schiopu

CURRICULUM VITAE

First name: Vasilica
Surname: Şchiopu
Date and place of birth: 17 December 1974, Bucharest

Education:
    - 1998 – 2000 Master, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Buchares - “Control of Environment Quality "
    - 1993 – 1997 Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest – Chemist, Analytical chemistry

Career:
    - 2004 – present, National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies (IMT-Bucharest), Laboratory of Ambiental Technology - Chemist, Researcher
    - 2000-2004 SC MICROELECTRONICA SA, Chemistry Departament - Chemist

Professional experience:
    - research in area of synthesis of nanopowders (YAG:Ce, TiO2, ZnO), optoelectronics (white LED and semiconductor matrix) and sensors
    - analytical chemistry – FTIR and UV-Vis spectrometry, gravimetric and volumetric analyses
    - metal (copper, nickel, silver, tin) electrochemical deposition in order to manufacturing optoelectronics products and integrated circuit

Other:
    - Courses
    - March 2005 - “Project Monitoring ”, AMCESIT, Bucharest
    - June 2004 - “Nanoscaled Materials from Soft Chemistry Methods” IMT-Bucharest
    - January 2004 - “Polyhydroxybutyrates and related polyesteres as biomaterials”, IMT-Bucharest
    - December 2001 - Course for Essentially English, Avalon Media
    - April 2001 - “Engineer for deposition of successive metallic layers”, MICROELECTRONICA

Present position:
    - Researcher on National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies (IMT-Bucharest), Laboratory of Ambiental Technology

Research interests:
    - Nanomaterial synthesis;
    - Sensors development;
    - Optoelectonic application;

Past and current projects:
    - MONTESAGRA, Advanced technologies for multifunctional microtransducers on monocristalline piezoelectrical substrate with application on testing and monitoring of crops quality, National MATNANTECH Programm (2003-2005);
    - CTT Baneasa, Development of Centre for technological transfer in microengineering, National INFRATECH Programm (2004 -2006);
    - MINATECH-RO Development of science and technology park for micro- and nanotechnologies, National INFRATECH Programm (2004 -2006);
    - MATRIX-LA New manufacturing technologies for micromatrix with white light emission for indoor illuminate sistems applications, National MATNANTECH Programm (2004 -2006);
    - Romano-German Center for Micro and nanotechnologies, Bilateral Romanian-German Project ( 2005-2007);
    - NANOAMBIENT, Advanced nanocomposites materials used in civil constructions with antibacterial, selfcleaning properties and solar energy concentrators integrated structures for ambiental improvement, National CEEX Programm (2006 -2008);
    - MICROSYSOIL, On-line monitoring of drilling for sustainable management of oil resources using integrated microsystems, National CEEX Programm (2006 -2008);
    - OPTOLUM, Luminescence materials for optoelectonic devices, National CEEX Programm (2006 -2008);
    - MICROBALERT, New technologies for achieving microbiosensors for real time detecting and monitoring tuberculosis in groups with increased risk potential, National CEEX Programm (2006 -2008);
    - MINAFOR-RO, Micro and nanotechnologies in forestry-first romanian attempt, National CEEX Programm (2006 -2008);
    - NANOPROTECT - Wood- polymer composite with components of nastructured materials and nanosensors for improvement of indoor environment National PNCDI 2 Programm (2007 -2010);
    - AQUAPROTECT, Areas of micro/nanosensors of threshold for the the detection in real time of aquatic medium contamination with chemical agents, National PNCDI 2 Programm (2008 -2010);
    - AGRICOLA, Areas of multifunctional microtraductors based on piezoelectrical monocristaline substrate for monitoring the conditions for stocking of cereals and/or industrial plants in small silos/ farms, National PNCDI 2 Programm (2008 -2010);

Main scientific publication:
    - V.David, V.Schiopu, V.Dumitrescu, „An U.V.-VIS spectometric study of the reaction between carbon monoxide and nitrosobenzene in presence of palladium ion”, Chem.Anal. vol. 46, nr. 5, p. 707, ISSN 0009-2223 [2001]
    - V. Schiopu, M. Macrin, I.Cernica, „Preparation of yttrium aluminum garnet doped with cerium for application in optoelectronics”, 28-th Edition of International Semiconductor Conference, Sinaia, Romania, CAS 2005 Proceedings, p. 149-152, vol I, ISBN 0-7803-9214-0, Best Paper Award,
    - Vasilica ŞCHIOPU, Mugur MACRIN, Ileana CERNICA, „New sol-gel method for phosphorus preparation with application in optoelectronics”, 7th International Balkan Workshop On Applied Physics, Abstract Book, p. 87, ISBN 973-614-313-7-978-973-614-314-45-7 Iulie 2006 Constanta, Romania [iulie 2006] – Conferinta internationala
    - Cecilia PODARU, Alina POPESCU, Elena MANEA, Vasilica ŞCHIOPU, „Nano-porous silicon for solar cells applications”, 7th International Balkan Workshop On Applied Physics, Abstract Book, p. 164-165, ISBN 973-614-313-7-978-973-614-314-45-7 Iulie 2006 Constanta, Romania [iulie 2006]
    - Vasilica ŞCHIOPU, Mugur MACRIN, Ileana CERNICA, „Granatul de itriu si aluminiu, fosfor pentru aplicatii in optoelectronica” , PRIOCHEM 24-26, Rezumatele lucrarilor, p. 78, octombrie 2006 Bucuresti [2006]
    - Vasilica ŞCHIOPU, Mugur MACRIN, Ileana CERNICA, „Syntehesis of yttrium aluminum garnet dopped with cerium for application in a new generation luminescent lighting devices”, Proc. of Advanced Topics in Optoelectronics, Microelectronics and Nanotechnologies – ATOM-N 2006, November 24-26, 2006, Bucharest, Romania, Proc. SPIE Int. Soc. Opt. Eng. 6635, 663511/1-6, ISBN 978-0-8194-6779-9 published Tue May 8, 2007 [2006]
    - Adina Bragaru , Mihaela Miu, Monica Simion, Teodora Ignat, Irina Kleps, Andrei Avram, Vasilica Schiopu, Florin Craciunoiu, „Silicon surface functionalization for biomolecules attachment”, 1st Workshop    - Polymers in Nanotechnology”; Abstract Book , p. 66, 27-28 sept.2007, Salerno, Italia [sept.2007]
    - Dumitru Ulieru, Adrian Tantau, Elena Ulieru, Ileana Cernica, Alina Matei, Vasilica Schiopu, Florian Pistritu,„Advanced laser technology for substrates microprocessing of microsystems and optoelectronics devices applications”, 30-th Edition of International Semiconductor Conference, IEEE International Semiconductor Conference, CAS 2007 Proceedings, vol. 1, p. 155-158, ISBN 1-4244-0847-4, Sinaia, Romania, [oct. 2007]
    - Adina Bragaru, Monica Simion, Mihaela Miu, Teodora Ignat, Irina Kleps, Vasilica Schiopu, Andrei Avram, Florea Craciunoiu, „APTS bio-functionalization of porous silicon nanostructurated surface”, 30-th Edition of International Semiconductor Conference, IEEE International Semiconductor Conference, CAS 2007 Proceedings, vol. 1, p. 147-150, ISBN 1-4244-0847-4, Sinaia, Romania, [oct. 2007]
    - Alina Matei, Ileana Cernica, Oana Cadar, Cecilia Roman, Vasilica Schiopu, „Synthesis and characterization of ZnO - polymer nanocomposites”, International Journal of Material Forming, Springer Paris, p.540-543, ISSN 1960-6206 (Print) 1960-6214 (Online), ESAFORM 2008 Lyon, April 08, [2008]
    - Vasilica Schiopu, Ileana Cernica, Florian Pistritu, Andrei Ghiu, Alina Matei, ‘Development of semiconductor matrix with white light emission for application in illuminate systems’ , 8th International Conference on Pysics of Advanced Materials (ICPAM 8), Abstract Book, p.86, Iasi, Romania 3-6 June [2008]
    - Sorin Mircea AXINTE, Ileana Cernica, Vasilica Schiopu, „Some aspects of non-technological and non-economic activities in Micro-nanotechnologies Scientific and Technological Parks”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Indicators and Concepts of Innovation (ICICI 2008), p. 2-7, ISSN: 1662-6613, Berna, July [2008]
    - Vasilica Schiopu, Ileana Cernica, Alina Matei – “Synthesis and characterisation of luminescence nanomaterial” - The 5th Conference on Condensed Matter Physics , Abstract Book, p. 21, ISBN: 978-973-52-0404-4, Timisoara, Romania, July, [2008]
    - Alina Matei, Ileana Cernica, Vasilica Schiopu, Daniela Mihalevschi „Coating materials containing nanoparticles for improvement lingocellulosic composite surfaces – The 5th Conference on Condensed Matter Physics , Abstract Book, p. 21, ISBN: 978-973-52-0404-4, Timisoara, Romania, July, [2008]
    - Vasilica Schiopu, Alina Matei, Ileana Cernica, Cecilia Podaru „Preparation of titanium dioxide films by sol-gel route for gas sensors”, Abstract Book_ATOM-N 2008 (Advanced Topics in Opoelectronics, Microelectronics and Nanotchnologies) – Constanta, Romania, august [2008]
    - Alina Matei, Ileana Cernica, Vasilica Schiopu - „Preparation and characterization of TiO2 – polymer composite films” Abstract Book_ATOM-N 2008 (Advanced Topics in Opoelectronics, Microelectronics and Nanotchnologies) – Constanta, Romania, august [2008]
    - Vasilica Schiopu, Mugur Macrin, Ileana Cernica, Alina Matei, Florian Pistritu, „YAG: Ce phosphor for new white light matrix”, Sixt International Conferince on Inorganic Materials, Delegat Manual, P1-41, Dresda, Germany, September [2008]
    - Sorin Mircea AXINTE, Ileana Cernica, Vasilica Schiopu, Cecilia Roman, „Preparation of zeolite nanopowders activated with Cu, Zn, and Ag ions as antibacterial solution in food packaging” , Sixt International Conferince on Inorganic Materials, Delegat Manual, P1-80, Dresda, Germany, September [2008]
    - Ileana Cernica, Sorin Mircea AXINTE, Vasilica Schiopu, Oana Cadar, - „Hybrid Materials Based on zeolites and nanomaterials as nutrient and biocide in horticulture“, Sixt International Conferince on Inorganic Materials, Delegat Manual, P1-88, Dresda, Germany, September [2008]
    - Alina Matei, Ileana Cernica, Vasilica Schiopu - „Synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles dispersed in polymer matrix”, Sixt International Conferince on Inorganic Materials, Delegat Manual, P1-64, Dresda, Germany, September [2008]
    - Carmen-Marinela Mihailescu, Dana Stan, Lavinia Ruta, Baciu Ion, Carmen Moldovan, Vasilica Schiopu, Monica Simion, Raluca Gavrila - „Mixed – monolayers with alkane thiol on gold as substrates for microarray”, 31-th Edition of International Semiconductor Conference, IEEE International Semiconductor Conference, Sinaia, Romania, CAS 2008 Proceedings, vol. 1, p. 173-176, ISBN: 978-1-4244-2004-9, ISSN: 1545-827X, Sinaia, Romania, October [2008]
    - A. Bragaru, M. Simion, M. Miu, T. Ignat, I. Kleps, V. Schiopu, A.Avram, F. Craciunoiu , Study of the Nanostructurated Silicon Chemical Functionalization, Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology, vol11, nr.4, pp. 397-407, [2008]

Additional information:
    - computer skills - Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Internet Explorer, OPUS, AvaSoft, Corel Draw, Origin

Award:
    - Student Best Paper Award: Vasilica Schiopu, Mugur Macrin, Ileana Cernica for “Preparation of yttrium aluminum garnet doped with cerium for application in optoelectronics”, 28-th Edition of International Semiconductor Conference, Sinaia, Romania, CAS 2005 Proceedings, p. 149-152, vol I, ISBN 0-7803-9214-0
    - Gold medail, Inventika 2008, Bucharest, Romania: Şchiopu Vasilica, Cernica Ileana Viorica, for „Procedeu de obtinere a granatului de itriu si aluminiu dopat cu ceriu utilizat ca fosfor pentru aplicatii in optoelectronica emisiva”, CBI Nr.A/00060/25.01.2008

Foreign languages: English

Contact information: veronica.schiopu[at]imt.ro, phone: 004.021.490.84.12/20, fax: 004.021.4908238