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Mr. Cristian Casut

Researcher

Scientific Researcher - INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA

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Postdoctoral researcher - UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA (Romania)

Researcher

Cristian Cășuț is a Researcher at INCEMC Timisoara and an active member of the Romanian Physical Society (RPS). In 2023, he got his PhD in Physics at the West University of Timisoara, with a thesis on the synthesis and characterization of perovskite materials. Before his PhD, Cristian got his master’s and bachelor’s degree in medical physics, and he also developed excellent interpersonal abilities through the teacher development program. He has four years of work experience in hydrothermal synthesis, as well as understanding of structural and morphological characterization of materials. He is the main author of three ISI papers, co-author on two other papers and member of four research projects' teams.

Curriculum Vitae (23/10/2023)

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Postdoctoral studies Call name:
2023 - 2025

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA ()

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA ()

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Abstract:

Optoelectronic neural network based on dye-sensitized solar cells for zero electric power consumption Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-0624 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA (RO)

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Project website: https://incemc.ro/MM/728PED_2022/start.html

Abstract:

For the first time worldwide, AIDSSC project proposes to develop and validate an optoelectronic neural network prototype based on dye-sensitized solar cells for zero electric power consumption in the outdoor and indoor lighting conditions. The European Green Deal 2021 proposes ambitious environmental goals which require a green transformation of many sectors of society, in especially a sustainable development of urban areas, “smart city”, being a challenge of key importance. The transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to contribute to the achievement of the goals of a green transition have been increasingly and prominently highlighted. At the same time, digital technologies such as AI considerably increase energy and resource consumption and create risks of adverse environmental effects. In this context, the solar cells open a new perspective as the most suitable candidate for zero electric power consumption. The dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) has the essential characteristics that could make these cells the ideal candidate for artificial intelligence system with zero electric power consumption. A singular preliminary proof of the DSSCs’ learning capabilities was highlighted by Gratzel, the inventor of DSSC, using the exposure time as a cue for learning under 1 sun-simulated conditions. This new perspective for AI devices which are the optically learning solar cells, have the potential to serve as building blocks for intelligent optoelectronics enabling visually interacting machines that operate at minimal power and zero electric power consumption, in both outdoor and indoor lighting conditions.

In this context, AIDSSC project aims to demonstrate that the optoelectronic neural network working prototype based on dye-sensitized solar cells is a technically and economically credible concept for the artificial intelligence devices.

Hybrid electrodes for detection and degradation of the cytostatics from water Call name: P 1 - SP 1.1 - Proiecte de cercetare pentru stimularea tinerelor echipe independente - TE-2021
PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2021-0963 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)

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Project website: https://www.incemc.ro/CB/TE13_2022.html

Abstract:

Cytostatic drugs, are a group of pharmaceuticals which are employed in cancer treatment and consumed in large quantities all over the world. These compounds are considered the most hazardous contaminants in the water cycle, because of their cytotoxic, mutagenic/teratogenic properties and are supposed to be harmful for human and wildlife even at very low concentration. The classical detection methods used for eliminating cytostatic drugs present in wastewater presents a several disadvantages, but electrochemical methods present distinctive advantages.Development of electrochemical sensors for the analysis of pharmaceutically compounds with respect to their sensitivity, accuracy and simplicity, has been study lately. Chemically modified electrodes have become an important subject of research and have been used vastly for the electrochemical sensing of biologically important compounds due to their significant advantages.

This project aim is the development of hybrid electrodes based on Ti-TiO2-rGO/Au/Ag and Zn-ZnO-rGO/Au/Ag with dual function, detection and degradation of cytostatics from water. These hybrid electrodes combine the synergistic properties of the proposed structures, characterized by structural, morphological and electrochemical specific properties suitable for electrochemical detection and photoelectrochemical degradation of cytostatic (doxorubicine-DOX).

Wavelength-selective Greenhouse 4.1– Towards Energy Independent and Combined Fully Automated Arboretum Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-2091 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA (RO); SYMPH ELECTRONICS SRL (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)

Project website: http://getica.upt.ro

Abstract:

For the first time, GETICA project proposes to develop and validate an energy independent and combined fully automated greenhouse standalone prototype based on dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), as an ongoing and complementary research of the project team. As an important part of Agriculture 4.0 strategy, agrivoltaics can achieve synergistic benefits by growing agricultural plants under raised solar panels. The main limitations of the integration in greenhouse concern the fact that classical PV cells do not transmit sunlight and form a permanent shadow region which has negative effects on production, reducing the crop growth or the amount of biomass. Simple manufacturing process, the low fabrication cost, flexibility in scaling, low material usage and low light level sensitivity, but mainly the variation in color and transparency of the dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC), one of the third generation of PV cells, are essential characteristics that could make these cells the ideal candidate for greenhouse application. To our knowledge (as far as we are aware), no DSSC has been applied in greenhouse for plant growth and energy saving worldwide. We propose the solar radiation manipulation using DSSCs based on UV dye for the protection cells and DNA from damaging UV radiation as well as scavenge free radicals, preventing further cellular damage or IR dye for reducing the temperature of the greenhouse air which leads to an increase in crop production. Moreover, it will be sought reducing production cost of the greenhouse using 3D printing of the modular roofs and DSSCs based on the natural dyes and a low-cost maintenance given by near zero energy input from conventional sources and decreasing the water consumption in irrigation. In this context, GETICA project aims to demonstrate the economic sustainability of this smart greenhouse based on DSSC in the real agriculture.

Development of advanced platforms for the analysis and modeling of complex biological systems Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0046 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO); INSTITUTUL DE BIOCHIMIE (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRICOLE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA CLUJ-NAPOCA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE CHIMICO - FARMACEUTICA - I.C.C.F. BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)

Project website: https://www.incemc.ro/index.php?page=AZ/PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0046.html

Abstract:

The complex project 'Development of advanced platforms for the analysis and modeling of complex biological systems' (TEHNOBIOSIST) coordinated by INCEMC Timisoara, in collaboration with IBAR Bucuresti, USAMV Cluj-Napoca and ICCF Bucuresti consists of 3 projects with the following objectives: 1. designing and functionalization of a bioanalytical platform in multiplex system for microfluidics-mass spectrometry coupling and its applications in modern glycoproteomics; 2. development of proteomic methods employing microfluidic and bioinformatic technologies for pharmacological assays; 3. implementation of these advanced systems for authenticity and quality assessment of Romanian vegetal oils.

The platforms designed within TEHNOBIOSIST will provide a major technical-economical and bioeconomical input derived from: i) complete automatization; ii) reducing the working time, sample consumption and analysis costs; iii) increase in the reproducibility, sensitivity of the experiment and accuracy of generated data; iv) development and updating of the existing databases with the newly identified biomarkers.

By the foreseen results, TEHNOBIOSIST has a marked bioeconomical impact: innovation in the analytical field which will enhance a thorough study of complex biological systems; hiring of young researchers; reorganization of R&D national system on modern and high performance bases; innovation, development and upgrading of the research infrastructure existing at the institutions involved in the project and last, but not least, providing (after patenting/publication) the pharmaceutical companies, the analytical system producers, bioclinical laboratories and the economical agents in charge with the control of food product quality with new and efficient techniques, optimized for a broad range of analyses and of new scientific results based on which they can focus their activity, their own research and production in the sense of improving the quality of life and products in Romania.

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