Assist. Prof. Dr. Loredana Brinza | Environmental Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Senior Scientific Researcher at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Romania.

Dr. Loredana Brinza is a multidisciplinary scientist and Associate Professor at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi 🏛️. She holds dual Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering and Earth Sciences from “Gh. Asachi” University (Romania) and the University of Leeds (UK) respectively 🎓. With over two decades of international research experience 🌍, she has worked at prestigious institutions including Diamond Light Source and the University of Leeds . Her expertise bridges environmental geochemistry, biomineralization, and synchrotron-based characterization techniques 🔬. Dr. Brinza has authored over 29 peer-reviewed publications, delivered keynote talks 🗣️, and managed numerous international research grants. A passionate educator and scientific mentor, she also contributes to various academic journals and scientific committees worldwide 🌐.

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Education📚

Dr. Brinza earned her Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from the University of Leeds, UK  (2010), and a second Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from “Gh. Asachi” University, Romania  (2011). She also completed her M.Sc. in Environmental Management (2003) and B.Sc. in Environmental Engineering (2002) from the same Romanian university 🎓. Her educational background integrates geochemistry, mineralogy, biochemical engineering, and environmental process modeling, forming the foundation for her interdisciplinary approach to environmental science, chemical remediation, and synchrotron research 🧪. Her dual-doctorate trajectory has enabled her to combine engineering and earth science perspectives in solving complex environmental challenges 🌱.

Professional Experience

Dr. Brinza is currently a Scientific Researcher (senior since 2023) and Associate Professor at the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi 🏫. She has held esteemed research positions in the UK including at the University of Leeds, Queen’s University Belfast, the University of Southampton, and the Diamond Light Source 💼. Her international fellowships focused on marine, environmental, and earth sciences 🌊. She has led and contributed to over 25 research grants, including 15 synchrotron beamline projects, serving as Principal Investigator for 10 of them. Her teaching portfolio spans geochemical modeling, chemical and biochemical process engineering, and environmental management, demonstrating her capacity to bridge theory and practice for both undergraduates and postgraduates 👩‍🏫.

Research Focus 🔍

Dr. Brinza’s research focuses on synchrotron-based microanalysis 🔍, biogeochemical cycling of metals, heavy metal uptake by algae, and mineral transformations in environmental systems 🌍. She integrates µ-XRF, µ-XAS, and µ-XRD techniques to study complex mineral interfaces and pollutant behavior at the micro- to nanoscale 📐. Her investigations cover both natural systems and engineered bioremediation strategies, contributing to a better understanding of metal sequestration, speciation, and environmental risk. She is also known for pioneering research in earthworm-mediated biomineralization 🪱 and cadmium/zinc uptake in aquatic plants. Her work aims to deliver sustainable and science-based solutions for environmental contamination and resource recovery ♻️.

Awards and Honors🏆

Dr. Brinza’s academic excellence is reflected in her H-index of 15 and over 750 citations 📊. She has received 7 international research grants, 15 synchrotron beamline awards, and 3 national projects, many under her leadership 🥇. She has been invited as a keynote speaker at renowned conferences and research institutions like the National Institute of Material Physics (Romania) and Durham University (UK) 🧠. Her work has gained visibility through international conferences, specialized symposiums, and high-impact journals 📚. She is also an active reviewer for leading publications such as Applied Geochemistry, Langmuir, and the Journal of Environmental Management, and contributes to professional societies like EAG, IXAS, and EMG-MINSOC 🌐.

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