Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mariana Florica Bei | Horticulture | Best Researcher Award
Associate Professor | University of Oradea | Romania
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mariana Florica Bei is a distinguished academic at the University of Oradea, Faculty of Environmental Protection, Department of Food Engineering. With over two decades of teaching and research experience, she has made significant contributions to food engineering, nutrition, and environmental sciences. Her professional journey is enriched by strong collaborations with national and international institutions, transferring research outcomes into both academia and industry. She actively engages in educational initiatives, research projects, and community programs that enhance nutritional awareness. Recognized with awards, certificates, and memberships in scientific societies, she stands as a dedicated researcher and educator.
Professional Profile
Education
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mariana Florica Bei pursued her university and doctoral studies in horticulture and food control and expertise, establishing a strong foundation in food and nutritional sciences. She further specialized with master’s studies in nutrition sciences, occupational safety and health, management, and teacher training and development. This multidimensional educational background reflects her commitment to integrating food science with human health, safety, and sustainability. Her academic training not only shaped her expertise in food biochemistry and industry applications but also enhanced her role as a mentor and educator. These qualifications underpin her research excellence and her contributions to knowledge advancement.
Experience
Over her career, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mariana Florica Bei has accumulated extensive teaching, research, and academic experience, serving more than two decades at the University of Oradea. She has coordinated educational and research projects focusing on food safety, nutrition, and environmental protection, collaborating with schools and institutions to promote health awareness. Her expertise has been applied in consultancy projects with industry and government organizations, ensuring the transfer of scientific knowledge to practical use. She has actively contributed to curriculum development, student mentorship, and public education, thereby building strong connections between academia, industry, and society while fostering scientific and professional excellence.
Research Interests
Her research interests span nutritional sciences, health and human nutrition, food biochemistry, horticulture, and the food industry. She explores the biochemical properties of food and their implications for human health, with emphasis on sustainable nutrition and food safety practices. Her work integrates innovative approaches to improving diet quality, analyzing nutritional composition, and ensuring food security. She has contributed to advancing knowledge on crop irrigation systems, food engineering techniques, and biochemical analyses, making her research interdisciplinary and impactful. With continuous involvement in national and international projects, she actively pursues innovation to address contemporary challenges in nutrition and food systems.
Awards
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mariana Florica Bei has received recognition for her research excellence and academic contributions, including awards for innovative projects in food engineering and nutrition sciences. As a postdoctoral researcher, she was honored with the BDI Article Award for her work on irrigation scheduling in cucumber crops under polyethylene tunnel conditions. She also received a Spin-off Project Award for developing a forecasting method for drip-irrigated cucumber crops in solar conditions, highlighting her applied research impact. These awards, along with numerous diplomas and certificates of participation, reflect her dedication to advancing scientific knowledge while addressing practical and societal challenges.
Top Noted Publications
Title: Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Capacity of Several Blackberry (Rubus spp.) Fruits Cultivars Grown in Romania
Year: 2023
Cited by: 32
Title: An Overview of the Phytochemical Composition of Different Organs of Prunus spinosa L., Their Health Benefits and Application in Food Industry
Year: 2023
Cited by: 19
Title: The Effect of Antioxidants on the Evolution of Precancerous Oral Lesions
Year: 2021
Cited by: 10
Title: In Vitro Propagation of Several Valuable Selections of Robinia pseudoacacia L. as a Fast and Sustainable Source for Wood Production
Year: 2023
Cited by: 8
Title: Influence of Vitamins and Antioxidants in Oral Carcinogenesis – A Review
Year: 2023
Cited by: 5