Dr. Alina Iulia Chiriac

Development and study of new antimicrobial compounds within the framework of the research project “Innovative Antibiotics from North Rhine-Westphalia” Responsible for the rational design of the experiments, data management and writing the scientific manuscripts for publication Training and supervision of undergraduate students and technicians (MTA) Presentation of research findings at conferences and reports to the partners and funding organization, etc.

Molecular engineering of enzymes for biotechnological applications (paper and bioethanol) Experimental work performed in order to obtain the PhD degree Preparation and documentation of the data, writing a PhD thesis and manuscripts for publication as scientific papers Training and assistance of undergraduate students Presentation of research findings at conferences General laboratory management

Molecular cloning of genes encoding glycosyl hydrolases into recombinant bacteria and transgenic plants Designing and performing experiments Data analysis and reporting findings

Teaching of general microbiology techniques (24 students groups) – 125h Student evaluation

GMP Microbiology Compliance

“Engineering of Cel9B from Paenibacillus barcinonensis for designing new cellulases and carbohydrate binding modules with application on pulp and paper industry” “Doctor Europaeus” qualification Received the PhD excellence award from the University of Barcelona