Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy | Romania
Dr. Popa Lăcrămioara is a distinguished professor and habilitated doctor at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania. With an academic career spanning over three decades, she has made significant contributions to the fields of physical and colloidal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and scientific research methodology. Since, she has served as a professor, leading numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses, AI in Medicine and has been instrumental in developing and implementing innovative curricula such as scientific research methodology and intellectual property studies within the doctoral school. Her research expertise lies in drug design, pharmaceutical formulation, nanostructured materials for biomedical applications, and quality by design principles. Over the years, Dr. Popa has published extensively, with 100 scientific documents, accumulating 1,649 citations across 1,401 referencing documents, and achieving an impressive h-index of 21, reflecting her impactful scholarly influence in pharmaceutical and chemical sciences. her dedication to education, mentorship, and research excellence continues to inspire the next generation of pharmacists and scientists, solidifying her reputation as a leading academic figure in Romanian and international pharmaceutical education and research.
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Featured Publications
Hodoșan, C., Gîrd, C. E., Marin, Ș.-C., Mihalache, A., Luță, E.-A., Ioniță, E.-I., Biță, A., Gheorghe, Ș., Feodorov, L., Popovici, V., & Popa, L. (2025, October). Phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of traditional plant extracts with biocidal effects and soil-enhancing potential. Antioxidants, 14(10), 1198.
Luca, I., Albu Kaya, M. G., Țuțuianu, R., Dinu-Pîrvu, C. E., Marin, M. M., Popa, L., Titorencu, I., Anuța, V., & Ghica, M. V. (2025, October 2). Effect of gellan gum on the properties of collagen-HPMC freeze-dried hydrogels for mucosal administration. Gels, 11(10), 793.
Anuța, V., Blidaru, A., Dinu-Pîrvu, C.-E., Fierascu, R. C., Fierascu, I., Toma (Sărdărescu), D.-I., Popa, L., Ghica, M. V., & Prisada, R.-M. (2025, July 2). Metal-based nanoparticles with biostimulatory effects: Harnessing nanotechnology for enhanced agricultural sustainability. Materials, 18(13), 3142.
Popa, L., Ghica, M. V., & Dinu-Pîrvu, C.-E. (2025, May 19). Chitosan biomaterials: Advances and challenges—2nd edition. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(10), 4836.
Tudoroiu, E.-E., Albu Kaya, M. G., Dinu-Pîrvu, C. E., Popa, L., Anuța, V., Ignat, M., Visileanu, E., Kaya, D. A., Prisada, R. M., & Ghica, M. V. (2025, May 7). Development of smart pH-sensitive collagen-hydroxyethylcellulose films with naproxen for burn wound healing. Pharmaceuticals, 18(5), 689.