catalogue environment&energy research moldova 3rd edition-1

Environment & EnergyReseaRch Moldova

2011 Catalogue of research partners in Moldova

EnvironmEnt & EnErgyReseaRch Moldova

Catalogue of research partners in Moldova

3rd Edition

Graphics by

Cristian Bocan © 2011

ABTS 2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid)

AITT Agency for Innovation and Technology Transfer

ASM Academy of Sciences of Moldova

BMBF Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (Federal Ministry of Education and Research – Germany)

CHP combined heat and power

CORS Continuous Operating Reference Station

CRDF Civilian Research and Development Foundation (USA)

EE energy efficiency

EMEP European Monitoring and Evaluation Programme

FACTS Flexible Alternative Current Transmission Systems

DPPH diphenylpicrylhydrazyl

FP7 the Seventh Framework Programme

GIS Geographic Information System

GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System

IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency

IAP Institute of Applied Physics

ICPC International Co-operation Partner Countries

IPAPS Institute of Pedology, Agrochemistry and Soil Protection

IPC Interphase Power Controller

ITO indium tin oxide

MRDA Moldovan Research and Development Association (Moldova)

NGO non-governmental organization

NNA N-nitrosoamines

PV photovoltaic

R&D research and development

REC Regional Environmental Centre

RES renewable energy resources

RTD research and technical development

S&T science and technology

SC solar cells

SMEs small and medium enterprises

SNF Swiss National Foundation (Switzerland)

Abbreviations

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Orga niz ation / P er son T y pe Page

Foreword vi

Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM) Acad. Gheorghe Duca ReseaRcheR 7

Agency for Innovation and Technology Transfer (AITT) Public body 8

Agency for Land Relations and CadastreInstitute of Geodesy, Engineering Research and Cadastre State Enterprise INGEOCAD

sMe 9

Agrarian State University of MoldovaDepartment of Agroecology and Soil Science univeRsity 10

Agrarian State University of MoldovaFaculty of Veterinary Medicine univeRsity 11

Alliance for Energy Efficiency and Renewables nGo 12

Botanical Garden (Institute), ASMLaboratory of Geobotany and Forestry ReseaRch centRe 13

Botanical Garden (Institute), ASMLaboratory of Plant Resources ReseaRch centRe 14

“EcoLogica International” SRL sMe 15

Ecological Energetic and Industrial Specialized Enterprise “Energogazpurificare” LTD sMe 16

Foreign capital company “BLOM” LTD sMe 17

Forest Research and Management Institute ReseaRch centRe 18

Free International University of MoldovaInstitute for Environmental and Sustainable Development Research univeRsity 19

Institute for Plant Protection and Ecological AgricultureLaboratory of Modelling, Economical and Ecological Analysis ReseaRch centRe 20

Institute of Applied Physics, ASM ReseaRch centRe 21

Institute of Applied Physics, ASMAtmospheric Research Group (ARG) ReseaRch centRe 23

Institute of Applied Physics, ASMLaboratory of Materials and Structures For Solar Energetics ReseaRch centRe 25

Institute of Chemistry, ASMLaboratory of Ecological Chemistry ReseaRch centRe 27

Institute of Chemistry, ASMLaboratory of Organic Synthesis ReseaRch centRe 28

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Institute of Crop Production “Porumbeni” ReseaRch centRe 29

Institute of Ecology and Geography, ASMLaboratory of Climatology ReseaRch centRe 30

Institute of Ecology and Geography, ASMLaboratory of Dynamic Geomorphology ReseaRch centRe 31

Institute of Ecology and Geography, ASMLaboratory of Ecobioindication and Radiobiology ReseaRch centRe 32

Institute of Ecology and Geography, ASMLaboratory of Environmental Standards and Normative ReseaRch centRe 33

Institute of Field Crops “Selectia” ReseaRch centRe 34

Institute of Genetics and Plants Physiology, ASMLaboratory of Natural Bioregulators ReseaRch centRe 35

Institute of Pedology, Agrochemistry and Soil Protection, ASM ReseaRch centRe 36

Institute of Pedology, Agrochemistry and Soil Protection, ASMLaboratory of Agrochemistry and Plant Nutrition ReseaRch centRe 37

Institute of Pedology, Agrochemistry and Soil Protection, ASMLaboratory of Organic Fertilizers and Soil Fertility ReseaRch centRe 38

Institute of Pedology, Agrochemistry and Soil Protection, ASMLaboratory of Pedology ReseaRch centRe 39

Institute of Pedology, Agrochemistry and Soil Protection, ASMLaboratory of Soil Amelioration ReseaRch centRe 40

Institute of Pedology, Agrochemistry and Soil Protection, ASMLaboratory of Soil Erosion Protection ReseaRch centRe 41

Institute of Power Engineering, ASMLaboratory of Electropower Equipment and Power Electronics ReseaRch centRe 42

Institute of Power Engineering, ASMLaboratory of Energy Efficiency and Control Systems ReseaRch centRe 43

Institute of Zoology, ASM ReseaRch centRe 44

Institute of Zoology, ASMLaboratory of Hydrobiology and Ecotoxicology ReseaRch centRe 45

Institute of Zoology, ASMLaboratory of Mammal Ecology ReseaRch centRe 47

National Centre for Health Management ReseaRch centRe 48

National Centre for Public HealthDepartment of Radiobiology and Radiation Protection ReseaRch centRe 49

National Centre for Public HealthLaboratory for Environmental Health ReseaRch centRe 50

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Public Association Ecotoxicological Society of Moldova ECOTOX nGo 51

Scientific Research Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (NIINK) sMe 52

State University “Alecu Ruso”Faculty of Natural Sciences and Agroecology univeRsity 53

State University of MoldovaFaculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology Applied and Ecological Chemistry Research Centre

univeRsity 54

State University of MoldovaDepartment of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Dr. Hab. Prof. Vasile Guţanu

ReseaRcheR 55

State University of MoldovaDepartment of Industrial and Ecological Chemistry Redox Catalysis Laboratory

univeRsity 56

Technical University of MoldovaFaculty of Cadastre, Geodesy and Construction Centre for Geographic Informational Technology (CGIT)

univeRsity 57

Tiraspol State UniversityGIS Laboratory univeRsity 58

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Foreword

This publication represents the 3rd edition of the catalogue of Moldovan researchers, research centres, non-governmental organizations, and companies active in the fields of Environment and Energy research. It contains current and detailed information on contact persons, expertise or project ideas, experience of participation in international and national projects etc. It is a useful tool for finding appropriate partners for your R&D activities. The organizations and the researchers featured in this catalogue are looking for partners and consortia for the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) and other international cooperation research projects.

High Quality Partner Search for International users:Environment & Energy Research Moldova is the source for finding

high quality research institutions and companies in Moldova. Moldova will formally become associated to FP7 from 1 January 2012. In practical terms this means that Moldovan research organizations will be considered as being from an associated country for all the calls from the 2012 work programmes, as grant agreements for these calls will all be signed after 1 January 2012.

This Catalogue offers the opportunity to gain current and detailed information on numerous Moldovan Environment and Energy research entities. All entries are quality checked.

Registration for Moldovan organizations:If you want your organization to be featured in the Environment &

Energy Research Moldova, please contact the Energy & Environment National Contact Point for the Seventh Framework Programme in the Republic of Moldova, Dr. Veaceslav Boldescu. Contact details can be found bellow. The registration in the catalogue is free of charge.

Dr. VeacesLaV BOLDescUenergy & environment NCPtel.: +373 22 57 75 47, +373 79 45 40 62e-mail: [email protected]: www.fp7.asm.md

Environment & EnergyR esea Rch Moldova

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Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM)

ACAd. GheorGhe duCA

Brief description

Acad. Gheorghe Duca is the President of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, chemist, founder of the Research School on Ecological Chemistry.He developed the theory of the redox state in the environment, has elucidated the reduction – oxidation mechanisms of the components during the process of aquatic systems and wine products quality formation.The results of his research have been reflected in more than 500 works, both in the Republic of Moldova and abroad, including 36 monographs and manuals. He is the author of 121 patents, many of them being awarded with distinctions, gold and silver medals at the International Salons on Inventions and Innovations in Brussels, Geneva, Budapest, Iassy, Moscow, London, Sofia, Beijing.

Core competencies / Keywords

ecological chemistry, water management, wastewater treatment, chemical risk assessment, chemical technology, ecological education

Expertise / Competencies / Technologies / RTD know-how

The following processes and methods have been elaborated: ☐ technologies of physicochemical and biochemical treatment of wastewaters ☐ wastes management ☐ preparation of medical and cosmetic substances ☐ reducing of toxic air emissions ☐ chemical risk assessment methods in the appearance of pulmonary and gastrointestinal cancer ☐ new processes of biologically active substances preparation ☐ ecological audit ☐ ecological education

International Projects experience

2010 – 2013 IncoNet CA/SC: S&T international cooperation network for Central Asian and South Caucasus countries, FP7 – Capacities (International Cooperation Activities), nr. 244417

2009 – 2011 BS-ERA.NET: Networking on Science and Technology in the Black Sea Region, FP7 – Capacities (International Cooperation Activities), nr. 226160

2008 – 2011 IncoNet EECA: S&T international cooperation network for Eastern European and Central Asian countries, FP7 – Capacities (International Cooperation Activities), nr. 212226

2008 – 2009 Photodegradation of organic substances in modelled aquatic systems and natural waters, RFFI, 08.820.08.13RF

2007 – 2009 IN-TER-LINK: Promoting International Cooperation for Environmental Research Trough Dissemination and Networking Activities, FP6 SSA Global-4, nr. 037116

Address 1, Ştefan cel Mare Av., MD2001 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.duca.mdContact Acad. Gheorghe Duca (The President)E-mail [email protected]


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Agency for Innovation and Technology Transfer (AITT)

Address 5, Mioriţa St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.aitt.mdContact Mr. Ghenadie Cernei (General Director)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

Agency for Innovation and Technology Transfer (AITT) was founded on October 29, 2004 according to the Science and Innovation Code. The main goal of AITT’s activity is to coordinate, encourage and implement the innovation and technology transfer mechanisms in the Republic of Moldova. The main direction of the activity is oriented towards supporting the society’s modernization process and improvement of social and economic environment by implementing the scientific research results in new competitive products and services. The organization implements the policies in the field of innovation defined by the Academy of Sciences of Moldova and supervises the activity of the Science and Technology Parks Academica, InAgro, Micronanoteh and the Innovation Incubator Inovatorul which represent the main components of innovation infrastructure.


strategies and policies in the field of innovation; technology transfer projects; innovation infrastructure, science and technology parks, innovation incubator; renewable energy resources; innovative SMEs


☐ Consulting on policy and legal framework development for innovation infrastructure ☐ Providing business assistance in the field of innovation and technology transfer ☐ Managing budget funds for sustaining innovative and technology transfer activities ☐ Administration and monitoring of technology transfer projects ☐ Organizing conferences, workshops, exhibitions for promotion of specific activities for S&T ☐ Strengthening relationships between research institutions, universities and entrepreneurship ☐ Promoting the scientific results from research units to interested business entities ☐ Promotion of innovative SMEs


2006 – 2007 Future for Moldova funded by the 6th Framework Programme


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Agency for Land Relations and Cadastre

InstItute of Geodesy, enGIneerInG reseArCh And CAdAstre stAte enterprIse INGEOCAD

Brief description

The State Enterprise INGEOCAD is a basic enterprise in the Republic of Moldova in the field of geodesy, photogrammetry and geoinformatics. Main INGEOCAD subdivisions are: Department of Geodesy and Cadastre, Department of Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, Department of Digital and Analytical Photogrammetry and Research Department.INGEOCAD has a staff of 112 qualified employees, hardware and software for production and quality control.


geodesy, photogrammetry, engineering research, cadastre, mapping, surveying, remote sensing, gravimetry, leveling, geographic information, spatial data, digital terrain model, database, Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), geoportal


☐ Carrying out high precision geodetic works (National Geodetic Network, National Leveling Network and National Gravity Network)

☐ Production of large scale city maps, small scale administrative and road maps ☐ Carrying out surveying and cadastral works ☐ Research and technological development in the field of geodesy, photogrammetry and geoinformatics ☐ Development of spatial database and web services


2009 – present Development of Web geoportal within the framework of Norwegian Projecthttp://www.moldova-map.md/

2008 Moldova Orthophoto development of orthophoto map within the framework of Norwegian Project2007 EURODEM development of Digital Elevation Model within Eurogeographics Project2007 Configuration and installation of GNSS permanent reference station within the framework of

EUREF Permanent Network Project2006 EUROGLOBALMAP within the framework of Eurogeographics Project on development and regular

updating of the 1:1000 000 scale European map2006 EUROREGIONALMAP within the framework of Eurogeographics Project on development and

regular updating of the 1:250 000 scale European map2006 SABE development of Administrative boundary map of Moldova within the framework of “The

Seamless Administrative Boundaries of Europe” Project

Address 47, Puşkin St., MD2005 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.ingeocad.mdContacts Mr. Serghei Nagorneac (Director) Dr. Vasile ChiriacE-mail [email protected] [email protected]


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Agrarian State University of Moldova

depArtMent of AGroeColoGy And soIl sCIenCe

Address 50, Mirceşti St., MD2049 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.uasm.mdContact Dr. Valentina AndriucaE-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The Department of Agroecology and Soil Science includes laboratory and research station, research fields in the EDS “Chetrosu” with research facilities. Its staff includes 1 prof., corr. memb. ASM, 1 doctor habilitatus, 6 doctors of sciences, and 7 members of staff. There have been elaborated 5 recommendations on agroecology, on evaluation of soil degradation processes in the Republic of Moldova, on durable use of the soils resources, re-establishment of the degraded soils.


monitoring, soil evaluation, soil degradation, soil compaction, erosion protection


☐ toxicological estimation of runoff in different functional zones of urban landscapes ☐ ecological monitoring, land and soil monitoring ☐ soil and land evaluation ☐ environmental and erosion protection, reconstructing and improving of lands ☐ measures for desertification preventing


2010-2012 Testing of the new fertilizers in order to be authorized for use in agriculture: the study of the impact under pedofauna for the restoration of soil fertility (Republic of Moldova - Romania)

2006-2008 Individual Mobility Grant MOL3008-2006 (Retraining - Study - Collaboration - Dissemination) to design a university curriculum for a new course of Ecological Monitoring; IMG-MOL3008-2006 TEMPUS - TACIS, Ecological monitoring.

1998-2001 Subsoil compaction. INCO-COPERNICUS Project on subsoil Compaction “Experiences with the impact of subsoil compaction on soil nutrients, crop growth and environment and ways to prevent subsoil compaction” (ERBIC15-CT98-0125(DG12-CDPE)).

1998-2001 Soil Degradation in Central and Eastern Europe (SOVEUR Project) (GCP/RER/007/NET) FAO /Netherlands (ISRIC).


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Agrarian STATE University of Moldova

fACulty of VeterInAry MedICIne

Address 52, Mirceşti St., MD2044 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.uasm.mdContact Dr. Nicolae StarciucE-mail [email protected]; [email protected]

Brief description

Department of Epidemiology, faculty of Veterinary Medicine includes the laboratory of virology, microbiology and immunology. The professor staff includes: two doctor habilitatus in veterinary medicine, two doctors in veterinary medicine, one assistant, four post-graduates.The main scientific directions are: immunological status of new born animals, respiratory diseases of large ruminants and poultry infectious diseases.


epidemiology, infectious disease, virology, microbiology, immunology


☐ epidemiology and surveillance systems in infectious diseases ☐ microbiology, virology, immunology, infectious diseases of large, small animals and poultry ☐ diagnostic facilities ☐ elaboration and implementation of the contingency plans in infectious diseases ☐ improvement of schemes and methods of vaccination against poultry infectious diseases


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Alliance for Energy Efficiency and Renewables

Brief description

The Alliance for Energy Efficiency and Renewables (AEER) is a Moldovan NGO founded on May 14, 2007, registered on July 2, 2007 under N. 3922. The Alliance was created as a follow-up of MUNEE program in Moldova implemented by the Alliance to Save Energy, the USA NGO, under USAID Project during 2001 – 2007.Number of employees: 11.


Strategies and policies in the field of energy efficiency (EE), renewable energy resources (RES) and environment protection, district heating, home owners associations, energy efficiency in public and residential buildings, energy network for municipalities, public awareness campaigns


☐ Consulting on development of policy and legal framework for EE and RES and environment protection ☐ Research and analysis of the local and international experience in the field of EE and RES ☐ Capacity building and dissemination of good practices for central and local public authorities in the field of EE and

RES ☐ Organization of seminars, conferences, meetings, courses etc. for the national and local governments ☐ Suppliers, consumers and public awareness campaigns to promote EE and RES ☐ Strengthening energy-related relationships between energy suppliers and the housing sector ☐ Compilation of database of EE and RES players ☐ Conducting energy audits and implementation of demonstration projects


2009 – present “SYNERGY” E&E Regional Energy Security and Market Development Program funded by USAID and Hellenic Aid

2009 – present EBRD Project: Financing Sustainable Energy and Transition Impact in Built Environment – Policy Dialogue

2008 – present Project funded by ENSI/NORWAY on Consulting on current status of development of policy and legal framework for Energy Efficiency and establishing the Revolving Fund and Energy Efficiency Agency in Moldova

2008 Project funded by Austrian Energy Agency: Update of the Energy Country Profile of Moldova as currently published on the website “Energy in Central and Eastern Europe – enerCEE.net”

2007 Project funded by Polish Aid: Study Tour to Poland: “Sustainable Energy for Local Communities. Polish Experience”

Address 78, Vasile Alecsandri St., Of. 510, MD2012 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.managenergy.net/actors/A5134.htmContact Ms. Tatiana Lujanscaia (The President)E-mail [email protected]


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Botanical Garden (Institute), ASM

lAborAtory of GeobotAny And forestry

Address 18, Pădurii St., MD2002 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.gradinabotanica.asm.mdContact Dr. Hab., Prof. Gheorghe PostolacheE-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The laboratory of Geobotany and Forestry is a subdivision of the Botanical Garden Institute, Academy of Sciences of Moldova. Geobotany and Forestry Laboratory was established in 1964 with the main objective to make comprehensive research studies in flora and vegetation of the Republic of Moldova. Laboratory’s main research fields are in situ and ex situ conservation of forest genetic resources; survey of flora and vegetation diversity; syntaxonomic structure of vegetation; organization of phytocenoses; monitoring of protected areas and areas with valuable botanical aspect; monitoring protected species; investigations on plant communities response to climate and anthropic factors; sustainable management and use of plant resources.


phytocoenotic diversity of vegetation, plant communities, forests, steppes, meadows, aquatic and marsh plant communities, plant rare species, protected areas, forest genetic resources, climate change impacts on forests, anthropic impact on forests, sustainable management of natural resources, ecological reconstruction, vegetation mapping.


☐ Description and identification of plant communities and plant associations ☐ Assessment floristic, phytocoenotic and forests diversity ☐ Elaboration of guidelines and recommendations for conservation and sustainable use of vegetation resources ☐ Climate change impact on forest tree species ☐ Assessment anthropic impacts on plant communities ☐ Technologies for ecological reconstruction of forest stands in protected areas have developed ☐ The concept of creating Forest Cover (Carcasa Forestiera) was developed ☐ The concept of Protected Areas Research has been developed


2010 – present Improving coverage and management effectiveness of the Protected area system in Moldova. Project ID 00062742, funded by UNDP

2002 – present National Coordinator of the Planta Europa Network2000 – present Inventory plant associations in the protected areas of the Republic of Moldova1995 – present National Coordinator of the IPGRI (International Plant Genetic Resources) in European Network

Program EUFORGEN2001 – 2010 Phytocoenotic diversity of the vegetation in protected areas of the Republic of Moldova with the

aim to develop recommendations to optimize plants diversity conservation1997 – 2001 Genetic Resources of Broadleaved forest tree species in Southeastern Europe coordinated by IPGRI

(participating countries: Bulgaria, Italy, Luxembourg, Romania and Republic of Moldova)


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Botanical Garden (InstitutE), ASM

lAborAtory of plAnt resourCes

Address 18, Pădurilor St., MD2002 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.gardinabotanca.asm.mdContact Prof. Alexandru TeleuţaE-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The laboratory consists of 14 members, including four doctors in biological sciences, two doctoral students, eight experts in the field of higher education. The collections of the plant are maintained: forage plants - 350 species, medicinal plants

- 500, aromatic plants - 150 and food plants - 130 species. Laboratory has arable land for maintaining of the collections of plants, laboratory rooms with necessary equipment for evaluation of the value of the plant resources of local, regional and global level, selection of the species and promoting their in the economy sectors.


plants, evaluation of resources, introduction of species


New cultures are introduced in the national economy: Galega orientalis - fodder plant, the variety Speranţa, medicinal and aromatic plants - 15 new varieties have been approved. Technologies developed for rapid multiplication and cultivation of valuable species.


Laboratory promotes bilateral projects with the Botanical Garden of the University Al. Ioan Cuza, Iaşi, Romania; Botanical Garden of the University of Bucharest, Romania, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.Promotion of bilateral projects with the Moldovan-British Association RESENDJER on elaboration of the method for rapid multiplication and establishment of the industrial plantations of medicinal plants.


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EcoLogica International SRL

Address 39, Bulgară St., MD2001 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaContact Mr. Vladimir Sterpov (Project Director)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

EcoLogica International SRL was formed with the purpose of development of new technologies for biofuels’ production, construction of a small scale biodiesel and greener analogue of heating fuel production facility in the Republic of Moldova. The company’s mission is to produce environmentally friendly renewable fuels. In order to obtain biodiesel and the range of its analogues the process uses industrial organic wastes from vegetable oil and alcohol / ethanol production.Number of employees: 7.


biodiesel production technologies, AgrOil™ range of products, environmentally clean renewable fuels, agricultural and industrial wastes as raw materials, energy efficiency, Clean Development Mechanism and Joint Implementation projects initial research & development, CDM services, consulting in emissions trading, biomass potential / resource assessment, pre-feasibility studies, detailed project reports, project monitoring services


☐ Developing a range of innovational biofuels based on agricultural wastes as raw materials that do not compete with food

☐ Turning unused agricultural and food wastes into valuable products which will replace imported oil, decrease greenhouse effect, and generate local jobs

☐ Developing a first small scale biodiesel and greener analogue of heating fuel production facility in the Republic of Moldova

☐ Selling the technology invented by our team of experts to daughter-companies ☐ Know-how: the industrial technology for AgrOil™ range of products produced from agricultural and industrial wastes

that will not affect the food market


2010 – present Moldovan Sustainable Energy Financing Facility (MOSEFF) — Project funded by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

2006 – present Pre-feasibility study for Wastewater Treatment Plant in Chisinau for Swiss Gebrüder HUNZIKER G.m.b.H. /www.hunzikerwater.ch/

2006 – 2007 Resource assessment, feasibility study for Municipal Solid Waste Management projects: Landfill gas collection (from household wastes) in Balti, Soroca, Ialoveni, Chisinau for Swiss Hofstetter Umwelttechnik A.G. and Ingeneurgruppe RUK G.b.R., Stuttgart, Germany http://www.hofstetter-uwt.ch/

2005 – 2009 Cooperation Agreement with Swiss “Factor Consulting + Management” A.G. for Project Identification and Brokerage of Certified Emission Reductions in Moldova www.factorglobal.com


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Ecological Energetic and Industrial Specialized Enterprise “Energogazpurificare” LTD

Address 8, Moscow Bd., MD2068 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaContact Mr. Mihail Lupu (General Manager)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The enterprise was founded in 1977 on the bases of USSR Ministry of Energetic decision. Its main activity is the design of equipment for noxious gases purification at the power plants and factories, and the nonstandard equipment design. In 2008 the company joined the commercial group IM Arhibas LTD. One of the present objectives of the enterprise is establishment of a mini-branch for recycling of bituminous waste material.


environment protection, gas filters, noxious gases filtering, bituminous waste recycling, damp filtering systems


☐ Patented inventions on acoustic filtering systems ☐ Recycling of bituminous waste material ☐ Noxious gases purification at the industrial and thermal power plants ☐ Damp system for gas filtering and analysis of its efficiency ☐ Organization of the environment protection seminars


2009 Start of a section project on recycling of waste materials with a group of companies from Arhibas SRL, Ukraine, Switzerland

2002 – 2008 Project and adjusting activities on capturing ash filters at the electric power plant nr. 2 from Novocuznetsk (Cuzbas) and nr. 4 from Novosibirsk, Russia


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Foreign capital company “BLOM” LTD

Brief description

The foreign capital company “Blom” LTD Moldova is a branch of Blom group, which has 15 branches in 12 countries and is the European leader for provision of services in the field of digital cartography, design and other related activities. “Blom” Moldova has emerged in the last years as a top company in the field of professional services for ground measurements, geo-information systems, digital cartography and photogrammetry.


Geographic Information System (GIS), geodesy, photogrammetry, engineering research, cadastre, mapping, surveying, remote sensing, geographic information, spatial data processing, digital terrain model, database, Information technology services, WEBgeoportal, urban planning


☐ Geodetic survey services ☐ Architecture and civil engineering activities ☐ Testing and technical analyses activities ☐ Information technology services ☐ Data processing ☐ Database-related activities ☐ Research, exploration and geological survey activities ☐ Building of engineering and civil networks ☐ Urban planning


2011 Creation of Database for Basemap for Development of National Spatial Data Infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova: Preliminary survey by photo-interpretation & Field Identification

2010 Developing of GIS for Cultural-Natural Reservation of Orhei Vechi2006 – 2010 Development of topographic surveys, geodetic works, urban plans for many districts of the Republic

of Moldova2008 Computerized Information System “State Register of administrative-territorial units and of streets

within the localities situated on the territory of the Republic of Moldova”2007 Setting-up and implementation of the computerized information system “real-estate objects

cadastre”2007 Moldova orthophoto 2007, with budget financed by the Norwegian Government2006 Technical Assistance for the First Cadastre Project in the Republic of Moldova, that aims to

providing assistance for the setting-up of a transparent, effective and efficient land and cadastre system

2006 Cadastral works in the localities situated within the activity range of the territorial cadastre offices in many districts of the Republic of Moldova (42,250 real-estate objects)

Address 24A, Valea Trandafirilor St., MD2001 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.blomasa.md, http://www.blom.mdContacts Dr. Vasile Chiriac (Director) Veaceslav ZagaevschiE-mail [email protected] [email protected]


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Forest Research and Management Institute

Address 69, Calea Ieşilor St., MD2069 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.icas.com.mdContact Dr. Dumitru Galupa (Director)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

Forest Research and Management Institute from the Republic of Moldova is a state organization with the statute of scientific and project planning institution in the field of forestry.Number of employees: 74.


forest management planning, forest inventory, forestry strategies, concepts, programs, legislation, forest seeds and planting material, forestry project development and implementation


☐ Development and coordination of implementation of technologies in the field of forest guard and protection, tending activities, extension of lands covered with forest vegetation, creation and management of forest genetic resources, growing of forest planting material, organization and management of forest and hunting funds, forest management planning, participation in the state forest inventory and forest cadastre

☐ Carrying out planning activities in the forest and hunting areas ☐ Development of regulations, instructions, labor and consumption standards, technological tables ☐ Carrying out various impact studies ☐ Participation in development of strategies, concepts, programs, legislative acts ☐ Improvement of professional skills of the forestry staff, professional training ☐ Control of seeds and planting material


2009 – present Implementation of Japanese grant for Community Forest Development, TF0524222007 – present Implementation of CDM project, Moldova Community Forestry Development Project (development

of Baseline Study, Monitoring Plan, Carbon Sequestration and Emissions Reductions Study, PDD)2006 Organization and holding the International workshop on the AR-CDM practical applicant on the

case of Moldova Soil Conservation Project2005 Study on Illegal logging in Moldova (Savcor-Indufor Oy / World Bank)

2004 – 2007 Implementation of Japanese Grant for Moldova Community Support Program for Sustainable and Integrated Forest Management and Carbon Sequestration through Forestation


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Free International University of Moldova

InstItute for enVIronMentAl And sustAInAble deVelopMent reseArCh

Address 52, Vlaicu Parcalab St., MD2001 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.medicinaulim.mdContact Acad. Ion DediuE-mail [email protected]

Brief description

Institute for Environmental and Sustainable Development Research is subdivision of the Free International University of Moldova. Number of staff: 23 persons.The Institute’s main domains of research include:

☐ research activity in the field of the environmental quality. In the frame of such research, experts from the Institute in cooperation with ASM have performed a study of different functional zones of the city of Chişinău and prepared a balance of main pollutants in the urban ecosystems

☐ development of environmental documentation according to the provisions of EU environmental Directives ☐ preparation of training curricula for different target groups of population and environmental impact assessment


methodology for environmental impact assessment, environmental management planning documents, preparation of the pollution balances, estimation of superficial runoff toxicity, toxicological experiments with test species


☐ toxicological estimation of runoff in different functional zones of urban landscapes ☐ methodology for material accounting for environmental impact assessment ☐ river basin management plans according to EU Water Framework Directive ☐ plans for implementation of the EU Directives ☐ training technics in environmental management, ecological expertise, monitoring etc.

International Cooperation experience

☐ cooperation in the Frame of International Commission for the protection of the Danube River, ☐ cooperation with International Association for the Danube Research, ☐ cooperation with Global Water Partnership in development of Integrated River Basin management Plans, ☐ international project of organizing of Danube Days in different parts of Moldova, ☐ cooperation with the Danube Delta authority, Tulcea, Romania on preparation of training materials on management

of the protected areas on the example of the Danube Delta.


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Institute for Plant Protection and Ecological Agriculture, asm. lAborAtory of ModellInG, eConoMICAl And eColoGICAl AnAlysIs

Address 26/1, Pădurii St, MD2002 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.ippae.asm.mdContact Dr. Vladimir Todirash E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The main domains of the laboratory research include elaboration of development models for major agriculture pests and diseases, economical and ecological expertise of new technologies for plant protection. Two software programmes for decision support based on fuzzy logic, GIS and multi-criteria analysis are routinely used. Number of staff: 11 researchers and technicians.


pests, plant protection, forecast, ecology, modelling


☐ Pest-plant interaction modelling ☐ Development of decision support systems for agriculture ☐ GPS ☐ GIS technologies in agriculture ☐ Fuzzy logic models


2007-2009 Climate Change Project2006-2009 Virginia-Tech project- Site coordinator2002-2003 Project MBI-3004 CRDF/MRDA “Integrated Pest Management of Specialty Crops in Eastern

Europe”1999-2000 Grant from GEF-UNDP in the Climate Change Project


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Institute of Applied Physics, ASM

Motto: “It’s not the walls that make a school, but the spirit living inside.” King Ferdinand I, 1923

Brief description

The Institute of Applied Physics (IAP), set up in 1964, is known worldwide for the research in both theoretical and applied areas, successfully combining interdisciplinary nature of scientific research and application.


During its existence the Institute has built and developed several Schools such as: ☐ Physics and engineering of semiconductor compounds ☐ Materials and structures for solar energetics ☐ Structural crystallography ☐ Physics of strengths and plasticity ☐ Theoretical physics ☐ Physics of non-crystalline materials ☐ Applied electrochemistry and electrochemical methods of matter treatment ☐ Electro-erosion for treatment of materials ☐ Heat and mass transfer

Main directions of the scientific activity of the Institute are:a) studies of physical and physicochemical phenomena in condensed, crystalline and non-crystalline matter; of nanostructural materials; of atoms and nuclei, with the aim of developing new technologies and electronic, and photonic devices;b) experimental and theoretical investigations of application of electricity in order to enhance heat and mass transfer; processes of cavitation, electroflotation, electroplasmolisis; modification of materials surfaces by electrophysical and electrochemical methods; development of advanced technologies and techniques. Research is currently driven by industrially-relevant issues and commercialization opportunities in engineering, optoelectronics, electronic, electrotechnical, and food industries.


2010 – 2012 Induced Electrodeposition of Nanostructures as Nanowires and Nanotubes Consisting of Cobalt-based Multilayers for MEMS Applications, Marie Curie IIF

2010 – 2012 Template-assisted Deposition of Functional Materials and Devices, IRSES2010 – 2011 Photo- and Thermally Induced Spin Transitions in Molecule-based Materials: From Theory to

Applications, STCU 59622010 – 2011 Development of Efficient Ecologically-Friendly Cavitation Technology of Preparation of

Homogeneous Starch Size for Textile Yarns, STCU 50602009 – 2012 Experimental and Theoretical Study of Magnetic Anisotropy in Linear Trimeric Single Molecule

Magnets and Two-Dimensional Molecular Metamagnets: Prospects for Practical Applications, SCOPES IZ73Z0_128078/1

2009 – 2011 Advanced Light Emissive Device Structures, STCU 46102009 PRIMAVERRE: Preparation, Measurement, and Development of Special Vitreous Glasses, ECO-

NET

Address 5, Academiei St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.phys.asm.mdContacts Prof. Leonid Culiuc (Kulyuk) (Director) Dr. Viorel Ciornea (Sci. Secretary)E-mail [email protected] [email protected]


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2008 – 2010 Magnetic Exchange in Frustrated Diamond Lattice Spinel Compounds, CRDF2007 – 2010 Post-technological structural modification of chalcogenide vitreous semiconductors for

multifunctional device application, STCU 37452000 – 2010 Aerosol Robotic Network, AERONET, NASA / Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)


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AtMospherIC reseArCh Group (ArG)

Brief description

The Institute of Applied Physics (IAP) decided to set up the Atmospheric Research Group (ARG) in 2003.


solar radiation, UV radiation, aerosol optical properties, ozone column content


☐ Monitoring of solar radiation from UV to IR and atmospheric long-wave radiation at the radiometric complex ☐ Investigations of atmospheric aerosol optical and microphysical properties within the global AERONET project ☐ Total column ozone content monitoring ☐ Analysis of temporal variability of measured elements and their mutual interconnections

Research activities of ARG group consist in study of aerosol optical thickness, column ozone content and solar irradiance variability in an urban environment. In Moldova, this complex program of atmospheric aerosol, ozone and solar radiation research is being carried out for the first time. Monitoring of atmosphere and solar radiation is being realized at ground-based station at the IAP. The station is situated in an urban environment of Chişinău city. The station consists of multifunctional radiometric complex, sun photometer Cimel 318, hand-held ozonemeter, and automatic weather station. The complex consists of stationary and moving platforms equipped with nine broadband sensors for measurements direct, diffuse and total solar radiation within the wavelength region ranged from UV-B to long-wave spectra. Moving platform performs active sun tracking in automatic mode to measure direct solar radiation. Solar and atmospheric radiation is measured in continuous mode. Total ozone content in a column of atmosphere at the station is regularly measured with ozonemeter. Measurements of atmospheric aerosol optical properties are carried out with sun photometer. Measurements of main surface meteorological elements are carried out in continuous mode at the weather station. In 2003, ground based solar radiation monitoring station at the IAP was registered in Global Atmosphere Watch Station Information System (GAW SIS) as a Regional fixed station in WMO RA VI – Europe. Areas of Application Data on solar radiation, aerosol optical properties and total column ozone are submitted to the:

☐ Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET), NASA/GSFC; ☐ Solar Radiation Network (SolRad-Net), NASA/GSFC; ☐ World Ozone and Ultraviolet Radiation Data Centre (WOUDC) GAW WMO; ☐ World Radiation Data Centre (WRDC), GAW WMO.

Solar radiation data in visible wavelength range is used for assessment of solar energy potential for application photovoltaic (PV) and thermo conversion units in Moldova. Data on total column of ozone and UV-B radiation present an interest to medical institutions dealing with the eyes and skin diseases and to researchers interested in analysis of temporal variability of ozone layer. Ozone data from ground observation are utilized for validation data retrieved from EP TOMS and Aura OMI measurements. Solar flux data are of interest for studying it local variability on the Earth’s surface, for modelling regional climatic changes, and they are used for validation of data retrieved from satellite platform METEOSAT-9 observations in the course of generation new solar radiation database HelioClim-3. Data on aerosol optical properties are used for evaluation of their influence onto surface level of solar radiation and for evaluation of the aerosol pollution of the atmospheric air.

Address 5, Academiei St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://arg.phys.asm.mdContact Dr. Alexandr AculininE-mail [email protected]; [email protected]


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2003 – present World Radiation Data Centre (WRDC), Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW), WMO2003 – present World Ozone and Ultraviolet Radiation Data Centre (WOUDC), Global Atmosphere Watch

(GAW), WMO2000 – present Aerosol Robotic Network, AERONET, NASA / Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)

2005 – 2008 Investigation of the variability of aerosol optical thickness and solar irradiance in an urban environment of Kishinev, SCOPES 2005 – 2008, IB7320-110935; Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science, ETH, Switzerland

2003 – 2005 Long-term continuous monitoring of radiative properties of the atmosphere in urban environment of Kishinev, CRDF / MRDA grant ME2-3033; NASA / GSFC, Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center, University of Maryland, USA


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lAborAtory of MAterIAls And struCtures for solAr enerGetICs

Brief description

The Institute of Applied Physics (IAP) decided to set up the Laboratory of Materials and Structures for Solar Energetics in 2006.


alternative energy, bifacial solar cells, pyrolytic pulverization


☐ Selection and investigation of semiconductor materials to be used in developing structures for photovoltaic conversion of solar energy, ecologically friendly energy sources;

☐ Participation in the implementation of national and international programs/projects of valuation of sources of renewable energy;

☐ Elaboration of experimental samples of silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules by spray pyrolysis. One of the major problem of the Republic of Moldova is the shortage of conventional energy sources. About 98% of its total energy consumption is imported. Partly, this problem can be solved by renewable energy sources utilization, namely PV conversion of solar energy. In the Republic of Moldova the average total sunshine hours constitute about 2200 h/year. One of the latest elaborations is bifacial solar cells fabrication using a simple spray method. This technology needs considerably lower temperatures, no more than 500°C, and shorter time than in the case of p-n junctions fabrication. The photoelectric parameters of the elaborated bifacial solar cells have been determined in standard AM1,5 conditions. Bifacial modules can produce up to 50% more electric power, are transparent to infrared radiation, have a high power-to-weight ratio. A novel type of bifacial cells containing only isotype junctions was elaborated. Their advantages are: the frontal junction is obtained with a simple spray technique at low temperatures, it is not necessary a double diffusion process; the frontal ITO layer is at the same time collecting electrode and anti-reflection coating. Areas of Application The main field of SC application is power supply of different consumers, especially in the case of remote from the electrical greed consumers. Besides the conventional application for SC, bifacial SC have many special applications like the power supply of satellites in low-earth orbit or geostationary orbit, or photovoltaics in buildings. The summary efficiency is 13% and the improvement of the parameters is possible. The spraying methods of monofacial and bifacial SC preparation are protected by:

☐ Moldovan Patent: Method for obtaining of oxide semiconductor thin films N MD 2245; ☐ SU Patent: Method of photovoltaic cell preparation N1533590; ☐ Moldovan Patent Application: 2007 0084.

Address 5, Academiei St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.phys.asm.mdContacts Acad. Alexei Simaşchevici Prof. Dormidont ŞerbanE-mail [email protected] [email protected]


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2008 – 2010 Semiconductor compounds AIIBVI şi AIBIIICVI for applications in optoelectronics and photonics: fabrication, nano-structurarization and characterization

2007 – 2008 Studies of photoelectrical, micro- and nanomechanical properties of ITO/Si2006 – 2010 Obtaining and characterization of the new materials CuIn3Se5, CuGa3Se5, CuIn5Se8, CuGa5Se8

for solar and photoelectrochemical cells2006 – 2007 Theoretical and experimental studies of photovoltaic panels based on bifacial solar cells with

stationary concentrators


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Institute of Chemistry, ASM

lAborAtory of eColoGICAl CheMIstry

Brief description

The Laboratory was set up on 6 April 1962 under the name of the Laboratory of Mineral Materials, later named as the Laboratory of Mineral Materials and Water Chemistry, and recently the Laboratory of Ecological Chemistry. The laboratory was founded by Nicolai Labanov (1897 – 1972), Doctor of Chemistry, and afterwards modernized by Valeriu Ropot (1934 – 2002), Doctor of Chemistry, laureate of the State Prize and nowadays — by Tudor Lupaşcu, Doctor Habilitatus of Chemistry, Professor, Laureate of the State Prize.Number of employees: 12.


activated carbons, mineral sorbents activation, adsorption mechanisms, chemistry of construction materials, analytical, non-polluting technologies


☐ Synthesis of activated carbons with anticipated properties from vegetable raw materials for the protection of the environment and humans

☐ Pharmaceutical preparations from winemaking secondary products, having antimicrobial and antifungal properties ☐ Developing of the technology of the production of activated carbons from fruit stones, grape seeds and shell nuts by

physicochemical and chemical methods ☐ Elaboration of novel methods and technological procedures to prepare ground and surface waters for use as drinking

water, wastewaters treatment, evaluation of agricultural by-products ☐ Highlighting of procedure and mechanisms of accumulation and migration of pollutants to the main water bodies

of the Republic of Moldova ☐ Elaboration and implementation of novel construction materials based on waste materials


2006 – 2008 New carbon and mineral adsorbents with different core: their structure and properties. Project funded by Joint Program ASM-RFBR

2006 – 2008 Optimization of Tartaric acid enotaninos extraction from winery wastes and their utilization for the synthesis of new compounds with biological activity and antioxidant properties. Project funded by INTAS

2005 – 2007 Implementation and Optimization of the Activated Coal Mass-production Using Non-traditional Raw Material. Project funded by CRDF-MRDA

2003 – 2005 Ion Exchanges and Catalysts from Carbon Adsorbents for Water Treatment. Project funded by CRDF-MRDA

Address 3, Academiei St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.chem.asm.mdContacts Dr. Hab. Tudor Lupaşcu Dr. Hab. Mihail Ciobanu (Head of the laboratory)E-mail [email protected] [email protected]


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Institute of Chemistry, ASM

lAborAtory of orGAnIC synthesIs

Address 3, Academiei St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.chem.asm.md/Contact Dr. Hab. Fliur Macaev (Head of the laboratory)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The laboratory of Organic Synthesis of the Institute of Chemistry, ASM, is one of the leading groups in Moldova in the field of the development, synthesis and analysis of the fine organic chemicals with a wide range of properties. Our group has been involved in the various national and international R&D projects, in which we have proved to be a reliable and experienced partner.


ionic liquids, solar cells electrolyte, organic solvents substitutes, asymmetric synthesis, catalysts for stereoselective synthesis


The main research domains of our laboratory are stereoselective synthesis and new catalysts for it, ionic liquids as green alternatives to the solvents and electrolyte for the solar cells. Besides, our laboratory is one of the leading research groups in the post-USSR states in the field of chemistry of natural products. Over the years, we have accumulated a broad expertise in synthetic and medicinal chemistry. We are capable of conducting the total synthesis and the analysis of the obtained substances. Nowadays, we are able to start research focused on chemistry of novel optically and thermoreversible spiran salts as new synthetic stratagem for the rapid discovery of new materials for chemical function, molecular ferromagnetic, memories and switches etc.


2009 Ref. No. 09.820.05.08 GF New polymer bounded organo-stereoselectors from renewable resources: Synthesis and application in asymmetric catalysis BMBF / ASM (Moldova – Germany Grants Program)

2008 – 2009 Ref. No. 08.820.05.15BF Stereo-controlled synthesis of biologically active substances from accessible cyclopropanic and metallocyclopropanic compounds FCFB / ASM (Moldova – Belarus Grants Program)

2007 Ref. No. 06.21 CRF Asymmetric catalytic synthesis of amines using terpenoid-derived chiral phosphites FCFR/ASM (Moldova – Russia Grants Program)

2006 Ref. No. 05-1000008-8064 A new generation of stereoselectors for metal complex catalysis INTAS (European Commission Program)

2005 Ref. No. IB7320-110823 Design, synthesis and study of coordination compounds of 3d- and 4f-metals using functionalized macro- and heterocyclic ligands for possible medicinal and therapeutic applications SNF-SCOPES (Swiss National Foundation)

2002 Ref. No. MC2-3007 Synthesis and bioactivity of new heterocyclic compounds from hydrazides of aminobenzoic acids MRDA / CRDF (Moldova – USA Grants Program)


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Institute of Crop Production “Porumbeni”

Address Paşcani vilage, MD4834, district Criuleni, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.porumbeni.mdContact Dr. Vasile PojogaE-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The main directions of activity of the Institute are: maintenance, evaluation and multiplication of germoplasm sources for corn and maintenance the sources of cytoplasmic sterility; production, quality control of parental forms, technology transfer of scientific elaborations, improving seed production technologies; study, developing selection material on the main biochemical and physiological indices; improvement of maize cultivation technology; system of crop rotation, fertilization and the integrated protection of corn from weeds, pests and diseases. The Institute staff consists of 110 persons. During the last five years, 30 new corn hybrids have been created and 8 hybrids have been introduced in production.


corn, germoplasm sources, parental forms, maize hybrid, seed production


Staff of the Institute is coauthor of all commercial and new maize hybrids developed by the organization. We have 15 inventions, more than 130 certificates of plant varieties. Institute holds a collection of over 2000 germoplasm sources of corn. The main competencies are: creation and evaluation of lines with general and specific combining ability to synthesize new hybrids, evaluation of hybrids by VCU agronomic indexes and their parental forms the criteria for protection - DUS test, quality control of the seeds, typical level of hybrids and parental forms.


We maintain relationships with Belarus State Agricultural Academy, the National Scientific and Practical Center of Belarus, limited liability company “OOO Russian seeds”, Agricultural Research and Development Station Turda, Romania,

“SPIROU” company, Greece, Ukrainian Institute of Genetics and Breeding.Bilateral international experience consists in creation of common hybrids with CIS and EU countries.


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Institute of Ecology and Geography, ASM

lAborAtory of ClIMAtoloGy

Address 1, Academiei St, MD2028, Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaContact Dr. Maria NedealcovE-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The Climatology Lab’s main fields of study are regional climate modifications’ estimation in the context of global climate changes, its impact on ecosystems, and elaboration of climatic risk factors’ identification and estimation criteria. Staff (7): Dr. Nedealcov M., Dr Raileanu V., Dr. Putintica A., Dr. Machidon M., Mleavaia G., Cojocari R., Crivova O.Research achievements: Republic of Moldova’s Climate particularities influenced by Black Sea maps set publication, Chişinău, 2007; elaboration of digital atlas Climatic Resources; Natural Resources monograph edition, Chapter Climatic Resources, Chişinău, 2006; Natural Regional Hazards monograph edition, Chişinău, 2009.


climate change, stochastic models, geographical informational systems (GIS), climatic risks, agroclimatic potential


☐ M. Nedealcov — National expert (2003 – 2004) for the UNCCD project “Proposal from the Secretariat of the UNCCD for the institutional support to the Republic of Moldova in the implementation of the Convention” and national expert (2006) in “Support for the Implementation of the National Biosafety Framework for Republic of Moldova”, Ccapacity needs for biosafety monitoring, inspection and control, expertise in climatic resources estimation problems

☐ Competencies: climate change estimation; recommendations for terrain use optimization and agricultural plants placement according to territories’ agroclimatic potential

☐ Technologies: regional GIS, regressional modelling, stochastic modelling, deterministic models


2005-2007 INTAS “New methods of information treatment for management of water quality in river basins”2006-2007 RFFI “The study of Black Sea Basin’s thermal and hydrodynamic regime influence over climate

changes on Republic of Moldova territory” in collaboration with Institute of Biophysics, Siberian Department of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

2009-2010 “Landslide susceptibility assessment in central part of the Republic of Moldova”


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lAborAtory of dynAMIC GeoMorpholoGy

Address 3, Academiei St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://ieg.asm.mdContact Ghennadi Sirodoev (Head of the laboratory)E-mail [email protected]; [email protected]

Brief description

The laboratory is a subdivision of the Institute of Ecology and Geography, ASM. It was founded in 1975 for carrying on the research in the field of geomorphology and dangerous geomorphologic processes. It includes researchers in the fields of geomorphology, engineering geology, erosion science, physical geography, geoecology, and geographical information systems. The laboratory has equipment, hardware and software necessary for spatial modelling of geomorphologic processes.


field geomorphologic investigations, thematic mapping, geographic information, spatial data processing, digital terrain models, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)


☐ Medium-scale and detailed geomorphologic mapping using remote sensing and field research data ☐ Elaboration of thematic geographic information systems ☐ Relief stability assessment ☐ Investigations for laying-out of linear engineering infrastructure in complicated geomorphologic conditions ☐ Risk assessment of dangerous geomorphologic processes


2009 NATO project focused on landslide susceptibility assessment in the central part of the Republic of Moldova

2009 UNDP project on helping Yagorlyk Natural Reserve in sustainable management2009 Mott MacDonald project dealing with sustainable integrated land use of the sectors of Eurasian

steppe in the Republic of Moldova2009 National project on the elaboration of the Atlas of the Republic of Moldova2009 National project on elaboration of the set of touristic maps showing natural touristic potential of

the Republic of Moldova2008 Russian Fund on Fundamental Research project approaching geomorphology of urban areas2008 Russian Fund on Fundamental Research project studying structural-functional organization of

the geoecologic land monitoring in the regions of intense agricultural development


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lAborAtory of eCobIoIndICAtIon And rAdIoeColoGy

Address 1, Academiei St., MD2028, Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaContact Dr. Hab., Prof. Adam Begu (Head of the laboratory)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

Laboratory’s main activities are: assessment of human impact on forest ecosystems (around 80) in Moldova through biological monitoring, connected to the EMEP; composition of lichenoflora and brioflora register from Moldova’s forest ecosystems (around 70) and indication of species as intrinsic bioindicators of the environment quality; study of the correlation between the species diversity, abundance, frequency and grade of toxicotoleration of bioindicators, phyto- and zooindicators, depending on species, altitude and air pollution, expressed by air pollution index; passporting of the state protected areas and proposal of new areas.Number of staff: 15


bioindication, heavy metals, air pollution, EMEP, natural protected areas


☐ Expertise in issues of biodiversity and biological monitoring, in natural ecosystems and anthropic problems, in the field of biodiversity conservation

☐ Assessment of anthropic impact on the ecological state of ecosystems (with new methods) ☐ Scientific rationale for the statute to protect natural areas and expanding opportunities for new areas


Cooperation in the context of Subregional Activities in the Countries of Eastern and South-Eastern Europe (Convention of Geneva, 1979)Bilateral cooperation with Baia Mare North University (Romania), Cernăuţi University (Ukraine), Institute of Botanic

“Holodnii”, Kiev (Ukraine)


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lAborAtory of enVIronMentAl stAndArds And norMAtIVe

Address 1, Academiei St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaContact Dr. Petru Cocîrţă (Head of the laboratory)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

Laboratory’s main research fields are environmental legislation, normative and management, environmental monitoring system, environmental local actions plan with the purpose of harmonization of the legislation and normative acts to the requirements of the European Union and International organizations. It is active in the research of applied ecology and environmental criteria and indicators. Number of employees: 9.


environmental actions plan, legislation and management, environmental criteria and indicators, monitoring system, research, implementation and management facilities, environmental information data bases


☐ Theoretical analysis of the scientific elaborations of the environmental legislation and normative ☐ Elaboration of the methodologies of the harmonization of the legislation and normative acts to the requirements of

the European Union, as well as to the international conventions, treaties and normative ☐ Elaboration of new evaluation methods of the anthropic impact upon the environment ☐ Elaboration of the scientific bases of the environmental management and monitoring ☐ Development of recommendations for the conservation and rational use of natural resources ☐ Recommendations of the harmonization of the national legislation, normative and standards to the EU and

international requirements, needs for ensuring the sustainable development of the territory ☐ Evaluation of the environmental criteria, indices and systems of management and monitoring in view of their

harmonizing to the EU and international requirements ☐ Elaboration of the local environmental action plan


2008 – present Road sector program support project. Environmental and Social Assessment.2004 - present Environmental laws and normative inventory in the Republic of Moldova.

1992 - 2007 National Coordinator in the elaboration of the European and Global reports on the state of the environment.

1990 – 2005 Environmental monitoring system analysis and development at European and national level.2002 – 2006 Elaboration of the local environmental action plan for communities of the central part of the

Republic of Moldova.


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Institute of Field Crops “Selectia”

depArtMent of sustAInAble fArMInG systeMs

Address 28, Calea Ieşilor St., MD3101 Bălţi, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.agriculture.mdContact Prof. Boris BoinceanE-mail [email protected]

Brief description

Department of Sustainable Farming Systems is involved in conducting long-term field experiments with different crop rotations, monoculture, different systems of soil tillage and soil fertilization in crop rotation, irrigation in crop rotation. The duration of such experiments is almost 50 years. The number of staff of the Department of Sustainable Farming Systems is 30 people, including 11 researchers. Experimental data have been obtained regarding the influence of crop rotation, monoculture, systems of soil tillage and soil fertilization on crop productivity and soil fertility. More than 70 articles have been published, including 2 monographs. Results are actively disseminated.


soil fertility, soil organic matter, crop rotation, soil tillage, soil fertilization


Research in long-term field experiments allowed to gain expertise and competencies in: ☐ crop rotations ☐ monoculture ☐ systems of soil tillage and fertilization in crop rotation ☐ irrigation ☐ weed control ☐ soil organic matter


During the last 15 – 20 years we have developed a cooperation program on the above mentioned issues with:1. Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, Wisconsin, USA2. Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA) Clermont-Ferand, France.3. State University in Udine, Italy4. State University in Bern, Agricultural College in Zolikofen, Switzerland5. Moscow Agricultural Academy “Timireazev” Russia6. Research Institute of Soil Science and Agriculture in Pulawy, Poland7. Different research Institution in the frame of the Academy of Science of Moldova


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Institute of Genetics and Plants Physiology, ASM

lAborAtory of nAturAl bIoreGulAtors

Address 20, Pădurii St., MD2002 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.igfp.asm.mdContact Dr. Hab. Pavel Chintea (Head of the laboratory)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The Institute of Genetics and Plants Physiology was created on 1st January 1985 and is the only institute of genetics currently operating in Moldova. As a part of the institute, the Laboratory of Natural Bioregulators has a staff of 9 doctors and doctors habilitatus.


plant bioregulators, plant resistance, biotic and abiotic factors, soil pollution mitigation, ecological products, biologically active substances


☐ Obtaining and study of the chemical structure and biological activity of natural bioregulators of steroidal glycosides class

☐ Study of immunomodulatory action of natural bioregulators ☐ Study of antiviral activity of natural bioregulators ☐ Study of antibacterial, antioxidant activities of natural bioregulators ☐ Study of the biological activity of natural bioregulators in composition with fungicides for use in agriculture; reduction

by 2 – 4 times of fungicides utilization; higher ecological productivity with reduced impact on soils and climate


1997 – 2000 INCO-Copernicus project in partnership with 25 European countries1993 – 1996 Obtaining of agroindustrial ecological production using natural bioregulators. Bilateral project

with Romania


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Institute of Pedology, Agrochemistry and Soil Protection “Nicolae dimo”, ASM

Address 100, Ialoveni St., MD2070 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.agriculture.md/dimoContact Acad. Serafim Andrieş (Director)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The Institute was established on 16 February 1953. The main subdivisions are: Laboratory of Pedology, Laboratory of Soil Agrochemistry and Plant Nutrition, Laboratory of Soil Amelioration, Laboratory of Combating Soil Erosion, Laboratory of Organic Fertilizers and Soil Fertility, Group of Soil Microbiology.


pedology, soil agrochemistry, plant nutrition, soil protection, soil amelioration, soil microbiology, soil genesis and classification, degradation of fertility, fertilizers, agricultural land, land management, elaboration of concepts, land cadastre and monitoring, quality soil monitoring, erosion processes, soil evaluation, nutritive regimens


☐ Studying the genesis, taxonomy, reliability, the institution of monitoring and the elaboration of recommendations concerning the sustainable use of gleyed stagnic chernozems in the depth

☐ Evaluation of the erosion danger and the elaboration of methods for soil erosion control of river basin ☐ Study and development of ameliorative state remedial processes of soil fertility affected by salts ☐ Evaluation of the nutritive systems states and the nutrient management of various types and subtypes of soils in

cropping systems ☐ Regulation of the carbon circuit and biophile elements in agriculture via the train of organic fertilizers, organic and

mineral wastes in order to regenerate soil fertility and ameliorate the environment ☐ Evaluation of invertebrates and soil microorganisms state of resistance to reduce the degree of degradation and

preservation of fertility


2010 – 2011 Determination of dependence of global and available potassium content in podzolic soils of Byelorussia and chernozems of Moldova. Bilateral research project between the ASM and the Belarusian Fundamental Research Fund, (FCFB).

2009 – 2010 PNUD Moldova. National Human Development Report 2009 Moldova’s Human Development in the Climate Change Context, 5 Chapter: Economic impacts of Climate change on key productive sectors (A. Agriculture).

2008 System of measures for diminution erosion and increase soil fertility. MRDA2007 – 2008 Elimination of acute risks from obsolete pesticides in Moldova. NATO Science Program, CLG2007 – 2008 The study of spaces between the vines on slopes for erosion mitigation, soil fertility maintenance

and ecological production2005 – 2008 Grant TF 053023. Agriculture Pollution Control Project (APCP). GEF Implementation of

agricultural practices and soil quality monitoring2005 – 2007 Mitigation of water stress in agricultural soils by rhizobacteria. NATO SP, CLG, EST

2006 Republic of Moldova: Enabling activities for the preparation of the Second National Communication under the UNECC. UNDP / GEF Project


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lAborAtory of AGroCheMIstry And plAnt nutrItIon

Address 100, Ialoveni St., MD2070 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.agriculture.md/dimoContact Acad. Serafim Andrieş (Head of the laboratory)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The Laboratory of Agrochemistry and Plan nutrition was founded in 1946. The technical equipment of the laboratory consists of: flame photometry PAJ-2, photocolorimetry KFK-2, pH-metry, and reagents for quality control and research of soils nutrients, properties, and soil and plant diagnoses. The laboratory tests the elaborated technologies at the Experimental Station for Pedology, Agrochemistry and Ecology in commune Ivancea, district Orhei and commune Grigorievca, district Căuşeni.Staff number: 11.


soil agrochemistry, plant nutrition, soil nutrients, nitrogen, potassium, phosphor, plant rotation, soil – plant diagnoses, humus balance, chemical fertilizers, organic fertilizers, nutritive regimens, balance of macro and microelements in soils, technologies of fertilizers incorporation, soil protection


☐ Agrochemical research concerning the level of soil effective fertility (content of humus, nitrification capacity and mobile forms of phosphorus and potassium)

☐ The complex soil-plant diagnosis of the mineral nutrition for obtaining high quality winter wheat harvest (content of gluten — 25 – 26%)

☐ The complex of agrochemical and phytotechnical actions to increase the soil fertility and the productivity of agricultural plants by 35 – 45%

☐ Determination and regulation of the humus and nutritive elements balance in the soil for ecological production


2006 – 2010 Evaluation of the nutritive systems states and the nutrient management of various types and subtypes of soils in cropping systems

2002 – 2010 The ameliorative strategies to study and develope agro foods. TACIS project FD MOL 99012008 Control Pollution in Agriculture. Compartment Management of organic residues, nutrients and

soil protection. GEF project2008 The implementation of soil-plant diagnose of the mineral nutrition for obtain the planned high

quality winter wheat harvest. FC nr. 40 T2008 Agrochemical cartography of consolidate farmers agricultural land and implementation the

optimal system of soil fertilizers to obtain high harvest. FC nr. 79 T.2008 Implementation and testing the complex of agrochemical measures in agricultural soil. FC nr. 72 T


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lAborAtory of orGAnIC fertIlIzers And soIl fertIlIty

Address 100, Ialoveni St., MD2070 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.agriculture.md/dimoContact Dr. Vasile Plămădeală (Head of the laboratory)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The Laboratory of Organic Fertilizers and Soil Fertility was created in 1976. The main subject of research is the evaluation of local resources of organic materials used for soil fertilization. The laboratory tests the elaborated products and technologies at the Experimental Station for Pedology, Agrochemistry and Ecology in commune Ivancea, district Orhei.Staff number: 11.


organic fertilizers, soil and plant pollution, organic wastes, nutritive system, soil quality monitoring, organic composts, soil protection, biophilic elements, carbon circuit, elements balance, environmental research, soil fertility recovery


☐ Recommendations for the application of organic wastes and local minerals ☐ Recommendations for the optimization of nutritive systems at different plant development stages ☐ Biological control and assessment of protected soils quality ☐ Application of biological ways of protection against pests ☐ Irrigation and water quality ☐ Soils amelioration to recover the eroded soils ☐ Compost preparation from organic materials of different origin


2009 Regulation of the carbon circuit and biophilic elements in agriculture via application of organic fertilizers, organic and mineral wastes in order to regenerate soil fertility and ameliorate the environment

2008 – 2009 Implementation and testing of complex measures and agrotechniques and agrochemistry procedures for optimization of soil nutrient regimen for increasing fertility terms of consolidation of agricultural lands

2007 – 2008 Elimination of high risk from unused pesticides in Moldova. NATO Science Program, CLG2005 – 2008 Agriculture Pollution Control Project (APCP). GEF “Implementation of agricultural practices

and soil quality monitoring”. Grant TF 0530232006 Republic of Moldova: Enabling Activities for the preparation of the Second National

Communication under the UNECC. UNDP / GEF2005 – 2007 Mitigation of water stress in agricultural soils by rhizobacteria. Nr. 982852 NATO SP, CLG, EST

2005 Moldova: National Capacity Needs Self Assessment for Global Environmental Management. “Combating Desertification”. UNDP / GEF


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lAborAtory of pedoloGy

Address 100, Ialoveni St., MD2070 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.agriculture.md/dimoContact Dr. Hab. Valerian Cerbari (Head of the laboratory)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The Laboratory of Pedology is a part of IPAPS “N.Dimo”, founded in 1946. Laboratory of Pedology has 16 scientific researchers, the laboratory technical equipment: flame photometry, photocolorimetry, pH-metry, diffractometry, electronical microscope, spectraphotometry, hardware and software for quality control and study of soil properties. The laboratory tests the elaborated technologies at the Experimental Station for Pedology, Agrochemistry and Ecology in commune Ivancea, district Orhei.


pedology, soil genesis, soil classification, field and engineering research, cadastre, mapping and soil surveying, soil quality monitoring, soil evolution and fertility, field-models for farms, soil information database, soil rating of own agricultural land, pedological study and soil passport, soil cartography, soil pollution, soil degradation, complex programs and recommendations to improve the soil fertility


☐ Pedological mapping on Scale 1/10000 of the fields in commune territory ☐ Capacity of production of the soil covering with the preparation of quality grade ☐ Adaptability of the agricultural fields for different utilization ☐ Determining the biological indexes of soil quality in the farms for soil recovery and protection ☐ Soils classification in Moldova; soil diagnosis methods and evaluation


2011 – 2012 Restoration of physical and chemical properties of arable degraded greyzems using annual leguminous grass as green manure

2009 Evaluation of invertebrates and soil microorganisms state of resistance to reduce the degree of degradation and preservation of fertility

2007 Mitigation of water stress in agricultural soils by rhizobacteria. NATO Science Programme, CLG, EST.

2006 Republic of Moldova: Enabling Activities for the preparation of the Second National Communication under the UNECC. UNDP / GEF

2005 Moldova: National Capacity Needs Self Assessment for Global Environmental Management. Combating Desertification. UNDP / GEF

2005 Impact of rhizobacterial exopolysaccharine on environmental security. NATO Science Program, CLG

2000 First Communication under the UNECC. PNUD2000 Soils. Climate Impact on soil erosion processes. CRDF


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lAborAtory of soIl AMelIorAtIon

Address 100, Ialoveni St., MD2070 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.agriculture.md/dimoContact Dr. Vladimir Filipciuc (Head of the laboratory)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The Laboratory of Soil Amelioration was created in 1953. Its main tasks include the study of soil amelioration, water quality for irrigation and soil salinity. The elaborations are implemented at the experimental fields in commune Cozeşti, district Teleneşti and commune Ţarigrad, district Drochia, and other farms in different regions of Moldova.Staff number: 7.


soil amelioration, soil protection, water quality, soil saturation in salt, irrigation, amelioration technologies, ecological agriculture, degraded soil recovery, soil regimens, fertility improvement


☐ Assessment of the irrigation water quality ☐ Recovery of saline soil fertility and irrigation ☐ Assessment of the ameliorative state of the plain soils and the adaptability to various applications ☐ Technologies for improving soil salinity ☐ Prevention measures against soil degradation in irrigated areas ☐ Calculation of maximum permissible limits of pollutants from wastewater discharge into river water


2011 – 2012 Development of soil quality geoinformation system for performant agriculture in the Republic of Moldova

2009 Study and development of ameliorative state remedial processes of soil fertility affected by salts2008 Agriculture Pollution Control Project (APCP). Grant TF 053023

2007 – 2008 Elimination of acute risk from old pesticides in Moldova. NATO Science Program, CLG2007 – 2008 The study of spaces between the vines on slopes for erosion mitigation, soil fertility maintenance

and ecological production2003 – 2008 The evaluation of natural and anthropic conditions which influence the soil degradation and

the elaboration of practical recommendations for the attenuation of unfavorable ecopedological factor consequences

2006 Republic of Moldova: Enabling Activities for the preparation of the Second National Communication under the UNECC. UNDP / GEF

2005 Moldova: National Capacity Needs Self Assessment for Global Environmental Management. “Combating Desertification”. UNDP / GEF


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lAborAtory of soIl erosIon proteCtIon

Address 100, Ialoveni St., MD2070 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.agriculture.md/dimoContact Dr. Ecaterina Kuharuk (Head of the laboratory)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The Laboratory of Soil Erosion Protection was founded as a Soil Erosion Research Station in 1948. As a Laboratory of Combating soil erosion in 1953 has became the component part of IPAPS “N.Dimo”. Now the laboratory disposes the necessary research equipment and the Soil Erosion Research Station in commune Crihana Nouă, district Cahul, where the elaborated technologies for soil protection, monitoring of erosion processes are implemented.Staff number: 9.


soil erosion, river hydrographic basin, determination of soil loss, humus and nutrients, agrotechnical and phytotechnical measures, anti-erosion methods and measures


☐ Determination of erosion danger, soil fertility loss, humus, nutrients ☐ Phytoameliorative and agrotechnical actions for prevention of deep erosion ☐ Measures to prevent landslides and to recover affected territory ☐ Amelioration of highly eroded soils ☐ Recommendations and methods for soil protection against erosion processes


2009 Erosion danger assessment and prevention methods against soil erosion in river basin2008 System of measures for erosion mitigation and soil fertility enhancement. MRDA2008 Implementation of agricultural practices and soil quality monitoring. GEF

2007 – 2008 The study of spaces between the vines on slopes for erosion mitigation, soil fertility maintenance and ecological production

2007 Soils. Climate impact on soil erosion processes. CRDF2002 Terrene sledge: method of stabilization and monitoring. REC-Moldova


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Institute of Power Engineering, ASM

lAborAtory of eleCtropower equIpMent And power eleCtronICs

Address 5, Academiei St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.ie.asm.mdContact Dr. Mihai Tirsu (Head of the Laboratory)E-mail [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

Brief description

The laboratory is a subdivision of the Institute of Power Engineering of the ASM. It was founded in 1982 for carrying on the researches in the field of working out and modelling combined FACTS (Flexible Alternative Current Transmission Systems), the controller of type UPFC with use of direct (one-stage) transformation of energy.Also, the laboratory is engaged in working out of laws of management by power keys for realization of demanded laws of management and reduction of distortions of output voltage, develops multilevel systems of conversion and investigates possibilities of the best use of energy of renewed sources.


energy efficiency, FACTS and IPC controllers, phase shift transformer, large converters for wind turbines, cascaded inverters, power conversion systems


☐ Development of new technical solutions capable to lower cost of FACTS controllers by 25% ☐ Research of modes of a power supply system at its development, installations of new generating capacities or its re-

structuring ☐ Further development and deepening of theory and practice of digital modulation as an important part of science,

engineering, and technology ☐ Fruitful dissemination of novel alternative methods of synchronous pulse-width modulation of signals to perspective

topologies of converters for renewable energy systems ☐ Elaboration of installation for conversing of solar and wind energy


2009 – 2013 Foundation and development of renewable energy sources polygon Chişinău, The contract No. the 96/P.

2008 – present Energy-Saving Power Conversion Systems with Advanced Methods of Synchronised Modulation, NATO Collaborative Linkage Project

2008 – present Energy-Saving Power Conversion Systems with Advanced Methods of Synchronised Modulation, Marie Curie Grant

2008 Implementation of development scheme variants of the Moldova high voltage electric networks in nodes Straseni 330kV – Soldanesti 110kV

2007 – 2008 Researches relating efficiency estimations of renewed energy sources using in south region of Moldova (wind, sun, biogas)

2006 – 2008 Research of wave processes in high voltage cables and localization of defects on base of partial discharges, INTAS


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Institute of Power Engineering, ASM

lAborAtory of enerGy effICIenCy And Control systeMs

Address 5, Academiei St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.ie.asm.md/employees/sit-michail-lvovich-en/Contact Dr. Mihail Şit (Sit) (Head of the laboratory)E-mail [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

Brief description

The laboratory is a subdivision of the Institute of Power Engineering of the ASM. It was founded in 1965 for carrying on the researches in the field of microprocessor control systems and analogue — digital modelling of different complex systems. At present the name of the laboratory is Laboratory of Energy Efficiency and Control Systems. It includes researchers in the fields of technical thermodynamics, automatic control, software engineering, and information systems. The laboratory has hardware and software necessary for control systems modelling and control.


energy efficiency, automatic control systems of thermal processes (CHP plants, heat exchangers and systems of heat exchangers, refrigeration plants, heat pump stations, greenhouses), automatic guidance of caterpillar and wheeled tractors, control of robots, heat pumps development, precision agriculture


☐ Development, research and analysis of automatic control systems in industry and agriculture ☐ Development and research of heat pumps on carbon dioxide as working agent ☐ RTD know-how in data processing ☐ Conducting energy audits and implementation of demonstration projects


2008 – 2009 USA — Moldova project on Elaboration of methods and algorithms for the research of wireless mixed media protocols with the centralized control


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Institute of Zoology, ASM

Brief description

The Institute of Zoology of the ASM wad founded in 1947, initially as a subdivision within the frame of Moldovan Base of Scientific Researchers of the Academy of Sciences of USSR, Institute of Biology of Moldovan Branch of the AS of USSR (1957), and was assigned with its actual name in 1961.The Institute was, and still remains, the most prestigious scientific and methodological center, which coordinates and accomplishes fundamental and applied scientific research, trains high qualification personnel in the branches of zoology, entomology, parasitology, helminthology, hydrobiology, ichthyology, ecology.Number of employees: 154.


zoology; diversity and rational use of animal world in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems; modelling of population processes; fauna monitoring


☐ Elaboration of animal world monitoring methodology and of the cadastre of animal world of Moldova ☐ Modelling of populational processes of economic important animal species and forecasting of their dynamics ☐ Elaboration of express-methods to determine the degree of infection with nematodes-vectors of the lands intended

for vineyard plantation ☐ Entomofauna monitoring in natural ecosystems and agrocenoses with the aim of biodiversity conservation and

durable development of the agriculture ☐ Parasite fauna monitoring in domestic and wild animals in natural and anthropogenic ecosystems ☐ Elaboration and improvement of advanced biotechnologies in aquaculture and of the express-analysis methods for

fish products quality evaluation


2006 – 2007 Technology development for introduction and breeding of Kefal pelingas in fish farms of Moldova, BPP 03-06. CRDF-MRDA

2005 – 2007 Accumulation and effect of trace elements on fish growth and development, BGP III MOBI-3051-CS/03

2001 – 2003 Assessment of current status of biodiversity and water quality in Dniester river, MBI – 3002. CRDF/MRDA

1998 – 2001 Quality monitoring and quality assurance of fresh water and seawater aquaculture fish, INCO-COPERNICUS

Address 1, Academiei St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.zoology.asm.mdContacts Acad. Ion Toderaş (Director) Dr. Laurenţia Ungureanu (Vice-director)E-mail [email protected]


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lAborAtory of hydrobIoloGy And eCotoxIColoGy

Brief description

The Laboratory of Hydrobiology and Ecotoxicology was set up in 2000 on the basis of two divisions of the Institute of Zoology — the Laboratory of Hydrochemistry and the Laboratory of Hydrobiology.Number of employees: 18.


hydrobiology, freshwater ecology, ecotoxicology, heavy metals, nutrients, ecotoxicants, xenobionts, monitoring and assessment of aquatic ecosystems; migration of chemical elements, aquaculture


☐ Monitoring and assessment of the ecological state of freshwater ecosystems (water quality, bacterio-, phyto-, zooplankton and zoobentos diversity)

☐ Assessment of the impact of thermoelectrical and hydroelectrical power plants on the state of aquatic ecosystems ☐ Research on the pollution of water ecosystems and their self purification capacity ☐ Investigations on the migration of pollutants in the water-suspended matter-silt-hydrobionts system and aquatic

food chains ☐ Elaboration and improvement of advanced biotechnologies in aquaculture and of the express-analysis methods for

fish products quality evaluation ☐ Rendering consultations on the water quality and natural food resources in the fish ponds


2006 – 2007 Technology development for introduction and breeding of Kefal pelingas in fish farms of Moldova, BPP 03-06. CRDF-MRDA, project coordinator prof. Elena Zubcov

2006 – 2007 The role of dominant species of mollusks in biogenic migration of metals and self-purification of water ecosystems, 06.26.CRF — Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR), project coordinator prof. Elena Zubcov, joint project with teams from MGU

2005 – 2007 Accumulation and effect of trace elements on fish growth and development, BGP III MOBI-3051-CS/03, CRDF-MRDA, project coordinator, dr. Natalia Zubcov joint project with teams from USA

2005 – 2007 Nematodes and Microarthropods as Indicators of Environmental Health, MOBI-2651-CS-05, CRDF, project coordinator prof. acad. Ion Toderaş, joint project with teams from USA

2001 – 2003 Assessment of current status of biodiversity and water quality in Dniester river, BGP-I-MBI – 3002. CRDF / MRDA, project coordinator dr. Laurenţia Ungureanu, joint project with teams from USA

1998 – 2002 Quality monitoring and quality assurance of fresh water and seawater aquaculture fish, INCO-COPERNICUS project coordinator prof. Elena Zubcov, joint project with teams from Greece, UK, Hungary

Address 1, Academiei St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.zoology.asm.mdContacts Dr. Hab., Prof. Elena Zubcov Dr. Lucia BileţchiE-mail [email protected]


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2003 The impact of nutritive and toxic substances on hydrobionts, Switzerland Government, project coordinator dr. Nina Bagrin

2002 Migration patterns of heavy metals, trace elements and nutritive substances in Reut and Byc rivers, Switzerland Government, project coordinator dr. Oxana Munjiu


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lAborAtory of MAMMAl eColoGy

Address 1, Academiei St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.zoology.asm.mdContact Dr. Victoria NistreanuE-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The Laboratory of Mammal Ecology is a prestigious scientific centre, which coordinates and accomplishes fundamental and applied scientific researches, trains high qualification personnel in the branches of theriology, herpetology, mammal ecology and behaviour. 14 researchers and specialists in the field of mammal, reptile and amphibian study activate within the lab. In the last 5 years, there were published 2 monographs, 7 manuals, 3 brochures and about 100 scientific papers. The conception of adaptive modifications of animal populations was proposed and reasoned.


mammals, ecology, diversity, conservation, ethology


☐ study of structural-functional organization of terrestrial vertebrate populations in natural and anthropogenic ecosystems

☐ elaboration of animal world monitoring methodology and of the Cadastre of animal world from Moldova ☐ modelling of population processes of economic important animal species and elaboration of their dynamics prognosis ☐ monitoring of population status of endangered vertebrate animal species and elaboration of their conservation

recommendations


2008-2009 Ecological-ethological adaptation strategies of some micromammal species to the anthropogenic modification of the environment (on the example of agrocenoses and urbanized territories of Moldova, Moscow and Moscow region). 08.82008. 14R.

2006-2007 Adaptation strategy of small mammals to anthropogenic modifications of environment (on basis of some examples from Central Russia and Moldova). 06.23 CFR.


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National CentRe for Health Management

Address 3, Cosmescu St., MD2009 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.cnms.mdContact Dr. Mihail Palanciuc (Deputy Director)E-mail [email protected]; [email protected]

Brief description

The National Centre for Health Management is a public institution, organized under the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova.Objectives in the field of scientific research: coordinate scientific research in public health, economy and health management; to study health status, determinants and participation in the development of health improvement, including national programs; new directions scientific argument organizing health services, routing, financing and resource generation; study of economic efficiency, effectiveness and cost-benefits of health services.


public health, efficient health services, healthy lifestyle, public opinion on health living conditions


☐ Improvement of the physiologic-biochemistry potential of the microorganisms as biotechnological objects ☐ Elaboration of the production technologies of the bioactive preparations designated for use in agriculture and

medicine; food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry ☐ Conservation and efficient utilization of the microbial resources


2008 - 2010 National Health Accounts2007-2010 Support of development of Home Care in Moldova

2007 Sustainable TB treatment of Children in Moldova implemented by Caritas Moldova2006 Development and Implementation of National health Policy2006 Strengthening of National Health Informational System


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National Center FOR Public Health

depArtMent of rAdIobIoloGy And rAdIAtIon proteCtIon

Brief description

The scientific activities of the Department of Radiobiology and Radiation Protection (DRRP) are focused on: quantification of environmental natural and technogenic radio nuclides activities; establishing of medical-biological effects of ionizing radiations on different biological organization level, elaboration of the radiation protection of population and medical exposed personnel normative acts.DRBRP has 18 qualified employees, hardware and software for radioecological monitoring, quality assurance and quality control in radiation medicine.


nuclear accident, dose, medical-biological effects, exposure, participants in mitigation of the Chernobyl nuclear accident consequences and their descendants, ionizing radiation, radioactivity, radiation protection, risk, nuclear security


☐ Research of biological and medical effects of radiation exposure ☐ Elucidation of effects of long-term exposure to radiation ☐ Quantification of environmental natural and technogenic radionuclides activities. National mapping of the soils and

indoor radon concentrations ☐ Monitoring of the personnel exposed to ionizing radiations ☐ Improving of the quality assurance and quality control in radiation medicine

Methods of research ☐ Spectrometry using the PROGRESS BG spectrometer and Radonometry by using of Alpha Guard System dosimetric

passive type Radosys and CR39 detectors ☐ Molecular biology — study of the DNA polymorphism of personnel exposed to ionized radiations ☐ Cytogenetic analysis of chromosome aberrations and micronuclei of persons exposed to ionized radiations ☐ Clinical — the study of clinical features of diseases revealed in persons exposed to ionizing radiations


2008 – present Evaluation of Natural and Mutant Genetic Diversity Using Nuclear and Molecular Techniques, funded by IAEA

2010 – 2011 Establishing the correlation between soil type and concentrations of Radon, Grant Project for young scientists

2009 – 2010 Establishment of medical-biological effects of ionizing radiation2006 – 2008 Evaluation of risk factors associated with ionizing radiation

Address 67A, Gheorghe Asachi St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.cnsp.mdContacts Dr. Hab. Ion Bahnarel (Director) Dr. Liuba Coreţchi (Head of Dept.)E-mail [email protected] [email protected]


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National Centre for Public Health

lAborAtory for enVIronMentAl heAlth

Address 67A, Gh. Asachi St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.cnsp.mdContact Prof. Grigory FriptuleacE-mail [email protected]; [email protected]

Brief description

Scientific Laboratory Environmental Health is accredited to carry out scientific and practical research in the National Centre for Public Health in the sphere of Hygiene. There are 10 people working in the laboratory (1 PhD, 4 scientists, 3 superior laboratory assistants, and 2 laboratory assistants). Over the past five years the laboratory had conducted five institutional projects at the state and economic agents request. The research aim consisted in evaluation of the population health in relation with environmental (water quality, air, nutrition) and social factors. Risk assessment of the influence of environmental factors on population health and especially on children.


hygiene, environmental health, risk prevention


The laboratory uses following research methods: hygienic analysis, epidemiological analysis, sanitary and chemical analysis (photocolorimetry, titration, ionometry, spectrophotometric analysis, gravimetric analysis), statistical analysis (determination of linear correlation coefficient, regression, risk determination); anthropometry.General and overall indicators can be determined for drinking and surface waters.We also propose expertise in determination of pollution in wastewater, air, soil and biological environments.


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Public Association Ecotoxicological Society of Moldova ECOTOX

Brief description

The organization was founded in 1999 (registration N 1115) by the scientists, PhD and master students, most of them from the Laboratory of Hydrobiology and Ecotoxicology of the Institute of Zoology.Number of members: 15.


water and food quality, monitoring, drinking water, pollution, awareness, ecosanitation, ecological education


☐ Independent monitoring of pollution and degradation of aquatic ecosystems ☐ Assessment of drinking water and fish products quality ☐ Investigation of hydroelectrical power plants impact on the Dniester river status ☐ Dissemination of scientific results on drinking water quality, ecological sanitation, environment and health ☐ Ecological education of population through information, training and involvement in practical activities ☐ Implementation of ecosan concept in the Republic of Moldova ☐ Promotion of energy saving and the usage of renewable energy resources


2011 – 2012 Heavy metals in fish products, International POPs Elimination Network (IPEN)2010 Investigations on the application of urine as fertilizer in agriculture, Skat

2009 – 2010 Water Safety Plans developed by schools from Moldova, WECF2008 – 2010 Evaluation of ecological state of freshwater ecosystems of Medial Dniester river and the influence

of hydrotechnical constructions and other anthropogenic impacts, NEF of Moldova2008 – 2010 Better livelihoods and health conditions for rural Moldova through community Empowerment,

WECF2008 – 2010 Promotion of principles of ecosan toilets and education of beneficiaries (teachers / pupils), within

the program Water and Sanitation of Swiss Development and Cooperation Agency2006 – 2007 Evaluation of the current status and elaboration of recommendations for the protection of aquatic

resources of Lower Prut, Ialpug and Cahul rivers, NEF of Moldova2005 – 2006 Evaluation of the ecological status of ecosystems of Prut river (Costeşti – Giurgiuleşti sector) and

the influence of anthropogenic factors, NEF of Moldova2001 – 2002 The control of the quality of food products — health pillar of the population, Soros Moldova

2000 Saying no to metal fish, REC-Moldova

Address Ap. 97, 55 / 3, Hînceşti St., MD2028 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.ecotox.mdContacts Dr. Hab. Prof. Elena Zubcov Dr. Lucia BileţchiE-mail [email protected]


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Scientific Research Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (NIINK)

Address 20, Meşterul Manole St., MD2044 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.introscop.mdContact Dr. Andrei Tcacenco (Director)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

Scientific Research Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (NIINK) is owned by a joint-stock company INTROSCOP and was created in 1963. The institute specializes in the field of research and development of methods and the equipment of the acoustic non-destructive testing.Number of employees: 50.


devices for the manual ultrasonic non-destructive testing of industrial output (flaw detectors, thickness-meters), equipment for mechanized and automatic ultrasonic non-destructive testing of metal based products (pipes and metal rolling), test systems for pressure tanks, equipment for the non-destructive testing of the railway rails stacked in a way, the control of products over the enterprises of an oil-and-gas complex


☐ Monitoring systems of electro-welded pipes are used at many pipe factories of Russia, Ukraine, Romania and Moldova, monitoring systems of seamless pipes – in petroleum industry

☐ Devices of the manual ultrasonic non-destructive testing at the thermal power station and the atomic power station ☐ Use of devices and the installations created by institute is directed on maintenance of accident-free operation of power

systems and vehicles, on improvement of quality, ecological safety and decrease of the level of technological accidents ☐ NIINK has more than 820 inventions certified with copyright certificates and patents of the Republic of Moldova,

and also 31 patents of leading foreign countries, including Germany, the UK, and the USA. Besides, the institute’s staff has participated in development of 12 monographs and state standards.

☐ New projects directions: creation of the equipment of mobile diagnostic laboratories for ecological needs and industrial safety

☐ The rational combination of science and manufacturing enables the enterprise to produce small parties of the new specialized devices in short terms under orders of consumers, and constantly modernize serial fabricated models


NIINK supports research-and-production connections with many leading companies from different countries under bilateral agreements, and also through regional societies of non-destructive testing and technical diagnostics


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State University “Alecu Russo”

fACulty of nAturAl sCIenCes And AGroeColoGy

Address 38, Puşkin St., MD3121 Bălţi, Republic of MoldovaWebpage www.usb.mdContact Dr. Stanislav StadnicE-mail [email protected]

Brief description of organization

The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Agroecology is involved in educational and research activities. The latest are directed toward breeding of field crops and development of sustainable farming systems. The number of the faculty staff is 20 people, including 7 doctors of agricultural sciences. The results obtained in long-term field experiments with different crop rotations, monoculture, systems of soil tillage and fertilization, conducted in cooperation with the Research Institute of Field Crops “Selectia” allowed to find real possibilities for the transition to a more sustainable agriculture. More than 150 students defended their BSc degree by using experimental data obtained in research.


agroecology, sustainable farming systems, soil organic matter, agrochemisty, agropedology


Our research is devoted to the plant breeding programmes for different field crops; sustainable farming systems which include: crop rotation, systems of fertilization and soil tillage, irrigation, weed control etc.


During the 5 years we have been involved in a project on cross-border cooperation with the state University in Udine, Italy and State University of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences in Iasi, Romania.Recently a bilateral contract has been signed between the State University from Udine, Italy and the State University from Balti “Alecu Russo” In the process of negotiations are the bilateral contracts with such institutions as the Institute of Ecology, Munhen, Germany, the State University from Ohio, USA etc.


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State University of Moldova

fACulty of CheMIstry And CheMICAl teChnoloGy ApplIed And eColoGICAl CheMIstry reseArCh Centre

Brief description

The Research Centre focuses on development of new non-pollutant sustainable technologies and materials. Main subdivisions are: Coordination Chemistry laboratory, Ecological Chemistry laboratory, Electrochemical Processes laboratory, Marketing and Atmosphere protection laboratory, Redox Catalysis in Food Products laboratory and Reanal research group.Number of employees: 89.


alternative energy, atmosphere protection, aquatic environment research, biologically active compounds, ecological chemistry, nanotechnologies and nanomaterials, thermoplastic and holographic materials, wine industry secondary products


☐ Development of alternative fuel products and new catalysts for fuel complex combustion ☐ Research of redox processes in aquatic environment, food and beverages, application of redox processes in water

treatment ☐ Synthesis of coordination compounds: catalysts for obtaining of alternative energy sources, biologically active

compounds (bactericides, immunostimulators) ☐ Noble metals analysis, liquid membranes ion transport research ☐ Photometric, thermoplastic and holographic materials development


2006 – 2010 Catalytic redox processes in clean technologies and environment, project coordinator Acad. Gh. Duca

2008 – 2009 Photodegradation of organic substances in modeled aquatic systems and natural waters, project coordinator Acad. Gh. Duca

2008 – 2009 Coordinative chemistry and photo-physics of aza-analogues of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds, project coordinator Dr. Hab. M. Revenco

2008 – 2009 The study of processes for obtaining of metal-oxide nanocatalysts and catalytic layers for photocatalytic destruction of persistent organic pollutants, project coordinator Dr. O. Covaliova

2007 – 2009 New bismuth – transition metal coordination compounds as molecular precursors to heterometallic oxide materials, project coordinator Cor. Memb. A. Gulea

Address 60, Mateevici St., MD2009 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.usm.md/chimie/Contact Dr. Viorica Gladchi (Dean)E-mail [email protected]


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depArtMent of InorGAnIC And physICAl CheMIstry dr. hAb. prof. VAsIle GuţAnu

Address 60, A. Mateevici St., MD2009 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://gutsanu.usm.md/Contact Dr. Hab. Vasile Guţanu (Gutsanu)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

Dr. hab. prof. Vasile Guţanu is one of the leading researchers in the field of the sorption processes and application of sorbents in water treatment. He has a wide range of publications and patents that describe the processes of sorbents obtaining, their use in selective removal of different cations and anions from the water, and their regeneration after application.


ionic polymers, sorption, ultrafine particles, Messbauer spectroscopy, sorbents, catalysts


☐ Sorption of substances on cross-linked ionic polymers metallic ions complexation with electron – donor groups of polymers

☐ Obtaining of ultrafine particles of inorganic compounds in the polymer phase ☐ Obtaining of selective sorbents (catalysts) ☐ Ecological chemistry, water treatment

National / International Patents:2007 Guţanu V., Cojocaru L. Process for obtaining selective sorbent containing Bi (III) compounds. Patent

3295 MD, BOPI 2007, no. 4. p. 422005 Guţanu V., Cojocaru L. Process for modification with Bi (III) compounds of the cross-linked

ionic polymers containing highly basic groups. Patent 270b MD, BOPI 2005, no. 2, p. 352005 Guţanu V., Roşca I. Process for selective removal of cyanide, thiocyanide, cyanate ions from

solutions. Patent 2746 MD, BOPI 2005. no. 4, p. 332003 Guţanu V., Druţă R. Process for modification with Al (III) compounds of the reticulate ionogenic

polymers containing R4N+ groups. Patent 2241 MD, BOPI 2003, no. 8, p. 25


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depArtMent of IndustrIAl And eColoGICAl CheMIstry lAborAtory of redox CAtAlysIs

Address 60, Mateevici St., MD2029 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.usm.md/chimie/00index.htmlContact Dr. Hab., Prof. Maria Gonţa (Head of Department)E-mail [email protected]

Brief description

The Department of Industrial and Ecological Chemistry activities include educational programs, outreach initiatives and international and national collaboration projects. At the same time this team of specialists contribute their skills and expertise to study programs and research at Ecological Chemistry Research Centre, Redox Catalysis Laboratory.Staff number: 25.


redox catalysis, textile colorants, wastewaters treatments, amines nitrosation, nitrite, , carcinogenic compounds, N-nitroso compounds, formation NNA, photocatalysis, treatment technologies of winery wastes, electrocoagulation, coagulation, obtaining antioxidants


☐ Conducting research in the field of photocatalytic and catalytic oxidation processes of organic pollutants ☐ Water treatment, decreasing colorants concentration through physicochemical methods ☐ Determination of N-nitrosamines through thermo energetic method ☐ The study of amines nitrosation processes and inhibition of NNA formation ☐ Determination of antioxidants activities of reductones through DPPH, ABTS and chemiluminescent methods ☐ The study of oxidation processes of haemoglobin with nitrite ions


2005 – 2008 INTAS collaborative call with Moldova. Optimization of Tartaric acid and enontanines extraction from winery wastes and their utilization for the synthesis of new compounds with biological activity and antioxidant properties

2002 – 2005 CRDF/MRDA Bilateral Grant Program, ME1-3030. Inhibition of N-nitroso compounds formation in vitro and their analysis in real systems

2001 – 2003 CRDF/MRDA Bilateral Grant Program, MC1-3005. The Inhibition of Carcinogenic N-Nitroso Compounds Formation in Simulated Gastric Juice


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Technical University of Moldova

depArtMent of Geodesy, CAdAstre And GeoteChnIques Centre for GEOGrAphIC INfOrmAtIONAl tEChNOlOGy (CGIt)

TMTM

Brief description

The activities of the Department of Geodesy, Cadastre and Geotechniques include educational programs, outreach initiatives and international collaboration projects. At the same time this team of specialists contributes with their skills and expertise to study programs and research at the Centre for Geographic Informational Technology (CGIT).The number of teaching staff is 30.


geodesy, photogrammetry, cadastre, mapping, surveying, remote sensing, gravimetry, engineering research, geological hazards, land management, Geographic Information Technology (GIT), leveling, geographic information, spatial data, digital terrain model, database, Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Continuous Operating Reference Station (CORS)


☐ Education in surveying and mining engineering programs according to the guidelines of the Bologna Declaration ☐ Research and technological development in the field of geodesy, photogrammetry, geoinformatics and geotechniques ☐ Development of applied geoinformatics and spatial information management with a research focus on open distributed

systems, spatial modelling, 3D visualization and simulation


2010-2013 TEMPUS Project 511322-TEMPUS-1-2010-SE-JPCR, Geographic information technology for sustainable development in Eastern neighboring countries/GIDEC, www.utm.md/tempus/index.php, project coordinator As. Prof., Dr. Livia Nistor-Lopatenco

2010-2011 Development of a High Capacity Real-Time GNSS Positioning Service for Moldova (MOLDPOS), www.moldpos.eu, project manager: As. Prof., Dr. Vasile Grama, project coordinator: As. Prof,. Dr. Vasile Chiriac

2004 – 2006 TEMPUS project CD_JEP-24243 Education in Geographic Information Technology, project coordinator As. Prof. Dr. Vasile Grama

2005 Development of Continuous Operating Reference Station GNSShttp://ctig.utm.md/?module=projects&action=1&project_id=5

2001 – 2003 SIDA project Modernization of educational System in cadastre field for East European countries, project coordinator As. Prof. Dr. Vasile GramaOpenMoldovaMap is a free and open-source service based on OpenStreetMap that helps you to discover Moldovahttp://maps-dev.iap.md/map/index/language/enGeoreferencing of Satellite image for Chişinău region in the frame of Google Earth Projecthttp://ctig.utm.md/?module=news

Address 41, Dacia St., MD2060 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.utm.md, http://ctig.utm.mdContact Dr. Livia Nistor-Lopatenco (Head of Department)E-mail [email protected]


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Tiraspol State University

GIs lAborAtory

Address 26A, Drumul Viilor St., MD2049 Chişinău, Republic of MoldovaWebpage http://www.ust.md/facultati/geografieContact Mr. Vitalie DilanE-mail [email protected]

Brief description

GIS Laboratory was founded in 2005. It has 6 members and some of them have got PhD, others are going to get PhD. The Laboratory staff was involved in basic and applied research projects in last years, in some of them as a Project Coordinator. The results were presented at International and National Conferences and the presented materials have been published in specialized publications. The laboratory’s current research domain is “Modelling and spatial analysis of natural hazards and human impact on the environment in the Republic of Moldova”


GIS, Spatial Decision Support Systems, remote sensing, natural hazards, cultural landscape


☐ Modelling and Spatial Analysis of natural and social phenomena ☐ Geographical Information System ☐ GPS ☐ Remote Sensing ☐ Spatial Data Infrastructure ☐ Spatial Decision Support Systems


2008-2009 Sustainable Integrated Land Use of the Eurasian Steppe in Moldova, Ukraine and the Russian Federation Project

2006-2008 Danube River Basin GIS: (ICPDR)

INDEX

ContentsAactivated carbon 27aerosol 23agroclimatic potential 30air pollution 7, 23, 24, 32, 50, 54alternative energy 8, 12, 15, 25, 28, 42, 54amelioration 36, 38, 40, 41aquaculture 45aquatic ecosystem 7, 44, 45, 51, 54asymmetric synthesis 28atmosphere 23, 24, 32, 54

Bbiodiesel 15biodiversity 32, 45, 47bioindication 32biomass 15bioregulators 35biotechnology 44, 45, 48bituminous waste 16brioflora 32buildings 12, 25

Ccadastre 9, 17, 39, 57carbon circuit 38carbon dioxide 43catalysis 27, 28, 54, 55, 56chemical technology 7CHP plants 43climate change 13, 20, 30climatic risks 30conservation 13, 18, 32, 44, 47, 48construction material 27corn 29CORS 57crop 34, 53

Ddigital terrain model 9, 17, 31

Eecological chemistry 7ecological education 7, 51ecosystem 19, 30, 32, 44, 45, 47, 51ecotoxicology 45electrochemistry 21, 54electroflotation 21electroplasmolisis 21EMEP 32emissions trading 15energy efficiency 12, 15, 42, 43

energy network 12environment 7, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 19, 23, 24, 27, 32, 33, 36, 38,

47, 49, 50, 51, 54environmental health 50erosion 10, 31, 36, 41EU Directive 19, 33

FFACTS 42fauna 44, 45, 47ferromagnetic 28fertilizer 34, 36, 37, 38, 51fish 45flaw detectors 52forest 13, 18, 32

Ggas filter 16geodesy 9, 17geology 31geomorphology 31geoportal 9germoplasm 29GIS 9, 17, 20, 30, 31, 57, 58GNSS 9, 57GPS 20gravimetry 9, 50greenhouse 15, 43

Hhazard 57health 49, 50, 51heating 12, 15heat pump 43heavy metals 32, 45, 46hydrobiology 45hydrobiont 45, 46hygiene 50

Iimpact assessment 12, 18, 39, 41, 45, 46industrial waste 15introduction of species 14inverters 42ionic liquid 28IPC 42irrigation 40

Llegislation 8, 18, 33lichenoflora 32living conditions 48

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Mmammal 47management 7, 13, 15, 18, 19, 20, 30, 31, 36, 37, 39, 42, 48, 57mapping 9, 13, 17, 39, 57marsh 13mass transfer 21meadow 13metal 28, 32, 45, 46, 51, 52, 54, 55modelling 20, 23, 30, 31, 42, 43, 44, 47, 57monitoring system 8, 10, 13, 19, 23, 24, 31, 32, 33, 36, 38, 39,

44, 47, 51, 52

NNASA 23, 24natural hazard 58nitrite 56non-crystalline material 21non-destructive testing 52noxious gases 16nuclear security 49

Ooptoelectronics 21, 26ozone 23, 24ozonemeter 23

Pparasite 44pest 20photogrammetry 9, 17photonic 21photovoltaic 21, 23, 25, 26, 28plankton 45plant 13, 14, 18, 20, 29plant protection 20pollution 19, 23, 32, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 45, 50, 51power plant 16, 51pressure tank 52protected areas 32public awareness 12, 49, 51public health 48, 49, 50

Rradiation 49radiometric complex 23rare species 13raw material 15, 27remote sensing 9, 17, 58renewable energy 8, 12, 15, 25, 28, 42, 51, 54risk assessment 7, 31, 50

risk prevention 50river 19, 36, 40, 41, 44, 45, 51, 58

Sseed 18, 27, 29semiconductor compounds 21SME 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 52soil 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 50, 53soil degradation 10, 36, 39, 40, 41soil evaluation 10solar cell 21, 25, 28solar energy 21, 25, 28, 42solar radiation 23solvents substitute 28sorption 27, 55spatial data 9, 17, 31, 57steppe 13stereoselective synthesis 28stochastic model 30sustainable farming 34, 53

Ttechnology park 8technology transfer 8test systems 52thermal power 12, 15, 16thermal process 43thermoreversible salts 28toxicology 10, 19

UUV radiation 23

Wwaste 7, 15, 16, 27, 38, 56wastewater 7, 50, 56water 7, 40, 45, 50, 51, 54, 56water treatment 7, 15, 27, 54, 55, 56wind energy 42wine industry 7, 27, 54, 56

Xxenobiont 45

Zzoology 44, 45, 47

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