Prof Dr. Maria Olea,Institute of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge , United Kingdom
Dr. Maria Olea is an accomplished academic and researcher with a distinguished career in Chemical Engineering and Catalysis. Fluent in Romanian, English, and French, with proficiency in Dutch and Japanese, she holds a Ph.D. in Chemical/Electrochemical Engineering from the University “Babes-Bolyai” of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Her academic journey includes positions as Visiting Professor at prestigious institutions such as Hokkaido University, Tokyo University, and Lille University, among others. She has also served as a Senior Visiting Scientist at Ghent University and The University of Tokyo.
Education:
- Baccalaureate Diploma, George Baritiu High School, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 1977
- M.Sc. in Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University “Babes-Bolyai” of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 1982
- Ph.D. in Chemical/Electrochemical Engineering, University “Babes-Bolyai” of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 1996
Professional Experience:
- Panel Tutor: University of Cambridge, Institute of Continuing Education (from July 2020)
- Emeritus Professor: Teesside University (since September 2018)
- Visiting Professor: Hokkaido University, Tokyo University, Ulm University, Lille University
- Academic Part-time Staff: Cumbria University
- Professor in Chemical Engineering and Catalysis: Teesside University (2010-2018)
- Senior Lecturer: Teesside University (2007-2008)
- Senior Visiting Scientist: Ghent University, The University of Tokyo
- Associate Professor/Lecturer: University “Babes-Bolyai” of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Additional Roles:
- External Examiner, Oil and Gas Chemistry MSc course, Aberdeen University (2011-2015)
- Panel Member for grant applications in Catalysis (Academy of Finland, National Science and Technology Foundation, Portugal)
- Expert Evaluator for European Commission’s H2020 programmes
- Associate Editor and Guest Editor for Frontiers in Catalysis/Heterogeneous Catalysis, Catalyst
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