Lecturer at University of Bacau, Romania.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Diana Carmen Mirila is a Romanian environmental engineer and academic, currently serving as a lecturer at “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, a Master’s in Chemical Engineering, and a Bachelor’s in Food Products Engineering, all from the same university. Dr. Mirila combines a strong technical foundation with ongoing training in accounting to integrate sustainability and resource efficiency into environmental research. Her work focuses on the degradation of pollutants using advanced oxidation techniques and she has contributed a chapter to a scientific volume on oxidative degradation technologies. She is proficient in English (C1) and French (B1), and is skilled in Microsoft Office, Origin, Zotero, and a range of digital communication and research tools.
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Education
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Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering
“Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău
Awarded under Ministerial Order No. 3023 / 11.01.2023
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Diploma in Accounting (In Progress)
“Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău
Expected Completion: July 2024
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Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
“Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău
Duration: Oct 2013 – Jun 2015
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Products Engineering
“Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău
Duration: Oct 2009 – Jun 2013
Professional Experience
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Lecturer, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău
February 2024 – Present
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Teaching and Research Roles,
“Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău
October 2016 – October 2022
Engaged in academic instruction, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary research in environmental engineering and chemical processes.
Research Interests
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Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Technologies
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Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)
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Catalyzed Degradation of Organic Pollutants
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Water and Wastewater Treatment
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Circular Economy and Environmental Accounting
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Chemical Engineering Applications in Environmental Systems
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Book Chapter (2018):
“Advances in the oxidative degradation of organic pollutants: prospects for catalyzed oxidation processes and targeting total mineralization”, Nova Publishers.
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Software Proficiency:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Origin, Zotero, EndNote, OpenOffice
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Languages:
Romanian (native), English (C1), French (B1)
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Communication Tools:
Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Webex
Top Noted Publication
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Panainte-Lehadus, M., Vulpe, M., Nedeff, V., Mosnegutu, E., Przydatek, G., et al.
“Study on the Method of Household Waste Collection: Case Study”
Applied Sciences, 12(15), 7490, 2022.
Citations: 6
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Barsan, N., Chitimus, D., Nedeff, F.M., Sandu, I., Lehadus, M.P., Sandu, A.V., et al.
“Experimental Application of a Laboratory SBR Plant Used for Domestic Wastewater Treatment”
Revista de Chimie, 70(11), 2019.
Citations: 6
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Moşnegutu, E., Nedeff, V., Panaite-Lehadus, M., Bontaş, O., Barsan, N., et al.
“Studies and Research Concerning the Displacement of Solid Particle on an Oscillatory Flat Surface”
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 659, 521–526, 2014.
Citations: 6
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Goldan, E., Nedeff, V., Barsan, N., Culea, M., Panainte-Lehadus, M., et al.
“Assessment of Manure Compost Used as Soil Amendment—A Review”
Processes, 11, 2023.
Citations: 5
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Cochiorca, A., Barsan, N., Nedeff, F.M., Sandu, I., Mosnegutu, E.F., Lehadus, M.P., et al.
“Surface Water Quality Assessment from a Mining Area: Case Study, Groapa Burlacu Lake, Targu Ocna, Romania”
Revista de Chimie, 70(10), 3678–3680, 2019.
Citations: 5
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Diana Carmen Mirila is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Social Sciences, particularly under themes like:
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Environmental Social Science
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Sustainable Development Research
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Interdisciplinary Policy & Engineering Impact
Her integrative expertise, community-relevant studies, and academic progression align with the award’s ethos of transformative, socially relevant, and sustainability-focused research.
With continued publication strategy refinement and expanded international collaboration, she is poised to grow further as a thought leader in this evolving field.