Luminita Marin

---

Education and area of expertise

I received my university education from “Al. I. Cuza” University, Iasi, Romania (Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree in 1995 and Master’s Degree in 2002), and my PhD in Polymer Chemistry from “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romanian Academy, Romania (2007), with the thesis theme focused on the synthesis and characterization of new liquid crystals based on azomethine units. In 2006, I performed a PhD stage at Instituto per lo Studio delle Macromolecole, Milan, Italy on the synthesis of low molecular weight semiconductors for field effect transistors, and in 2010-2013 I enrolled as a PostDoc student in the “Petru Poni” Institute, with the research topic focused on the obtaining dynamic materials based on chitosan. Over this period, in 2011 and 2013, I performed two postdoctoral stages at Institute of Membrane, Montpellier, France with the main research activity focused on new supramolecular architectures for biomedical applications. Starting from this point, I have refined my topics through development of chitosan biomaterials designed for targeted applications: chitosan based films, hydrogels, nanofibers and formulations for drug delivery, tissue regeneration, wound healing, packaging, soil conditioners and heavy metal sensors.

Professional Experience

In 2001, I joined the “Polycondensation” Department of “Petru Poni” Institute as a research assistant and I was promoted through all the professional degrees up to Scientific Researcher gr. I in 2020. In 2016 I defended the habilitation thesis, currently being a PhD coordinator. I was a Visiting Researcher at (i) Instituto per lo Studio delle Macomolecole, Milan, Italy (2017), (ii) Technological Institute Wuhan, China (2018), (iii) University of Florence (2019), (iv) Instituto de Física de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil (2023).

Awards

“Costin D. Neniţescu” Romanian Academy Award 2006; Cristofor Simonescu Medal for excellence in macromolecular chemistry of the American Chemical Society in association with Romanian International Chapter, 2019; Distinction „Top 1% Reviewers for Chemistry”, for 2017, 2018 and 2019 and „Top 1% Reviewers in Cross Fields” 2019 awarded by „PUBLONS”; Nominated on the shortlist of Luckhurst-Samulski Prize 2015.

Relevant papers

1. Quaternized chitosan/chitosan nanofibrous mats: An approach toward bioactive materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine; B.-I. Andreica, A. Anisiei, I. Rosca, A.-I. Sandu, A.-S. Pasca, L. Mititelu-Tartau, L. Marin*; Carbohydrate Polymers 302, 120431 (2023)
2. Electrospinning of chitosan-based nanofibers: from design to perspective applications; A. Anisiei, F. Oancea, L. Marin*; Reviews in Chemical Engineering 39, 31-70 (2023)
3. Mesoporous chitosan nanofibers loaded with norfloxacin and coated with phenylboronic acid perform as bioabsorbable active dressings to accelerate the healing of burn wounds; D. Ailincai, S. Cibotaru, A. Anisiei, C. G. Coman, A. S. Pasca, I. Rosca, A.-I. Sandu, L. Mititelu-Tartau, L. Marin*; Carbohydrate Polymers 318, 121135 (2023)
4. Quaternized chitosan-based nanofibers with strong antibacterial and antioxidant activity designed as ecological active food packaging; B.-I. Andreica, A. Anisiei, I. Rosca, L. Marin*; Food Packaging and Shelf Life 39, 101157 (2023)
5. Biodegradable trimethyl chitosan nanofiber mats by electrospinning as bioabsorbable dressings for wound closure and healing; A. Anisiei, B.-I. Andreica, L. Mititelu-Tartau, C.-G Coman, R. Bilyy, G. Bila, I. Rosca, A.-I Sandu, E. Amler, L. Marin*; International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 249, 126056 (2023)
6. Pegylation of phenothiazine-A synthetic route towards potent anticancer drugs; S. Cibotaru, V. Nastasa, A.I. Sandu, A. C. Bostanaru, M. Mares, L. Marin*; Journal of Advanced Research 37, 279-290 (2022)
7. Designing chitosan based eco-friendly multifunctional soil conditioner systems with urea controlled release and water retention; M-M. Iftime, G.L. Ailiesei, E. Ungureanu, L. Marin*; Carbohydrate Polymers 223, 115040 (2019)
8. Biocompatible chitosan-based hydrogels for potential application in local tumour therapy; A. M. Olaru, L. Marin*, S. Morariu, G. Pricope, M. Pinteala, L. Tartau-Mititelu; Carbohydrate Polymers 179, 59–70 (2018)
9. Salicyl-imine-chitosan hydrogels: Supramolecular architecturing as a crosslinking method toward multifunctional hydrogels; M.-M.Iftime, S. Morariu, L. Marin*; Carbohydrate Polymers, 165, 39–50 (2017)
10. Imino-chitosan biopolymeric films. Obtaining, self-assembling, surface, and antimicrobial properties; L. Marin*, D. Ailincai, M. Mares, E. Paslaru, M. Cristea, V. Nica, B. C. Simionescu; Carbohydrate Polymers 117, 762–770 (2015)