Personal data: Sergiu Fendrihan, PhD, Romanian biologist, Romanian citizen, born 23.08.1955,
Campina, Romania, married, one child 18 y. o. and one child 9 y. o. of my second wife.
Work Experience: 1.11.2005-to 1.10.2007- University of Salzburg Austria,
Dept. of Molecular Biology,
Section of Microbiology
Position :Guest Scientist –researches on Extremophilic
micro-organisms
Duties: Project nr. FWF P 18256-B06 2005-2007, EXTREME MICROBIAL LONGEVITY AND
PREPARATIONS FOR EXOMARS:
Execute research in the field of halophilic archaea, searching the physico-chemical limits of this micro-organism , with the molecular biology and genetic techniques as SDS PAGE electrophoresis, CSLM microscopy, TEM microscopy, PFGE, cultivation, enzyme
assay, ATP determination, 2 D electrophoresis, PCR, etc.
1.08.2004-31.10.2004 -
University of Salzburg, Austria,
Dept. of Molecular Biology,
Section of Microbiology Austria-
Position : Grant
Duties:
grant- GENTER Pasteur Payload (EXOMARS).developed by ESA, included in
Astrobiology Programs. Detection of life on Mars
proposals for Exomars.
1.03.2003-31.08..2004- University
of Salzburg, Dept. of Molecular Biology, Section
of Microbiology Austria
Position: Guest scientist –research of extremophile microorganisms
Duties:
Execute research in the field of halophilic archaea, searching the physico-chemical limits of this micro-organism
, with the molecular biology and genetic techniques as SDS PAGE electrophoresis,
CSLM microscopy, TEM microscopy, PFGE, cultivation, enzyme assay, ATP determination, 2 D electrophoresis, PCR, etc.
1994 - 2003: Research Institute for Plants Protection
- Bucharest
Position: Senior - researcher
Duties:
Execute research projects for pest control and toxicity of pesticides, environmental research
for agriculture, biological pest control and insect pollination. In charge of research the link between pesticide and pollinators,
the honey bees pathology.
Writing reports and making in-depth written and oral presentations to the Academy
of Agriculture and Forestry. Based on these reports, for environmental decisions are taken
.
Doctorate: 2002- Researches on the systematic, biology, ecology and control of Bruchophagus roddi Guss (Hymenoptera ,Eurytomidae) at Cluj Napoca University of Agricultural Sciences
and Veterinary Medicine, leader Prof. Dr. Teodosie Perju well known entomologist
As part time-job I was in 2001 - 2003 Lecturer and then Professor of Plant Pathology and Plant Protection at “Bioterra Foundation” University from Bucharest, with over 200 students.
1990 - 1994: National Museum
of Arts - Bucharest
Position:
Biologist in restoration - conservation
Duties:
I founded and organized the first laboratory of Art Biological investigation,
preservation and treatments in this Museum. Researched, discovered and implemented
new methods for the control of art biodeteriorations for paintings, icons, and sculptures.
Accomplishments:
Great works of art was salvaged from further decay due to the new process I
invented and implemented.
Reason
for Leaving:
Was
offered a better position where my love for research can continue.
1984-1990:
Institute of Food Industry - Bucharest
Position:
Research Biologist
Duties:
Research, discover and implement new system for waste, and conservation of water waste. During the period, water pollution
was out of control and lakes and rivers
were in great danger.
Accomplishments:
I invented several quick fixed bed tips for major water pollution problems, and later discovered
and implemented a long-term program to minimize water pollution.
Reason
for Leaving:
I
reached the top and fulfilled my mission. I was ready for a new challenge.
1979 - 1984: Biofarm
Pharmaceuticals
Position:
Assistant Production Manager
Duties:
Supervise production of pharmaceutical drugs in a production section. In charge to control
the process of extraction of biological active substances and other elements from plants and safely see them through the process
of becoming flawless quality pills ready for distribution to local pharmacies.
Accomplishments:
I conceive
a new system liquid-liquid to extract pharmaceuticals from plants. I managed the production of medicines.
Reason For Leaving:
Promoted and transferred. (During these years in Romania,
the Government assigned place of work and position.)
Education:
1979 - Graduate - Biologist
- University of Biology - Bucharest
1982 - Complete - Staff
Management Training - University of Chemistry
1985 - Complete - Computer
Programming at COCPCIA - Computer Training
Center.
1988 - Complete - University of Agriculture
and Forestry - Advance Methods of Research and Implementation.
1996 - Complete - CEPECA
- Computer Development, Programming and Marketing, Management
1999-Complete-Training Center for Personnel from Culture Institutions-Course for specialists in restoration and conservation of cultural property.
1999-German Language
course at Goethe Institute from Bucharest
2000- Total School
Limited-Course of HTML, Java Script ,Web designer
2001-Other course of
Web programs in Java Script.
2001- driving school-driving
license issued 25.04.2001
Languages:
Speak and write fluently: Romanian, English, French, Italian,
Not
so good - German, Russian, Spanish and a little Swedish.
I
want to learn very good Spanish and German.
Religion:
christian orthodox
