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CURRICULUM VITAE 

First name: Mihaela-Silvia

Surname: Miu

Date and place of birth: January 22, 1975, Slobozia

Education:

1998 University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics
1998- 2000 Master of Science of Materials in the Department of Microtechnologies and Optoelectronics
2000 – present: PhD programme (Physics Faculty, Bucharest University)

Professional experience:

silicon nanostructures for optical and biomedical applications
micro- and nanoelectrode array for electrochemical applications in biology and for pollution control

Career:

1998 - present: researcher, National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies, (IMT-Bucharest), Center of Nanotechnologies

Stages abroad:

1. Institute for Microtechnik Mainz, Germany 2000, 2001
in the frame of EMERGE (Enhancing Microtechnological Education of young Researchers through Guest Experiments) Programm: Improving Human Potential Transnational Access to Research Infrastructures with subject “Metallics - Fabrication of nanoelectrodes”.
2. University of Trento, Italy 2001
in the frame of INCO-COPERNICUS Project 7037 “Si-based light emitting devices for optical interconnects”
3. IMEL - Atens, Greece 2002
in the frame of Romanian-Greek Bilateral Project with subject: “Porous silicon for biological and pharmaceutical applications”;
4. NMRC Cork, Irland 2003
in the frame of RIMDAC (Research Infrastructure for Microelectronics Development, Analysis and Characterisation) Programm with NMRC, University College, Cork, Ireland with subject "Porous silicon matrix for biomedical applications" .
5. MIGAS Summer School “Towards Nanoelectronics”, June, 13-22 2003, Genoble, France;
6. “European Summer University Fondamentals of Nanoscience”, July, 6 -13 2003, Strasbourg, France;
7. “European School on Nanosciences – Nanotechnologies“ ESSON’04 in perioada 22.08 – 10.09, Grenoble, France

Present position: 1998 - present: researcher, National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies (IMT-Bucharest), Center of Nanotechnologies

Research interests:

The study of the materials with nanometric dimensions due to their attractive properties for integration in miniaturised devices.
I. The first nanostructured material investigated was porous silicon (PS):
(a) Investigation of the influence of electrochemical etching parameters and on its morphology, composition, and structure - during the Faculty I was involved in a project concerned to the theoretical study of trapping levels in fresh nanocrystalline porous silicon by Optical Charging Spectroscopy (OCS) methods and electric transport phenomena by I-V, I-T measurements.
(b) Due to the modification of PS properties in time, different physico-chemical methods were developed for surface modification according with subsequent applications: stabilisation for integration in an optoelectronic device at the beginning, and recently functionalisation for achieving of nanostructured materials biocompatibilities for interfaces with biological systems:
- the study of the photoluminescence properties of PS, their evolution in time and the modification induced by different additional treatments; development of stabilisation methods based on electrochemical processes, cyclic voltammetry, and thermal treatments.
- the developmend of different technologies obtain biocompatible silicon nanostructured layers and I studied the cell culture growth on the surface of the micro/mezo porous silicon. Microscopic and spectroscopic methods (SEM, fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy) were used for characterisation of the adherence processes and the interactions of live cells with biomaterial.
(c) The study of DNA infiltration in the Si pores and binding of the molecules by using of the ELISA technique after exposure of the derivatized PS surfaces in a solution of protein or DNA strand
(d) Fabrication and investigation of the bioresorbable mesoporous silicon like an implant for controlled drug delivery - the characterisation of the impregnation process of the “reservoir” with different microelements (metals) as: Fe, Mg, K, Ag, Au in a variety of preparation conditions; SEM, EDX, atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) measurements.

Past and current projects:

wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) Silicon lab-on-chip for biomedical applications”, National “Nucleu” Program (2003- 2005 );
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes)“Technology to obtain nanostructurated materials by physico- chemical techniquesfor microsystems applications”, National “Nucleu” Program (2003- 2005 );
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) “Dielectrophoretic microdevice for size separation of functional biological molecules”, National “Nucleu” Program (2003- 2005);
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) “Silicone-chip-based bioanalytical microdevices” National Programme Matnantech (2003-2005) project director;
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) “Nanostructurated silicon membranes technology for pharmaceutical microdevices”, National Programme Matnantech (2003-2005);
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) “Selective growth of carbon nanotubes on silicon nanoelectrode array”, Bilateral Romanian-French “Brancusi” Project ( 2003-2005);
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) “Microsystems for controlled drug delivery”, National Programme Matnantech (2003-2005) –
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) “Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology- NANOTECH, National RELANSIN Programs (2001-2004)
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) “Consultancy center for nanotechnologies, nanomaterials and nanostructures” - National Programme Matnantech (2001-2004)
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) “Porous silicon matrix for bio-medical “- National Programme Matnantech (2001-2004);
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) “Porous silicon for biological and pharmaceutical applications”, Bilateral Romanian-Greek Project (2000-2002);
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) “Bio-chip for electrochemical activity of biological media” - National Programme Matnantech (2001-2002);
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) “Detection and analysis of heavy metals from rivers, lakes and Danube Delta” - National R&D Program (2000-2002)
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) “DLC layers, preparation, characterisation and applications”, Bilateral Romanian-Spanish Project; (1998-2000).
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) “Metallic” (Fabrication of nanoelectrodes), Enhancing Microtechnological Education of young Researchers through Guest Experiments (EMERGE), Program: Improving Human Potential Transnational Access to Research Infrastructures. "Contract No.: HPRI-CT-1999-00023: (2000- 2001).
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) “Si-based light emitting devices for optical interconnects” INCO-COPERNICUS Project 7037 (1998-2000)
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) “Technology of nanoelectrode (NE) fabrication based on chemical vapour deposition processes” and “New architecture of nanoelectrodes for pollution control in liquid media”, Romanian–Italian projects; (1998-2000; 2001-2002)

Main scientific publications:

1. “Nanostructured silicon: from material to devices for biomedical applications” A. Angelescu, I. Kleps, M. Miu, L. Zdrentu, S. Petrescu, M. Simion, A. Bragaru, T. Neghina, “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” 4, Heron Press, Sofia, 2004, pp 280-283;
2. “Porous silicon – a nanostructured biomaterial”, M. Miu, I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, T. Ignat, A. Bragaru, M. Simion, S. Petrescu, L. Zdrentu, N. Moldovan, M. Modreanu, P. Rosengrave, “Nanoscience and Nanoengineering” Vol., Series in “Micro and Nanoengineering”, Romanian Academy Editure, Bucuresti 2004, pp. 27-42;
3. „Micro fluidic Biochip for Bio-medical Application”, M. Simion, A. Angelescu, I. Kleps, M. Miu, O. Nedelcu, F. Craciunoiu, T. Ignat, A. Bragaru, Special Issue of the Microelectronics Journal, 2004,
4. „Surface Contribution To The Trapping Phenomena In Nanocrystalline Silicon Structures”, M. L. Ciurea, M. Draghici, L. Jdira, V. Iancu, M. R. Mitroi, I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. Miu, M. Simion, “Advances in Micro and Nanoengineering”, Editura Academiei, Seria: “Micro and Nanoengeenering”, editori Irina Kleps, Dan Dascalu si Jose Kenny, 2004.
5. “Thin carbon layers on nanostructured silicon -properties and applications”, A. Angelescu, I. Kleps, M. Miu, S. Petrescu, C. Paduraru, M. Simion, A. Bragaru, A. Raducanu, “Frontiers of Multifunctional Integrated Nanosystems”, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2004, 197-204.
6. „Investigation methods of cell attachement on porous silicon matrix”, M. Miu, A. Angelescu, I. Kleps, S. Petrescu, L. Zdrentu, F. Craciunoiu, M. Simion, T. Ignat, A. Bragaru, Proceedings of 27th International Semiconductor Conference - CAS, Sinaia, Romania, Oct., 2004, pp. 63-67;
7. “Electrochemical sensors for heavy metals detection”, M. Miu, I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. Simion. “6th workshop on biosensors and bioanalytical m-techniques in environmental and clinical analysis” , October 6-14, 2004;
8. “Micro and nanoelectrode systems for trace elements detection – study of heavy metals presence in liquid food”, M. Miu, T. Ignat, I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. Simion, A. Bragaru “Second International Symposium on Trace Elements and Minerals in Medicine and Biology”, May 10-15 2004, Munich, Germany;
9. “New silicon nanotechnologies for biomedical applications” A. Angelescu, M. Miu, I. Kleps, T. Ignat, S. Petrescu, L. Zdrentu, M. Simion, A. Bragaru "Biotechnology for health" Workshop, Timisoara 2-4 iunie 2004;
10. „Metal-porous silicon composite layers for biomedical applications”, A. Angelescu, I. Kleps, M. Miu, T. Neghina, M. Simion, A. Bragaru, M. Giurginca, „European Micro and Nanosystems 2004 (EMN04), Paris, Franta, 20-21 octombrie, 2004;
11. ”Design and Electro-Thermal Simulation For PCR Silicon Chip” O. Nedelcu, M. Simion, I. Kleps, A.Angelescu, M. Miu, Proceeding of 27th International Semiconductor Conference- CAS, Sinaia, Romania, Oct., 2004, pp. 397-401;
12. „Fabrication of array of carbon nanotube field emitters from various silicon microstructures” F. Le Normand, C.S. Cojocaru, B. Vigolo, I. Kleps, F. Craciunoiu, A. Angelescu, M. Miu, M. Simion27th International Semiconductor Conference- CAS, Sinaia, Romania, Oct., 2004;
13. „Single oriented carbon nanotubes growth on array of processed microelectrodes”, F. Le Normand, F. Craciunoiu, I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. Miu, M. Simion, 27th International Semiconductor Conference- CAS, Sinaia, Romania, Oct., 2004;
14. “X-Ray Structural Characteristics Of nc-Si Obtained By Thermal Annealing Of a-Si And SiOx Layers”, I.Kleps, M. Danila, A. Angelescu, M. Miu, M. Simion, A. Bragaru, T. Ignat, Proceeding of 27th International Semiconductor Conference- CAS, Sinaia, Romania, Oct., 2004, pp. 89-93;
15. "Porous silicon matrix for applications in biology”, A. Angelescu, I. Kleps, M. Miu, M. Simion, T. Neghina, A. Bragaru S. Petrescu, C. Paduraru, A. Raducanu, N. Moldovan, Rev. Adv. Mater. Sci. 5 (2003) 34-40;
16. “Nanostructures of pyramidal shape, technology and applications”, I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. Avram, M. Miu, M. Simion. Microelectronic Engineering 61-62 (2002) 675-680;
17. “Measurement systems based on metal / dielectric nanostructures for electrochemical analyses”, I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. Miu, M. Avram, M. Simion, Materials Science and Engineering C19 (2002) 219-223;
18. “Structural and optical characterization of silicon nanocrystallite embedded in silicon oxide films”, M. Miu, I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. Simion, A. Bragaru, “Towards the first silicon laser”, NATO-Science Series Kluwer Academic Publishers, pp. 139-145, 2002;
19. “Nanoelectrodes on Silicon for Electrochemical Applications”, I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. Miu, M. Simion, in NATO Science Series, "Nanostructures: Synthesis, Functional Properties and Applications”, Edited by Thomas Tsakalakos & all, Series “Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry” – Vol. 128, p. 639 – 649, 2001;
20. "Preparation and Characterisation of Mettalic Thin Films for Electroluminescent Devices Based on Porous Silicon" – I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. Miu: “Nanostructured Films and Coatings”, Edited by Gan-Moog Chow & all, NATO Science Series, Series 3. High Technology – Vol.78, p. 337-345, 2000;
21. "Oxidation – induced modifications of trapps parameters in nanocrystalline porous silicon" - M. Draghici, M. Miu, V. Iancu, A. Nassiopoulou, I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. L. Ciurea : Physica Status Solidi (a), vol.182, p. 239-243, No.1, nov. 2000;
22. “Porous silicon matrix as mineral microreservoir”, M. Miu, A. Angelescu, I. Kleps, M. Simion, A. Bragaru, T. Neghina, M. Modreanu, D. Iacopino, P. Roseingrave, CAS 2003 Proceedings, vol. 1, 26th edition, oct. 8-12, 2003, p. 99-105;
23. “Thin carbon layers on nanostructured silicon - properties and applications”, A. Angelescu, I. Kleps, M. Miu, M. Simion, S. Petrescu, C. Paduraru, A. Raducanu, Nato ARW Summer School "Frontiers In Molecular-Scale Science And Technology Of Nanocarbon, Nanosilicon And Biopolymer Integrated Nanosystems", Ilmenau, Germany, 12 - 16.07.2003. p. 33-37;
24. “Micro and nanoelectrode systems for heavy metal detection in liquid food”, M. Miu, I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, F. Craciunoiu, M. Simion, A. Bragaru, Proceeding of Balkanic Environment Association Workshop on "A healthy environment for food quality and safety", feb. 21-22, 2003, Bucharest;
25. “Photoluminescence of the nanocrystallites embedded in silicon oxide films”, M. Miu, I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. Simion, A. Bragaru, CAS 2002 Proceedings, vol. 1, 25th edition, oct. 8-12, 2002, p. 139-142;
26. “Micro and nanoelectrode calibration for voltammetric measurements”, M. Simion, E. E. Iorgulescu, I Kleps, M. Miu, A. Angelescu, A. Bragaru, CAS 2002 Proceedings, vol. 1, 25th edition, oct. 8-12, 2002, p 123-127.
27. “Nanostructures based on the electrochemical silicon etching-porous silicon”, I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. Miu, “Micro and nanostructures” vol. Series in “Micro and Nanoengineering”, Romanian Academy Editure, Bucuresti 2001, Edited by: Dan Dascalu, Gheorghe Paun, Eugen Pincovschi, Vladimir Topa, Victor Voicu. pp. 27-40;
28. “Nano- and microelectrode arrays on silicon for heavy metal detection in liquid media”, I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. Avram, M. Miu, M. Simion, A. Bragaru, “Nanoscience and Nanoengineering” Vol., Series in “Micro and Nanoengineering”, Romanian Academy Editure, Bucuresti 2002, Edited by: Ecaterina Andronescu, Dan Dascalu, Lorenzo Pavesi, Irina Kleps, pp.74-93;
29. “Technology of silicon nano- and microelectrode array for pollution control” I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. Miu, M. Avram, M. Simion, CAS 2001 Proceedings, vol. 1, pp. 39-43;
30. “Fast scan cyclic voltammetry simulation for silicon nanoelectrodes”, M. Avram, A. Angelescu, I.Kleps, M. Miu, A. Popescu, CAS 2001 Proceedings, vol. 1, pp. 43-47;
31. “Spin – valve Structures for Giant Magnetoresistive Sensor Applications”, M. Avram, A. Angelescu, I. Kleps, M. Simion, M. Miu, CAS 2001 Proceedings, vol. 1, pp.231-235;
32. "Technology for field emission pressure sensors", A. Angelescu, I.Kleps, I.Pavelescu, D.Nicolaescu, O.Nedelcu, M.Avram, N.Samfirescu, M. Miu: CAS`2000 Proceedings, vol 1, pag. 437-441;
33. "Carbon Based layers Preparation, Characterization and Applications" - I. Kleps, J. M. Albella*, I. Stamatin**, A. Angelescu, N. Samfirescu, M. Miu, M. Avram: CAS`2000 Proceedings, vol 2, pag.527-531.
34. "Porous Silicon for Optoelectronic Applications: from Material Processing to Characterization" – A. Angelescu, I.Kleps, G.Craciun, M.Miu: NATO ARW Proceedings “Frontiers of Nano-optoelectronic System, Molecular-scale Engineering and Processes”, 22 – 26 may, 2000;
35. "Porous Silicon Surface Stabilisation by Anodic Oxidation for Optoelectronic Aplications" - I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. Miu, M. Ghita: CAS`99 Proceedings, vol 2, pag. 519-523;
36. "Porous Silicon Oxidation for Membrane Applications" - I. Kleps, A. Angelescu, M. Miu: 10th. Workshop Proceedings "Dielectric in Microelectronics"- nov.3-5, 1999;
37. "Porous Silicon Oxidation for Optoelectronic Applications" – A. Angelescu, I. Kleps, M. Miu: 10th. Workshop Proceedings "Dielectric in Microelectronics"- nov.3-5, 1999, Barcelona, Spain;
38. “Coupled electro-thermal simulation for PCR silicon chip”, Oana Tatiana Nedelcu, Monica Simion, Irina Kleps, Anca Angelescu, Mihaela Miu , THERMINIC04, Côte d’Azur, France,2004

Member of professional associations: "Network of Excellence in Nanoelectronics (PHANTOMS)"
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Award:

wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) Best poster award: Mihaela Miu, Irina Kleps, Anca Angelescu, Monica Simion, Florin Craciunoiu, Adina Bragaru, Teodora Neghina, for “Micro and nanoelectrode systems for heavy metal detection in liquid food”, Balkanic Environment Association Workshop on “A healthy environment for food quality and safety”, Bucuresti, Feb. 2003;
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) Golden medail : Irina Kleps, Anca Angelescu, Mihaela Miu, Monica Simion, for “Nanoelectrodes pour controler la pollution dans les milieux liquides”, Salon International des invention Geneva 2001;
wpe5.jpg (680 bytes) Best poster award: Marioara Avram, Anca Angelescu, Irina Kleps, Monica Simion, Mihaela Miu, for “Spin – valve Structures for Giant Magnetoresistive Sensor Applications”, 24th International Semiconductor Conference CAS 2001.

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