Mărioara Moldovan, Ph.D., Research Professor, Head of "Polymeric Composite" Laboratory, Babes Bloyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Her research activity was focused on the study and development of the new technologies for synthesis and obtaining of nanostructured powders and other precursors for the composite materials (glasses, based monomer organic matrix) and of the experimental biomaterials with different application in dentistry and medicine. Dr. Marioara's research also encompasses lecturing and practical training for undergraduate, master's, and postgraduate students.

The major scientific interests involve problems related to development of technologies for obtaining micro and nanofiller, biomaterials and bioadhesives used in medicine: a) dental composites used for restoration b) sealants used for the prophylaxis of caries with children, c) synthesis and characterization inorganic materials e.g., micro-and nanocrystalline powders, bioglasses, as fillers for polymeric composites; d) synthesis of nanofillers by sol-gel method and stabilization of nanoparticles; e) surface treatments of inorganic particles with coupling agent, to make them compatible with the organic matrix of the composites; f) materials with biocompatible properties for the dental implants g) biomaterial used as skull bone replacement h) biomaterial used as meninges replacement; i) composites able to form thin films with adhesive properties cured at UV-radiation or visible light-cured, respectively. Her work focus primarily on the synthesis and characterization of micro and nanofiller, bioglasses, ceramics and biodegradable polymer (polylactic acid) used in bioadhesives and composite materials and on the studying the influence of inorganic matrix upon the physico-chemical and mechanical properties of the harden adhesive and composite materials.