EXPERTISE

The most important and relevant resource of AGAG are its members who bring into our activity valuable expertise and skills. Our collaborators are trained and have gained considerable experience for both fundamental scientific research, as well as for more applied, R&D-oriented works, which include studies, projects and plans utilised for administration, development and decision-making.

For a comprehensive presentation of the range of qualifications and fields of competency of our members please see the sections:

Scientific research

MARCEL MÎNDRESCU

PhD, Habil.
Associate Professor, Senior Researcher

  • Reconstruction of past hydro-climatic and environmental conditions
  • Geomorphometric analysis of glacial landforms and reconstruction of past glacial extents
  • Geomorphological and hydrological studies
  • Assessments of environmental pollution, and natural and anthropogenic risks

ALEXANDRU-IONUȚ CRISTEA

PhD
Associate Professor, Senior Researcher

  • Scientific analysis of earth surface processes including detailed mapping, observation and monitoring of slope and fluvial processes, and the detection and understanding of triggering factors
  • Spatial analysis using GIS data
  • Environmental history: land use / land cover changes

IONELA GRĂDINARU (MÎNDRESCU)

MSc
Researcher, Spatial/Urban Planner (RUR)

  • Analysis of lacustrine sediments (geochemistry, particle size, organic content, magnetic mineralogy, stable isotopes) for reconstructing paleoenvironmental conditions
  • Studies of urban sprawl and sustainability of developing urban areas
  • Recent trends in natural dynamic and migration of population
  • Analysis of ecological integrity and conservation of forest and pasture ecosystems

ARITINA HALIUC

PhD
Senior Researcher

  • Sediment analysis: X-ray fluorescence, mineral magnetic characterisation (MS, ARM and SIRM), thin-section analysis, organic content via loss-on-ignition (LOI), laser diffraction for particle size determination, ICP OES based analysis of background level geochemistry, gamma-ray detector analysis, micro and macro charcoal counting
  • Paleoclimatic and paleoenvironmental reconstructions over the Lateglacial and Holocene based on lake, peat and marine records from different parts of the world

R&D: studies, projects and planning

MARCEL MÎNDRESCU

PhD, Habil.
Associate Professor, Senior Researcher
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  • Evaluation of human impact on natural environments and landscapes
  • Studies of dynamic of landforms and assessment of geomorphological hazards
  • Analysis of water quality/pollution and hydrological risk evaluation
  • Assessment of soil and terrain degradation
  • Analysis of vulnerability of human settlements and infrastructure to natural risks
  • Strategies and planning for sustainable management of protected areas
  • Coordination of interdisciplinary projects and plans

ALEXANDRU-IONUȚ CRISTEA

PhD
Associate Professor, Senior Researcher
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  • Statistical analyses of meteorological/ hydrological time series
  • Analysis and management of digital geographic databases
  • Thematic mapping for a wide range of purposes, including spatial/urban planning

 

IONELA GRĂDINARU (MÎNDRESCU)

MSc
Researcher, Spatial/Urban Planner (RUR)
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  • Assessments of environmental impact (including for proposed projects and plans)
  • RUR – certified studies of environmental quality (air and water pollution, assessment of soil contamination and degradation, human impact on natural ecosystems and landscapes)
  • RUR- certified analyses targeting the demographic, social and economic dynamic of urban and rural habitats underlying spatial/urban development plans (PUG, PAT)
  • Assessment of natural and anthropogenic risks for human habitats and natural ecosystems
  • Studies of biodiversity in forest and pasture ecosystems and consultancy for restoration and sustainable management

GABRIELA FLORESCU

PhD
Senior Researcher
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  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Environmental quality analysis (water and soil pollution, assessment of soil degradation, human impact, biodiversity monitoring etc.)
  • Assessment of climate change risk on biodiversity and crop suitability
  • Consultancy for environmental protection and restoration/rewilding
  • Pollen analysis of honey
  • Statistical analysis and data interpretation

ARITINA HALIUC

PhD
Senior Researcher
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  • Risk assessment studies and elaboration of sustainability measurements
  • Climate change and impacts on the environment and society
  • Assessment of environmental change trajectories
  • Evaluation of ecosystem status and elaboration of restoration targets