Dr. Radu-George Ciocarlan is a researcher in Materials Chemistry and Catalysis at the University of Antwerp (University of Antwerpen), Belgium, affiliated primarily with the Laboratory of Adsorption and Catalysis (LADCA) within the Department of Chemistry. His work centers on advanced functional materials, catalysis, photocatalysis, hydrogen storage and plasma-assisted chemical processes, with applications in sustainable energy, environmental remediation and chemical conversion technologies. (Belgian Hydrogen Council)
Dr. Ciocarlan’s academic career includes international research stays at institutions such as the National Institute of Chemistry (Ljubljana, Slovenia) and the National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies (IMT, Bucharest, Romania), where he collaborated on advanced materials synthesis and nano-characterization projects. (repository.uantwerpen.be)
Research Focus & Contributions
Dr. Ciocarlan’s scientific contributions span several interlinked areas of materials chemistry and applied catalysis:
- Advanced nanoporous and layered double hydroxide (LDH) materials for photocatalysis and environmental catalysis (e.g., catalysts for visible-light degradation of organic pollutants and CO₂ conversion). (repository.uantwerpen.be)
- Hydrogen storage materials and solid-state enhancement studies, such as surface-modified mesostructured foams that improve H₂ storage capacity via binary clathrate hydrate systems. (RSC Publishing)
- Plasma-assisted catalytic processes including dry reforming of methane and ammonia synthesis, connecting plasma science with sustainable fuel generation research. (Université d’Anvers)
- Ferrite and mixed metal oxide nanocomposites tailored for catalytic and photocatalytic applications. (Enmix)
His research integrates materials synthesis, spectroscopy, surface analysis and energy-relevant performance metrics to address both fundamental mechanisms and functional implementation.
Publications & Citation Metrics
Because bibliometric databases require author identifier searches (e.g., Web of Science or Scopus) and Dr. Ciocarlan does not yet appear under a fully indexed author profile there, precise Clarivate citation metrics (number of papers, Hirsch index, total citations and invention counts) are not directly retrievable at this time.
However, Dr. Ciocarlan is a co-author on numerous peer-reviewed journal articles in reputable international journals such as:
- Sustainable Energy & Fuels — on hydrogen storage enhancements via mesostructured foams. (RSC Publishing)
- Journal of CO₂ Utilization — on microwave plasma-based dry reforming of methane with syngas production implications. (ScienceDirect)
- Other publications connected with LADCA on ferrite-based photocatalysts, CO₂ conversion, and porous material design. (Enmix)
These articles contribute to emerging fields in clean energy materials and sustainable chemistry.
(Note: Full Clarivate Web of Science counts, Hirsch index (h-index), and citation profiles will require a dedicated author search via Clarivate’s analytics platforms. Typically an active mid-career researcher at a research university in materials science will have an h-index in the mid-to-high single digits to low double digits depending on publication record and citation uptake.)
Representative & Impactful Papers
Examples of Dr. Ciocarlan’s contributions include:
- Surface modification effects on hydrogen storage in clathrate hydrates, demonstrating enhanced H₂ uptake through solid-state material tuning. (RSC Publishing)
- Microwave plasma-based dry reforming of methane, detailing reaction performance and carbon formation in syngas production processes. (ScienceDirect)
- Collaborative work on photocatalytic degradation and heterogeneous catalyst design, where Ciocarlan is a co-author on multifunctional catalyst development studies. (Enmix)
These studies are cited by peers in energy conversion, materials science and catalytic chemistry research communities.
International Collaboration & Projects
Dr. Ciocarlan is involved in international research collaborations with partners and networks including:
- National Institute of Chemistry (Ljubljana, Slovenia) — collaborative materials synthesis and nanocharacterization work. (repository.uantwerpen.be)
- Institutes in Bucharest, Romania — atomic force microscopy and materials measurement collaborations. (repository.uantwerpen.be)
- Collaborative projects within European research networks on catalysis, plasma chemistry, energy materials and sustainable hydrogen technologies. (Belgian Hydrogen Council)
His work reflects cross-border scientific engagement, contributing to multidisciplinary exchange in materials and catalysis research.
Inventions & Technology Outputs
There are no widely catalogued patent filings publicly linked to Dr. Ciocarlan in major patent databases under his name at this time. However, his involvement in applied catalysis and materials engineering positions him to contribute to future invention disclosures in photocatalyst design, plasma-assisted chemical reactors, and hydrogen storage materials as his research matures toward translational technologies.
Service, Teaching & Academic Leadership
At the University of Antwerp, Dr. Ciocarlan participates in the Laboratory of Adsorption and Catalysis (LADCA), contributing to group research strategy, supervision of graduate students and dissemination of results through conferences, workshops and invited seminars. He also works within interdisciplinary initiatives linking chemistry, sustainable energy and advanced materials engineering to academic training and external partnerships. (Belgian Hydrogen Council)
Summary
Dr. Radu-George Ciocarlan is a materials and catalysis researcher at the University of Antwerp, active in sustainable energy materials, hydrogen storage research, plasma-assisted catalysis and nanostructured functional materials. His contributions include peer-reviewed publications on hydrogen clathrates, plasma catalytic reforming, and porous catalyst systems. While specific Clarivate metrics (h-index, citation counts) are not enumerable here without an author-specific database extraction, his visible publications in international journals and collaborations across Europe highlight his velocity in research domains critical to clean energy and environmental sustainability.