Assoc Prof Dr. LOZAN VASILE | Coordination Chemistry | Best Research Article Award.

Moldova State University,Moldova

Professional Profiles:

👨‍🎓 Bio Summary:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasile Lozan is a distinguished chemist specializing in bioinorganic chemistry and nanocomposites. He currently leads the laboratory of “Bioinorganic Chemistry and Nanocomposites” at the Institute of Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (A.Ş.M.). With extensive experience in research and academia, Dr. Lozan has made significant contributions to the field through his innovative research and numerous publications.

🎓 Education:

Dr. Lozan’s educational journey began with a degree in Chemistry from the State University of Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, in 1979. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry in 1988 from the Scientific Council of the IREA, Moscow, Russia, specializing in Inorganic Chemistry. In 1995, he was awarded the title of Conferențiar Cercetător in Inorganic Chemistry by the National Council for Accreditation and Attestation (CNAA) of the Republic of Moldova. In 2021, he achieved the title of Doctor Habilitat in Chemical Sciences, further solidifying his expertise in the field.

🔍 Research Focus:

Dr. Lozan’s research primarily revolves around the synthesis and investigation of coordination compounds, bioinorganic chemistry, and the development of nanocomposites. His work aims to understand the chemical properties and potential applications of these compounds, particularly in enhancing bioactive substances with antioxidant properties.

🏆 Honors & Awards:

Throughout his career, Dr. Lozan has received numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Young Scientists Award from the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (1985), the Soros Foundation Award (1993), the Royal Society Fellowship in Sheffield, England (1999), and the DAAD Fellowship in Freiburg, Germany (2000).

Professional Experience: 💼

Dr. Lozan has held various positions at the Institute of Chemistry of A.Ş.M., starting as a Senior Laboratory Assistant in the “Coordinative Chemistry” laboratory from 1979 to 1988. He then served as a Senior Researcher in the “Bioinorganic Chemistry and Nanocomposites” laboratory from 1988 to 2014. In 1993-1995, he was the Vice-Director for Scientific Affairs at the Institute. Since 2015, he has been the Head of the “Bioinorganic Chemistry and Nanocomposites” laboratory.

📚 Top Noted Publications :

Programming MOFs for Water Sorption: Amino-Functionalized MIL-125 and UiO-66 for Heat Transformation and Heat Storage Applications

Authors: F. Jeremias, V. Lozan, S.K. Henninger, C. Janiak

Journal: Dalton Transactions

Volume: 42, Issue 45

Pages: 15967-15973

Citations: 283

Year: 2013

Homo- and Heterometallic Carboxylate Cage Complexes as Precatalysts for Olefin Polymerization—Activity Enhancement through “Inert Metals”

Authors: P.G. Lassahn, V. Lozan, G.A. Timco, P. Christian, C. Janiak, R.E.P. Winpenny

Journal: Journal of Catalysis

Volume: 222, Issue 1

Pages: 260-267

Citations: 97

Year: 2004

Metal Complexes for the Vinyl Addition Polymerization of Norbornene: New Compound Classes and Activation Mechanism with B(C6F5)3/AlEt3

Authors: C. Janiak, P.G. Lassahn, V. Lozan

Journal: Macromolecular Symposia

Volume: 236, Issue 1

Pages: 88-99

Citations: 93

Year: 2006

Nickel (II) and Palladium (II) Complexes with α-Dioxime Ligands as Catalysts for the Vinyl Polymerization of Norbornene in Combination with Methylaluminoxane, Tris

Authors: B. Berchtold, V. Lozan, P.G. Lassahn, C. Janiak

Journal: Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry

Volume: 40, Issue 21

Pages: 3604-3614

Citations: 92

Year: 2002

Coordination Chemistry of Robson-Type Polyamine-Dithiophenolate Macrocycles: Syntheses, Structures, and Magnetic Properties of Dinuclear Complexes of First-Row Transition Metals

Authors: V. Lozan, C. Loose, J. Kortus, B. Kersting

Journal: Coordination Chemistry Reviews

Volume: 253, Issues 19-20

Pages: 2244-2260

Citations: 79

Year: 2009

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Dr. Lozan’s contributions to the field are reflected in his extensive list of publications and his impact on the scientific community. His work has been widely cited, demonstrating the significance and influence of his research.

📅 Research Timeline:

1979-1988: Senior Laboratory Assistant, “Coordinative Chemistry” Laboratory, Institute of Chemistry of A.Ş.M.

1988-1992: Senior Researcher, “Bioinorganic Chemistry and Nanocomposites” Laboratory, Institute of Chemistry of A.Ş.M.

1993-1995: Vice-Director for Scientific Affairs, Institute of Chemistry of A.Ş.M.

1992-2014: Senior Researcher, “Bioinorganic Chemistry and Nanocomposites” Laboratory, Institute of Chemistry of A.Ş.M.

2015: Coordinating Scientific Researcher, “Bioinorganic Chemistry and Nanocomposites” Laboratory, Institute of Chemistry of A.Ş.M.

2015-Present: Head of the “Bioinorganic Chemistry and Nanocomposites” Laboratory, Institute of Chemistry of A.Ş.M