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Lecturer Roxana Elena GHEORGHIȚĂ

E-mail: roxana.puscaselu@usm.ro

  • EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

    • Bachelor’s degree – Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galaţi, Study program: Food control and expertise. 
    • ISO 22000 and HACCP – TUV Thuringen certification. 
    • Master – Faculty of Food Engineering, “Ştefan cel Mare” University of Suceava, Study program: Hygiene Management, Food Quality Control and Population Health Insurance. 
    • Doctorate – Field of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Food Engineering, “Ştefan cel Mare” University of Suceava (OM 4517 / 22.07.2019).

  • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

    • 2020-2021 – University Assistant at the Department of Health and Human Development, “Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava. 
    • 2021-present – University Assistant at the Faculty of Medicine and Biological Sciences, “Ştefan cel Mare” University of Suceava.

  • COURSES

    • Bacteriology. Virology. Parasitology 
    • Hygiene 
    • Scientific research methodology 
    • Food technologies – Gastrotechnics 
    • Food hygiene and food safety

  • RESEARCH AREAS

    • Project Manager – “Innovative, Edible and Biodegradable Materials for Food Supplement Packaging” (INnoMAT),
    • Research Assistant – “Sars-CoV-2 genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of circulating strains in Romania” (12Sol / 2020), 
    • Research Assistant – “Biodegradable and edible materials for the meat industry, products of major importance in the implementation of the concept of green economy” (MatCARN), 
    • Research Assistant – “Analysis of the interrelationship between the intestinal microbiota and the host with applications in the prevention and control of type II diabetes” (microDIAB).

  • PUBLICATIONS (SELECTION) CHAPTERS OF BOOKS

    • Roxana Filip, Liliana Anchidin-Norocel, Roxana Gheorghiţă, „Hygiene. Practical works ”, Performantica Publishing House, ISBN 987-606-685-781-9. 
    • Roxana Gheorghiţă, “New perspectives in the use of biopolymeric materials: edible packaging for food and food supplements“, Performantica Publishing House, ISBN 978-606-685-706-2. 
    • Mihai Covaşă, Lidia Arhire, Anca Bosancu, Roxana Gheorghiţă, “Fecal microbiota transplant. The answer of medicine to current problems ”,“ Ştefan cel Mare ”University Publishing House, ISBN 978-973-666-686-5, 2021. 
    • Roxana Gheorghiţă, “Guidelines for the use of films and thin films”, Performantica Publishing House, ISBN 978-606-685-835-9

  • PUBLICATIONS IN JOURNALS WITH AN IMPACT FACTOR

    Puscaselu, R., Gutt, G., Amariei, S., (2019), “Rethinking the Future of Food Packaging: Biobased Edible Films for Powdered Food and Drinks”, Molecules, 24(17), https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules24173136, WOS 000488613700116, IF 3.267
    Gheorghita, R.,  Amariei, S.,  Norocel, L.,  Gutt, G. (2020). “New Edible Packaging Material with Function in Shelf Life Extension: Applications for the Meat and Cheese Industries”, Foods, 9(5), https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/9/5/562/html, WOS 000542281300004, IF 4.350
    Puscaselu, R., Gutt, G., Amariei, S., (2020). “The Use of Edible Films Based on Sodium Alginate in Meat Product Packaging: An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Conventional Plastic Materials”. Coatings, 10(2), https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/10/2/166/html, WOS 000522487300076, IF 2.881
    Gheorghita Puscaselu, R., Lobiuc, A., Dimian, M,. Covașă, M., (2020).  “Alginate: From Food Industry to Biomedical Applications and Management of Metabolic Disorders”. Polymers, 12(10), https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/12/10/2417/html; WOS 000586155400001, IF 4.329
    Lobiuc, A., Dimian, M., Gheorghita, R., Strudza-Caliman, O.,  Covaşă, M., (2021). “Introduction and Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 in North-East of Romania During the First COVID-19 Outbreak”. Frontiers in Microbiology, 12,  https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2021.654417/full, WOS 000674957500001, IF 6.064
    Filip, R., Anchidin-Norocel, L., Gheorghita, R., Savage, WK, Dimian, M., (2021). “Changes in Dietary Patterns and Clinical Health Outcomes in Different Countries during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic”, Nutrients, 13(10), 3612, https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13103612, WOS 000727529100001, IF 6.706
    Gheorghita, R., Besliu, I., Gutt, G., (2021). “Edible Biopolymers – Based Materials for Food Applications – The Eco Alternative to Conventional Synthetic Packaging”, Polymers, 13(21), 3779,  https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13213779, WOS 000720021900001, IF 4.967
    Gheorghita, R., Anchidin-Norocel, L., Petraru, A., Ursachi, F., (2021). “Strategies and Challenges for Successful Implementation of Green Economy Concept: Edible Materials for Meat Products Packaging”, Foods, 10(12), 3035, https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10123035, WOS 000742889000001, IF 5.561
    Gheorghita, R., Anchidin-Norocel, L., Filip, R., Dimian, M., Covasa, M., (2021). “Applications of Biopolymers for Drugs and Probiotics Delivery”, Polymers, 13(16), 2729,    https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13162729, WOS 000690152000001, IF 4.967
    Roxana Filip, Roxana Gheorghita Puscaselu, Liliana Anchidin-Norocel, Mihai Dimian, Wesley K Savage, (2022). “Global challenges to public health care systems during the COVID-19 pandemic: a review of pandemic measures and problems”, Journal of Personalized Medicine, 12(8), 1295, https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/12/8/1295, WOS 000845533500001, IF 3.40
    Roxana Gheorghita Puscaselu, Andrei Lobiuc, Gheorghe Gutt, (2022). “The Future Packaging of the Food Industry: The Development and Characterization of Innovative Biobased Materials with Essential Oils Added”, Gels, 8(8), 505, https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/8/8/505, WOS 000847073600001, IF 4.60
    Florin Filip, Monica Terteliu Baitan, Olga Adriana Caliman Sturdza, Roxana Gheorghita Puscaselu, Roxana Filip, (2022). “Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum in a 16-Year-Old Patient with SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A North-East Romanian Case”, Children, 9(11), 1641, https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/11/1641, WOS 000881025400001, IF 2.40
    Roxana Gheorghita Puscaselu, Andrei Lobiuc, Ioan Ovidiu Sirbu, Mihai Covasa, (2022). “The Use of Biopolymers as a Natural Matrix for Incorporation of Essential Oils of Medicinal Plants”, Gels, 8(11), 756, https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/8/11/756, WOS 000894934200001, IF 4.60
    Sevag Hamamah, Roxana Gheorghita, Andrei Lobiuc, Ioan-Ovidiu Sirbu, Mihai Covasa, (2022). “Fecal microbiota transplantation in non-communicable diseases: Recent advances and protocols”, Frontiers in Medicine, 9, 1060581, https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.1060581/full, WOS 000899852200001, IF 3.90
    Vasile Stoleru, Andrei Lobiuc, Naomi-Eunicia Pavăl, Ionel I. Mangalagiu, Roxana Gheorghiță, Gabriel-Ciprian Teliban, Dorina Amăriucăi-Mantu, (2023). “Future Antimicrobials: Natural and Functionalized Phenolics”, Molecules, 28(3), 1114,  https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/3/1114, WOS 000929537300001, IF 4.60
    Roxana Gheorghita, Roxana Filip, Ancuta-Veronica Lupaescu, Monica Iavorschi, Liliana Anchidin-Norocel, Gheorghe Gutt, (2023). “Innovative Materials with Possible Applications in the Wound Dressings Field: Alginate-Based Films with Moringa oleifera Extract”, Gels, 9(7), 560, https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/9/7/560, WOS 001038565100001, IF 4.60
    Liliana Anchidin-Norocel, Wesley K Savage, Roxana Gheorghita, Sonia Amariei, (2023). “Biopolymers Used for Receptor Immobilization for Nickel-Detection Biosensors in Food”, Micromachines, 14(8), 1529, https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/14/8/1529, WOS 001056503700001, IF 3.40
    Roxana Gheorghita, Oana Camelia Iatcu, Lidia Petcu, Adriana Dabija, (2023). “Development and characterization of a novel food product – yoghurt with grapefruit essential oil capsules”, Scientific Study and Research. Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Industry, 24(4), 329-336, https://pubs.ub.ro/?pg=revues&rev=cscc6&num=202304&vol=4&aid=5604,  IF 0.30
    Lobiuc Andrei, Stoleru Vasile, Gheorghita Roxana, Burducea, Marian, (2024). “The Effect of Municipal Biosolids on the Growth, Physiology and Synthesis of Phenolic Compounds in Ocimum basilicum L.”, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(1), 448,  https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/1/448, IF 5.60
    Gheorghita, Roxana Elena; Lupaescu, Ancuta Veronica; Gatlan, Anca Mihaela; Dabija, Dadiana; Lobiuc, Andrei; Iatcu, Oana Camelia; Buculei, Amelia; Andriesi, Alexandru; Dabija, Adriana, (2024). “Biopolymers-Based Macrogels with Applications in the Food Industry: Capsules with Berry Juice for Functional Food Products”, Gels, 10(1), 71, https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/10/1/71, IF 4.60
    Roxana Elena Gheorghita, Iuliana Soldanescu, Andrei Lobiuc, Olga Adriana Caliman-Sturdza, Roxana Filip, Adela Constantinescu -Bercu, Mihai Dimian, Serghei Mangul, Mihai Covasa, (2024). “The knowns and unknowns of Long COVID-19: from mechanisms to therapeutical approaches”, Frontiers in Immunology, 15, https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1344086, IF 7.30,
    Ana Maria Gal, Camelia Oana Iatcu, Alina Delia Popa, Lidia Iuliana Arhire, Laura Mihalache, Andreea Gherasim, Otilia Nita, Raluca Meda Soimaru, Roxana Gheorghita, Mariana Graur, Mihai Covasa, (2024). „Understanding the Interplay of Dietary Intake and Eating Behavior in Type 2 Diabetes”, Nutrients, 16(6), 771, https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/6/771 IF 5.9
    Diana Camelia Batîr Rusu, Danela Murariu, Roxana Gheorghita, Mariana Graur (2024). „Some nutritional value aspects of barley and oat and their impact in human nutrition and healthy life”, Plants, 13(19), 2764, https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/19/2764, IF 4.0
    Roxana Gheorghita, Ioan-Ovidiu Sirbu, Andrei Lobiuc, Mihai Covasa (2024). „Sodium Alginate–Starch Capsules for Enhanced Stability of Metformin in Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluids”, Biomimetics, 9(11), 716, https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/9/11/716, IF 3.4