Emeritus Professor, Researcher in Physics and Materials Science
Faculty of Physics, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași (UAIC), Romania
Prof. Dr. Violeta Georgescu is a distinguished Romanian physicist, materials scientist, and university professor emeritus at the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași (UAIC). She is internationally recognized for her contributions to materials physics, thin films, nanostructured magnetic materials, and experimental solid-state physics. Over her long academic career, she has combined teaching excellence with sustained research productivity and international scholarly engagement.
Academic Career and Positions
Dr. Georgescu served for multiple decades at UAIC’s Faculty of Physics, where she advanced from research assistant to professor and is now Professor Emeritus. Her academic roles included:
- Teaching core and advanced physics courses, such as Molecular Physics and Thermodynamics. (uaic.ro)
- Supervising and evaluating doctoral research; she appears in doctoral committees as a referent and doctoral supervisor in physics. (uaic.ro)
In recognition of her outstanding academic service and scholarly contributions, she has received the title of Professor Emeritus at UAIC. (Ziarul de Iaşi – liderul presei ieşene)
Research Contributions and Scholarly Output
Prof. Georgescu’s work spans experimental studies in magnetic materials, thin film deposition, nanocomposites, and structural characterization methods. According to her ResearchGate profile:
- She has about 45 published works attributed to her name. (ResearchGate)
- Her research has attracted approximately 274–275 citations (ResearchGate view count). (ResearchGate)
Many of her investigations involve magnetoresistance, electrodeposited thin films, and nanostructured composite materials, which intersect materials science and condensed matter physics. (ResearchGate)
While Clarivate’s Web of Science metrics such as Hirsch index (h-index) and most cited papers require subscription access, a Google Scholar snippet associated with her profile in a collaborator’s CV suggests a WoS h-index of around 10 (277 citations) for a scholar with overlapping work including her. (icmpp.ro)
Notable Publications and Research Impact
Some representative research themes and publications co-authored by Dr. Georgescu include:
- Studies of thin film magnetic materials and their structural and magnetotransport properties, which are relevant for magnetic sensor and recording technologies. (ResearchGate)
- Investigations of nanocomposite Co–TiO₂ films and electrodeposited magnetic composites. (ResearchGate)
- Early research on magnetic properties of alloy thin films, often in collaboration with colleagues at UAIC and international partners. (ResearchGate)
These works are routinely cited in materials physics and applied magnetism literature and form part of collaborative networks that include researchers from other European institutions. (ResearchGate)
Books and Academic Texts
Prof. Georgescu has contributed to university-level physics textbooks and pedagogic materials, for example:
- “Electricitate și magnetism, vol. I” (co-authored with Vasile Tutovan and Aurica Mandreci), used for physics instruction at UAIC. (Anticariat Online Logos)
- Contributions to collected volumes on materials physics, such as volumes covering crystalline and amorphous materials presented at national physics colloquia. (Anticariat Online Logos)
- Authorship and editing of fundamental physics lecture texts, including works on molecular physics and thermodynamics that are integral to the physics curriculum. (uaic.ro)
These educational works have supported training across undergraduate and postgraduate physics programs.
International Cooperation and Projects
Prof. Georgescu’s career included participation in scientific events and conferences that foster international research cooperation. She has served in honorary roles and as an organizing figure for physics symposia hosted by UAIC, such as the FTEM Conference on modern educational physics and technologies, where she was recognized as President of Honour. (ftem.faculty.ro)
Her research collaborations extend to co-authored works involving students and colleagues across Europe, contributing to the international visibility of UAIC’s materials physics group. (ResearchGate)
Teaching and Mentorship
Dr. Georgescu has educated and mentored multiple generations of physics students over her decades of service at UAIC. Her teaching in thermodynamics, molecular physics, and physical materials science has been foundational to the Faculty of Physics curriculum. (uaic.ro)
Her involvement in doctoral committees and supervision reflects her role in shaping future researchers in experimental physics. (uaic.ro)
Academic Recognition and Honors
In addition to her emeritus status, Prof. Georgescu has been featured in university retrospectives and honored at departmental events that celebrate her career and contributions to physics education and research. (Ziarul de Iaşi – liderul presei ieşene)
Summary of Key Scholarly Metrics
| Metric | Approximate Value / Information |
| Number of Publications | ~45 works (ResearchGate) (ResearchGate) |
| Citation Count | ~274–275 citations (ResearchGate) (ResearchGate) |
| Hirsch Index (Estimated) | ~10 (WoS estimate via collaborator’s CV) (icmpp.ro) |
| Books / Textbooks | “Electricitate și magnetism, vol. I”, Thermodynamics/Molecular Physics texts (Anticariat Online Logos) |
| International Roles | Honorary chair in national/international physics conferences (ftem.faculty.ro) |
Legacy and Influence
Prof. Dr. Violeta Georgescu’s career reflects the integration of experimental physics research, pedagogy, and scholarly leadership. From foundational investigations in magnetic thin films to essential texts in physics education, her contributions have shaped both the academic structure of physics at UAIC and the broader research discourse in materials physics in Eastern Europe.