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Horia CHIRIAC

Prof. Dr. Scientific Researcher Grade I & President of Scientific Council
National Institute of Research and Development for Technical Physics (NIRDTP / IFT Iași), Romania

Academic & Professional Profile

Horia Chiriac is a senior Romanian physicist specializing in magnetic materials, magnetic sensors, and nanostructured systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași and has built a distinguished career at the National Institute for Technical Physics (IFT Iași)—one of Romania’s premier research centers in magnetism and applied materials physics. According to institute records, he serves as President of the Scientific Council and Coordinator of the Magnetic Materials and Devices Department. (Phys Iasi)

Dr. Chiriac’s role includes research leadership, project coordination, mentoring junior scientists, and representing IFT Iași in national and international scientific fora.

Research Contributions & Scientific Output

While Clarivate Web of Science™ citation metrics (such as exact total publications, h-index, and most-cited papers) for Horia Chiriac are not publicly accessible without subscription, his research footprint is substantial and visible through institutional repositories and indexed conference and journal entries.

His work focuses on:

  • Magnetic amorphous and nanocrystalline materials, including magnetic wires and ribbons with high magneto-impedance and complex domain structures that contribute to sensor technologies. (rpss.inoe.ro)
  • Magnetic sensors and biosensing, including giant magneto-impedance (GMI) sensors for biomolecule detection. (Phys Iasi)
  • Microwave absorption processes, amorphous microstructures, and advanced magnetic composites for multifunctional applications. (Phys Iasi)

His publications appear across international peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Sensors and Actuators A, Applied Surface Science, and Physics in Medicine and Biology, indicating interdisciplinary overlap with materials science and biomedical applications. (Phys Iasi)

While a precise H-index from Clarivate Web of Science or Scopus cannot be publicly retrieved here, authors with similar portfolios in magnetic materials and sensor technologies typically show H-index values in the mid-teens to twenties, reflecting both foundational research and applied contributions across multiple decades.

Patents & Inventions

Horia Chiriac is co-inventor of multiple patented innovations in magnetic materials, recognized with national and international awards:

  • A catalytic material in strip form and its preparation method (Patent RO122078 B1), awarded a Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions EUREKA 2010 (Brussels) and other high honors at invention salons including Moscow and Geneva. (Physique UAIC)
  • Amorphous magnetic wires and their preparation process (Brevet Internațional USA, Canada & Europe: WO9724734 / EP870308 / EP1288972 / US6270591 / CA2241220), awarded at the Expotehnica 2009 inventors’ fair. (Phys Iasi)

These patents illustrate Chiriac’s innovation both in materials engineering and in sensor components development, highlighting his role in translating fundamental magnetism into practical technologies.

Books & Key Publications

Chiriac’s core contributions appear as research articles and conference presentations rather than single-author books. His work is well represented in:

  • Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials — multiple articles on amorphous magnetic systems, GMI sensors, and related magnetic responses. (Phys Iasi)
  • Conference proceedings in international magnetism and advanced materials symposia. (icpams.com)

These contributions reflect collaborative research and strong engagement with the global magnetism research community.

International Cooperation & Projects

Chiriac has been actively involved in international scientific projects and collaborations:

  • Principal Investigator of the MAGNEACT project on magnetic particles and nanowires for controlled magnetomechanical actuation with biomedical applications. (Phys Iasi)
  • Coordinator of projects on magnetic amorphous wires and sensor technologies (e.g., SMMA / CEEX 2006) partnering with Romanian universities and industry. (Phys Iasi)
  • His co-authored work has been presented at major international conferences, including the Joint European Magnetic Symposium (JEMS 2023) and the International Conference on Magnetism (ICM 2024), demonstrating active engagement with European research peers. (Phys Iasi)

These activities underscore a research network spanning EU academic institutions, national labs, and cross-disciplinary teams.

Leadership & Recognition

Prof. Dr. Horia Chiriac holds key leadership positions at the National Institute for Technical Physics:

  • President of Scientific Council and department coordinator, shaping research strategy and scientific policy at IFT Iași. (Phys Iasi)
  • Recognized for steering cutting-edge research in magnetism in collaborations spanning physics, materials science, and applied engineering.

His institutional role and project directorship reflect trust by peers and administrators in his scientific and managerial capabilities.

Summary

Prof. Dr. Horia Chiriac is a prominent Romanian physicist specializing in magnetic materials, sensor technologies, and nanostructured systems, with a strong portfolio of international research publications, patented innovations, and scientific leadership roles at the National Institute of Research and Development for Technical Physics – IFT Iași. His work integrates fundamental magnetism with practical applications and reflects broad international cooperation and multidisciplinary impact across materials science and applied physics.