Soran Maria Loredana is a Principal Researcher (CS I, R4) at the National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies (RO) , focusing on analytical chemistry, environmental science, and nanomaterial synthesis. She serves as Project Coordinator and PhD Supervisor , with a ResearcherID Q-9581-2019 . MSc in Organometallic and Coordination Chemistry (1999) PhD in Chemistry (2005) Habilitated in Environmental Engineering (2018) Her research spans superabsorbent materials for water recycling , microwave effects on plant metabolites , and eco-friendly nanomaterial synthesis , with applications in drought mitigation, antibiotic resistance reduction, and sustainable agriculture. Current projects integrate nanotechnology with climate adaptation strategies. Key methodologies include HPLC/TLC chromatography , spark plasma sintering , and biochar functionalization , emphasizing international collaboration across Turkey, Israel, Moldova, and Italy. Her work addresses global water scarcity and pollution challenges through innovative material design. As a scientific reviewer and educator, she contributes to research integrity and human resource development. Her laboratory at Cluj-Napoca investigates core-shell nanoparticles, surface science standards, and bioactive compound extraction technologies.









