Dr. Duta
Liviu-Marian
Affiliation and official address
“Laser-Surface-Plasma Interactions” Laboratory, Lasers Department,
National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics,
Institute of Atomic Physics,
P.O. Box MG-36, RO-077125
Magurele, Bucharest, Romania
Phone: +40 (0) 21 457 44 50, Int. 2023
Fax: +40 (0) 21 457 42 43, +40 (0) 457 44 67
E-mail: liviu.duta@inflpr.ro
Site: http://lspi.inflpr.ro/People/CV%20Liviu%20Duta.html
http://www.researcherid.com/rid/G-3417-2011
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6408-6056
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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Duta-Liviu
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Nationality: Romanian
Education
March 2013: PhD diploma, „University of Bucharest”, Faculty of Physics, Specialization: Solid State Physics; Diploma title „The synthesis by pulsed laser techniques of adherent and conductive nanostructured coatings of metallic oxides, bioglasses and calcium phosphates for biomedical applications”, the obtained qualificative: „Excellent” (see pdf)
June 2008: Master Diploma, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science - Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology, "Polytechnic” University of Bucharest, Specialization: Biomaterials, dissertation title „Bioglass depositions using pulsed laser deposition method – structure and properties”, Diploma Project mean: 10 (out of 10);
September 2006: graduated “Polytechnica” University of Bucharest, “Materials Science and Engineering” Faculty, Specialization: Medical Engineering, Joint Diploma Project (“Polytechnica” University of Bucharest and National Institute for Applied Science (INSA), Strasbourg, France), Diploma Project title “The gagging by electrochemical strength joint of the layer porosity”, graduation mean: 9.26 (out of 10), Diploma Project mean: 10 (out of 10);
June 2001: graduated “Mihail Sadoveanu” Theoretical High School, Bucharest, Specialization “Foreign Languages”, BSC mean: 9.16.
Specialization
- Main field: Medical engineering; Biomedicine.
- Other fields: nano-bio-technologies; plasma and lasers physics; thin film characterization techniques.
- Current research interests: thin films deposition (by Pulsed laser deposition, PLD, and Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation, MAPLE); biomaterials and protective coatings; characterization methods; natural origin calcium phosphates as sustainable biofunctional coatings for medical applications; biomimetic metallic implants.
Foreign languages: English, French, Chinese
Employment/Professional experience
· 01.09.2016 – to date: Senior Scientific Researcher, II-nd Degree, “Laser-Surface-Plasma Interactions (LSPI)” Laboratory, Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics (NILPRP), Institute of Atomic Physics, Magurele, Romania.
· 03.01.2013 – 31.08.2016: Scientific Researcher III-rd Degree, LSPI Laboratory, Lasers Department, NILPRP, Institute of Atomic Physics, Magurele, Romania;
· 01.01.2011 – 02.01.2013: Scientific Researcher, LSPI Laboratory, Lasers Department, NILPRP, Institute of Atomic Physics, Magurele, Romania;
· 01.05.2007 – 31.12.2010: Research Assistant, LSPI Laboratory, Lasers Department, NILPRP, Institute of Atomic Physics, Magurele, Romania;
· 01.11.2006 – 30.04.2007: Stagiary Research Assistant, LSPI Laboratory, Lasers Department, NILPRP, Institute of Atomic Physics, Magurele, Romania;
Fellowships
· 23.06 – 11.07.2022: working stage, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, "Stefan cel Mare" University, Suceava, Romania.
· 13.05 – 06.06.2022: working stage, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, "Stefan cel Mare" University, Suceava, Romania.
· 07.12 – 13.12.2017: working stage, Institute of Solid State Physics, Institute of Electronics and Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems, Bulgarian Academy of Science, Sofia, Bulgaria.
· 27.11 – 02.12.2014: working stage, Institute of Solid State Physics, Institute of Electronics and Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems, Bulgarian Academy of Science, Sofia, Bulgaria.
· 26.11 – 02.12.2012: working stage, „Young researchers training in the field of nanotechnology and processing of functional materials” Programme, Technological and Metallurgical Faculty, University of Belgrade, Serbia.
· 19 – 24.09.2011: working stage (bilateral agreement „Development of new generation of nanostructurate depositions for biomedical implant applications”) at Marmara University, Faculty of Engineering, Bioengineering Department, Istanbul, Turkey;
· 17 – 21.11.2010: working stage (bilateral agreement „Laser ablation and Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation for synthesis of thin films for biomedical, chemical, optoelectronic and metallurgical applications”) at Physics Institute, Academy of Science, Prague, Czech Republic;
· 01.03.2006 – 30.06.2006: Socrates/Erasmus fellowship at National Institute for Applied Science (INSA), Strasbourg, France;
Scientific papers published in International Journals (see pdf)
Book chapters, Prefaces and Editorials (see pdf)
Member of Editorial boards/Topical Advisory Panel
Organizer/Board/Committee Member of International Conferences
- „2nd Edition of European Summit on Laser Optics & Photonics Technology”, ELOPS-2024 (Hybrid Edition), (https://elops.org/board), Xperts Meetings, Paris, France, September 26-th-28-th, 2024.
- „International Conference on Renewable and Sustainable Energy”, RenewableEng-2023, (https://xpertsmeetings.org/renewableeng23/board), Xperts Meetings, Barcelona, Spain, September 25-th-27-th, 2023.
- „10-th International Conference on Photoexcited Processes and Applications”, ICPEPA 10, (http://icpepa10.com/), Brasov, Romania, August 29-th- September 2-nd, 2016.
Quest Editor
- Special Issue “Biofunctional Coatings for Medical Applications” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijms/special_issues/7667CP22MI), International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024.
- Special Issue “Laser-Assisted Processing of Metals and Alloys (Second Edition)” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/metals/special_issues/51H342534K), Metals, 2023.
- Special Issue “Fabrication Strategies of Molecular Layers for Modern Medical Applications” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijms/special_issues/H27409D8Y0), International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023.
- Special Issue “Advances and Challanges in Pulsed Laser Deposition for Complex Material Applications” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/coatings/special_issues/GRKZQJ0UI1), Coatings, 2023.
- Special Issue “Calcium phosphates of synthetic and natural origin: current status and future challenges” (https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/31606/calcium-phosphates-of-natural-origin-current-status-and-future-challenges), Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnolgy, 2022.
- Special Issue “Laser-Assisted Processing of Metals and Alloys” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/metals/special_issues/Laser_Processing_Metals), Metals, MDPI, 2021.
- Special Issue “Synthetic and Biological-Derived Hydroxyapatite Implant Coatings” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/coatings/special_issues/hydroxyapatite), Coatings, MDPI, 2019.
- Special Issue "Current Research in Pulsed Laser Deposition" (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/coatings/special_issues/pulse_laser_depos), Coatings, MDPI, 2018.
Patents
- “Metoda de realizare a unei mese de Titan cu acoperire de hidroxiapatita”, Poeata Ion, Chiriac Alexandru, Mihailescu Ion, Socol Gabriel, Duta Liviu, Popescu C. Andrei, Sima Felix, Miroiu Marimona, Stan E. George, Petrescu Stefana, Ianculescu Adelina, OSIM patent no. 128190B1, Class (according to International Classification) A61L27/32, A61L27/42, A61B17/58, C23C14/34, Language: Romanian, April 30, 2014;
- “Procedeu de fabricare aditiva a unui produs metalic din aliaj de Ti cu dimensiuni milimetrice pentru fixarea unor implanturi metalice”, Chioibasu Diana, Mihai Sabin-Andrei, Duta Liviu-Marian, Popescu C. Andrei, OSIM patent no. 134804 / 30.08.2023.
National and International Conferences, Congresses, Schools and Workshops
Invited/Keynote/Oral presentations – 39 (13 first author, 26 co-author), (see pdf)
Poster presentations – 106 (50 first author, 56 co-author), (see pdf)
Seminaries
5. “How to publish in Wiley's journals and publication tips for authors - Anelis Plus”, Author Workshop, Wiley, Zoom Meeting, January 25-th, 2024;
4. “Study of complex mechanical properties on different surfaces”, G200X Nanoindentor, KLA Tencor, USA, Zoom Meeting, May 25-th, 2021;
3. “Emerging analytical tools to investigate nitro-oxidative stress”, Exploratory Workshop, Bucharest, Romania, July 24-26-th, 2012;
2. “PhD in school of excellence. Evaluation of research quality in Universities and increasing visibility by scientific publications - fifth training session in scientificauthorship”, Social European Background, Strategic Projects for higher education, Aula Magna, University of Bucharest, Romania, October 29-30-th, 2009;
1. “Techniques in nano-mechanical measurement – Established methods and recent advances”, Micro Materials, Excellence in Nanomechanics, Lot Oriel Group seminary, Institute for Physical Chemistry Bucharest, Romania, June 3-rd, 2009;
Prizes
7. “Best Poster award” at International Conference on Materials: Advanced and Emerging Materials (sciforum-054742), for the paper “Pulsed laser deposited bi-phasic calcium phosphate implant coatings fabricated from fish bones”, Gianina Popescu-Pelin, Carmen Ristoscu, Liviu Duta, Iuliana Pasuk, George E. Stan, Miruna Silvia Stan, Marcela Popa, Mariana C. Chifiriuc, Claudiu Hapenciuc, Faik N. Oktar, Anca Nicarel, Ion N. Mihailescu, November 22-nd-24-th, 2021;
6. “Best Poster presentation” at International Conference „New Trends on Sensing-Monitoring-Telediagnosis for Life Sciences (NT SMT-LS)”, for the paper “Matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation of lignin addition to simple and silver-doped hydroxyapatite thin films: structural and biological evaluation”, N. Mihailescu, C. Ristoscu, A. Janković, S. Eraković, I.N. Mihailescu, G. E. Stan, L. Duta, A. Visan, A. C. Popa, M. A. Husanu, C. Bleotu, M. C. Chifiriuc, C. R. Luculescu, V. V. Srdić, Dj. Janaćković, V. Mišković-Stanković, Brasov, Romania, September 3-rd-5-th, 2015;
5. “Ion Agarbiceanu (2015)” for the paper „Novel doped hydroxyapatite thin films obtained by Pulsed Laser Deposition”, L. Duta et al., Applied Surface Science 265 (2013), that received the biggest number of citations in 2014;
4. “Best Oral presentation” at 5-th International Student Conference on Photonics (ISCP), for the paper „Pure and doped hydroxyapatite thin films synthesized by pulsed laser deposition for metal implant coatings”, A. Visan, S. Erakovic, A. Jankovic, C. Ristoscu, L. Duta, N. Mihailescu (Serban), G.E. Stan, M. Socol, O. Iordache, I. Dumitrescu, C.R. Luculescu, I.N. Mihailescu, Dj. Janackovic, V. Miskovic-Stankovic, Orastie, Romania, September 23-rd-26-th, 2014;
3. “Best Poster (Session C)” at the Workshop „Transition Metal Oxide Thin Films-functional Layers in “Smart windows” and Water Splitting devices: Technology and Optoelectronic properties” (INERA) for the paper “ZnO and hydrophobin thin coatings on textiles substrates for biomedical applications”, Anita Ioana Visan, A.C. Popescu, G. E. Stan, L. Duta, G. Dorcioman, O. Iordache, I. Dumitrescu, I. Pasuk, I. N. Mihailescu, Varna, Bulgaria, September 4-th-6-th 2014;
2. “OSA Best Student Presentation” at the International Conference „Micro- to Nano-Photonics III ROMOPTO 2012”, for the paper „Hydroxyapatite thin films synthesized by Pulsed Laser Deposition and radio Frequency-Magnetron Sputtering onto titanium mesh implants", L. Duta, G.E. Stan, G. Socol, A.C. Popescu, F.M. Miroiu, I.N. Mihailescu, A. Ianculescu, A. Chiriac, I. Poeata, Bucharest, Romania, September 3-6-th, 2012;
1. “Best poster presentation” at the International Conference "E-MRS Spring Meeting", for the paper „Compositional assay of steels by laser induced breakdown spectroscopy and spark optical emission spectroscopy”, A. C. Popescu, E. Mothe, C. Popescu, L. Duta, D. Craciun, V. Craciun, I. N. Mihailescu, J. Hermann, I. Pencea, E. C. Sfat, A. Bodea, Symposium V, Strasbourg, France, May 19-23-rd, 2012;
Member of the Scientific Committee for doctorate studies
- Doctorate School in Physics, Physics Faculty, "Bucharest" University (2014).
Member of the Evaluation Committee for Patents and Technologies (NILPRP)
Reviewer for international journals
- Applied Surface Science, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Surface & Coatings Technology, Molecules, Ceramics International, Nanomaterials, Applied Physics A: Materials Science & Processing, Pharmaceutics, Metabolites, Sensors, Biomedical Materials, Polymers, Journal of Functional Biomaterials, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Chemical papers, Coatings, Materials, Journal of Crystal Growth, Materials Chemistry Frontiers, Materials Advances, Optical and Quantum Electronics, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, Optik - International Journal for Light and Electron Optics, Next Materials.
Project evaluator
- Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding (UEFISCDI), Experimental Demonstrative Project (PED2019) Call.
H-index / Sum of Times Cited
- 21 / 1414 (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=ro&user=lSWZaecAAAAJ&view_op=list_works).
- 20 / 1114 (https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=25638233200&origin=AuthorEval).
- 19 / 1070 (https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/citation-report/e1d64037-f9ad-490b-a608-73e213b0704e-cc6cb1a3).
Member of the research teams for International Projects
- „Hydroxyapatite nanocomposite ceramics – new implant material for bone substitute, EUREKA (BIONANOCOMPOSIT E!3033)", Coordinator: University of Riga, Latvia, Contract no. 37/2005.
- „Reinforcing of Nanotechnology and Functional Materials Centre” FP7 - Theme Research potential (FP7 - REGPOT - 2009 - 1)”, Project Coordinator: Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Serbia, (2009 - 2012);
- “Ag/Si doped Carbon thin layers for medical applications (CarLa)”, Contract No. 7-083/2014.
Member/scientific responsible of the research teams for Bilateral Projects
- „Development of new generation of nanostructurate depositions for biomedical implant applications (NANOBIOCOAT)", May 2010 - November 2011 – member and scientific responsible;
- „Laser ablation and Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation for the synthesis of thin layers for applications in biomedicine, chemistry, optoelectronics and metalurgy” – member;
Director or member/scientific responsible of the research teams for National Projects
- „The development of innovative solutions and advanced manufacturing technologies with lasers, plasma and radiation to solve societal problems”, Contract no.: 30N/2019 – Phase responsible;
- „Marine-derived hydroxyapatite coatings as sustainable biomaterials for implantable applications (MarineHA)”, Project code: PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2019-1449 (TE 189 / 13.01.2021) – Director;
- „In vivo testing of novel doped biological-derived hydroxyapatite thin films synthesized by pulsed laser deposition techniques for a new generation of metallic implants (VivoBHA)”, Project code: PN-III-P1-1.1-PD-2016-1568 (PD 6 / 02.05.2018) – Director;
- „Laser welding of aluminium based metal matrix nanocomposites under high speed imaging and spectroscopic monitoring”, Project code: PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2016-2015 (TE 136 / 2018) – member;
- “Innovative multifunctional nanoparticle-mediated delivery of antimicrobial peptide for improved performance of medical implants”, Project code: PN-III-P4-ID-PCE-2016-0884 (BIOMATE) – member;
- „3D laser additive manufacturing of cranial metalic prostheses functionalized with bioactive ceramic coatings”, Project code: PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-1309 (PED 241 / 23.08.2017) – member;
- “Highly adherent biological Hydroxyapatite thin films synthesized by pulsed laser deposition techniques for medical applications (HABioMed)”, Project code: PN-II-RU-TE-2014-4-1570 (TE 108 ⁄ 01/10/2015) – Director;
- „Processing and immobilization by laser techniques of carbon-based nanocomposite materials for high performance optoelectronic devices”, Project code: PN-II-ID-PCE-2012-4-0292 (ID 85 ⁄ 02/09/2013) – member;
- “Complex high surface area photoactive nano-materials for environmentally-friendly energy production and organic pollutants degradation (NANOVISMAT)”, Project code: PN-II-PT-PCCA-2011-3.2-1235 (Contract no. PN 162 ⁄ 02/07/2012) – member;
- “Multi-parameter nanosensors synthesized by advanced metal oxide technologies”, Project Code: PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0735 (ID 304/05.10.2011) – member;
- “Invetigations of ZrC thin films properties for TRISO nuclear fuel applications”, Project Code: PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0407 (ID 337/05.10.2011) – member;
- “Hard and adherent carbon thin films synthesized by pulsed laser deposition for wear protection of metallurgical cutting and drilling tools”, Project code: PN-II-RU-TE-2012-3-0379 – member;
- “Pulsed laser nanostructuring, assembling and immobilization of biomaterials”, Project Code: PN-II-RU-TE-2011-3-0083 (TE 82/2011) – member;
- „Nanostructures processed by laser techniques for photovoltaic applications”, Project code: PN-II-RU-TE-2009-1-98 (TE 84 / 02.08.2010) – member;
- „Ultra-hard ZrC thin films for vacuum electronics applications”, exploratory research project, Project code: 1408 (ID 473 / 15.01.2009) – member;
- “Superhydrophobic breathing nanostructures (LOTUS)”, Project code: 32-168 (01.10.2008) – member;
- „Advanced nanocomposites based on hydroxyapatite for applications in medicine” – MNT-07 - 012/08 – member;
- “Improving the biointegration of cranio-spinal implants by bioactive multi-layers coatings (BIOSTIMP)”, Project code: 71-110 – member and scientific responsible;
- “Targeted drug delivery by functionalized nanostructures processed by advanced pulsed laser techniques (MEDINANOLAS)”, Project code: CEEX 60 – member;
- “Electrolyser – combustion file type regenerative energetic convertor; architectural designing and achievement (CEREPC)”, Project code: 21-030 – member;
- „Performant nanocomposite ceramics for a new combustion generation cells with solid electrolyte, of medium temperature (IT – SOFC, NANOCOMSIT)”, Project code: 71-031 – member;
- „Innovative system of electrical energy production using PEM-type combustion piles at high temperatures, nourished by hydrogen produced by acetic acid reformation (PEMREFACET), Project code: 22-079 – member;
- „Novel technologies for metallic materials surface properties enhancement, for automotive production (TIMAT AUTO)”, Project code: 71-038 – member;
- „New optical and photonic advanced researches for the development of laser sources, nanotechnologies and nanomaterials, materials processing, life sciences and medium, nonlinear and informatics optics, metrology”, Core Programme, Project code: LAPLAS 3 (2013) – member;
- „Nanostructurate thin films for advanced nanolithography researches, 3D writing with nanometric resolution, new optical and magnetic sensors and drug delivery”, Core Programme, Project code: PN 06 36 01 01 – member.
Responsible with specialization stages
- “Pulsed laser deposition of natural-derived hydroxyapatite thin films”, Internship, Zancu Andrei-Silviu, Physics Faculty, Bucharest University, August 07-th – September 11-th, 2023.
- “Étude des céramiques: matériaux dopés ou non pour des applications biomédicales”, Quentin Bonnet, Institut Universitaire de Technologie (I.U.T.) de Marseille, April 08-th – June 21-st, 2019.
- “Synthèse et caractérisation de couches minces par la technologie d’ablation laser pulse: application en nano-médecine”, Quentin Féraud, Institut Universitaire de Technologie (I.U.T.) de Marseille, April 09-th – June 22-nd, 2018;
- „Synthèse de couches minces d’Hydroxyapatite d’origine biologique dopée avec du Fluorure de Magnésium par la technique de Déposition Laser Pulsée”, Gwenaël Urhahn, Institut Universitaire de Technologie (I.U.T.) de Marseille, April 10-th – June 24-th, 2017.
- „Dépôts par ablation laser pulsé de couches minces d’hydroxyapatite biologique dopée au lithium pour des applications biomédicales”, Thibault Mazzeï, Institut Universitaire de Technologie (I.U.T.) de Marseille, April 04-th – June 17-th, 2016;
- „Synthèse des couches minces d’hydroxyapatite d’origine biologique par des techniques de déposition laser pulsées”, Victor Delaforge, Institut Universitaire de Technologie de Marseille, April 7-th – June 20-th, 2014.
- „Obtention des couches biocompatibles d’hydroxyapatite par techniques de dépôt laser pulse”, Florian Babin, Polytech Lille, April - June, 2013;
- „Synthèse de couches minces d’hydroxyapatite carbonaté dopé avec différents ions pour des applications biomimétiques”, Bertrand YVERNAULT, Institut Universitaire de Technologie de Marseille, April 8-th – June 21-st, 2013;
- „Dépôt d’hydroxyapatite biologique dopé au verre bioactif par ablation laser pulsé”, Razafimandanona Dina, I.U.T St Jérôme de Marseille, April 11-th - June 23-rd, 2012;
- „Couches minces des phosphates de calcium dépose par PLD”, Nicolas Van Ghele, Institut Universitaire de Technologie de Marseille, April-June, 2011;
- „Synthesis of calcium phosphates thin layers by PLD for orthopaedic and oral implants”, Gael Porte, I.U.T de Marseille, Department Mesures Physiques, April 5-th – June 19-th, 2009;