Educational background, including institution information and year of graduation (type and level of degree received): -Undergraduate studies in biology—University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology—1984; -Doctoral studies in Biology—Romanian Academy of Science, Biological Research Institute—2001; -Doctoral supervisor at Ovidius University Doctoral School in Applied Science—biology and habilitation in 2017. Work experience: -1984-1991—biology teacher in pre-university education; -1991 until now—academic positions at the Ovidius University of Constanta (from assistant to lecturer, associate prof., and full professor since 2015). Current and previous research interests: ecotoxicology, animal physiology, pollutant (heavy metals, pesticides, and other pollutants) analyses and their ecotoxicological effects on test organisms, and Toxkit microbiotest applications, since 1997. Memberships of professional societies and awards received: -ARM (Romanian Association of Environment); -ASRO (National Standardisation Body).