Citadel Building, Office 2.2.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Physics (2007) from Babeș-Bolyai University
• Master's degree in Biophysics and Medical Physics (2009) from Babeș-Bolyai University
• PhD in Physics (2012) from Babeș-Bolyai University

Dr. Garabagiu specializes in pulsed laser deposition (PLD) techniques for fabricating thin films and optical spectroscopy methods (UV-Vis, fluorescence). Her research focuses on thermoelectric materials, ferroelectric perovskites, and nanomaterials for energy applications. She has made significant contributions to understanding oxygen-deficient ceramics, copper-based chalcogenides, and titanium oxide thin films for thermoelectric devices, bridging fundamental materials science with practical energy solutions.

Her publication record shows consistent research productivity with work spanning from fundamental materials characterization to applied energy technologies. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in connecting theoretical modeling with experimental validation, particularly in thermoelectric materials and ferroelectric systems.

Dr. Garabagiu has contributed to several significant research projects:

• "Controlling the electronic properties in heterostructures based on ferroelectric perovskites" (2018-2022)
• "High Performance Materials for the next generation Space Thermoelectric Generators" (2017-2019) as Key expert
• "Magnetoelectric composites with emergent properties for wireless applications" (2014-2017)
• "Core-shell composite nanoparticles based on Fe and Pt" (2011-2016)

Additionally, she has applied her materials characterization expertise to cultural heritage preservation, conducting scientific investigations of historical wooden artifacts from Romanian churches, demonstrating her interdisciplinary research approach.