Monica Dinu

Monica Dinu

Senior Researcher I

Monica Dinu is a senior researcher at INOE. She holds a MS in Spectroscopy, Plasma, Lasers and a PhD in Physics obtained at the Polytechnic University of Bucharest. Her main research interests and experience are focused on laser spectroscopic techniques for investigation and diagnosis of artworks, as well as studies on the effects of solid-state lasers on different materials.

Roxana Rădvan

Roxana Rădvan

Senior Researcher I - Founder of CERTO

Roxana received the BS degree in Applied Optics and Fine Mechanics in 1990 from Politehnica University of Bucharest and her doctoral degree on non-conventional optics in 1996 from Technical Army Academy of Bucharest.

Luminița Ghervase

Luminița Ghervase

Senior Researcher II

Luminița has a PhD in Physics from the University of Bucharest. Her main research interests include the use of spectroscopic techniques for the investigation of cultural heritage objects, with a focus on laser-induced fluorescence and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.

Laurențiu-Marian Angheluță

Laurențiu-Marian Angheluță

Senior Researcher II

Laurentiu graduated Computer Science and Physics in the West University of Timișoara and got his MS and PhD in Physics from the University of Bucharest. His main focus is in researching 3D digitization methods of Cultural Heritage assets. His primary skills are photography, photogrammetry, UAS operation, database development, web design.

Ioana Maria Cortea

Ioana Maria Cortea

Researcher III

Ioana holds a MS in Heritage Science and a PhD in Physics from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest. Her main research interests are focused on the application of non-destructive spectroscopic techniques in the investigation of historical art objects and archeological findings. Technical skills: vibrational spectroscopy (IR, Raman), X-ray fluorescence, multivariate data analysis.

Andreea-Maria Pătrașcu

Andreea-Maria Pătrașcu

Research Assistant

Andreea has a bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science in Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest, and is now pursuing a master’s degree in Product Design and Innovative Engineering at the same University. Her research field is focused on cultural heritage investigations using LDV (Laser Doppler Vibrometry) and UAV Remote Sensing Applications (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle).

Lucian Cristian Ratoiu

Lucian Cristian Ratoiu

Researcher III

Lucian holds a PhD in Visual Arts and a MS in Art Conservation both at the National University of Arts, Bucharest. His main interest concerns the application of multispectral and hyperspectral imagistic analysis in the investigation of artworks. Another key aspect of his research is to link the theory and practice of restoration with the science conservation.

Marilena Claudia Stancu

Marilena Claudia Stancu

Research Assistant

Claudia holds a MS in Valorization of the patrimony through the marketing of cultural projects. Her main activities are focused on data management, research platforms upkeep and economic consulting.

Valentin Drăguț

Valentin Drăguț

Researcher III

Valentin holds a PhD in Material Science & Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest since 2012. His main research interest is cultural heritage investigations using GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar). Other skills:  experience in X-ray diffraction, Optical and Electronic Microscopy.

Luminița Constantin

Luminița Constantin

Technician

Luminița graduated in 2007 the Computer Aided Technologies University College from Physics Faculty, University of Bucharest. Her activity is focused on data acquisition using the colorimeter and the microscopes, as well as digitization and input in data-bases.