Lecturer · Organizing Committee
Dr Elena Badea
University of Craiova · Romania
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Committees & Scientific Leadership
Academic leadership, scientific guidance and organizational coordination supporting Responsible Chemistry 2026 across five interdisciplinary thematic areas.
A compact governance model
One organizing team. Five scientific perspectives.
The Organizing Committee coordinates the academic and operational delivery of the symposium. The Scientific Committee is formed by the five invited keynote speakers, each representing one thematic area and contributing specialist perspective to the scientific direction of the pilot edition.
Organizing Committee
Academic and organizational coordination
The Organizing Committee supports the preparation and delivery of the symposium across its academic, logistical and participant-facing activities.
Lecturer · Organizing Committee
Dr Aurelian Dobrițescu
University of Craiova · Romania
Lecturer · Organizing Committee
Dr Cătălina Ionescu
University of Craiova · Romania
Professor · Organizing Committee
Prof. Dr Mihaela Mureșeanu
University of Craiova · Romania
Professor · Organizing Committee
Prof. Dr Cristian Tigae
University of Craiova · Romania
Scientific Committee
Five thematic areas. Five invited keynote perspectives.
The Scientific Committee provides thematic guidance and supports the academic quality and interdisciplinary character of Responsible Chemistry 2026.
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AI & Digital Transformation
Scientific Committee · Invited Keynote
Dr Sebastian Sbarna
Data Governance Lead and Senior Manager, Novo Nordisk
External Associate Professor, Technical University of Denmark
Expert Lecturer, Brainster AIatWork
KeynoteCan AI Make Chemistry Greener? From Faster to Better Decisions
MM
Climate, Environment & Cultural Heritage
Scientific Committee · Invited Keynote
Prof. Maite Maguregui
Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (EHU)
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Academic activity spans undergraduate, master’s and doctoral education, including environmental sciences, forensic analysis and interdisciplinary heritage studies. Chair in the EuChemS cultural heritage chemistry community.
Keynote focusGreen Conservation
IC
Chemistry & Circular Economy
Scientific Committee · Invited Keynote
Prof. Ioan Călinescu
POLITEHNICA Bucharest
Director, ULTRA–MINT Laboratory for non-conventional ultrasound/microwave techniques used to activate chemical and non-chemical processes
Keynote focusMicroplastics
RP
Health & Emerging Medical Technologies
Scientific Committee · Invited Keynote
Dr Roxana Piticescu
Director
National Research and Development Institute for Non-Ferrous and Rare Metals (INCDMNR–IMNR)
KeynoteTitle to be announced
AS
Education, Ethics & Society
Scientific Committee · Invited Keynote
Prof. Anca Silvestru
Babeș-Bolyai University
Chair, EuChemS Ethics in Chemistry
KeynoteTitle to be announced
Scientific governance
Quality, expertise and responsible evaluation
The Scientific Committee supports thematic direction and academic quality across the five symposium areas. Where additional subject expertise is required, contributions may be supported by external reviewers selected according to scientific relevance and potential conflicts of interest.
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Thematic expertise
Each scientific committee member represents one of the five thematic areas.
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Academic quality
Scientific guidance supports a coherent, interdisciplinary programme.
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Responsible review
Review assignments may draw on additional expertise where appropriate.
Scientific programme
From thematic leadership to symposium dialogue
Explore the five thematic sessions, invited perspectives and the programme structure for 20 November 2026.
Committee enquiries
Contact the symposium team
For enquiries concerning the scientific programme, committees or symposium participation, please contact the organizing team.