Institutul Geologic al României
Increasing resilience to the impact of climate change on secondary resources through assisted phyto-mining as an eco-technology for the circular economy (CHAIN) Project code: PN 23-39-04-03 Project manager: Dr. Ing. Iustina Popescu Description The CHAIN project aims to significantly contribute to improving environmental quality and the long-term supply of critical materials (CRMs), by developing innovative…
Geomagnetism: A modern tool for space weather forecasting and rapid response to associated natural hazards, ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure and national air traffic safety. Project code: PN 23-39-04-01 Project manager: Dr. Ing. Laurențiu Asimopolos Description The project primarily aims to intelligently leverage advanced scientific findings—derived from modern storage and mathematical analysis techniques applied…
Secondary utilization of mineral processing waste for infrastructure works: an example of convergence between the circular economy and the need for remediation. Project code: PN 23-39-02-07 Project manager: Dr. SAVA Cristina Description The widespread use of mineral processing wastes (metallurgical slags, thermal power plant ashes, phosphogypsums, and sulfogypsums) as raw materials for road infrastructure or…
Alluvial sediments: a tool for lanthanide exploration and for improving forecasts of critical resources for high-tech applications. Project code: PN 23 39 02 04 Project Manager: Dr. Adriana ION The project proposes a detailed exploration (geochemical, mineralogical, and radiometric) of alluvial sediments within the river basins of the Carpathian region. The aim is to precisely…
Occurrences and accumulations of critical and common raw materials associated with metamorphic events in Romania Project code: PN 23 39 02 03 Project Manager: Dr. Gavril SĂBĂU Description The project proposes an integrated petrological, mineralogical, geochemical, and structural study of a type of useful mineral accumulation that has been less investigated or exploited (with some…
Assessment of the impact of human activities on the soils of the Șureanu Mountains Project code: PN 23-39-04-02 PN-23-39-04-02.pdf Project Manager: Dr. Monica Ghenciu Description The project aims to evaluate and quantify the effects of human activities on mountain soils in the Șureanu Mountains area. Deforestation, intensive grazing, and tourism involving off-road vehicles, motorcycles, and…
Productive versus non-productive magmatic-hydrothermal systems: implications for associated mineral resource prospects, with particular focus on critical metal contents. Project code: PN 23-39-02-05 Project manager: Dr. Viorica Milu Description Over time, the Geological Institute of Romania (IGR) has made a major contribution to the discovery of mineral resources and the delineation of Romania’s reserves of useful…
Emerging energy recovery technologies based on salinity gradient neutralization – blue energy (CENERG-BLUE) Project code: PN 23-39-02-02 Project Manager: Dr. Violeta-Monica Radu (Chemist) – Senior Researcher (CS I) Description This project involves studying modern methods for generating energy by harnessing the natural tendency to dissipate salinity gradients. To this end, various emerging technical approaches will…
Geological mapping of Romania’s territory (GeoROMap) Project code: PN-23-39-01-01 Project Manager: Senior Researcher (CS II) Dr. Viorel Ilinca Description The project aims to continue the national geological mapping program to decipher the geological structure of Romania’s territory. A detailed understanding of the national territory’s geological structure has major implications for both the academic community and…
ProGeo-RO – Enhancing climate resilience and environmental sustainability through the knowledge and monitoring of Romania’s internationally significant geological heritage. Project code: PN 23-39-03-01 Project Manager: Dr. Valentina Cetean Description The establishment of nature or geological reserves, the designation of geological features as monuments, the creation of UNESCO Geoparks (such as the “Hațeg Country” Dinosaur Geopark…
