Scientific Researcher & General Director
National Institute of Research and Development for Technical Physics (NIRDTP / IFT Iași), Romania
Professional Profile & Career
Dr. Nicoleta Lupu (born 27 September 1972) is a Romanian physicist and senior researcher specializing in magnetic materials, magnetism, and advanced functional materials at the National Institute of Research and Development for Technical Physics (NIRDTP / IFT Iași) in Romania, where she has worked since 2004. (Doctorat Universitatea din București)
She holds a Diploma in Technical Physics (1996), an M.Sc. in Physics (1997), and a Ph.D. in Physics (2001) from “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași. (Doctorat Universitatea din București)
Dr. Lupu has progressed through research grades, including 2nd Grade Scientific Researcher (2004–2015) and 1st Grade Scientific Researcher (2015–present). She served as Head of the Magnetic Materials and Devices Department (2004–2011) and has been General Director of IFT Iași since December 2015. (Doctorat Universitatea din București)
She also serves as Vice-President of the Scientific Council at IFT Iași, reflecting her scientific leadership within the institute. (Phys Iasi)
Research Output, Publications & Citations
Dr. Lupu’s research focuses on magnetic amorphous and nanocrystalline materials, magnetic sensors, and magneto-functional materials with applications in advanced technologies. (BrainMap)
- According to ResearchGate, she has ~337 publications attributed to her research profile and ~4,004 citations, indicating significant reach in materials and magnetic sciences. (ResearchGate)
(Clarivate Web of Science™ h-index and exact citation counts are proprietary; ResearchGate figures serve as a citation proxy.) - Her work on magnetization processes in electrodeposited NiFe/Cu multilayered nanowires, published in Journal of Materials Research, represents one of her early well-cited journal papers. (Cambridge University Press & Assessment)
- Contributions to soft magnetic multilayered thin films for high-frequency applications were presented at the 20th International Conference on Magnetism (ICM 2015), reflecting early collaborative international research activity. (Elsevier Pure Tohoku)
- Multiple 2020–2022 publications in Intermetallics and Magnetochemistry on advanced permanent magnetic materials (e.g., Ce-FeCo-B systems) list Lupu as co-author, evidencing her contributions to permanent magnet research. (Phys Iasi)
- Recent collaborative research includes magnetic-field-modulated core-shell nanoheterostructures and environmental remediation catalysts submitted to high-impact journals such as Applied Surface Science and Nature Communications. (Phys Iasi)
Books & Scholarly Contributions
Dr. Lupu has contributed as an editor or co-editor to academic volumes in magnetic materials and devices. One notable edited book — Magnetic Sensors and Actuators in Medicine — credits her as editor alongside senior colleagues, underlining her leadership in cross-disciplinary applications of magnetic materials. (Fishpond)
She is also co-author of numerous book chapters in the fields of magnetic materials and sensor technologies as reported by external bibliographic listings. (Fishpond)
Patents & Inventions
While specific patented inventions by Dr. Lupu are not individually itemized in publicly available sources, she has been centrally involved in projects yielding novel magnetic materials and device prototypes, including core-shell nanopowders and advanced magnetic composites that are likely subject to intellectual property filings within institutional and consortium frameworks. (Phys Iasi)
International Cooperation & Projects
Dr. Lupu holds an extensive record of international and national project engagement, often as principal investigator or coordinating lead:
- “Magnetic Amorphous/Nanocrystalline Dual-Phase Materials” exploratory research project (PN-IV-P1-PCE-2023) aimed at tunable magnetic systems. (BrainMap)
- NanoCyliCon project on ultra-fast domain wall logic conduits for future magnetic logic applications. (Phys Iasi)
- Advanced permanent magnets based on core-shell nanoparticles research consortium with multidisciplinary teams. (Phys Iasi)
- Participation in smart composite and magnetic materials demonstrator projects with academic and industrial partners. (BrainMap)
Her collaborative research spans multi-institutional teams involving Technical University “Gheorghe Asachi” Iași, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, and local industry partners, demonstrating integration of basic and applied research. (BrainMap)
Dr. Lupu has also supervised Ph.D. candidates, contributing to training the next generation of researchers in advanced materials and sensor technologies. (BrainMap)
Professional Service, Leadership & Recognition
As General Director of NIRDTP-IFT Iași, Dr. Lupu oversees strategic scientific development, research quality, and innovation transfer across fundamental, applied, and technological domains. (Phys Iasi)
She has been recognized in the scientific community for her contributions to magnetism and materials physics; for example, she received Diploma of Honour and the IFA Medal from the Institute of Atomic Physics for outstanding results in magnetic materials research and long-standing leadership. (IFA)
Dr. Lupu also participates in national scientific committees, including as President of a permanent specialty commission in Physics under the Romanian National Council for Scientific Research (CNCS). (CNCS)
She holds professional memberships in national and international societies such as the Romanian Society of Physics, European Physical Society, IEEE Magnetics Society, Materials Research Society, and American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)—reflecting her engagement with the broader scientific community. (Phys Iasi)
Summary
Dr. Nicoleta Lupu is a highly accomplished Romanian physicist and research leader specializing in magnetic materials, nanostructured magnetic systems, and advanced functional magnetics. As General Director of the National Institute of Research and Development for Technical Physics – IFT Iași, she combines research excellence with institutional leadership, contributing to over 300 publications, numerous high-impact journal papers, international collaborative projects, and book editorial roles. Her work bridges basic magnetic phenomena and applied technologies, with strong international visibility and interdisciplinary impact across materials science, sensors, and device engineering. (ResearchGate)