Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics Department
Head of Department Elena Holban

• Monitoring impact of hydrotechnic construction on sturgeon migration (Figure 1)
• Establishing methods for restauration and biodiversity conservation

Fig 1. Tagging steps in the process of sturgeon monitoring

Technological Development and Engineering for Environmental Protection Department
Head of Department Danut Cociorva, PhD

• Assessment of pollutant emissions coming from anthropic activities
• Determination of air quality indicators
• Development of new technical solutions for reducing pollution in environmental compartments

Waste Management Department
Head of Department Magdalena Chiriac

	Developing nanotechnologies for wastewater treatment Recovery of wastes containing metal ions in construction materials (Figure 2) Developing technologies for wastewater treatment Developing new technologies of treatment and valorisation for sludges and wastes
Fig 2. Ceramic glass obtained by incorporating precipitation sludge containing nickel, heat-treated at 800°C

Construction Impact on Environment and Ecological Rehabilitation Department Head of Department George Poteras, PhD Modelling and numerical simulation of water flowing process (Figure 3) Developing technologies of obtaining new eco-friendly construction materials Realising studies regarding durability, energetic performances and recycling construction materials Research regarding marine corrosion exerted on coastal constructions

Fig 3. Bathymetric map on Bala branch, Danube river

Natural Resources Management Department
Head of Department Teodor Ghinda, PhD

• Research and specific studies on implementing international conventions and EU framework directives in the field of environmental protection
• Assessment of pollutants impact on human health and environmental quality
• Developing new methodologies of pollution control and prevention
• Modelling pollutants path in groundwater
• Microbiological monitoring of air quality
• Monitoring ecosystems evolution under the impact of anthropogenic factors

Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department Head of Department Monica Matei, PhD Developing studies and research regarding climate change and variability (Figure 4) Developing regional climate scenarios using statistical downscaling methods Quantifying emissions of greenhouse gasses Developing studies regarding renewable energy sources
Fig 4. Site of digital atlas developed on CARPATCLIM project