Field of Chemistry
The doctoral field of Chemistry has been coordinated since 2024 by the Doctoral School of Exact Sciences and Natural Sciences (ȘDȘEȘN) at the West University of Timișoara. It is promoted through cutting-edge multidisciplinary research with an impact on both fundamental and applied knowledge, contributing to society and the economy. This is achieved through components such as analytical studies of synthetic, natural, or in vitro compounds, and integrated complex processes and subsystems.
Research in this field aligns with the Research and Creative Strategy of the West University of Timișoara and complies with the Regulations on Scientific Research and Academic Creation. It is driven by the need to “resolve” knowledge limitations with social and economic impact that humanity faces at the dawn of the 21st century.
The main objectives are training doctoral researchers to obtain a PhD title in Chemistry and implementing postgraduate programs on current research topics to produce strong doctoral theses supported by publications in prominent journals. An important aim is to recognize thesis results through citations and encourage continued research through postdoctoral programs and employment in specialized companies, universities, or research institutes.
The curricula are approved annually by the SDSESN Council and are developed in accordance with current legislation and ARACIS (Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education) guidelines.
Doctoral supervisors
- C.S. I dr. ILIA Gheorghe (CV)
- Prof. univ. dr. OSTAFE Vasile (CV)
- Prof. univ. dr. habil PUTZ V. Mihai (CV)
- Prof. univ. dr. habil VLASE Gabriela (CV)
- Prof. univ. dr. habil VLASE Titus Vasile (CV)
- Conf. univ. dr. Habil. Maranescu Bianca-Elena (CV)
- C.S. I dr. habil. Sfîrloagă Paula (CV)
- Lect. dr. habil. Simulescu Vasile-Octavian-Geanet (CV)
Thematic areas of interest (2025)
Senior Researcher I, Dr. Gheorghe Ilia
- Phosphorus compounds obtained through modern synthesis methods;
- Phosphorus-based polymers for biomedical use, flame retardants, and electrochemical devices;
- Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) based on phosphorus;
- Green synthesis of phosphorus compounds.
Professor Dr. habil. V. Mihai Putz
- Bosonic exploration of the chemical bond in search of the “Bondon” particle;
- Quantum-chemical reactivity of atoms-in-molecules and nanocomposites;
- Nano-topological and algebraic approaches to specific chemical-biological interactions and toxicity.
Professor Dr. habil. Gabriela Vlase
- Materials for controlled drug delivery systems (e.g., membranes);
- Thermoanalytical and coupled techniques for studying heritage materials;
- Compatibility studies between biologically active substances and excipients;
- Development and characterization of composite materials from renewable sources with various applications.
Professor Dr. habil. Titus Vasile Vlase
- Strategies for analyzing heritage materials and forensic samples;
- Synthesis and characterization of materials and biomaterials with industrial and medical applications;
- Development of technologies for material and energy recovery from waste;
- Study of thermally induced interactions across various classes of compounds.
Associate Professor Dr. habil. Bianca-Elena Maranescu
- Organic-inorganic hybrids: complexity and structural/applicational diversity;
- Synthesis and characterization of novel phosphonic acid-based compounds;
- Environmentally friendly synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
Senior Researcher I, Dr. habil. Paula Sfîrloagă
- Preparation of perovskite-structured materials via conventional and unconventional methods;
- Physico-chemical characterization of ceramic materials for sensitive layers in sensor technology;
- Removal of persistent pollutants through electro-photocatalysis.
Lecturer Dr. habil. Vasile-Octavian-Geanet Simulescu
- Eco-friendly syntheses of phosphorus-containing organic-inorganic hybrid compounds;
- Analysis and characterization of compounds using HPLC, mass spectrometry, and other advanced instrumental techniques;
- Biopolymers and colloids.
Useful information
Proposed topics for admission (2025)
For the complete list of topics, please consult the table (link).
The funding status of each topic (scholarship-based budget, budget without scholarship, or tuition fee) is determined based on the admission competition, in accordance with the UVT methodology.
Admission
Admission consists of a file evaluation and an interview.
The candidates’ grading and interview will be based on the application file submitted and deemed eligible by the Doctoral Studies Office, and then forwarded to the Admission Committee of the Doctoral School of Exact Sciences and Natural Sciences, respectively to the Director of the Doctoral School.
The interview must cover the sections of the Admission Project. The Admission Project is graded on a scale from 1 to 10. The final score will reflect both the evaluation of the submitted project and the performance during the interview.
For more details regarding application files, the admission calendar, and the organization of the doctoral admission process within the Doctoral School of Exact Sciences and Natural Sciences, please consult the Admission Regulations of the DSESN and the UVT Doctoral Admission Methodology.
Resources
- Research infrastructure (link)
Curriculum
- Doctoral students admitted in the first year in 2024 (link)
- Doctoral students admitted in the first year in 2025 (link)
Courses
Modern Synthesis Methods in Organic Chemistry
Compleption of studies
For more details about the IOSUD-West University of Timișoara study completion procedure, please visit the Doctoral Studies > Completion of doctoral studies page (link).
For field-specific details, please consult the following:
- Order of the Ministry of Education and Research no. 3018/2025, dated January 13, 2025, on the approval of the minimum mandatory national standards required for awarding doctoral degrees, published in the Official Gazette no. 78 of January 29, 2025
(applicable to doctoral students admitted from 2025 onward) (link) - Order of the Ministry of National Education no. 5110/2018, dated September 17, 2018, regarding the approval of the minimum national standards for awarding doctoral degrees, published in the Official Gazette no. 817 of September 24, 2018 (link)
(applicable to doctoral students admitted before 2025) (link) - The National Guide for Writing Doctoral Theses related to the Field of Study (forthcoming publication)
- Sections concerning the graduation procedure in the Regulations of the Doctoral School to which you are affiliated