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Lecturer Marius-Nicuşor GRIGORE

e-mail: marius.grigore@usm.ro

Biology

  • EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

    • Doctor of Biology, „AlexandruIoanCuza” University of Iași;
    • Master in Education Sciences, Politics and Management in Education, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași;
    • Bachelor of Biology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi;
    • Certificate of attestation of professional competencies – continuous training of teachers in higher education (Didactics of Biology);
    • Graduation Certificate Department for Teacher Training, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi.

  • TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

    • 2021- present, Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine and Biological Sciences, “Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava.
    • 2020 – 2021, university lecturer (associate), Faculty of Food Engineering, „Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava;
    • 2008 – 2009, 2011 – 2013, 2018-2021, associate professor, Faculty of Biology / Doctoral School of the Faculty of Biology, „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași.

  • Courses:

    • Plant morphology and anatomy;
    • Plant cytology;
    • Plant physiology;
    • Plant ecophysiology;
    • Development of plant organisms under stress;
    • Didactics of the specialty;

  • MEMBER IN RESEARCH PROJECTS:

    • Project director: National Research Project TD -136: Histo-anatomical research with ecological implications for halophyte species from Moldova (Oct. 2007-Sept 2008), 2007-2008;
    • Coordinator: Short Term Scientific Mission within the COST Action FA0901 project – Putting Halophytes to Work – From Genes to Ecosystems: Biochemical responses of halophytes from different climates to environmental stress factors. Convergence or divergence? (2011);
    • Coordinator: Short Term Scientific Mission within the COST project FA0901 – Putting Halophytes to Work: From Genes to Ecosystems – Mechanisms of salt tolerance of halophytes in their natural habitats: biochemical markers of stress responses (2010);
    • Coordinator: UPV Research Incentive Program – Resolution for Grants for U.P.V. of Prestigious Researchers, Num. 2204 – Prestigious guest researcher, with the project: Anatomical adaptations of wild plant species in response to different stressful environmental conditions (2010);
    • member of 7 research projects – Bilateral scientific collaborations Romania – IUCN (Unified Institute for Nuclear Research), Dubna, Russia (2015-2020);
    • member of 2 research projects – Bilateral scientific collaborations Romania – Belarus (National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Belarus and Belarus Foundation for Fundamental Research) (2018-2021).

  • RESEARCH AREAS:

    • plant morphology, anatomy and ecology (with emphasis on halophytes, gypsophytes, xerophytes);
    • plant physiology and ecophysiology;
    • the biochemical and physiological response of plant species (halophytes, glycophytes – crop plants, medicinal, aromatic) to multiple saline and abiotic stress (saline, hydric, gamma radiation action);
    • evaluation of the antioxidant activity of some plant species with economic potential;
    • Biology didactics – conceptual approaches;
    • theoretical, historical approach to terms, concepts in the field of biology.

  • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

    • 2017 – 2021, editor II, I (S) dr., „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași Publishing House;
    • 2020 – 2021, university lecturer (associate), Faculty of Food Engineering, „Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava;
    • 2008 – 2009, 2011 – 2013, 2018-2021, associate professor, Faculty of Biology / Doctoral School of the Faculty of Biology, „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași;
    • 2010 – 2013: postdoctoral researcher at the Faculty of Biology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași;
    • 2007 – 2008, research assistant (doctoral student) within the project: TD -136: Histo-anatomical research with ecological implications for halophyte species from Moldova.

  • PUBLICATIONS: Books:

    • Grigore M.-N. (Editor-in-chief), 2021. Handbook of halophytes. From Molecules to Ecosystems towards Biosaline Agriculture, Print ISBN: 978-3-030-57634-9; Print + eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-57636-3; eReference ISBN: 978-3-030-57635-6, 2870 pp. (102 chapters).
    • Grigore M.-N., Toma C., 2017. Anatomical Adaptations of Halophytes. A Review of Classic Literature and Recent Findings, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-66479-8, 338 p.
    • Grigore M.-N., Ivănescu L., Toma C., 2014. An integrative anatomical study. Springer, Cham, Heidelberg, New York, Dordrecht, London, ISBN 978-3-319-05728-6, 544 p. (‘Emil Racoviță’ Award of the Romanian Academy, 2016).
    • Grigore M.-N., Good Practice Guide. Didactics of Biology. Edit. Matrix Bucharest – selected and awarded in the project: POSDRU / 87 / 1.3 / S / 63709 “Quality, innovation, communication in the system of continuous training of teachers in higher education”, Matrix Rom Bucharest Publishing House, ISBN: 978-606-25- 0034-4, 166 p.
    • Grigore M.-N., Romanian Salt Tolerant Plants. Taxonomy and Ecology. Edit. Tehnopress, Iasi, ISBN: 978-973-702-923-2, 455 p.
    • Grigore M.-N., Toma C., 2010. Aspects of ecological anatomy. Edit. AlexandruIoanCuza University, Iaşi, ISBN: 978-973-703-542-4, 310 p.
    • Grigore M.-N., Toma C., 2010. Salt-secreting structures in halophytes. An integrative approach. Romanian Academy, Bucharest, ISBN: 978-973-27-1911-4, 290 p.
    • Grigore M.-N., Halophytotaxonomy. List of salt plants in Romania. Edit. PIM, Iaşi, ISBN: 978-606-520-045-6, 137 p.
    • Grigore M.-N., Introduction to Halophytology. Elements of Integrative Anatomy. Edit. PIM, Iaşi, ISBN: 978-606-520-073-9, 238 p.

  • Book chapters - in books published by prestigious international publishers

    • Grigore M.-N., 2020. Definition and classification of Halophytes as an ecological group of plants. In: Grigore M.-N. (Editor), Handbook of Halophytes. From Molecules to Ecosystems towards Biosaline Agriculture, Springer, pp. 3-50. Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17854-3_1-1
    • Grigore M.-N., 2020. A botanical history of Halophytes. From Theophrastus to nowadays. In: Grigore M.-N. (Editor), Handbook of Halophytes. From Molecules to Ecosystems towards Biosaline Agriculture, Springer, pp. 51-94. Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17854-3_2-1
    • Grigore M.-N., Toma C., 2021. Integrative anatomy of halophytes from Mediterranean climate. In: Grigore M.-N. (Editor), Handbook of Halophytes. From Molecules to Ecosystems towards Biosaline Agriculture, Springer, pp. 1293-1328. Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17854-3_40-1
    • Grigore M.-N., Ana Cojocariu, 2020. Fighting with salt-affected areas: A history of biosaline agriculture in Romania (1900-1989). In: Grigore M.-N. (Editor), Handbook of Halophytes. From Molecules to Ecosystems towards Biosaline Agriculture, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17854-3_129-1; pp. 95-140
    • Grigore M.-N., Toma C., 2020. Morphological and anatomical adaptations of halophytes. A review. In: Grigore M.-N. (Editor), Handbook of Halophytes. From Molecules to Ecosystems towards Biosaline Agriculture, Springer, pp. 1079-1222, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17854-3_37-1
    • Grigore M.-N., T. J. Flowers, 2021. Evolution in angiosperm halophytes: how functional anatomical adaptations evolved. In: Grigore M.-N. (Editor), Handbook of Halophytes. From Molecules to Ecosystems towards Biosaline Agriculture, Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17854-3_86-1, pp. 2117-2146
    • Grigore M.-N., Ana Cojocariu, 2020. A tentative list of Romanian halophytes: taxonomy, distribution, ecology. In: Grigore M.-N. (Editor), Handbook of Halophytes. From Molecules to Ecosystems towards Biosaline Agriculture, Springer; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17854-3_17-1, pp. 471-568
    • Adrian Oprea, Ana Cojocariu, Grigore M.-N., 2020. Armeria maritima (Mill.) Willd. in Romania’s flora? In: Grigore M.-N. (Editor), Handbook of Halophytes. From Molecules to Ecosystems towards Biosaline Agriculture, Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17854-3_14-1, pp. 369-392
    • Grigore M.-N., 2018. Defining Halophytes – A Conceptual and Historical Approach in An Ecological Frame, in Halophytes and Climate Change: Adaptive Mechanisms and Potential Uses, Hasanuzzaman M, Sergey Shabala and Masayuki Fujita (Eds.), CABI, pp. 3-18. WOS: 000484034400002

  • Scientific articles (selection - in journals with impact factor):

    • Sara González-Orenga, Grigore M.-N., Boscaiu M., and Oscar Vicente, 2021. Constitutive and Induced Salt Tolerance Mechanisms and Potential Uses of Limonium Agronomy, 11 (3). 413. WOS: 000633176100001
    • Oprică L., Grigore M.-N., Iulia Caraciuc, Daniela Gherghel, Cosmin-Teodor Mihai, Gabriela Vochita, 2020. Impact of Proton Beam Irradiation on the Growth and Biochemical Indexes of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Seedlings Grown under Salt Stress. Plants, 9, 1234. WOS: 000580690200001
    • Oprica L., Antohe R. G., Verdes A., Grigore M.-N., 2019. Effect of freeze-drying and oven-drying methods on flavonoids content in two Romanian grape varieties. Journal of Chemistry, vol. 2: 491-494. WOS: 000461982200026
    • Oprică L., Verdeș A., Vladimir P., Creangă D., Grigore M.-N., 2019. Effect of different drying techniques on antioxidant capacity of two Romanian red grape cultivars, Iran. J. Public Health 48 (7): 1377–1378. WOS: 000483338000023
    • Grigore M.-N., 2018. Defining Halophytes – A Conceptual and Historical Approach in An Ecological Frame, in Halophytes and Climate Change: Adaptive Mechanisms and Potential Uses, Hasanuzzaman M, Sergey Shabala and Masayuki Fujita (Eds.), CABI, pp. 3-18. WOS: 000484034400002
    • Sirbu S., Oprică L., Iurea E., Corneanu M., Grigore M.-N., 2018. Physical Parameters, Total Phenolics, Flavonoids and Vitamin C Content of Nine Sweet Cherry Cultivars. Journal of Chemistry, 69 (1): 125-129. WOS: 000425369600025
    • Kozminska A., AL Hassan M., Kumar D., Oprică L., Martinelli F., Grigore M.-N., Vicente, Boscaiu M., 2017. Characterizing the effects of salt stress in Calendula officinalis L. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 90, 323 – 329. WOS: 000386053700019
    • Grigore M.-N., Ivan M., Verdes A., Oprică L., 2017. Enzymatic activity and non-enzymatic antioxidants content in several Plantago species (from ValeaIlenei nature reserve), during different phenophases. Rev. Chim., 68 (7): 1539-1543. WOS: 000409234600027
    • Oprică L., Vezeteu G., Grigore M.-N., 2016. Differential Content of the Total Polyphenols and Flavonoids in Three Romanian White Grape Cultivars. Iran J Public Health, 45 (6): 826-827. WOS: 000386053700019
    • Laia L. Pardo-Domènech, Alina Tifrea, Grigore M.-N., Boscaiu M., Vicente Oscar, 2016. Proline and glycine betaine accumulation in two succulent halophytes under natural and experimental conditions. Plant Biosystems, 150 (5): 904-915. WOS: 000384723700006
    • Grigore M.-N., Oprică L., 2015. Halophytes as Possible Source of Antioxidant Compounds, In a Scenario Based on Threatened Agriculture and Food Crisis. Iran J Public Health, 44 (8): 1153-1155. WOS: 000360291400018
    • Oprică L., Ivan M., Grigore M.-N., Zamfirache M. M., 2015. Antioxidant Activity of Plantago Species in Vegetative and Flowering Stages. Iran. J. Public Health, 44 (1): 142-144 WOS: 000349003900020
    • Oprică L., Grigore M.-N., Verdeş A., Creangă D., Popescu I. A., Grigorescu A., Costin D., 2015. Antioxidant properties evidenced by polyphenols content in two Romanian red grape cultivars in Iasi Area. The 5th IEEE International Conference on E-Health and Bioengineering – EHB 2015 Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania, November 19-21, 2015. WOS: 000380397900161
    • Al Hassan M., Gohari G., Boscaiu M., Vicente O., Grigore M.-N., Anatomical modifications in two Juncus species under salt stress conditions. Not. Bot. Horti Agrobo., 43 (2): 501-506. WOS: 000366877100031
    • Oprică L., Grigore M.-N., Vochița G. 2015. Impact of saline stress on growth and biochemical indices of Calendula officinalis Rom. Biotechnology. Letters, 20 (6): 11007-11017. WOS: 000368248300013
    • Grigore M.-N., Toma C., Zamfirache M.-M., Ivănescu L., 2012. A survey of anatomical adaptations in Romanian halophytes. Ttowards an ecological interpretation. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 21 (11b): 3370-3375. WOS: 000313458600004
    • Grigore M.-N., Boscaiu M., Llinares J., Vicente O., 2012. Mitigation of salt stress-induced Inhibition of Plantago crassifolia reproductive development by supplemental calcium or magnesium. Not. Bot. Horti Agrobo., 40 (2): 58-66. WOS: 000349003900020
    • Grigore M.-N., Toma C., Zamfirache M.-M., Boscaiu M., Olteanu Z., D. Cojocaru, 2012. Ecological anatomy in halophytes with C4 photosynthesis: discussing adaptive features in endangered ecosystems. Carpathian J. of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 7 (2): 13-21. WOS: 000301998000002
    • Boscaiu M., Shantanu D Wankhade, Grigore M.-N., Vicente, 2011. Osmolyte biosynthesis: A biochemical marker for salt tolerance of halophytes in their natural habitats. Curr. Opinion. Biotechnol., 22: S138-S139. WOS: 000295310800450
    • Grigore M.-N., Toma C., 2008. Ecological anatomy of halophyte species from the Chenopodiaceae family. Advanced Topics on Mathematical Biology and Ecology (Proceedings of the 4th WSEAS International Conference on Mathematical Biology and Ecology – MABE ’08, Acapulco, Mexico, January 25-27, 2008): 62- 67 (BEST STUDENT PAPER) WOS: 000263783300010

  • AWARDS

    • „EMIL RACOVIȚĂ” Award of the Romanian Academy (16.12.2016) for the book: An integrative anatomical study, Springer, Cham, Heidelberg, New York, Dordrecht, London – Marius-Nicuşor Grigore, Lăcrămioara Ivănescu, Constantin Toma, 2014.
    • Award-winning book – Good practice guide. Didactics of Biology. Edit. Matrix Bucharest, Marius-Nicusor Grigore, 2013, during the conference of 11-24.11.2013 – “Assessment of the implications and impact of the project” – POSDRU / 87 / 1.3 / S / 63709 – (Quality, innovation, communication in the continuous training system of higher education teachers ”).
    • Excellence Award for papers: The importance of lyrical discourse in biological work, a possible means of facilitating the transmission of scientific information, Grigore M. -N., 2012; Etymology of biological terminology: convergent vector for facilitating the learning process in pupils / students, Grigore M. -N., 2012, during the conference: Annual Didactics Conference. Problems in General Didactics and Special Didactics. Predeal, 19-21 sept. 2012, Predeal, MECTS, Babeş-Bolyai University Cluj Napoca.
    • Best student paper, for the paper – Grigore M. N., C. Toma, 2008. Ecological anatomy of halophyte species from the Chenopodiaceae family. 4th WSEAS International Conference on Mathematical Biology and Ecology – MABE ’08, Acapulco, Mexico, January 25-27, 2008): 62-67 – http://www.wseas.us/reports/2008/acapulco/index.html) .
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