Dr. Alexandru Florea | Pharmaceutical products | Research Excellence Award
Biotehnos SA | Romania
Dr. Alexandru Florea is a dedicated chemist specializing in analytical chemistry, chromatographic techniques, bioanalytical studies, and mesoporous material synthesis, with a strong interdisciplinary background spanning pharmaceutical, environmental, and bioactive compound research. His expertise includes gas and liquid chromatography, tandem mass spectrometry, FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, and advanced analytical protocols essential for investigating pesticides, heavy metals, and therapeutic compounds in diverse matrices. As an active contributor to research and development, he has participated in multiple national and European scientific projects focused on drug delivery systems, bioactive composites, phytochemical optimization, biopesticides, and innovative materials for medical and industrial applications. His work emphasizes analytical method development, experimental design, and the qualitative and quantitative characterization of natural compounds, pharmaceuticals, and complex mixtures. He has co-authored impactful publications on mesoporous silica composites, volatile oil encapsulation, metal transfer in medicinal plants, pesticide behavior, silica–plant extract composites, and nanoparticle applications in cancer research, demonstrating his ability to integrate chemical analysis with applied biological and pharmaceutical objectives. His research further extends to evaluating contaminants in herbal preparations, optimizing extraction processes, and advancing drug delivery through material engineering. He has gained substantial experience in laboratory management, chromatographic troubleshooting, spectrometric interpretation, and implementing standard operating procedures—reflecting strong organizational and technical skills. Through continued training and engagement in scientific seminars, he has strengthened his proficiency in analytical instrumentation and modern characterization techniques. With 54 citations by 54 documents, 7 published papers, and an h-index of 3, he stands out as a versatile chemist committed to innovation, scientific rigor, and advancing analytical and bioanalytical methodologies within pharmaceutical and environmental chemistry.
Featured Publications
Florea, M.-A., Cristea, S., Perisoara, A., Tihauan, B.-M., Ene, M. D., Constantin, M., Ivan, E. Ș., Zala, R. C., Purcăreanu, B., Mihaiescu, D. E., et al. (2025). In vitro evaluation of the antifungal activity of Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract and its potential application in plant protection. Plants, 14, 3320.
Purcăreanu, B., Ene, M. D., Moroșan, A., Mihaiescu, D. E., Florea, M.-A., Ghica, A., Niță, R. A., Drumea, V., Grigoroscuta, M. A., Kuncser, A., et al. (2023). Mesoporous composite bioactive compound delivery system for wound-healing processes. Pharmaceutics, 15, 2258.
Florea, M.-A., Drumea, V., Niță, R. A., Olariu, L., Georgiana Oana, T., & Gîrd, C. E. (2021). Transfer of some metals from medicinal plant used in phytotherapy, in different teas preparations. Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry, 103(6), 202–212.
Florea, M.-A. (2021). Optimization of the loading process of Artemisia absinthium volatile oil in a mesoporous material as drug delivery system. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 12(1), 450–464.
Florea, M.-A., Drumea, V., Niță, A.-R., Olariu, L., Costea, T., & Gîrd, C. E. (2020). Investigation of pesticide residues and heavy metals content in various peppermint samples. Farmacia, 68(4), 663–670.