
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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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.