DOCTORAL SCHOOL OF
CHEMICAL SCIENCES

THE SCHOOL OF
ADVANCED STUDIES OF THE
ROMANIAN ACADEMY
 

The training program based on advanced university studies combines the advanced training component with that of scientific research. The doctoral field Chemistry provides doctoral students with an advanced training program based on a curriculum that includes disciplines that aim to address in a unitary context the problems related to the training of a researcher capable of conducting high-level research in the context of the scientific method and to capitalize on the results of research through projects, publication and communication, all in accordance with the principles of ethics and academic integrity, research ethics and intellectual property law. The curriculum is flexible and periodically updated in accordance with the specific novelties of the research field and the requirements of each generation of doctoral students.

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Educational plan
BASED ON ADVANCED UNIVERSITY STUDIES

1.Educational plan: 2024-2025

Mandatory disciplines 1st Semester IInd Semester Examination Credits
Course hours Seminar hours Course hours Seminar hours
1st year
1. Ethics and Academic Integrity 40 85     Colloquium 5
2. Research Methodology, Processing of Experimental Data and Elaboration of Scientific Materials 50 100     Colloquium 6
3. Methods of Structural Characterization of Chemical Compounds 80 170     Exam 10
4. Materials Characterization Methods 80 170     Exam 10
5. Drafting and Management of Scientific Research Projects     55 120 Colloquium 7
6. Specialty Examination in the Field of the Doctoral Thesis     65 110 Exam 7
7. Scientific research project       375 Colloquium 15
Total hours and credits, 1st year 250 525 120 605   60

DISCIPLINES - GENERAL INFORMATION 

1.ETHICS AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (October 2024)

Coordonatori: Jr. Narcis PRICOB, Dr. Habil. Marcela MIHAI

1.              Identifying ethical values and concepts relevant to the scientific research process

2.              Knowledge of ethical aspects related to research ethics particular to a research protocol, informed consent in research

3.              Ethical aspects related to the animal research protocol

4.              Identifying inappropriate scientific behavior

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL DATA PROCESSING AND DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENTIFIC MATERIALS (November 2024)

Coordinators: Dr. habil. Luminita MARIN, Dr. Habil. Marcela MIHAI

1.              Understanding the methodological principles specific to scientific research; Stages of scientific research

2.              Organizing the research by work stages and establishing the methods of collection, analysis and statistical processing of data. 

3.              Interpreting the results and establishing the conclusions of the research according to the formulated hypothesis.

4.              Presentation of experimental data. Preparing and delivering a scientific presentation

5.              Methodology for the elaboration and publication of a scientific paper

3. METHODS FOR STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS (27 January-21 February 2024)

Co-ordinators:

-        Infrared spectroscopy – Dr. Habil. Cristina Maria POPESCU (January 27-31)

-        MRI spectrometry – Dr. Alina NICOLESCU (February 3-7)

-        Spectrometrie MS – Dr. Mihaela SILION (10-14 februarie)

-        X-ray diffraction – Dr. Irina ATKINSON (February 17-21)

1.   Knowledge of the principle of specific methods and equipment

2.   Acquiring notions regarding the types of evidence and the methods of their preparation

3.   Acquisition of theoretical and practical notions regarding  specific results of each technique for the characterization of different small and macromolecular compounds

4.   Interpreting the results and establishing the conclusions of the research according to the results obtained

 

4. METHODS OF CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS (3-28 March)

Co-ordinators:

- Microscopic Techniques (AFM, SEM) – Dr. Mihai ANASTASESCU (March 3-7)

-  Thermal Methods (ATG, DSC) – Dr. Habil. Mihai BREBU (10-14 March)

-  Optical methods (UV-Vis, fluorescence) - Dr. Anton AIRINEI (March 17-21)

-  Methods of analysis of biological properties – Dr. Irina ROȘCA (March 24-28)

1.   Knowledge of the principle of specific methods and equipment

2.   Acquiring notions regarding the types of evidence and the methods of their preparation

3.   Acquisition of theoretical and practical notions regarding the specific results of each technique for the characterization of materials

4.   Interpreting the results and establishing the conclusions of the research according to the results obtained

5. DRAFTING AND MANAGEMENT OF RESEARCH PROJECTS (April-May 2025)

Coordonatori: Dr. Narcisa MARANGOCI, Dr. Marcela MIHAI

1.   Knowledge of the scientific rigors and standards necessary to write a research project

2.   UEFISCDI website: search for project competitions, submissions of project proposals

3.   Structure of a project proposal, basic elements

4.   Knowledge of the management principles and tools for monitoring a project

5.   Ability to design and draft a scientific research project

6. SPECIALIZED EXAM IN THE FIELD OF DOCTORAL THESIS (June-September 2025)

Coordinators: PhD supervisor and a researcher with experience in the field of the thesis

1.   Knowledge of relevant publications specific to the field of the doctoral thesis 

2.   Knowledge required for scientific research in the field of doctoral thesis

3.   Acquiring theoretical and practical notions in the field of doctoral thesis

4.   Deepening the knowledge regarding the methods and techniques of scientific research in the field of the doctoral thesis

2.Scientific research program

IInd year
1. Scientific research activity x Colloquium 40
2. Progress and scientific report I   x Colloquium 20
Total credits - IInd year   60
IIIrd year
1. Scientific research activity x Colloquium 40
2. Progress and scientific report II   x Colloquium 20
Total credits - IIIrd year   60
IVth year
1. Scientific research activity x Colloquium 40
2. Progress and scientific report III   x Colloquium 20
Total credits - IVth year   60
Total credits 240

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROGRAM

 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITY

The doctoral supervisor and the members of the supervisory committee

The indicators for the evaluation of scientific activity and the progress of studies include:

1.              exams/reports according to the established schedule

2.              carrying out scientific papers and supporting or publishing them

3.              participation in specialized national or international conferences and workshops

4.              Writing book chapters

5.              contributions to the realization of inventions, etc.

 

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECT (literature review)

The doctoral supervisor and the members of the supervisory committee

1.              The project will include: the guidelines of the future thesis, the state of knowledge in the field, the objectives of the study, the research methodology targeted, the schedule of planned activities, preliminary results obtained, etc.

2.              the presentation of the project is public; The invitation is sent by email within the institution where the project is defended

 

Progress reports and scientific reports

The doctoral supervisor and the members of the supervisory committee

1.              The three progress reports contain original results obtained during doctoral studies, with their discussion in the context of international research in the field

2.              The PhD supervisor decides on the content and form of the research reports

3.              the submission of progress reports is public; The invitation is sent by email within the institution where the project is defended





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