PhD at National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania.
Carolina Constantin is a distinguished Romanian environmental engineer with a deep expertise in soil pollution, bioremediation, and sustainable agricultural practices. She has made significant contributions to soil protection, focusing on the impact of pollutants like petroleum products and detergents. Her extensive research and teaching experience, spanning over two decades, reflect her commitment to addressing environmental challenges. Carolina’s work in the field of soil remediation and pollution mitigation has had a lasting impact on both the scientific community and industry practices in Romania.
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Education 🎓
Carolina Constantin’s educational journey includes a Bachelor’s degree in Technology of Inorganic Substances from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest (1989-1995), followed by a Master’s degree in Depollution of Effluents from the same institution. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in 2008. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in pedagogy at the Politehnica University of Bucharest (2002-2003), which further bolstered her teaching career in higher education.
Experience
Carolina Constantin’s professional experience spans from research assistant roles in the 1990s to senior positions, including Scientific Researcher and Lecturer at the National Research and Development Institute for Pedology, Agrochemistry, and Environmental Protection (ICPA). She has led research initiatives on soil pollution, focusing on petroleum products, detergents, and phenols, while also contributing to soil conservation and reclamation practices. Her work in training laboratory staff and her involvement in scientific boards highlight her leadership and mentorship in environmental science.
Research Interests 🔬
Carolina Constantin’s primary research interests lie in soil pollution, particularly the effects of industrial pollutants such as petroleum residues and detergents. She specializes in developing and optimizing analytical methods for environmental monitoring and remediation. Her work on bioremediation techniques, utilizing microorganisms to degrade pollutants, has contributed significantly to sustainable practices in soil management. Additionally, Carolina is involved in environmental protection and restoration projects, addressing soil degradation through recultivation efforts and the use of organic waste.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Throughout her career, Carolina Constantin has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to environmental engineering. Notable awards include the AGIR Award (2003) for Environmental Engineering, multiple accolades from the Gheorghe Ionescu Şișești Academy for her work on pollution impacts, and a Diploma of Excellence at the “PRO INVENT 2012” exhibition. She also received the UEFISCDI award for her article on scouring efficiency and various prizes for her research presentations at international conferences. These awards underline her excellence in research and her contributions to sustainable environmental practices.
Conclusion 
Carolina Constantin demonstrates a profound commitment to environmental research with clear, impactful results. Her deep expertise, record of scientific achievement, and role in advancing soil science and pollution control establish her as an exceptional candidate for the Research and Development Achievement Award.
Publications Top Notes 
- “Glass Fibre-Reinforced Composite Materials Used in the Aeronautical Transport Sector: A Critical Circular Economy Point of View”
Authors: Săftoiu, G.-V., Constantin, C., Nicoară, A.-I., Ficai, D., Ficai, A.
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
- “Innovative Collagen Based Biopolymers Tested as Fertilizers for Poor Soils Amendment”
Authors: Constantin, C., Stefan, D.S., Manea-Saghin, A.-M., Meghea, I.
Year: 2023
Citations: 1
- “Glass Fabrics Functionalization for the Development of High-Performance Sandwich Structures”
Authors: Săftoiu, G.-V., Constantin, C., Nicoară, A.-I., Ficai, D., Ficai, A.
Year: 2023
Citations: 0
- “U(VI) Removal from Diluted Aqueous Systems by Sorption–Flotation”
Authors: Constantin, C., Popescu, I.-C., Oprea, O., Stoica, L.
Year: 2022
Citations: 7
- “Innovative Polycomposite Fertilizer Obtained by Recycling and Processing Three Organic Wastes”
Authors: Lacatusu, A.R., Meghea, A., Rogozea, A.E., Constantin, C.
Year: 2021
Citations: 1
- “Water Quality Monitoring from Avicola Slobozia S.A.”
Authors: Dobrin, A.-A., Constantin, C., Nechifor, G.
Year: 2021
Citations: 0
- “Cr(III)aq Separation by Flotation with Multipolar Collector”
Authors: Craioveanu, M.G., Stoica, L., Constantin, C., Oprea, O.
Year: 2020
Citations: 8
- “Equilibrium and Kinetics of U(VI)aq Adsorption on In Situ Generated Fe₂O₃ . NH₂O”
Authors: Popescu, I.C., Stoica, L., Constantin, C., Stanescu, M.
Year: 2019
Citations: 2
- “Discoloration of Food Dyes from Aqueous Media by Ozonation. Case Study: Brilliant Blue”
Authors: Marcvart, M., Constantin, C., Stoica, L.
Year: 2019
Citations: 1
- “Removal of Tartrazine from Aqueous Solution by Adsorption on Activated Red Mud”
Authors: Bacioiu, I.-G., Stoica, L., Constantin, C., Stanescu, A.-M.
Year: 2017
Citations: 18