Dr. Simona Nica, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romania
Simona Nica, is a distinguished researcher in the field of organic and supramolecular chemistry, currently serving as the Scientific Secretary at the “C. D. Nenitzescu” Institute of Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry in Romania. She holds a Ph.D. from Siegen University and Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, Germany, where she specialized in organic chemistry. Simona completed her Master’s degree at the University of Bucharest and has accumulated extensive experience in both academia and research. Her previous roles include Senior Researcher at the Romanian Academy and Associate Lecturer at the University Politehnica of Bucharest. With a strong background in project management, she is currently leading significant research projects funded under the PNRR framework, focusing on advanced materials and cellular metabolism. Simona is committed to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation in her field, demonstrated through her active participation in various research initiatives and collaborations.
Professional Profile:
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Suitability of Simona Nica for the Best Researcher Award
Candidate Overview: Simona Nica is a highly qualified researcher with a robust academic background and extensive experience in organic and supramolecular chemistry. Her commitment to advancing research and her leadership in significant projects make her a suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award.
🎓 Education
- 2010 – 2013: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iasi, Romania
- 2001 – 2005: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Siegen University and Friedrich-Schiller University, Jena, Germany (Dr. rer. nat.)
- 1991 – 2001: Master of Science in Organic Chemistry, University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry
- 1995 – 1999: Bachelor of Science, University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry
💼 Work Experience
- 2022 – Present: Scientific Secretary, „C. D. Nenitzescu” Institute of Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry, Romania
- 2018 – 2022: Senior Researcher II, Romanian Academy, “C. D. Nenitzescu” Center of Organic Chemistry
- 2006 – 2018: Senior Researcher III, Romanian Academy, “C. D. Nenitzescu” Center of Organic Chemistry
- 2016: Associate Lecturer, University Politechnica of Bucharest, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science
- 2010 – 2013: Postdoctoral Researcher, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iasi, Romania
- 2005 – 2006: Postdoctoral Researcher, Friedrich-Schiller University, Jena, Germany
- 2002 – 2005: Ph.D. Researcher, Friedrich-Schiller University, Jena, Germany
- 2001 – 2002: Ph.D. Researcher, Siegen University, Germany
- 2000 – 2001: Chemist, Research and Development Department, Biofarm S.A. (pharmaceutical company)
🏆 Achievements, Awards, and Honors
- 2023: Project Manager for “Magnetic resonance methods to assess cellular metabolism and the formation of reactive oxygen species in the context of therapeutic approaches” funded by PNRR
- 2023: Key Person for “High performance chiral materials for circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) and chirality induced spin selectivity (CISS) (CRUNCHINESS)” funded by PNRR
Publication Top Notes:
Halogen bonded supramolecular assemblies constructed from azulene derivatives and perfluorinated di-/triiodobenzenes
Second order nonlinear optical properties of poled films containing azobenzenes tailored with azulen-1-yl-pyridine
Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of New Azulene-Containing Chalcones
An original 3D coordination polymer constructed from trinuclear nodes and tetracarboxylato spacers
Hydrazone‐Based Ligand with Pyrrolidine Donor and Its Molybdenum(VI) Complex: Synthesis, Structure, and Reactivity