Interviews with researchers
Cristian Presură: “Science felt like a miracle”
Cristian Presură is one of Romania’s best-known researchers and science communicators. He manages to transform physics—a subject often perceived as complicated—into a vivid story that
We take what’s thrown away and try to turn it into green energy
Interview with Narcis Duțeanu about the project researching the production of biohydrogen from food waste and the transformation of kitchen scraps into resources for the
Climate change is not just an environmental issue, but also an economic one
Climate change is often discussed in terms of temperatures, emissions, extreme weather events, or environmental protection. But its impact doesn’t stop there. Climate affects the
A university shouldn’t just attract people to itself. Sometimes, it has to go out to the people.
Interview with Leyla Safta-Zecheria about EHEI, the international project that rethinks inclusion in higher education beyond access, procedures, and statisticsInclusion is one of the most
Daniel Vizman: High-impact research requires solid financial support
Prof. Daniel Vizman, Ph.D., dean of the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics at the West University of Timișoara, discusses the Center of Excellence for High
Andrei Alexandru: Centers of excellence will serve as the building blocks of the Romanian research system
A mathematician, former Olympiad competitor, graduate of the Faculty of Mathematics at “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University in Iași, and Ph.D. in computer science from the
Ștefana Maria Dima: The planet’s resources are limited. We must realize that if we want to leave something for future generations, we need to be less selfish
Ștefana Maria Dima, a senior research scientist at the Institute for Advanced Environmental Research (ICAM) of the West University of Timișoara and a doctoral advisor,
Lucian Pârvulescu: Research gives you the freedom to do what you truly love
Prof. Lucian Pârvulescu, Ph.D., is the founder and coordinator of the international platform World of Crayfish, a registered trademark dedicated to the biodiversity and conservation
From Problems to Solutions: The Role of Research According to Sergiu-Mihai Hațegan
Sergiu-Mihai Hațegan, a doctoral student at the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics at the West University of Timișoara and a research assistant at the Institute
Alina Satmari: TactileLibrary is a dream that is beginning to take shape (…), transforming science, knowledge, and art into materials accessible to the blind people.
Alina Satmari, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Chemistry, Biology, and Geography at the West University of Timișoara, is the recipient of the “Innovation
Adina-Elena Segneanu: Research requires passion, resolve, patience, determination, and the ability to work as part of a team
Adina-Elena Segneanu, lector universitar la Facultatea de Chimie, Biologie și Geografie a Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara și cercetător științific gradul I în cadrul Institutului
About her passion for sociology, research, and student-centered education, with Melinda Dincă
Adina-Elena Segneanu, lector universitar la Facultatea de Chimie, Biologie și Geografie a Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara și cercetător științific gradul I în cadrul Institutului
Florin Lobonț: Philosophy remains essential in difficult times
Florin Lobonț, senior researcher in the Department of History, Theology, and Philosophy at the West University of Timișoara, was recently awarded the “Eugen TODORAN” Prize
Interview with Mr. Philippe Veber – Senior Researcher
As part of the initiative “Center for Counseling and Guidance in Research Careers – Western Region,” a project aimed at encouraging young people to pursue
Promoting science in the community: Interview with Mr. Maxim Chernodub – senior researcher
In the context of efforts to promote science in the community and encourage young people to pursue careers in research, the project “Center for Counseling