Stanca Cuc, PhD is a Researcher III specializing in advanced biomaterials and polymer-based materials for biomedical, dental, food-packaging, and construction applications. Her research focuses on the development, characterization, and optimization of sustainable and multifunctional materials, including dental restorative materials, bone-reconstruction biomaterials, bioactive polymer composites, and biodegradable packaging systems for food preservation. She has actively contributed to interdisciplinary research at the interface of materials science, chemistry, and biomedical engineering. Dr. Cuc has participated in 21 national and international research projects and is the co-inventor of 12 patents. Her scientific output includes 85 papers published in ISI-indexed journals, 6 book chapters, numerous conference proceedings, and more than 20 presentations at national and international scientific meetings. Her work has been recognized through 9 scientific awards, reflecting both the scientific quality and practical impact of her research. Through her contributions to innovative biomaterials and sustainable polymer technologies, she continues to support the advancement of healthcare, dental medicine, cultural heritage conservation, and environmentally friendly packaging solutions. Research Keywords: Polymer Composites Biodegradable Polymers Polylactic Acid (PLA) Sustainable Polymers Bio-Based Materials Functional Polymer Materials Polymer Characterization Biomaterials
Babeș-Bolyai University
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania
Second Prize, Napoca Biodent 2016
Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Awarded for the paper “Determination of Residual Double Bonds and Flexural Strength of Dental Composites”, presented at the International Symposium Napoca Biodent 2016, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 9-10 May 2016.
Senior Scientist or Principal Investigator
Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
01 Feb 2025 - present
Post Doctoral Researcher
Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
01 Feb 2019 - 01 Feb 2025
Graduate Student or Post Graduate
Raluca Ripan Institute for Research in Chemistry, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
01 Jul 2009 - 01 Feb 2019
Undergraduate Student
Raluca Ripan Institute for Research in Chemistry, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
01 Oct 2008 - 01 Jul 2009