{"id":788,"date":"2026-10-11T11:31:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T11:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/?page_id=788"},"modified":"2026-10-14T12:11:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T12:11:16","slug":"p5","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/index.php\/about\/project-partners\/p5\/","title":{"rendered":"Partner 5 &#8211; University of Agronomic Studies and Veterinary Medicine Bucharest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-3 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8ae1dbc7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-3--1\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f911b2ec wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);flex-basis:25%\" id=\"top\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-right:-5vw;margin-left:-5vw\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Usamvbucuresti.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-790\" style=\"width:202px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Usamvbucuresti.png 300w, https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Usamvbucuresti-189x300.png 189w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-annotation is-style-text-annotation--2\"><strong><a href=\"#about\">About<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-annotation is-style-text-annotation--3\"><strong><a href=\"#role\">Role<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-annotation is-style-text-annotation--4\"><strong><a href=\"#team\">Team<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-annotation is-style-text-annotation--5\"><strong><a href=\"#infrastructure\">Infrastructure<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle has-medium-font-size is-style-text-subtitle--6 wp-block-paragraph\">The University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (USAMVB) brings expertise in biotechnology, bioactive compounds, food quality and bio-based materials. Within CERSUS, it leads biorefinery research to transform winemaking and food-processing residues into valuable extracts, products and sustainable packaging. Its activities connect circular resource use with aquaculture, environmental applications, sustainability assessment and researcher training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"about\" class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-671e5013 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">CERSUS Project Contribution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (USAMVB) contributes to CERSUS through its expertise in agricultural and food sciences, biotechnology, bioactive compounds and bio-based materials. Its research team combines extraction, purification and advanced analytical methods to transform agricultural and food-processing residues into valuable products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within CERSUS, USAMVB leads research on biorefinery processes for recovering and reusing by-products and wastes from the winemaking and food industries. Its activities connect resource valorisation with applications in food products, aquaculture, environmental technologies and sustainable packaging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">&lt;top&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"profile\" class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-671e5013 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Reseach profile and expertise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The USAMVB team contributes expertise in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bioactive compound recovery<\/strong>, using sustainable extraction and purification methods to obtain valuable compounds from plants, agricultural residues and food-processing by-products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biotechnology and applied microbiology<\/strong>, investigating antioxidant, antimicrobial and probiotic properties for functional product development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bio-based materials and nanotechnology<\/strong>, developing materials for environmental and other practical applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food quality and product characterisation<\/strong>, combining chemical, biochemical and microbiological analysis to assess composition, performance and safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Circular resource use<\/strong>, converting agricultural and winemaking residues into extracts, oils, powders, feed supplements and packaging materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental remediation<\/strong>, investigating sustainable approaches based on biological resources and advanced functional materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">&lt;top&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"role\" class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-671e5013 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">USAMBVs role in the consortium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Role in CERSUS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WP1 \u2014 Project management and coordination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USAMVB participates in consortium governance, scientific coordination, progress monitoring and reporting. It works with the coordinator and the other partners to support project implementation, research planning and interdisciplinary collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WP2 \u2014 Innovative materials for environmental applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USAMVB leads the task on developing carbon-based nanomaterials and porous organic\u2013inorganic hybrid platforms, prioritising bio-based resources and industrial and agricultural wastes as precursors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university also contributes to organic and macromolecular composites, materials with catalytic and photocatalytic properties, and natural polymer-based materials with controlled features for environmental and aquaculture applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WP3 \u2014 Advanced wastewater treatment and resource recovery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USAMVB contributes to integrated processes for recovering nutrients from wastewater for agricultural use. These activities investigate treatment and recovery approaches that connect water management with the reuse of nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university also participates in the consortium\u2019s research on metal recovery and sustainable industrial water management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WP4 \u2014 Water resources management for recirculating aquaculture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USAMVB contributes to monitoring priority and emerging micropollutants and to testing innovative materials and plant-based supplements under real aquaculture conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its Moara Domneasc\u0103 research facilities support the evaluation of materials as water filters and supplementary feed resources. The university also participates in developing improved recirculating aquaculture technologies to support fish health, growth and production quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WP5 \u2014 By-product and waste valorisation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USAMVB leads the work package on biorefinery processes for recovering and reusing by-products and wastes from the winemaking and food industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It leads the recovery and characterisation of polyphenol-rich extracts from plant residues and the separation and purification of valuable compounds such as resveratrol, lycopene and pectin. The team also contributes to grape seed oil extraction, nutrient-rich grape seed powders and plant-based supplements for fish feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USAMVB leads the development and demonstration of alternative wine corks made from grapevine and tomato stem wastes, using its Pietroasa\u2013Istri\u021ba production facilities to support scale-up and validation. It also contributes to biodegradable wine seal capsules incorporating natural compounds with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WP6 \u2014 Sustainability and risk assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USAMVB leads the task on sustainability performance assessment of the by-products and wastes valorised in WP5. Working with the consortium, it contributes experimental data for life cycle inventories and the evaluation of environmental impacts, economic performance and potential benefits of resource recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university also participates in prospective eco-design assessments, sustainability evaluation of innovative materials and advanced processes, and risk assessment and life cycle impact assessment methodology development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WP7 \u2014 Technology transfer, dissemination and training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USAMVB contributes to scientific dissemination, technology transfer, mentorship and researcher exchanges. Its activities include specialised training in the characterisation of materials, by-products and wastes for circular bioeconomy applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scientific visits, applied research exchanges and industrial placements support knowledge sharing and help connect laboratory findings with practical applications in agriculture and the food industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">&lt;top&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"team\" class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4bb49aaa wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">USAMVB Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The USAMVB team is led by <strong>Associate Professor Alina Ortan<\/strong>, whose expertise includes the valorisation of plants, by-products and plant wastes within the circular bioeconomy, alongside nanotechnology and sustainable materials development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team brings together complementary expertise in biotechnology, applied microbiology, food quality, bioactive compounds, materials science and environmental remediation. This multidisciplinary approach supports the development and evaluation of products that combine resource efficiency with functional performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through its leadership in biorefinery research, USAMVB helps CERSUS transform agricultural and food-processing residues into valuable resources and advance practical solutions for the circular bioeconomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prof.dr. Alina Ortan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Partner Coordinator <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prof.dr. Carmen Cimpeanu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Key person<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prof.dr. Emanuel Vamanu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Key person<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4bb49aaa wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CS III dr. Carmen Steluta Ciobanu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Key member<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">more about this partner&#8217;s research team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">&lt;top&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"infrastructure\" class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-671e5013 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">USAMVB Infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USAMVB\u2019s activities are supported by the Research Centre for Studies of Food Quality and Agricultural Products, which provides more than 200 pieces of equipment and a research greenhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sample preparation facilities include digital homogenisation, centrifugation and freeze-drying equipment. Extraction capabilities include ultrasound-assisted, accelerated solvent, microwave-assisted and supercritical fluid extraction systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advanced analytical facilities include FTIR spectroscopy, HPLC with photodiode array, fluorescence and refractive index detection, gas chromatography\u2013mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complementary facilities at Moara Domneasc\u0103 and Pietroasa\u2013Istri\u021ba support aquaculture testing and the demonstration of innovative products for the wine industry, connecting laboratory research with practical validation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">&lt;top&gt;<\/a>&lt;<a href=\"https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/index.php\/about\/project-partners\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"84\">back to consortium<\/a>&gt;&lt;<a href=\"https:\/\/cersus.tuiasi.ro\/index.php\/research-and-innovation\/infrastructure\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"267\">back to infrastructure<\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Role Team Infrastructure The University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (USAMVB) brings expertise in biotechnology, bioactive compounds, food quality and bio-based materials. Within CERSUS, it leads biorefinery research to transform winemaking and food-processing residues into valuable extracts, products and sustainable packaging. 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