Michaela Dina STANESCU, Emeritus Professor, University AUREL VLAICU of Arad. Habil. UNST POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania. Studies: Chemical Engineering - Polytechnic Institute Bucharest, PhD in Organic Chemistry 1982; Postdoctoral: TH Darmstadt, Germany (Prof. PhD Herbert Mayr) 1992 and Monash University, Australia (Prof. PhD Roger F.C. Brown) 1992. Work experience: Researcher at The Centre of Organic Chemistry - Romanian Academy (1968-1988) Bucharest; Lecturer at Polytechnic Institute Bucharest, (1988-1994); Asst. Professor (1994-1997); Full Professor (1997-2010); Emeritus Professor since 2010 at the University AUREL VLAICU of Arad; Habil. UNST POLITEHNICA Bucharest since 2004. Research interests: Fine organic synthesis and reaction mechanisms, Coordinative compounds, Synthesis of industrial organic compounds, Biotechnology as applied in textile and food processes, and Sustainable development by waste valorization. Publications--Books and chapters of books: 21, Patents: 5, Papers in scientific journals and conference proceedings: 150. Professional Societies and Awards: Member of Romanian Chemical Society (General secretary 2003-2010 and 2015-2021, Vice-President since 2021); Member of EUCHEMS – Division Chemistry and the Environment; Member of the European Federation of Biotechnology (national expert). Awards: “C.D. Nenitzescu” from Romanian Academy (1991); “Constantin Istrati” medal (2019) and “C.D. Nenitzescu” medal (2009) from the Romanian Chemical Society.