WHAT I STUDY

• My research focuses on phytoplankton (microalgae) - microorganisms that form the base of aquatic food webs and produce ~50% of the oxygen we breathe. I aim to understand how climate change could affect them, how these effects influence aquatic ecosystems as a whole, and what the broader implications are for human society.

Core Questions

• How do warming and rising CO₂ affect phytoplankton?
• Which species are more likely to adapt over the long term?
• ​How do these changes impact aquatic ecosystems?

Our Approach​

• Lab-scale evolution experiments
  Long-term adaptation to future conditions (temperature, CO₂, nutrients)
• Molecular biology tools
  To uncover mechanisms behind species-level resilience
• Outdoor mesocosm studies
  Linking lab findings with real-world aquatic communities

Side Projects

• Cyanobacterial blooms
  Studying ecological drivers, toxin production & mitigation strategies
• Biofertilizers
  Testing cyanobacteria for sustainable agriculture

SCIENCE POLICY & COMMUNICATION ​

• Science Policy

           From my position as Honorary Advisor to the President of the National Research Authority, I contribute to improving the scientific landscape in Romania.

• Science communication

           I enjoy engaging with the public, bringing complex ideas to life in clear and accessible ways.

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