Publications and Conferences

2026

Research Articles

269. IVĂNESCU, M.; ODOCHEANU, R.; MARTĂU, G.-A.; VODNAR, D.-C.; Evaluation of Ovoimuno Influence on Probiotic Growth and Metabolic Activity. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Food Science and Technology, 2026.

268. MITREA, L.; TELEKY, B.-E.; NEMEŞ, S.-A.; PĂŞCUŢĂ, M.-Ş.; MARTĂU, A.-G.; CĂLINOIU, L.-F.; NISTOR, A.-L.; POP, C.-R.; ROTAR, A.-M.; DULF, F.-V.; ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.-E.; KROKIDA, M.; VODNAR, D. C.; Functional Characterisation of Rosemary‐Enhanced Alginate Films for Strawberry Preservation. International Journal of Food Science, 2026. (corresponding author)

267. CĂLINOIU, L.-F.; ODOCHEANU, R.; MARTĂU, G.-A.; VODNAR, D. C.*; Bio-based vitamin B12: bridging biotechnology and sustainability for industrial production. Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 2026. (*corresponding author)

266. PAȘCUȚA, M. Ș.; WIEDENMANN, V.*; VODNAR, D. C.; VAN DER SCHAAF, U. S.; Modulation of Pectin Film Properties via Various Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Formulations: Water Barrier and Mechanical Insights. Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 2026. (*corresponding author)

265. COCEAN, A.-M.; DIACONEASA, Z.; CIONT, C.; ODOCHEANU, R.; MACHITESCU, A.; RANGA, F.; VODNAR, D. C.*; Postbiotic Supernatants From Psychobiotic Strains Modulate Antioxidant and Serotonergic Responses. eFood, 2026. (*corresponding author)

264. ODOCHEANU, R.; CĂLINOIU, L.-F.; MITREA, L.; SIMON, E.; LEOPOLD, L.; MARTĂU, G.-A.; VODNAR, D. C.*; Sustainable production of gellan gum from enzymatically hydrolyzed wheat bran: fermentation optimization and structural characterization. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2026. (*corresponding author)

263. XYDEROU-MALEFAKI, A.; MARTĂU, G. A.; CĂLINOIU, L. F.; RANGA, F.; VODNAR, D. C.; DIMOPOULOU, M.; ANGELIS-DIMAKIS, A.*; Multicriteria comparison of green and conventional phenolic extraction technologies applied to Ficus carica L. leaves. Food Chemistry, 2026. 

262. UNGUREANU, D.; MARC, G.*; DUMA, M. N.; VODNAR, D. C.; MARTĂU, G.-A.; VLASE, L.; PÎRNĂU, A.; TIPERCIUC, B.; MOLDOVAN, C.; IONUȚ, I.; STANA, A.; ONIGA, I.; ONIGA, O.; Thiazolyl-Methylthio-1, 3, 4-Thiadiazole Hybrids as Halicin Analogues with Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities: Chemical Development, Biological Assessment, and 2D-QSAR Study. Antibiotics, 2026.

261. CUCUIET, G.-M.; CHIȘ, M. S.*; MARTĂU, G.-A.; VODNAR, D. C.; TÖRÖK, A. I.; ANGYUS, B. S.; MAN, S. M.; FĂRCAȘ, A. C.; PĂUCEAN, A.; Fruit Pomace from Brandy Production: Nutritional Profile and Potential for Circular Food Innovation. Applied Sciences, 2026.

260. ODOCHEANU, R.; MARTĂU, G.-A.; VARVARA, R.-A.; COCEAN, A.-M.; MEDELEANU, M. L.; NEMEȘ, S. A.; LAGONIKOU, M.; CĂLINOIU, L.-F.; VODNAR, D. C.*; Food processing and phenolic bioaccessibility: a dual in vitro, in silico perspective on seabuckthorn. Food Chemistry, 2026. (*corresponding author)

259. TELEKY, B.-E.; NEMEȘ, S. A.; PLĂMADĂ, D.; CIONT, C.; MEDELEANU, M.; ODOCHEANU, R.; LEOPOLD, L.; BARBU-TUDORAN, L.; VODNAR, D. C.*; Biodegradable Active Packaging for Raspberries: Shelf-Life Assessment Using Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Films. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2026. (*corresponding author)

258. ODOCHEANU, R.; CĂLINOIU, L.-F.; MARTĂU, G.-A.; VODNAR, D. C.*; Biopolymeric micro and nanoscale colloidal delivery systems for controlled drug release in pharmaceutical sector. Bioresource Technology, 2026. (*corresponding author)

257. NEMES, S. A.; MITREA, L.; CALINOIU, L. F.; MARTAU, G. A.; TELEKY, B. E.; MARI, A.; KROKIDA, M.; PETRIDI, A.; PAPADAKI, S.; ANGELIS-DIMAKIS, A.; VODNAR, D. C.*; Osmotic pretreatment and freeze-drying synergy enhances microbial control and preserves bioactive compounds in blueberries. Food Control, 2026. (*corresponding author)

256. COCEAN, A.-M.; TELEKY, B.-E.; VODNAR, D.-C.*; Psychobiotics and Mental Health in 2024 Among Romanian Consumers: A Cross‐Sectional Survey. Health Science Reports, 2026. (*corresponding author)

255. VARVARA, R.-A.; SENILA, M.; SENILA, L.; RANGA, F.; CIONT, C.; COCEAN, A.-M.; MEDELEANU, M.; BECZE, A.; VODNAR, D.-C.*; Species- and salt-dependent Mg²⁺ handling during fermentation – Comparative responses of Saccharomyces boulardii and Lactobacilli. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 2026. (*corresponding author)

254. IONICA, C.-N.; SZABO, K.*; TELEKY, B.-E.; NEMEȘ, S.-A.; VARVARA, R.-A.; VODNAR, D.-C.; CIONT, C.; HAȘAȘ, A. D.; COROIAN, M. … MACRI, A.; In-Depth Characterization of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Reared on Phenolic-Rich Agro-Industrial Substrates. Insects, 2026.

253. KOLAROV, R.; NINKOVIC, V.; GVOZDENAC, S.; VODNAR, D.-C.; RANGA, F.; PRVULOVIĆ, D.; Bioactivity of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle Extracts on Wheat Germination and Rice Weevil Survival. Plants, 2026.

252. VARVARA, R.-A.; BUDDE, H.; LEY, R.; VODNAR, D.-C.; Optimizing Magnesium Uptake in Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus To Advance Nutribiotic Strategies. Current Microbiology, 2026. (*corresponding author)

251. NEMES, S.A.; MITREA, L.; CALINOIU, L.F.; TELEKY, B.E.; LIPAN, L.; VODNAR, D.-C.; Efficacy of Probiotic-Enriched Foods on Digestive Health and Overall Well-Being. Frontiers Media, 2026.

250. POP, A.; CIONT, C.; POP, O.-L.; VODNAR, D.-C.; ODOCHEANU, R.; MUDURA, E.; MARȚIȘ, G.S.; SOCACI, S.A.; MARTĂU, G.-A.; Yellow Pea Germination Impact on Protein Isolation—Protein Digestibility and Quality. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis,  2026.

2026

Conferences

263. VODNAR, D. C., Biotechnological Valorisation and Functional Innovations for Sustainable Food Systems: From By-Products to Bioactive Compounds and Psychobiotics. Keynote Speaker, 8th International ISEKI-Food Conference; 1–3 iunie 2026; Faro, Portugalia.

262. VODNAR, D. C., Digestive and Colonic Transformations of Carotenoids from Sea Buckthorn: Implications for Gut-Modulating Functional Foods. Invited Speaker, 20th International Symposium on Carotenoids – 20th ISC; 14–19 iunie 2026; Palma, Spania.

2025

Research Articles

249. PAŞCA, D.; FRUMUZACHI, O.; MÎRZA, O.; GAVRILAŞ, L.; VODNAR, D.-C.; MANYES, L.; LOGHIN, F.; Can Vaccinium L. berries be considered sustainable microbiota-targeted dietary interventions? A critical synthesis of current trends and human clinical evidence. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2025.

248. LACUREZEANU, A.; VODNAR, D.-C.; Arthrospira platensis and Chlorella vulgaris Consumption on Iron Status: A Systematic Review of In Vivo Studies. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 2025. (*corresponding author)

247. CIONT, C.; MESAROȘ, A.; POP, R.; BARBU-TUDORAN, L.; BORTNIC, R.; RUGINĂ, D.; TĂBĂRAN, A.-F.; DIACONEASA, Z.M.; SUHAROSCHI, R.; POP, O.L.; VODNAR, D.-C.; Comparative Analysis of Biogenic and Chemically Synthesized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Interaction with Human Intestinal Epithelial Cells. BioNanoScience, 2025.

246. CRIȘAN, D.; FRUMUZACHI, O.; BABOTĂ, M.; GAVRILAȘ, L.; RANGA, F.; MOCAN, A.; VODNAR, D.-C.;
Phytochemical Variability and Bioactive Potential of Sambucus nigra L. Flower Extracts: A Comparative Study Across Four Ecological Regions from Romania. Industrial Crops and Products, 2025, 236, 121948.

245. TELEKY, B.-E.; NEMEȘ, S. A.; PLAMADĂ, D.; MITREA, L.; CIONT, C.; MEDELEANU, M.; PLOSCA, M.-P.; OBREJA, B.; ODOCHEANU, R.; LEOPOLD, L.; BARBU-TUDORAN, L.; RANGA, F.; VODNAR, D.-C.; Biodegradable Active Packaging With Improved Functionality Through PVA, Itaconic Acid, Chitosan, Nanoparticles, and Lemon Peel for Sustainable Solutions. Food Science & Nutrition, 2025.

244. MEDELEANU, M.-L.; CĂLINOIU, L.-F.; MARTĂU, G.-A.; VODNAR, D.-C.; Metabolic Engineering of Microorganisms for Tailor-Made Biopolymer Production: A Review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025, 147922.

243. FRUMUZACHI, O.; NICOLESCU, A.; MARTĂU, G.-A.; ODOCHEANU, R.; RANGA, F.; MOCAN, A.; VODNAR, D.-C.;
Enhancing the Phenolic Profile and Antioxidant Activity in Corn Silk via Solid-State Fermentation with Aspergillus niger. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 2025, 104239.

242. UNGUREANU, D.; MARC, G.; DUMA, M.-N.; TAMAIAN, R.; VODNAR, D.-C.; TIPERCIUC, B.; MOLDOVAN, C.; IONUȚ, I.; STANA, A.; ONIGA, O.; Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities of Some Antioxidant 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-Thiazole-Coumarin Hybrid Compounds: In Silico and In Vitro Evaluation. Antibiotics, 2025.

241. SELIN, C.; TANISLAV, A.; STAN, L.; TELEKY, B.-E.; CIONT, C.; RANGA, F.; MUREȘAN, V.; VODNAR, D.-C.;
Exploring the Phytochemical and Physical Stability of Phycocyanin, Anthocyanins, and Betacyanin in a Cheesecake Product. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 2025, e70191.

240. MEDELEANU, M.-L.; FUCILE, M.; FĂRCAȘ, A.-C.; STATTI, G.; VODNAR, D.-C.; SOCACI, S.-A.; CONFORTI, F.;
Corrigendum to “Citrus Essential Oils Nano-Emulsions: Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Dual Strategy Against Foodborne Pathogens” [Food Bioscience 71 (2025) 107181]. Food Bioscience, 2025, 107335.

239. CARACACI, C.; CIONT, C.; TELEKY, B.-E.; POP, L.; MARCHIS, C.; SUHAROSCHI, R.; POP, O.-L.; VODNAR, D.-C.;
Design and Nutritional Characterization of Vegan Verrines: An Innovative Approach to Plant-Based Snacks. Acta et Commentationes Exact and Natural Sciences, 2025, 19 (1), 7–27.

238. SALL, I.-M.; HAŞAŞ, A.-D.; MALEK, A.; VODNAR, D.-C.; AZIEZ, M.; SEMZENISI, E.; HODOR, D.; POP, R.; TĂBĂRAN, A.-F.; Acute and Subacute Oral Toxicity Assessment of Kinkeliba (Combretum micranthum G. Don) Ethanolic Extract in BALB/c Mice. Plants, 2025.

237. AZIEZ, M.; SUHAROSCHI, R.; MERAKEB, M.-S.; POP, O.-L.; CIONT, C.; RANGA, F.; FERHAT, R.; AFFENAI, S.; VODNAR, D.-C.; COZMA, A.; FODOR, A.; MANSOURI, E.; SMATI, D.; BRIBI, N.; Phenolic Profiling and Bioactive Properties of Arthrospira platensis Extract in Alleviating Acute and Sub-Chronic Colitis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025.

236. MEDELEANU, M.-L.; FUCILE, M.; FĂRCĂŞ, A.-C.; STATTI, G.; VODNAR, D.-C.; SOCACI, S.-A.; CONFORTI, F.; Citrus Essential Oils Nano-emulsions: Antimicrobial and Anti-inflammatory Dual Strategy Against Foodborne Pathogens. Food Bioscience, 2025.

235. FRUMUZACHI, O.; NICOLESCU, A.; MARTĂU, G.-A.; ODOCHEANU, R.; RANGA, F.; MOCAN, A.; VODNAR, D.-C.; Sustainable Valorization of Lignocellulosic Corn Husks via Solid-State Fermentation: Enhanced Recovery of Phenolic Compounds and Organic Acids. Bioresource Technology, 2025.

234. BORŞA, A.-R.; RANGA, F.; FOGARASI, M.; BORŞA, A.; VODNAR, D.-C.; SEMENIUC, C.-A.;* Valorisation of Rosehip Waste into a Food Ingredient – Focus on its Colour, Carotenoid Content, and Techno-functional Properties. Applied Food Research, 2025.

233. CIONT, C.; POP, R.-M.; POP, L.; VODNAR, D.-C.; MORARIU, I.-D.; SUHAROSCHI, R.; POP, O.-L.;* Impact of Side Effects on Anemia Therapy Compliance. Nutrients, 2025.

232. CIONT, C.; MESAROS, A.; COCEAN, A.-M.; VARVARA, R.-A.; SIMON, E.; BARBU-TUDORAN, L.; RANGA, F.; TELEKY, B.-E.; MITREA, L.; VODNAR, D.-C.; POP, O.-L.;* Bioconversion of Fe₃O₄ Nanoparticles by Probiotics. Pharmaceuticals, 2025. (*corresponding author)

231. CALINOIU, L.-F.; MITREA, L.; MARTĂU, G.-A.; VODNAR, D.-C.;* Integrated Sustainable Pre-treatments Approach for Cereal Bran Valorization. New Advances in EVOO Production Technologies, 2025. (*corresponding author)

230. TELEKY, B.-E.; VODNAR, D.-C.;* A Systematic Review of Microbial Engineering and Sustainable Feedstocks for Itaconic Acid Production. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Food Science and Technology, 2025. (*corresponding author)

299. TELEKY, B.-E.; MARTĂU, G.-A.; CIONT, C.; ODOCHEANU, R.; RANGA, F.; VODNAR, D.-C.;* Bioconversion of Sushi By-Products through Fermentation with Aspergillus terreus and Bacillus subtilis. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Food Science and Technology, 2025. (*corresponding author)

298. HULUJAN, I.-F.; VODNAR, D.-C.; RANGA, F.; BORSAI, O.; MITRE, V.; TOADER, C.; BORDEAN, M.-E.; COSTIN, A.-D.; CORDEA, M.-I.; Phenolic Compounds, Carbohydrates, Vitamin C, and Antioxidant Activity in Different Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.) Varieties. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Food Science and Technology, 2025.

297. TELEKY, B.-E.; MARTĂU, G.-A.; SIMON, E.; PLOSCA, M.-P.; ODOCHEANU, R.; RANGA, F.; VODNAR, D.-C*.; Harnessing agro-industrial waste: Enzyme-driven biosynthesis in Itaconic acid production. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025. (*corresponding author)

296. ZHANG, Z.; LIU, H.; LI, X.; SHON, H.; VODNAR, D.-C.; WANG, Q.; Biofouling control of reverse osmosis membrane in municipal wastewater recycling plants using urine as a cleaning agent. Separation and Purification Technology, 2025.

295. SZABO, K.; VARVARA, R.-A.; CIONT, C.; MACRI, A.M.; VODNAR, D.-C*.; An updated overview on the revalorization of bioactive compounds derived from tomato production and processing by-products. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2025. (*corresponding author)

294. TÓTH, Z.-R.; FERARU, A.; VERÉB, G.; VODNAR, D.-C.; TODEA, M.; TIMAR GABOR, A.; DAVE, A.K.; SAND, D.; DREANCA, A.; MAGYARI, K.; BAIA, L.; Relation between shape-tailored CeO₂ nanoparticles morphology and hemocompatibility and antimicrobial effect. Biomaterials Advances, 2025.

293. DAGNI, A.; JARJINI, S.; SAKOUI, S.; ELMAKSSOUDI, A.; SIMON, E.; VODNAR, D.-C.; SZABO, K.; FETEA, F.; POP, O. L.; SUHAROSCHI, R.; SOUKRI, A.; EL KHALFI, B.; Innovative encapsulation of Dysphania ambrosioides essential oil and α-terpinene with gum arabic and inulin: Enhancing antibacterial activity, stability, and bioavailability. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025.

292. PLAMADA, D.; SIMON, E.; NEMES, S.A.; TELEKY, B.-E.; ODOCHEANU, R.; SZABO, K.; RANGA, F.; DULF, F.V.; VODNAR, D.C*.; Exploring the in vitro prebiotic potential of two different freeze-dried apple pomace cultivars. Food Bioscience, 2025.(*corresponding author)

291. SAKOUI, S.; DERDAK, R.; JOUGA, F.; DAGNI, A.; POP, O. L.; VODNAR, D.-C.; TELEKY, B.-E.; CHIȘ, M. S.; POP, C. R.; STAN, L.; RANGA, F.; SUHAROSCHI, R.; SOUKRI, A.; EL KHALFI, B.; The impact of fermented quinoa sourdough with Enterococcus strains on the nutritional, textural, and sensorial features of gluten-free muffins. Fermentation, 2025.

290. NEMES, S.A.; MITREA, L.; TELEKY, B.E; DULF, E.H; DULF, EVA H. ; CALINOIU, L.F; RANGA, F; ELEKES, D.G.A; DIACONEASA, Z.; DULF, F.V; VODNAR, D.C*.; Integration of ultrasound and microwave pretreatments with solid-state fermentation enhances the release of sugars, organic acids, and phenolic compounds in wheat bran. Food Chemistry, 2025. (*corresponding author)

2025

Conferences

261. SALL, I. M., HASAS, A. D., AMIALI, M., VODNAR, D. C., AZIEZ, M., SEMZENISI, E., HODOR, D., POP, R., TABARAN, F. A.
Acute and Subacute Oral Toxicity Assessment of Kinkeliba (Combretum micranthum G. Don) Ethanolic Extract in BALB/c Mice.
The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

260. VODNAR, D. C., TRICHA, N., STERGIOPOULOS, C., STRAMARKOU, M., PAPADAKI, S., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B.-E., CĂLINOIU, L.-F., KROKIDA, M.Circular Valorization of Invasive Macroalga Sargassum muticum: A Marine Biomass Resource for Sustainable Aquafeed Production. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

259. ÁCS,P.-B.,VODNAR,D.C., CĂLINOIU,L.-F., PLAMADĂ,D., TELEKY,E.-B., ȘTEFĂNESCU,B. E., STERGIOPOULOS,C., KROKIDA,M. ,PAPADAKI, S. Green Recovery of Bioactive Extracts from Plants and Algae for Sustainable Fishfeed Applications.The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

258. TELEKY,B.,CĂLINOIU,L.,VODNAR,D.C. Enabling the Green and Digital Transition of Food SMEs Through the RISE Project.The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

257. PLAMADĂ, D., SIMON, E., NEMEȘ, S. A., TELEKY, B.-E., SZA, K., VODNAR, D. C. Exploring the In Vitro Prebiotic Potential of Two Different Freeze-Dried Apple Pomace Varieties. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

256. PĂȘCUȚĂ,M.-Ș., VODNAR,D.C. Pectin Films Incorporated with Rosemary Oil-Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles: Effects on the Shelf Life of Ready-to-Eat Chicken Breast. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

255. ODOCHEANU, R., CĂLINOIU, L.-F., MEDELEANU, M.-L., NEMEȘ, S.-A., MARTĂU, G.-A., LAGONIKOU, M., VODNAR, D. C.
Evaluation of Dietary Intake and Epidemiological Evidence of Sea Buckthorn Bioactive Compounds in Human Health Promotion.
The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

254. NEMEȘ, S.-A., TELEKY, B.-E., CIONT, C., MEDELEANU, M. L., VODNAR, D. C. The Impact of Homogenization on the Physicochemical, Rheological, and Nutritional Properties of Artesana Milk Producer. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

253. MITREA, L., TELEKY, B. E., NEMEȘ, S. A., CĂLINOIU, L. F., MARTĂU, A. G., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B. E., KROKIDA, M., VODNAR, D. C.
Alginate and Olive Leaf Extract Edible Coatings for Fresh Fruit Preservation. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

252. MEDELEANU, M. L., CĂLINOIU, L.-F., MARTĂU, G.-A., VODNAR, D. C. Metabolic Engineering of Microorganisms for Tailor-Made Biopolymer Production: A Review. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

251. MARTĂU, G.-A., CĂLINOIU, L.-F., ODOCHEANU, R., COLDEA, T. E., MUDURA, E., TELEKY, B.-E., VODNAR, D. C.
Agroindustrial Waste as a Substrate for Sustainable Lovastatin Production. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

250. CIORBA, M. L., CIONT, C. C., RANGA, F., POP, O. L., HEGHEȘ, S. C., VODNAR, D. C., SUHAROSCHI, R. D. Grape Pomace: Antioxidant Status and Its Potential for Creating Novel Therapeutic Products. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

249. CĂLINOIU, L. F., VODNAR, D. C., PITTIA, P., ROCCARO, M., CORREDIG, M., REDDY, M., MARZANO, M., DI FALCO, G., VICENTE, A., SACIO-SZYMAŃSKA, A., FRIAS, J. GEEK4FOOD Skills Passport: Disruptive Tool for Identifying Skills Demand and Gaps in the Agri-Food System. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

248. VARVARA, R.-A., SENILA, M., SENILA, L., BECZE, A., RANGA, F., CIONT, C., COCEAN, A.-M., VODNAR, D. C. The Investigating the Potential of Mineral-Enhanced Probiotics. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

247. TELEKY, B., MARTĂU, A., CIONT, C., ODOCHEANU, R., RANGA, F., VODNAR, D. C. Sustainable Valorization of Sushi Waste via Sequential Fermentation with Aspergillus terreus and Bacillus subtilis. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

246. SZABO, K., TELEKY, B. E., NEMEȘ, A., CIONT, C., VARVARA, A. R., MEDELEANU, M., ODOCHEANU, R., MARTĂU, A., IONICĂ, C., MACRI, A., VODNAR, D. C. Drying Optimization, Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Potential of Wine Lees for Sustainable Valorization in the Circular Economy Framework. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

245. PLAMADĂ, D., SIMON, E., NEMEȘ, S. A., TELEKY, B. E., MEDELEANU, M. L., SZABO, K., ODOCHEANU, R., DIACONEASA, Z., RANGA, F., DULF, F. V., VODNAR, D. C.  Phenolic-Rich Jonathan Apple Pomace – Assessment of Its Prebiotic, Antioxidant, and Antiproliferative Properties.
The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

244. PĂȘCUȚĂ, M.-Ș., VODNAR,D.C. Effects of Hybrid Pectin/Rosemary Oil-Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Films on the Quality of Ready-to-Eat Meat. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

243. ODOCHEANU, R. ,CĂLINOIU,L.-F., MARTĂU,G.-A., VODNAR,D.C. Microorganisms as Fortifying Tools in Biotechnological Applications. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

242. NEMEȘ, A., MITREA, L., CĂLINOIU, L., MARTĂU, A., TELEKY, B., MARI, A., KROKIDA, M., PETRIDI, A., PAPADAKI, S., ANGELIS-DIMAKIS, A., VODNAR, D. C. Optimizing Blueberry Preservation by Enhancing Bioactive Retention and Sustainability Through Osmotic Dehydration and Freeze-Drying. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

241. MITREA, L., TELEKY, B. E., NEMEȘ, S. A., CĂLINOIU, L. F., MARTĂU, A. G., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B. E., KROKIDA, M., VODNAR, D. C.
Rosemary Extract in Edible Berry Coatings: Enhancing Shelf Life Through Natural Preservation.
The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

240. LACUREZEANU, A., VODNAR, D. C. Arthrospira platensis and Chlorella vulgaris Consumption on Iron Status: A Systematic Review of In Vivo Studies. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

239. MARTĂU, G.-A., CĂLINOIU, L.-F., ODOCHEANU, R., VARVARA, R.-A., COCEAN, A.-M., DOXARAS, D., LAGONIKOU, M., NEMEȘ, A.-S., VODNAR, D. C. Functional Assessment of Processed Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) Varieties Under Simulated In Vitro Digestion. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

235. CĂLINOIU, L. F., MARTĂU, A.-G., STERGIOPOULOS, C., KROKIDA, M., PAPADAKI, S., TRICHA, N., MARAMATHAS, I., TSOUMANIS, A., VODNAR, D. C. Targeted Delivery of Natural Antimicrobials: Encapsulation Strategies for Next-Generation Feed Supplements. The 24th International Conference “Life Sciences for Sustainable Development”, 25–27 September, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

234. VARVARA, R.-A., VODNAR, D. C.,  Magnesium Internalization by Lactobacillus rhamnosus: Toward Nutribiotic Applications. The Vth Edition of PhD Students’ Days; 22–24 Mai 2025; Arad, România.

233. COCEAN, A.-M., VODNAR, D. C.,  Investigating the Link Between Psychobiotics and Mental Health in Public Awareness. The Vth Edition of PhD Students’ Days; 22–24 Mai 2025; Arad, România.

232. CIONT, C., POP, O. L., VODNAR, D. C., Phytochemical and Physical Stability of Natural Colorants in Functional Cheesecake Development. The Vth Edition of PhD Students’ Days; 22–24 Mai 2025; Arad, România.

231. CALINOIU, L. F., MITREA, L., PLAMADA, D., TELEKY, E. B., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B. E., PITTIA, P., ROCCARO, M., CORREDIG, M., VICENTE, A., FRIAS, J., MARZANO, M., REDDY, M., SETTICASI, G., DI FALCO, G., FRĄCKOWIAK, B., VODNAR, D. C.,  Cross-sectorial Framework to Support the Food System Transition Towards Sustainable and Green Skills. GREENNUTRIFOOD2025; 7–9 Aprilie 2025; Dubrovnik, Croația.

230. MARTĂU, G. A., CĂLINOIU, L. F., ODOCHEANU, R., VARVARA, R. A., COCEAN, A. M., DOXARAS, D., LAGONIKOU, M., NEMES, A. S., VODNAR, D. C., In Vitro and Extended Colonic Digestion of Sea Buckthorn: Assessing the Bioaccessibility and Bioavailability of Bioactive Compounds. GREENNUTRIFOOD2025; 7–9 Aprilie 2025; Dubrovnik, Croația.

229. CALINOIU, L. F., PLAMADA, D., TELEKY, E. B., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B. E., STERGIOPOULOS, C., KROKIDA, M., MARAMATHAS, I., PAPADAKI, S., MOUSTOGIANNI, A., ANAGNOSTOPOULOU, P., VODNAR, D. C., Phytobiotic Essential Oils as Antibiotic Alternatives in Aquaculture: Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Garlic, Thyme, Rosemary, and Eucalyptus. GREENNUTRIFOOD; 7–9 Aprilie 2025; Dubrovnik, Croația.

228. MARTĂU, G. A., CĂLINOIU, L. F., ODOCHEANU, R., VODNAR, D. C., A New Approach to Combat Iron Deficiency Anaemia Using a Sustainable Source of Microalgae. The 1st International Congress on Sustainable Food, Green Chemistry and Human Nutrition – GREENNUTRIFOOD2025; 7–9 Aprilie 2025; Dubrovnik, Croația

2024

Research Articles

289. Mitrea, L.; Teleky, B.E.; Plosca, M.P.; Nemes, S.A.; Pascuta, M.S.; Ranga, F.; Leopold, L.D.; Martau, A.G.; Calinoiu, L.F.; Stefanescu, B.E.; Gogou, E.; Vasileiou, C.; Krokida, M.; Vodnar, D.C*. Enhancing eco-friendly coatings: Aqueous olive leaves extract fortifies macroalgae-based packaging materials. LWT-Food Science and Technology, 2024. (*corresponding author)

288. ZHANG, Z.H; LIU, H ; LI, X; SHON, H; VODNAR, D.C.; WANG, Q.L.  Biofouling control of reverse osmosis membrane in municipal wastewater recycling plants using urine as a cleaning agent. Separation and Purification Technology, 2024.

287. FRUMUZACHI, O,; GAVRILAS, LI; VODNAR, D.C.; ROHN, S.; MOCAN, A. Systemic Health Effects of Oleuropein and Hydroxytyrosol Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Antioxidants, 2024.

286. SEMENIUC, C.A.; PODAR, A.S.; RANGA, F.; IONESCU, S.R.; SOCACIU, M.I.; FOGARASI, M.; FARCAS, A.C.; VODNAR, D.C.; SOCACI, S.A. A Procedure for the Preparation of Some Natural Dietary Supplements Based on Coenzyme Q10 from Chicken Hearts and Oil Press Cakes. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca-Food Science and Technology, 2024.

285. ULICI, AM; GAINA-GARDIUTA,  ; VODNAR, D.C. ; BARBU-TUDORAN, L; PODEA, P.V. Nanoencapsulation of citrus essential oils in systematic modified chitosan-based nanofibers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2024.

284. MARTAU, G.A. ; LÓPEZ-GÓMEZ, J.P.; CALINOIU, L.F.; COLDEA, T.E.; MUDURA, E.; VODNAR, D.C*. Organic waste and by-products: derived compounds as functional agents from fermentation processes. Frontiers in Nutrition, 2024.(*corresponding author)

283. CALINOIU, L.F.; ODOCHEAN, R; MARTAU, G.A.; MITREA, L; NEMES, S.A.; STEFANESCU, B.E.; VODNAR, D.C*.  In situ fortification of cereal by-products with vitamin B12: An eco-sustainable approach for food fortification. Food chemistry, 2024. (*corresponding author)

282. NEMES, S.A.; FARCAS, A.C.; RANGA, F; TELEKY, B.E.; CALINOIU, L.F.; DULF, F.V.; VODNAR, D.C*. Enhancing phenolic and lipid compound production in oat bran via acid pretreatment and solid-state fermentation with Aspergillus niger. New biotechnology, 2024. (*corresponding author)

281. NEMES, S.A.; TELEKY, B.E.; RANGA, F.; CALINOIU, L.F.; ELEKES, D.G.A.; ODOCHEANU, R.; DULF, F.V.; VODNAR, D.C*. Enhancing nutritional quality and bioactivity of wheat bran through acid and alkaline pretreatments. Journal of Cereal Science, 2024.(*corresponding author)

280. COCEAN, A.M; VODNAR, D.C*. Exploring the gut-brain Axis: Potential therapeutic impact of Psychobiotics on mental health. Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2024.(*corresponding author)

279. FOGARASI, M.; URS, M.J.; SOCACIU, M.I.; RANGA, F.; SEMENIUC, C.A.; VODNAR, D.C.; MURESAN, V.; TIBULCA, D.; FOGARASI, S.; SOCACIU, C. Polyphenols-Enrichment of Vienna Sausages Using Microcapsules Containing Acidic Aqueous Extract of Boletus edulis Mushrooms. Foods, 2024.

278. SEMENIUC, C.A.; MANDRIOLI, M.; PODAR, A.S.; RANGA, F.; SOCACIU, M.I.; IONESCU, S.R.; FOGARASI, M. ; FARCAS, A.C.; TOSCHI, TG..; VODNAR, D.C.; SOCACI, S.A. Fats Extracted from Oil Press Cakes, Fish Meat, and Chicken Hearts as Potential CoQ10 Supplements. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 2024.

277. BRATOSIN, B.C.; MARTAU, G.A.; CIONT, C.; RANGA, F.; SIMON, E.; SZABO, K.; DARJAN, S.; TELEKY, B.E.; VODNAR, D.C*. Nutritional and Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Innovative Bars Enriched with Aronia melanocarpa By-Product Powder. Applied Sciences, 2024.(*corresponding author)

276. WANG, Z.Y.; LI, X.N.; LIU, H.N.; LI, J.B.; VODNAR, D.C.; LIN, C.S.K.; WANG, Q.L. Life cycle assessment of traditional and innovative sludge management scenarios in Australia: Focusing on environmental impacts, energy balance, and economic benefits. Resources Conservation and Recycling, 2024.

275.VARVARA, R.A. and VODNAR, D. C*.Probiotic-driven advancement: Exploring the intricacies of mineral absorption in the human body, Food Chemistry: X, 2024.(*corresponding author)

274. AURORI, M.;  NICULAE, M.;  HANGANU, D.;  PALL, E.;  CENARIU, M.;  VODNAR, D. C.;  FIT, N.; ANDREI, S. The Antioxidant, Antibacterial and Cell-Protective Properties of Bioactive Compounds Extracted from Rowanberry (Sorbus aucuparia L.) Fruits In Vitro Plants, 2024.

273. STEFANESCU, B. E.;  SOCACI, S. A.;  FARCAS, A. C.;  NEMES, S. A.;  TELEKY, B. E.;  MARTAU, G. A.;  CALINOIU, L. F.;  MITREA, L.;  RANGA, F.;  GRIGOROAEA, D.;  Vodnar, D. C.; SOCACIU, C., Characterization of the Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Bog Bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum L.) Leaf Extracts Obtained via Various Extraction Techniques. Foods, 2024.

272. SAKOUI, S.;  DERDAK, R.;  POP, O. L.;  Vodnar, D. C.;  JOUGA, F.;  TELEKY, B.-E.;  ADDOUM, B.;  SIMON, E.;  SUHAROSCHI, R.;  SOUKRI, A.; EL KHALFI, B. Exploring Technological, Safety and Probiotic Properties of Enterococcus Strains: Impact on Rheological Parameters in Fermented Milk. Foods, 2024.

271. MITREA, L.;  TELEKY, B. E.;  NEMES, S. A.;  PLAMADA, D.;  VARVARA, R. A.;  PASCUTA, M. S.;  CIONT, C.;  COCEAN, A. M.;  MEDELEANU, M.;  NISTOR, A.;  ROTAR, A. M.;  POP, C. R.; Vodnar, D. C*., Succinic acid – A run-through of the latest perspectives of production from renewable biomass. Heliyon, 2024. (*corresponding author)

2024

Conferences

227. CIONT, C., DIFONZO, G., POP, O. L., VODNAR, D. C., SZABO, K., 2024. Enhancing Phenolic Stability in Olive Leaf-Enriched Biscuits. Enhancing Phenolic Stability in Olive Leaf-Enriched Biscuits. The 8^th International Conference on Food Digestion; 9-11 Aprilie 2024; Porto, Portugalia.

226. MORARU, M.-C., MANOLE, M. C., MARTĂU, G., SORITAU, O., VODNAR, D.C., SEVASTRE, B., 2024. Evaluating Magnesium-Based Alloys for Biomedical Applications: In Vitro Biocompatibility and Establishing an Animal Model for In Vivo Testing. The 23^nd International Conference on Life Sciences for Sustainable Development, 26-28 September 2024, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

225. VARVARA, R.-A., COCEAN, A.-M., CĂLINOIU, L., CIONT, C., MARTĂU, A., TELEKY, B., MITREA, L., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B., NEMEȘ, A., PLĂMADĂ, D., ODOCHEANU, R., BUDDE, H., LEY, R., VODNAR, D.C., 2024. Investigating the Mechanism of Magnesium Uptake in Lactobacillus rhamnosus. The 23^nd International Conference on Life Sciences for Sustainable Development, 26-28 September 2024, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

224. TELEKY, B., MITREA, L., NEMEȘ, A., PLĂMADĂ, D., PĂȘCUȚĂ, M., CĂLINOIU, L., VARVARA, A., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B., COCEAN, A.-M., MARTĂU, A., SIMON, E., PLOSCA, P., ODOCHEANU, R., VODNAR, D.C., 2024. Enhancing Itaconic Acid Production from Agro-Industrial Waste: Enzyme-Driven Biosynthesis Strategies. The 23^nd International Conference on Life Sciences for Sustainable Development, 26-28 September 2024, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

222. CIONT, C., POP, R.M., TĂBĂRAN, A.-F., BARBU-TUDORAN, L., SUHAROSCHI, R., VODNAR, D.C., POP, O.L., Probiotics Enhance Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Absorption. The 23^nd International Conference on Life Sciences for Sustainable Development, 26-28 September 2024, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

221. SEMENIUC, C.A., MANDRIOLI, M., PODAR, A.S., RANGA, F., SOCACIU, M.I., IONESCU, S.R., FOGARASI, M., FĂRCAȘ, A.C., TOSCHI, T.G., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACI, S.A., 2024. Fats Extracted from Oil Press Cakes, Fish Meat, and Chicken Hearts as Potential CoQ10 Supplements. The 23^nd International Conference on Life Sciences for Sustainable Development, 26-28 September 2024, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

220. PLĂMADĂ, D., TELEKY, B.-E., NEMEȘ, S.A., MITREA, L., SZABO, K., CĂLINOIU, L.-F., PĂȘCUȚĂ, M.S., VARVARA, R.-A., CIONT (NAGY), C., COCEAN, A.-M., ODOCHEANU, R., MARTĂU, G.A., DULF, F.V., VODNAR, D.C., Mapping the Interplay Between Phenolic Compounds, Gut Microbiota, and Biotransformation. The 23^nd International Conference on Life Sciences for Sustainable Development, 26-28 September 2024, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

219. NEMES, S.-A., TELEKY, B.-E., CĂLINOIU, L.-F., ELEKES, D.-G.-A., PLĂMADĂ, D., FARCAȘ, A.C., ODOCHEANU, R., MITREA, L., PASCUTA, M.S., SZABO, K., VARVARA, A., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B., COCEAN, A.-M., MARTAU, A.G., DULF, F.-V., VODNAR, D.C., Impact of Acid and Alkaline Pretreatments on Wheat Bran Nutritional Quality and Bioactivity. The 23^nd International Conference on Life Sciences for Sustainable Development, 26-28 September 2024, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

218. CIONT (NAGY), C., SELIN, C., TANISLAV, A., TELEKY, B.-E., RANGA, F., MUREȘAN, V., MUREȘAN, A., VODNAR, D.C., POP, O.L.,  Exploring the Phytochemical and Physical Stability of Anthocyanins, Phycocyanin, and Betacyanin in a Cheesecake Product.  The 23^nd International Conference on Life Sciences for Sustainable Development, 26-28 September 2024, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

217. POP, O.L., CIONT, C., POP, R.M., MESAROȘ, A., DIACONEASA, Z., VODNAR, D.C., Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Carried by Probiotics in Iron Absorption. The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe. USAMV – Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

216. BORȘA (BOGDAN), A.R., SOCACIU, M.-I., FOGARASI, M., BORȘA, A., VODNAR, D.C., SEMENIUC, C.A., 2024. Effects of Hot Air- and Freeze-Drying on the Colour and Carotenoid Content of Powders Obtained from Different Rosehip Waste. The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe. USAMV – Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

215. SZABO, K., VODNAR, D.C., TELEKY, B.-E., Carotenoid Recovery from Tomato Processing By-Products Through Green Chemistry. The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe. USAMV – Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

214. CĂLINOIU, L.F., ODOCHEANU, R., MARTĂU, G.-A., MITREA, L., NEMEȘ, A.-S., TELEKY, B.-E., PLĂMADĂ, D., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B.-E., VODNAR, D.C., 2024. From Grain to Gain: Solid-State Fermentation for Vitamin B12 Enrichment in Oat Bran. The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe. USAMV – Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

213. CĂLINOIU, L.F., ODOCHEANU, R., MARTĂU, G.-A., MITREA, L., NEMEȘ, A.-S., TELEKY, B.-E., PLĂMADĂ, D., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B.-E., VODNAR, D.C., 2024. From Grain to Gain: Solid-State Fermentation for Vitamin B12 Enrichment in Oat Bran. The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe. USAMV – Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

212. SEMENIUC, C.A., MANDRIOLI, M., PODAR, A.S., RANGA, F., SOCACIU, M.-I., IONESCU, S.R., FOGARASI, M., FĂRCAȘ, A.C., GALLINA-TOSCHI, T., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACI, S.A., 2024. Fats Extracted from Oil Press Cakes, Fish Meat, and Chicken Hearts as Potential CoQ10 Supplements. The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe. USAMV – Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

211. URS, M.J., FOGARASI, M., SOCACIU, M.-I., RANGA, F., SEMENIUC, C.A., VODNAR, D.C., MUREȘAN, V., ȚIBULCĂ, D., SOCACIU, C., Polyphenols-Enrichment of Vienna Sausages using Microcapsules Containing Acidic Aqueous Extract of Boletus edulis Mushrooms. The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe. USAMV – Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

210. MITREA, L., PLOSCA, P., TELEKY, B.-E., NEMEȘ, S.-A., PLĂMADĂ, D., PĂȘCUȚĂ, M.-S., MARTĂU, A.-G., CĂLINOIU, L.-F., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B.-E., GOGOU, E., VASILEIOU, C., KROKIDA, M., VODNAR, D.C., Improvement of Chemical and Physical Characteristics in Macroalgae-Based Coating Materials through the Application of Aqueous Extracts Derived from Olive Leaves. The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe. USAMV – Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

209. MARTĂU, G.-A., TELEKY, B.-E., MITREA, L., CĂLINOIU, L.-F., PLOSCA, M.-P., CIONT, C., RANGA, F., POP, I.D., VODNAR, D.C.,   Innovative Food: Sourdough Enhanced by Apple Pomace and Fermented with Selective Cultures. The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe. USAMV – Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

208. VARVARA, R.-A. (CHICIUDEAN), VODNAR, D.C., Investigating the Relationship Between Probiotics and Mineral Absorption in the Human Body. The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe. USAMV – Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

207. CIONT, C., MESAROS, A., POP, R., BARBU-TUDORAN, L., RUGINĂ, D.-O., DIACONEASA, Z.M., TĂBĂRAN, A.-F., SUHAROSCHI, R., POP, O.L., VODNAR, D.C., Stabilization and Functionalization of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications. The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe. USAMV -Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

206. COCEAN, A.-M., CĂLINOIU, L.F., CIONT, C., MARTĂU, A.G., TELEKY, B.-E., MITREA, L., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B.-E., NEMEȘ, S.-A., PLĂMADĂ, D., PLOSCA, P., ODOCHEANU, R., VODNAR, D.C.,  Screening of Short-Chain Fatty Acid Profiles: Insights from Potentially Psychobiotic Strains. The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe. USAMV – Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

205. ODOCHEANU, R., MARTĂU, G.-A., MITREA, L., NEMEȘ, A.-S., TELEKY, B.-E., PLĂMADĂ, D., CĂLINOIU, L.-F., VODNAR, D.-C.,  Enhancing Vitamin B12 Content in Wheat By-Products Through Sustainable Solid-State Fermentation: A Multi-Actor Approach for In Situ Biofortification. The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe. USAMV – Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

204. NEMEȘ, S.A., CĂLINOIU, L.F., DULF, F.V., TELEKY, B.-E., MITREA, L., PLĂMADĂ, D., FĂRCAȘ, A.C., PĂȘCUȚĂ, M.-S., SZABO, K., VARVARA, R.-A., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B.-E., COCEAN, A.-M., MARTĂU, A.G., ELEKES, D.-G.-A., PLOSCA, P., ODOCHEANU, R., VODNAR, D.C.,  The Effect of Acid and Alkaline Pretreatment on Phenolic and Lipid Components in Wheat Bran.  The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe. USAMV –  Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

203. PLĂMADĂ, D., TELEKY, B.-E., MITREA, L., NEMEȘ, S.-A., PĂȘCUȚĂ, M.-S., CĂLINOIU, L.-F., SZABO, K., VARVARA, R.-A., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B.-E., COCEAN, A.-M., MARTĂU, A.G., SIMON, E., PLOSCA, P., ODOCHEANU, R., VODNAR, D.C., Phenolic Compound Dynamics: Unraveling Their Impact on Intestinal Microbiota and Biotransformation. The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe; USAMV –  Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

202. TELEKY, B.-E., MITREA, L., NEMEȘ, S.-A., PLĂMADĂ, D., PĂȘCUȚĂ, M.-S., CĂLINOIU, L.-F., SZABO, K., VARVARA, R.-A., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B.-E., COCEAN, A.-M., MARTĂU, A.G., SIMON, E., PLOSCA, P., ODOCHEANU, R., VODNAR, D.C.,  Romania.  Innovative Green Approach: Itaconic Acid Production through Solid-State Fermentation and Enzyme-Mediated Hydrolysis of Organic Residues. The 14^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2024 – The Role of the Life Sciences Universities in the Green Transition of Central and Eastern Europe; USAMV – Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Book chapters (International)

19. PLAMADĂ, D., NEMEȘ, A.S., TELEKY, B.-E., PĂȘCUȚA, M.-S., ODOCHEANU, R., MITREA, L., CĂLINOIU, L.-F., SZABO, K., VODNAR, D.C*., Chapter 7 – Microbial Production of Aromatic Phenolic Compounds. In: Microbial Production of Food Bioactive Compounds. SPRINGER NATURE, ISBN 978-3-030-81403-8. 2024.(*corresponding author)

18. MARTĂU, G.-A., CĂLINOIU, L.-F., COCEAN, A.-M., VARVARA, R.-A., PLOSCA, M.-P., PĂȘCUȚA, M.-S., CIONT, C., VODNAR, D.C*., Chapter 6 – Microbial Production of Vanillin. In: Microbial Production of Food Bioactive Compounds. SPRINGER NATURE, ISBN 978-3-030-81403-8. 2024. (*corresponding author)

National Books

4. Vodnar, D. C.,  Știință cu sare și piper. Chimia pe care nu o înveți la școală. Corint Educațional. 2024.

2023

Research Articles

270. MITREA, L.; MEDELEANU, M.; POP, C. R.;  ROTAR, A. M.; VODNAR, D.C*., Biotics (Pre-, Pro-, Post-) and Uremic Toxicity: Implications, Mechanisms, and Possible Therapies. Toxins 2023, 15 (9).(*corresponding author)

269. PASCUTA, M. S.; VODNAR, D.C*., Nanocarriers for Sustainable Active Packaging: An Overview during and Post COVID-19 (vol 12, 102, 2022 ). Coatings 2023, 13 (10).(*corresponding author)

268. VODNAR, D. C.; TELEKY, B. E., Recent Trends in Antibacterial Coatings and Biofilm. Coatings 2023, 13 (2).

267. MARTAU, G. A.; BERNADETTE-EMOKE, T.; ODOCHEANU, R.; SOPORAN, D. A.;  BOCHIS, M.;  SIMON, E.; VODNAR, D.C*., Vaccinium Species (Ericaceae): Phytochemistry and Biological Properties of Medicinal Plants. Molecules 2023, 28 (4).(*corresponding author)

266. CSATLOS, N. I.; SIMON, E.;  TELEKY, B. E.;  SZAB, K.;  DIACONEASA, Z. M.;  VODNAR, D.C.;  CIONT, C.; POP, O. L., Development of a Fermented Beverage with Chlorella vulgaris Powder on Soybean-Based Fermented Beverage. Biomolecules 2023, 13 (2).

265. NENU, I.; BALDEA, I.;  COADA, C. A.;  CRACIUN, R.;  MOLDOVAN, R.;  TUDOR, D.;  PETRUSHEV, B.;  TOMA, V. A.;  STEFANESCU, H.;  PROCOPET, B.;  SPARCHEZ, Z.;  VODNAR, D.C.;  LENGHEL, M.;  CLIICHICI, S.; FILIP, G. A., Lactobacillus rhamnosus probiotic treatment modulates gut and liver inflammatory pathways in a hepatocellular carcinoma murine model. A preliminary study. Food and Chemical Toxicology 2023, 183.

264. HAS, I. M.; VODNAR, D.C.; BUNGAU, A. F.; TARCE, A. G.; TIT, D. M.; Teleky, B. E., Enhanced Elderberry Snack Bars: A Sensory, Nutritional, and Rheological Evaluation. Foods 2023, 12 (19).

263. DULF, F. V.; VODNAR, D. C.; DULF, E. H., Solid-state fermentation with Zygomycetes fungi as a tool for biofortification of apple pomace with γ-linolenic acid, carotenoid pigments and phenolic antioxidants. Food Research International 2023, 173.

262. HAS, I. M.; TIT, D. M.;  BUNGAU, S. G.;  PAVEL, F. M.;  TELEKY, B. E.;  VODNAR, D. C.; VESA, C. M., Cardiometabolic Risk: Characteristics of the Intestinal Microbiome and the Role of Polyphenols. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2023, 24 (18).

261. CIONT, C.; DIFONZO, G.;  PASQUALONE, A.;  CHIS, M. S.;  RANGA, F.;  SZABO, K.;  SIMON, E.;  NAGHIU, A.;  BARBU-TUDORAN, L.;  CAPANIO, F.;  POP, O. L.; VODNAR, D. C., Phenolic profile of micro- and nano-encapsulated olive leaf extract in biscuits during in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. Food Chemistry 2023, 428.

260. SEMENIUC, C. A.; RANGA, F.;  PODAR, A. S.;  IONESCU, S. R.;  SOCACIU, M. I.;  FOGARASI, M.;  FARCAS, A. C.;  VODNAR, D. C.; SOCACI, S. A., Determination of Coenzyme Q10 Content in Food By-Products and Waste by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled with Diode Array Detection. Foods 2023, 12 (12).

259. DUMITRU, M.; LEFTER, N. A.;  HABEANU, M.;  CIURESCU, G.;  VODNAR, D. C.;  ELEMER, S.;  SORESCU, I.;  GEORGESCU, S. E.; DUDU, A., Evaluation of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Piglets Tract and Encapsulation of Selected Probiotic Cells. Agriculture, 2023, 13 (5).

258. HAS, I. M.; TELEKY, B. E.;  VODNAR, D. C.;  STEFANESCU, B. E.;  TIT, D. M.; NITESCU, M., Polyphenols and Cardiometabolic Health: Knowledge and Concern among Romanian People. Nutrients 2023, 15 (10).

257. PLAMADA, D.; TELEKY, B. E.;  NEMES, S. A.;  MITREA, L.;  SZABO, K.;  CaALINOIU, L. F.;  PASCUTA, M. S.;  VARVARA, R. A.;  CIONT, C.;  MARTAU, G. A.;  SIMON, E.;  BARTA, G.;  DULF, F. V.;  VODNAR, D. C.; NITESCU, M., Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives-A Future Direction to the Milky Way. Foods 2023, 12 (9).

256. CIONT, C.; MESAROS, A.;  POP, O. L.; VODNAR, D. C*., Iron oxide nanoparticles carried by probiotics for iron absorption: a systematic review. Journal of Nanobiotechnology 2023, 21 (1). (*corresponding author)

255. HAS, I. M.; TEEKY, B. E.;  SZABO, K.;  SIMON, E.;  RANGA, F.;  DIACONEASA, Z. M.;  PURZA, A. L.;  VODNAR, D. C.;  TIT, D. M.; NITESCU, M., Bioactive Potential of Elderberry (Sambucus nigra): Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Activity, Bioaccessibility and Prebiotic Potential. Molecules 2023, 28 (7).

254. POP, O. L.; SUHAROSCHI, R.;  SOCACI, S. A.;  CERESINO, E. B.;  WEBER, A.;  GRUBER-TRAUB, C.;  VODNAR, D. C.;  FARCAS, A. C.; JOHANSSON, E., Polyphenols-Ensured Accessibility from Food to the Human Metabolism by Chemical and Biotechnological Treatments. Antioxidants 2023, 12 (4).

253. AURORI, M.; NICULAE, M.;  HANGANU, D.;  PALL, E.;  CENARIU, M.;  VODNAR, D. C.;  BUNEA, A.;  FIT, N.; ANDREI, S., Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Cytoprotective Effects of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas L.) Fruit Extracts. Pharmaceuticals 2023, 16 (3).

252. PODAR, A. S.; SEMENIUC, C. A.;  IONESCU, S. R.;  SOCACIU, M. I.;  FOGARASI, M.;  FARCAS, A. C.;  VODNAR, D. C.; SOCACI, S. A., An Overview of Analytical Methods for Quantitative Determination of Coenzyme Q10 in Foods. Metabolites, 2023, 13 (2).

251. MAXIM, A.; ALBU, V. C.;  VODNAR, D. C.;  MIHAIESCU, T.;  MANG, S. M.;  CAMELE, I.;  TROTTA, V.;  BONOMO, M. G.;  MIHALESCU, L.;  SANDOR, M.;  RANGA, F.; BORSAI, O., Assessment of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Landraces for Their Agronomic, Biochemical Characteristics and Resistance to Phytophthora infestans. Agronomy, 2023, 13 (1).

2023

Conferences

201. NEMEȘ, S.A., FĂRCAȘ, A.C., CĂLINOIU, L.F., DULF, F.V., VODNAR, D.C., 2023 Malta. Bioactive Compound Production Via Solid-State Fermentation Using Acid-Pretreated Cereal Bran. 16th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications; 28–29 September; Malta.

200. TELEKY B.-E., MITREA L., PLAMADA D., NEMES S.-A., CALINOIU L.-F., PASCUTA M.S., VARVARA R.-A., SZABO K., MARTAU G.-A., SIMON E., RANGA F., VODNAR D.C., 2023 Poland. Active and Biodegradable Food Packaging Production Based on PVA, Pectin, and Itaconic Acid. Polish Congress of Rheology; 18-20 September; Krakow-Wieliczka, Poland.

199. TELEKY B., MITREA L., PASCUTA M., NEMES S., CALINOIU L., STEFANESCU B., MARTAU A., SIMON E., L.F. CALINOIU., SZABO K., PLAMADA D, COCEAN A.M., VARVARA A., VODNAR D.C., 2023  Novel integrated bioprocess system for producing organic acids from food by-products. The 13^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2023, Technical University of Moldova, Republic of Moldova.

198. VARVARA A., VODNAR D.C., 2023  Secondary Metabolites in Food Digestion. The 13^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2023, Technical University of Moldova, Republic of Moldova.

197. COCEAN A.M., VODNAR D.C., 2023  Modulation of the gut-brain axis using psychobiotics in neurodegenerative diseases. The 13^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2023, Technical University of Moldova, Republic of Moldova.

196. NEMES S.A., CALINOIU L.F., FARCAS A.C., DULF F.V., VODNAR D.C., 2023  Cereal Bran Acid Pretreatment for Enhanced Bioactive Compound Production through Solid-State Fermentation. The 13^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2023, Technical University of Moldova, Republic of Moldova.

195. NEMES A-S., FARCAS A.C., SOCACI S.A., VODNAR D.C., 2023. The influence of acid pretreatment on phenolic compounds during solid-state fermentation of oat brain. The 22^nd International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

194. PLAMADA, B. TELEKY, S. A. NEMES, L. MITREA, K. SZABO, L.-F. CĂLINOIU, M. S. PASCUTA, R.-A. VARVARA, C. CIONT, G. A. MARTĂU, E. SIMON, G. BARTA, F. V. DULF, VODNAR D.C., M. NITESCU.,2023. Exploring plant-based dairy alternatives – a future direction to the Milky Way. The 22^nd International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

193. G. BARTA, A. BECZE, D. SIMEDRU, F. RANGA, VODNAR D.C., 2023 Harnessing bioactive compounds from natural sources for health and well-being: advantages in fermentation processes and microbial production. The 22^nd International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

192. A.M. COCEAN, VODNAR D.C., 2023. Exploring the gut-brain axis: potential therapeutic impact of psychobiotics on mental health. The 22^nd International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

191. CĂLINOIU L-F., MITREA L., MARTĂU G-A., NEMES A-S., TELEKY B., ȘTEFĂNESCU B-E., VODNAR D.C., 2023. Optimization of vitamin B12 production by Propionibacterium freudenreichii on model media fermentation. The 22^nd International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

190. CIONT C., POP O.L., DIACONEASA Z., VODNAR D.C., 2023. Functionalized iron oxide nanoparticles for biomedical applications. The 22^nd International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

189. MARTAU G-A., CALINOIU L-F., ELEMER S., ODOCHEANU R., PLOSCA M-P., TELEKY B-E., MITREA L. , DUDU A-I., VODNAR D.C., TOSA M-I., 2023. Towards circular economy: agro-industrial by-products enabling in situ enzyme production for food and pharmaceutical applications. The 22^nd International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

188. MITREA L., PLOSCA M-P., TELEKY B-E., NEMES S-A., PASCUTA M-S., MARTAU A-G., CALINOIU L.F., GOGOUU E, VASILEIOU C., KROKIDA M., VODNAR D.C., 2023. Enhancement of chemical and physical attributes in macroalgae-biobased coating materials usingaqueous extracts from olive leaves. The 22^nd International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

187. PODAR A.S., SEMENIUC C.A., RANGA F., IONESCU S.R., SOCACIU M.I., FOGARASI M., FARCAS A.C., VODNAR D.C., SOCACI S.A. A preparation procedure of some natural dietary supplements based on coenzyme Q10 from chicken hearts and oil press cakes. The 22^nd International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

186. TELEKY B-E., PLOSCA M.P., MITREA L., PLĂMADĂ D., NEMEŞ S-A., CĂLINOIU L-F., PASCUTA M.S., VARVARA R-A., SZABO K., COCEAN A-M., CIONT C., ODOCHEANU R., MARTĂU G-A., SIMON E., RANGA F., VODNAR D.C. 2023. Circular bioeconomy: unlocking itaconic acid production from food by-products through innovative solid-state fermentation. The 22^nd International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Book chapters (International)

17. CALINOIU, L. F., MITREA, L., TELEKY B-E., SZABO K., MARTĂU, A.G., NEMES, A., PLAMADA, D., PASCUTA, M-S., BARTA, G., VARVARA R-A., STEFANESCU B-E., VODNAR D.C*., Chapter 4 – Fruit and vegetable waste and by-products for pigments and color. In: Fruit and Vegetable Waste Utilization and Sustainability. 2023, ACADEMIC PRESS. (*corresponding author).

16. TELEKY B-E., MITREA, L., CĂLINOIU, L. F., MARTĂU, A.G., VODNAR D.C*., Microbial Processes to Produce Food Ingredients and Products. In: Sustainable Food Science – A Comprehensive Approach. 2023, ELSEVIER. (*corresponding author).

 15. MITREA, L., CĂLINOIU, L.F., TELEKY B-E., SZABO K., MARTĂU, A.G., NEMES, S-A., PLAMADĂ, D., PASCUTA M-S, G. BARTA, R-A. VARVARA, VODNAR D.C*., Chapter 3 – Fruit and vegetable wastes for biobased chemicals. In: Fruit and Vegetable Waste Utilization and Sustainability. 2023, ACADEMIC PRESS. (*corresponding author).

2022

Research Articles

250. MAXIM, A.; ALBU, V.C.; VODNAR, D.C.; MIHĂIESCU, T.; MANG, Ș.M.; CAMELE, I.; TROTTA, V.; BONOMO, M.G.; MIHALESCU, L.; SANDOR, M.; RANGA, F.; BORSAI, O. Assessment of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Landraces for Their Agronomic, Biochemical Characteristics and Resistance to Phytophthora infestans. Agronomy2022, 13, 21.

249. DAGNI, A., HEGHEȘ, S.C., SUHAROSCHI, R., POP, O.L., FODOR, A., VULTURAR, R., COZMA, A., ANIQFILALI. O., VODNAR, D.C.,A.,  EL KHALFI, B. Essential oils from Dysphania genus: Traditional uses, chemical composition, toxicology, and health benefits. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022, 13:1024274.

248. ȘTEFĂNESCU, B.E.; SOCACIU, C.; VODNAR, D.C*. Recent Progress in Functional Edible Food Packaging Based on Gelatin and Chitosan. Coatings2022, 12, 1815. (*corresponding author)

247. DERDAK, R., SAKOUI, S., POP, O. L., VODNAR, D. C., ADDOUM, B., TELEKY, B. E., SIMON, E., ABDELHAKIM, E., SUHAROSCHI, R., SOUKRI, A., EL KHALFI, B. Optimisation and characterization of α-D-glucan produced by Bacillus velezensis RSDM1 and evaluation of its protective effect on oxidative stress in Tetrahymena thermophila induced by H2O2. International journal of biological macromolecules, 222(Pt B), 3229-3242.

246. SOCACIU, M.-I.; CÂMPIAN, V.; DABIJA, D.-C.; FOGARASI, M.; SEMENIUC, C.A.; PODAR, A.S.; VODNAR, D.C. Assessing Consumers’ Preference and Loyalty towards Biopolymer Films for Food Active Packaging. Coatings2022, 12, 1770.

245. PĂUCEAN, A.; KÁDÁR, C.B.; SIMON, E.; VODNAR, D.C.; RANGA, F.; RUSU, I.E.; VIȘAN, V.-G.; SOCACI, S.-A.; MAN, S.; CHIȘ, M.S.; POP, A.; TANISLAV, A.E.; MUREȘAN, V. Freeze-Dried Powder of Fermented Chili Paste—New Approach to Cured Salami Production. Foods2022, 11, 3716.

244. SZABO, K.; MITREA, L.; CĂLINOIU, L.F.; TELEKY, B.-E.; MARTĂU, G.A.; PLAMADA, D.; PASCUTA, M.S.; NEMEŞ, S.-A.; VARVARA, R.-A.; VODNAR, D.C*. Natural Polyphenol Recovery from Apple-, Cereal-, and Tomato-Processing By-Products and Related Health-Promoting Properties. Molecules2022, 27, 7977. (*corresponding author)

243. MITREA, L., CĂLINOIU, L. F., TELEKY, B. E., SZABO, K., MARTĂU, A. G., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B. E., DULF,F.V., VODNAR, D. C*. (2022). Waste cooking oil and crude glycerol as efficient renewable biomass for the production of platform organic chemicals through oleophilic yeast strain of Yarrowia lipolytica. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 28, 102943. (*corresponding author)

242. VODNAR, D. C., CALINOIU, L. F., MITREA, L. Exploiting the effect of dietary fibre on the gut microbiota in patients with pelvic radiotherapy. British Journal of Cancer, 2022, 127(9), 1575-1576.

241. NEMES, S.A.; CĂLINOIU, L.F.; DULF, F.V.; FĂRCAS, A.C.; VODNAR, D.C*.Integrated Technology for Cereal Bran Valorization: Perspectives for a Sustainable Industrial Approach. Antioxidants 2022, 11, 2159. (*corresponding author)

240. TELEKY, B. E., MARTĂU, G. A., RANGA, F., POP, I. D.,  VODNAR, D. C*. Biofunctional soy-based sourdough for improved rheological properties during storage. Scientific Reports, 2022, 12(1), 17535. (*corresponding author)

239. ALHARBI, K., ALHAITHLOUL, H. A. S., ALAYAFI, A. A., WAFA’A, A., ALGHANEM, S. M., AL-MUSHHIN, A. A., SOLIMAN, M.,  ALSUBEIE, M. S., VODNAR, D.C*.MARC, R. A. Impact of Plantago ovata Forsk leaf extract on morpho-physio-biochemical attributes, ions uptake and drought resistance of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings. Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022, 13. (*corresponding author)

238. TELEKY, B.-E.; MITREA, L.; PLAMADA, D.; NEMES, S.A.; CĂLINOIU, L.-F.; PASCUTA, M.S.; VARVARA, R.-A.; SZABO, K.; VAJDA, P.; SZEKELY, C.; MARTĂU, G.-A.; ELEMER, S.; RANGA, F.; VODNAR, D.C*. Development of Pectin and Poly(vinyl alcohol)-Based Active Packaging Enriched with Itaconic Acid and Apple Pomace-Derived Antioxidants. Antioxidants2022, 11, 1729. (*corresponding author)

237. PASCUTA, M.S.; VARVARA, R.-A.; TELEKY, B.-E.; SZABO, K.; PLAMADA, D.; NEMEŞ, S.-A.; MITREA, L.; MARTĂU, G.A.; CIONT, C.; CĂLINOIU, L.F.; BARTA, G.; VODNAR, D.C*. Polysaccharide-Based Edible Gels as Functional Ingredients: Characterization, Applicability, and Human Health Benefits. Gels2022, 8, 524. (*corresponding author)

236. MA, J., SALEEM, M. H., YASIN, G., MUMTAZ, S., QURESHI, F. F., ALI, B., ERCISLI, S., ALHAG, S. K.,EZZAT, A., VODNAR, D.C., HUSSAIN, I.,  MARC, R.A.,  CHEN, F. Individual and combinatorial effects of SNP and NaHS on morpho-physio-biochemical attributes and phytoextraction of chromium through Cr-stressed spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.). Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022, 13, 973740.

235. FĂRCAȘ, A.C.; SOCACI, S.A.; NEMEȘ, S.A.; SALANȚĂ, L.C.; CHIȘ, M.S.; POP, C.R.; BORȘA, A.; DIACONEASA, Z.; VODNAR, D.C.Cereal Waste Valorization through Conventional and Current Extraction Techniques—An Up-to-Date Overview. Foods 2022, 11, 2454.

234. LEOPOLD, L. F., COMAN, C., CLAPA, D., OPREA, I., TOMA, A., IANCU, Ș. D., BARBU-TUDORAN, L., SUCIU, M.,  CIORÎȚĂ, A.,  CADIȘ, A.I., MUREȘAN, L.E.,  PERHAIȚA, I.M., COPOLOVICI, L.,  COPOLOVICI,D.M., COPACIU, F., LEOPOLD, N., VODNAR, D.C., COMAN, V. The effect of 100–200 nm ZnO and TiO2 nanoparticles on the in vitro-grown soybean plants. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 2022,  216, 112536.

233. DERDAK, R., SAKOUI, S., POP, O. L., VODNAR, D. C.,ADDOUM, B., ELMAKSSOUDI, A., ERRACHIDI, F., SUHAROSCHI, R., SOUKRI, A., EL KHALFI, B. Screening, optimization and characterization of exopolysaccharides produced by novel strains isolated from Moroccan raw donkey milk. Food Chemistry: X, 2022, 14, 100305.

232. SZABO, K.; TELEKY, B.-E.; RANGA, F.; ROMAN, I.; KHAOULA, H.; BOUDAYA, E.; LTAIEF, A.B.; AOUANI, W.; THIAMRAT, M.; VODNAR, D.C*. Carotenoid Recovery from Tomato Processing By-Products through Green Chemistry. Molecules2022, 27, 3771. (*corresponding author)

231. NICOLESCU, A.; BABOTĂ, M.; ZHANG, L.; BUNEA, C.I.; GAVRILAȘ, L.; VODNAR, D.C.; MOCAN, A.; CRIȘAN, G.; ROCCHETTI, G. Optimized Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Rosa caninaL. Pseudo-Fruits (Rosehip) and Their Biological Activity. Antioxidants 2022, 11, 1123.

230. CLAPA, D.; NEMEȘ, S.-A.; RANGA, F.; HÂRȚA, M.; VODNAR, D.C*.; CĂLINOIU, L.-F. Micropropagation of Vaccinium corymbosumL.: An Alternative Procedure for the Production of Secondary Metabolites. Horticulturae 2022, 8, 480. (*corresponding author)

229. DUMITRAŞ, D.-A.; BUNEA, A.; VODNAR, D.C.; HANGANU, D.; PALL, E.; CENARIU, M.; GAL, A.F.; ANDREI, S. Phytochemical Characterization of Taxus baccataL. Aril with Emphasis on Evaluation of the Antiproliferative and Pro-Apoptotic Activity of Rhodoxanthin. Antioxidants 2022, 11, 1039.

228. FELFÖLDI, Z.; RANGA, F.; ROMAN, I.A.; SESTRAS, A.F.; VODNAR, D.C.; PROHENS, J.; SESTRAS, R.E. Analysis of Physico-Chemical and Organoleptic Fruit Parameters Relevant for Tomato Quality. Agronomy2022, 12, 1232.

227. TÓTH, Z. R., FERARU, A., DEBRECZENI, D., TODEA, M., POPESCU, R. A., GYULAVÁRI, T., SESARMAN,A., NEGREA, G.,  VODNAR, D.C,  HERNADI, K., PAP, Z.,  BAIA,L.  MAGYARI, K. Influence of different silver species on the structure of bioactive silicate glasses. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 2022,  583, 121498.

226. PRECUP, G.; TELEKY, B.-E.; RANGA, F.; VODNAR, D.C*. Assessment of Physicochemical and Rheological Properties of Xylo-Oligosaccharides and Glucose-Enriched Doughs Fermented with BB-12. Biology2022, 11, 553. (*corresponding author)

225. SAKOUI, S., DERDAK, R., ADDOUM, B., POP,  O.L., VODNAR, D.C, SUHAROSCHI,R.,  SOUKRI, A., EL KHALFI, B. The first study of probiotic properties and biological activities of lactic acid bacteria isolated from Bat guano from Er-rachidia, Morocco.  LWT, 2022, Volume 159, 113224.

224. ȘTEFĂNESCU, B.E.; NEMES, S.-A.; TELEKY, B.-E.; CĂLINOIU, L.F.; MITREA, L.; MARTĂU, G.A.; SZABO, K.; MIHAI, M.; VODNAR, D.C.; CRIȘAN, G. Microencapsulation and Bioaccessibility of Phenolic Compounds of VacciniumLeaf Extracts. Antioxidants2022, 11, 674. (*corresponding author)

223. PRECUP, G.; VENUS, J.; HEIERMANN, M.; SCHNEIDER, R.; POP, I.D.; VODNAR, D.C. Chemical and Enzymatic Synthesis of Biobased Xylo-Oligosaccharides and Fermentable Sugars from Wheat Straw for Food Applications. Polymers2022, 14, 1336. (*corresponding author)

222. IGUAL, M.; PĂUCEAN, A.; VODNAR, D.C.; GARCÍA-SEGOVIA, P.; MARTÍNEZ-MONZÓ, J.; CHIŞ, M.S. In Vitro Bioaccessibility of Bioactive Compounds from Rosehip-Enriched Corn Extrudates. Molecules2022, 27, 1972.

221. MITREA, L., TELEKY, B. E., LEOPOLD, L. F., NEMES, S. A., PLAMADA, D., DULF, F. V., POP, I.D., VODNAR, D. C.*The physicochemical properties of five vegetable oils exposed at high temperature for a short-time-interval. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 2022, 106, 104305. (*corresponding author)

220. BOROS, Z.; BĂIEȘ, M.H.; VODNAR, D.C.; GHERMAN, C.M.; BORȘAN, S.-D.; COZMA-PETRUȚ, A.; LEFKADITIS, M.; GYÖRKE, A.; COZMA, V. Antiparasitic Action of Lactobacillus caseiATCC 393 and Lactobacillus paracaseiCNCM Strains in CD-1 Mice Experimentally Infected with Trichinella britovi. Pathogens 2022, 11, 296.

219. TÓTH, Z.-R.; KISS, J.; TODEA, M.; KOVÁCS, G.; GYULAVÁRI, T.; SESARMAN, A.; NEGREA, G.; VODNAR, D.C.; SZABÓ, A.; BAIA, L.; MAGYARI, K. Bioactive Properties of Composites Based on Silicate Glasses and Different Silver and Gold Structures. Materials2022, 15, 1655.

218. PASCUTA, M.S.; VODNAR, D.C*. Nanocarriers for Sustainable Active Packaging: An Overview during and Post COVID-19. Coatings2022, 12, 102. (*corresponding author)

217. PRECUP, G.; POCOL, C.B.; TELEKY, B.-E.; VODNAR, D.C*. Awareness, Knowledge, and Interest about Prebiotics—A Study among Romanian Consumers. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2022, 19, 1208.  (*corresponding author)

216. M.A, J., SALEEM, M. H., ALI, B., RASHEED, R., ASHRAF, M. A., AZIZ, H., SEZAI ERCISLI, SANA RIAZ, MOHSEN, M. E., IQBAL, H., SADEQ, K. A., AHMED, E. A., VODNAR, D.C., MUMTAZ, S., MARC, R. A. Impact of foliar application of syringic acid on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under heavy metal stress-insights into nutrient uptake, redox homeostasis, oxidative stress, and antioxidant defense. Frontiers in Plant Science. 2022,13.

215. SZABO, K.; RANGA, F.; ELEMER, S.; VARVARA, R.A.; DIACONEASA, Z.; DULF, F.V.; VODNAR, D.C*. Evaluation of the Astragalus exscapus subsp. transsilvanicusRoots’ Chemical Profile, Phenolic Composition and Biological Activities. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23, 15161 (*corresponding author)

214. MA, J., ALI, S., SALEEM, M.H., MUMTAZ, S., YASIN, G., ALI, B., AL-GHAMDI, A.A., ELSHIKH, M.S, VODNAR, D.C*, MARC, R.A., REHMAN, A., KHAN, M.N., CHEN, F., ALI, S.. Short-term responses of Spinach (Spinacia oleraceaL.) to the individual and combinatorial effects of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium and silicon in the soil contaminated by boron. Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022,  23;13:983156. (*corresponding author)

213.  SAKOUI, S., DERDAK, R., POP, O. L., VODNAR, D. C., ADDOUM, B., TELEKY, B. E., SIMON, E., ABDELHAKIM, E., SUHAROSCHI, R., ABDELAZIZ, S.,EL KHALFI, B. Effect of encapsulated probiotic in Inulin-Maltodextrin-Sodium alginate matrix on the viability of Enterococcus mundtii SRBG1 and the rheological parameters of fermented milk. Current Research in Food Science, 2022, 5, 1713-1719.

212. DULF, E,H., VODNAR, D.C.,DANKU, A., MARTĂU, A.G., TELEKY, B.E., DULF, F.V., RAMADAN, M.F., CRISAN, O. Mathematical Modeling and Optimization of LactobacillusSpecies Single and Co-Culture Fermentation Processes in Wheat and Soy Dough Mixtures. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022, 23;10:888827.

211. KÁDÁR, C.B.; PĂUCEAN, A.; SIMON, E.; VODNAR, D.C.; RANGA, F.; RUSU, I.E.; VIȘAN, V.-G.; MAN, S.; CHIȘ, M.S.; DREȚCANU, G. Dynamics of Bioactive Compounds during Spontaneous Fermentation of Paste Obtained from Capsicum ssp.—Stage towards a Product with Technological Application. Plants2022, 11, 1080.

210. BARTA, D.G., CORNEA-CIPCIGAN, M., MARGAOAN, R.,  VODNAR, D.C*.Biotechnological Processes Simulating the Natural Fermentation Process of Bee Bread and Therapeutic Properties-An Overview. Frontiers inNutrition. 2022, 27;9:871896. (*corresponding author)

209. MITREA, L., NEMEŞ, S.A., SZABO, K., TELEKY, B.E., VODNAR, D.C*.Guts Imbalance Imbalances the Brain: A Review of Gut Microbiota Association With Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders. Frontiers in  Medicine, 2022,  31;9:813204. (*corresponding author)

208. PLAMADA, D., VODNAR, D. C.*Polyphenols-Gut Microbiota Interrelationship :A Transition to a New Generation of Prebiotics. Nutrients, 2022, 14(1), 137. (*corresponding author).

207. THAKUR, A.;  SINGH, S.;  DULTA, K.;  SINGH, N.;  ALI, B.;  HAFEEZ, A.;  VODNAR, D. C.; MARC, R. A., Nutritional evaluation, phytochemical makeup, antibacterial and antioxidant properties of wild plants utilized as food by the Gaddis-a tribal tribe in the Western Himalayas. Frontiers in Agronomy 2022, 4.

206. HUDED, A. K. C.; JINGADE, P.;  MISHRA, M. K.;  ERCISLI, S.;  ILHAN, G.;  MARC, R. A.; VODNAR, D.C., Comparative genomic analysis and phylogeny of NAC25 gene from cultivated and wild  Coffea species. Frontiers in Plant Science 2022, 13.

205. HAIDER, M. W.; NAFEES, M.;  AHMAD, I.;  ALI, B.;  MARYAM;  IQBAL, R.;  VODNAR, D. C.;  MARC, R. A.;  KAMRAN, M.;  SALEEM, M. H.;  AL-GHAMDI, A. A.;  AL-HEMAID, F. M.; ELSHIKH, M. S., Postharvest dormancy-related changes of endogenous hormones in relation to different dormancy-breaking methods of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tubers. Frontiers in Plant Science 2022, 13.

204. POP, L. C.; BARTA, G.;  COTET, L. C.;  MAGYARI, K.;  BAIA, M.;  TUDORAN, L. B.;  UNGUR, R.;  VODNAR, D. C.;  BAIA, L.; DANCIU, V., ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF GRAPHENE OXIDE-COATED POLYPROPYLENE SURFACES. Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Chemia 2022, 67 (1), 281-296.

2022

Conferences

185. Plamada D., Arlt M., Güterbock D., Sevenich R., Kanzler C., Kieserling H., Rohn S., Vodnar D.C., Stability of phenolic compounds extracted from apple pomace during typical food processing. The 50th German Food Chemists Day, Hamburg 2022

184. NEMES A-S., FARCAS A.C., SOCACI S.A., VODNAR D.C., 2022. Comprehensive overview of the conventional and novel extraction methods applied to release the bioactive compounds from cereal waste and by-products . The 21^stInternational Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

183. PLAMADA D., ARLT M., GÜTERBOCK D., SEVENICH R., KANZLER C., KIESERLING H., ROHN S., VODNAR D.C., 2022. Effect of typical food processing on phenolic compounds in apple pomace. The 21^st International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

182. TELEKY B., MITREA L., PASCUTA M., NEMES S., CALINOIU L., STEFANESCU B., MARTAU A., SIMON E., BARTA G., SZABO K., PLAMADA D., PRECUP G., VARVARA A., VODNAR D.C., 2022. Itaconic acid-based renewable biopolymers. The 12^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2022, Prague, Cehia.

181. TELEKY B., MITREA L., PLAMADA D., NEMES A., CALINOIU L.F., PASCUTA M., VARVARA A-R., SZABO K., VAJDA P., SZEKELY C., MARTAU G-A., SIMON E., RANGA R., VODNAR D.C., 2022. Itaconic-acid-based active packaging enriched with apple pomace-derived antioxidants. The 21^st International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

180. TELEKY B., MITREA L., PLAMADA D., NEMEŞ S-A., CĂLINOIU L.F., PASCUTA M., VARVARA A-R., SZABO K., MARTĂU G-A., SIMON E., RANGA F., VODNAR D.C., 2022. Physico-chemical effects of polyol-producing microorganisms on wheat-soy flour dough mixtures. The 21^st International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

179. NEMES A-S., CĂLINOIU, L.F., FARCAȘ A.C., DULF F.VODNAR D.C., 2022. Pretreatments and bioprocesses for increasing the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of cereal bran phytochemicals. The 21^st International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

178. NEMES A-S., FARCAȘ A.C., SOCACI S.A., VODNAR D.C., 2022. Techniques for extraction and isolation of bioactive fractions from cereal byproducts. The 20^th ICC Conference 2022 “Future Challenges for Cereal Science and Technology” Vienna, Austria

177. PLAMADA D., ARLT M., GÜTERBOCK D., SEVENICH R., KANZLER C., VODNAR D.C., KIESERLING H., ROHN S., 2022. Stability of phenolic compounds extracted from apple pomace during typical food processing. PhD STUDENTS’ DAYS, The Second Edition, ARAD, Romania

176. VODNAR D.C., LAURA M., MARTĂU A., SIMON E., NEMEȘ A., 2022. Robiotics interlink with food industry. LIFE SCIENCES FOR TOMORROW, IAȘI

175. VODNAR D.C., LAURA M., MARTĂU A., SIMON E., NEMEȘ A., 2022. Links between probiotics and the food industry, The 18^th ANNUAL MEETING „DURABLE AGRICULTURE – AGRICULTURE OF THE FUTURE”, Craiova

174. VODNAR D.C., 2022. Rolul probioticelor în sănătatea nutrițională: probiotice, ca nutribiotice!”. Conferințele Științifice ”INOVALIMENT”

173. CIONT (NAGY) C., POP O.L., VODNAR D.C., 2022. Evolution of the phenolic compounds by microencapsulation and nanoencapsulation of olive leaf extract in biscuits during gastrointestinal digestion. PhD STUDENTS’ DAYS, The Second Edition, ARAD, ROMANIA

172. PĂȘCUȚĂ (CANALIS) M., VODNAR D.C., 2022. Sustainable nanocarriers for edible materials development. PhD STUDENTS’ DAYS, The Second Edition, ARAD, ROMANIA

171. NEMES A., CĂLINOIU L.F., FARCAȘ A.C., DULF F. VODNAR D.C., 2022. Pretreatments of cereal bran to increase the concentration of bioactive compounds. PhD STUDENTS’ DAYS, The Second Edition, ARAD, ROMANIA

170. PASCUTA (CANALIS) M. S., MITREA L., NEMES S. A., SZABO K., TELEKY B. E., VODNAR D.C., 2022.Development of sustainable active packaging by using nanocarriers: a step to environment safe. The 12^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2022, Prague, Czechia

169. TRIPON AM., CRISTEA A., MARTĂU A.G., VODNAR D.C., BANCIU HL., 2022. Sugarcane molasses – a sweet way to “green plastics” using Halomonas elongate. Halophiles and humans: Biotechnology. The 13^th Conference on Halophilic Microorganisms: Halophiles, Alicante, Spain

168. PODAR A.S., SEMENIUC C., RANGA F., SOCACIU M-I., FOGARAS M.I, FĂRCAŞ A.C., VODNAR D.C., IONESCU S.R., SOCACI S.A., 2022. Preliminary results on the recovery of coenzyme q10 from vegetable and animal waste. PhD STUDENTS’ DAYS, The Second Edition, ARAD, ROMANIA

167. SZABO K., TELEKY B., CALINOIU L., MITREA L., VODNAR D.C., 2022. Carotenoids recovery from tomato processing industry and their reintegration in the food chain through microencapsulation process. The 12^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2022, Prague, Czechia

166. MITREA L., NEMEȘ S. A., PLAMADĂ D., PĂȘCUȚĂ M. S., VARVARA A., SIMON E., DULF F. V., VODNAR D.C., 2022. Integrated model for obtaining an innovative product for people with metabolic disorders – AmberCaps. The 12^th CASEE CONFERENCE 2022, Prague, Czechia

165. CĂLINOIU L-F., MITREA L., MARTĂU G-A., NEMES A-S., TELEKY B., ȘTEFĂNESCU B-E., SIMON E., VODNAR D.C., 2022. Sustainable vitamin b12 fortification of cereal by-products. The 21^st International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”

164. SZABO K., VARVAVA A-R, MITREA, L. NEMEȘ S-A., PLĂMADĂ D., PĂȘCUȚĂ M., SIMON E., TELEKY B., CĂLINOIU L.F., MARTĂU A-G., ȘTEFĂNESCU B-E., DULF F., VODNAR D.C., 2022. Evaluation of the astragalus exscapus l. Subsp. Transsilvanicus roots chemical composition and biological activities. The 21^st International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

163. MITREA L., NEMEȘ A-S., PLĂMADĂ D., PĂȘCUȚĂ M., VARVAVA A-R., SIMON E., TELEKY B., SZABO K., CĂLINOIU L.F., MARTĂU A-G., RANGA F., ȘTEFĂNESCU B-E., DULF F., VODNAR D.C., 2022. Ambercaps – succinic acid-based microcapsules designed for food and pharmaceutical applications with health-related benefits. The 21^st International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

2021

Research Articles

203. IGUAL, M.; CHIS, M. S.;  SOCACI, S. A.;  VODNAR, D. C.;  RANGA, F.;  MARTINEZ-MONZO, J.; GARCIA-SEGOVIA, P., Effect of Medicago sativa Addition on Physicochemical, Nutritional and Functional Characteristics of Corn Extrudates. Foods 2021, 10 (5).

202. MARTĂU, G. A., EMOKE, T. B., RANGA, F., POP, I. D., VODNAR, D. C.*Apple pomace as a sustainable substrate in sourdough fermentation. Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021, 3850. (*corresponding author)

201. SZABO, K., TELEKY, B. E., RANGA, F., SIMON, E., POP, O. L., BABALAU-FUSS, V., … & VODNAR, D. C.*Bioaccessibility of microencapsulated carotenoids, recovered from tomato processing industrial by-products, using in vitro digestion model. LWT, 2021, 152, 112285. (*corresponding author)

200. FELFÖLDI, Z., RANGA, F., SOCACI, S. A., FARCAS, A., PLAZAS, M., SESTRAS, A. F., VODNAR, D. C., PROHENS, J., SESTRAS, R. E. Physico-Chemical, Nutritional, and Sensory Evaluation of Two New Commercial Tomato Hybrids and Their Parental Lines. Plants (Basel, Switzerland), 2021,10(11).

199. MANEA, A.; CRISAN, D.; BACIUT, G.; BACIUT, M.; BRAN, S.; ARMENCEA, G.; CRISAN, M.; COLOSI, H.; COLOSI, I.; VODNAR, D.;AGHIORGHIESEI, A.; AGHIORGHIESEI, O.; ONISOR, F.; DINU, C. The Importance of Atmospheric Microbial Contamination Control in Dental Offices: Raised Awareness Caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 2359.

198. IGUAL, M.; CHIŞ, M.S.; PĂUCEAN, A.; VODNAR, D. C.; MUSTE, S.; MAN, S.; MARTÍNEZ-MONZÓ, J.; GARCÍA-SEGOVIA, P. Valorization of Rose Hip (Rosa canina) Puree Co-Product in Enriched Corn Extrudates.Foods,2021, 10, 2787.

197. MARC, G.; STANA, A.; FRANCHINI, A.H.; VODNAR, D. C.*; BARTA, G.; TERTIŞ, M.; ŞANTA, I.; CRISTEA, C.; PÎRNĂU, A.; CIORÎŢĂ, A.; DUME, B.; TOMA, V.-A.; VLASE, L.; ONIGA, I.; ONIGA, O. Phenolic Thiazoles with Antioxidant and Antiradical Activity. Synthesis, In Vitro Evaluation, Toxicity, Electrochemical Behavior, Quantum Studies and Antimicrobial Screening.Antioxidants, 2021, 10, 1707. (*corresponding author)

196. VARVARA, R.-A.; SZABO, K.; VODNAR, D. C.*3D Food Printing: Principles of Obtaining Digitally-Designed Nourishment.Nutrients, 2021,13, 3617. (*corresponding author)

195. IGUAL, M.; CHIŞ, M.S.; PĂUCEAN, A.; VODNAR, D. C.; RANGA, F.; MIHĂIESCU, T.; TÖRÖK, A.I.; FĂRCAȘ, A.; MARTÍNEZ-MONZÓ, J.; GARCÍA-SEGOVIA, P. Effect on Nutritional and Functional Characteristics by EncapsulatingRose caninaPowder in Enriched Corn Extrudates. Foods,2021, 10, 2401.

194. BARTA, D. G., COMAN, V., VODNAR, D. C.*Microalgae as sources of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: Biotechnological aspects.Algal Research, 2021, 58, 102410. (*corresponding author)

193. MARTĂU, G.-A.; UNGER, P.; SCHNEIDER, R.; VENUS, J.; VODNAR, D. C.*; LÓPEZ-GÓMEZ, J.P. Integration of Solid State and Submerged Fermentations for the Valorization of Organic Municipal Solid Waste.J. Fungi, 2021, 7, 766. (*corresponding author)

192. VIŞAN, V.-G.; CHIŞ, M.S.; PĂUCEAN, A.; MUREȘAN, V.; PUȘCAȘ, A.; STAN, L.; VODNAR, D. C.; DULF, F.V.; ȚIBULCĂ, D.; VLAIC, B.A.; RUSU, I.E.; KADAR, C.B.; VLAIC, A. Influence of Marination with Aromatic Herbs and Cold Pressed Oils on Black Angus Beef Meat.Foods, 2021,10, 2012.

191. POP, B.; IONUȚ, I.; MARC, G.; VODNAR, D. C.; PÎRNĂU, A.; VLASE, L.; ONIGA, O. Development of new 2-methyl-4-salicylamide thiazole derivatives: Synthesis, antimicrobial activity evaluation, lipophilicity and molecular docking study. Farmacia, 2021, 69, 724-731

190. MĂRGĂOAN, R.; TOPAL, E.; BALKANSKA, R.; YÜCEL, B.; ORAVECZ, T.; CORNEA-CIPCIGAN, M.; VODNAR, D.C. Monofloral Honeys as a Potential Source of Natural Antioxidants, Minerals andMedicine.Antioxidants,2021, 10, 1023.

189. SIMON, E.; CĂLINOIU, L.F.; MITREA, L.; VODNAR, D. C.*Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics: Implications and Beneficial Effects against Irritable Bowel Syndrome.Nutrients, 2021, 13, 2112. (*corresponding author)

188. . IGUAL, M.; CHIŞ, M.S.; SOCACI, S.A.; VODNAR, D. C.; RANGA, F.; MARTÍNEZ-MONZÓ, J.; GARCÍA-SEGOVIA, P. Effect ofMedicago sativaAddition on Physicochemical, Nutritional and Functional Characteristics of Corn Extrudates.Foods,2021, 10, 928.

187. MACARI, A.; STURZA, R.; LUNG, I.; SORAN, M.-L.; OPRIŞ, O.; BALAN, G.; GHENDOV-MOSANU, A.; VODNAR, D. C.; COJOCARI, D. Antimicrobial Effects of Basil, Summer Savory and Tarragon Lyophilized Extracts in Cold Storage Sausages.Molecules,2021,26, 6678.

186. DUMITRU, M.; VODNAR, D. C.; ELEMER, S.; CIURESCU, G.; HABEANU, M.; SORESCU, I.; GEORGESCU, S.E.; DUDU, A. Evaluation of Non-Encapsulated and Microencapsulated Lactic Acid Bacteria.Appl. Sci.2021,11, 9867.

185. TELEKY, B.-E.; VODNAR, D. C.*Recent Advances in Biotechnological Itaconic Acid Production, and Application for a Sustainable Approach.Polymers,2021, 13, 3574. (*corresponding author)

184. VODNAR, D. C.,VENUS, J., & DUFOSSÉ, L. Recent Advances in Microbial Biotechnology for the Food Industry.Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021, 2879.

183. BRATOSIN, B.C.; DARJAN, S.; VODNAR, D. C.*Single Cell Protein: A Potential Substitute in Human and Animal Nutrition.Sustainability, 2021, 13, 9284. (*corresponding author)

182. RÂPĂ, M.; STEFAN, M.; POPA, P.A.; TOLOMAN, D.; LEOSTEAN, C.; BORODI, G.; VODNAR, D. C.; WRONA, M.; SALAFRANCA, J.; NERÍN, C.; BARTA, D.G.; SUCIU, M.; PREDESCU, C.; MATEI, E. Electrospun Nanosystems Based on PHBV and ZnO for Ecological Food Packaging.Polymers,2021, 13, 2123.

181. HANGANU, D.; NICULAE, M.; IELCIU, I.; OLAH, N.-K.; MUNTEANU, M.; BURTESCU, R.; ȘTEFAN, R.; OLAR, L.; PALL, E.; ANDREI, S.; VODNAR, D. C.; BENEDEC, D.; ONIGA, I. Chemical Profile, Cytotoxic Activity and Oxidative Stress Reduction of DifferentSyringa vulgarisL. Extracts. Molecules,2021, 26, 3104.

180. MOLDOVAN, C., BABOTĂ, M., MOCAN, A., MENGHINI, L., CESA, S., GAVAN, A., SISEA,C.,VODNAR, D. C.; … & BARROS, L. Optimization of the drying process of autumn fruits rich in antioxidants: a study focusing on rosehip (Rosa canina L.) and sea buckthorn (Elaeagnus rhamnoides (L.) A. Nelson) and their bioactive properties.Food & Function, 2021, 12(9), 3939-3953.

179. MIHALCA, V.; KEREZSI, A.D.; WEBER, A.; GRUBER-TRAUB, C.; SCHMUCKER, J.; VODNAR, D. C.; DULF, F.V.; SOCACI, S.A.; FĂRCAȘ, A.; MUREȘAN, C.I.; SUHAROSCHI, R.; POP, O.L. Protein-Based Films and Coatings for Food Industry Applications.Polymers, 2021, 13, 769.

178. MARTĂU, G. A., CĂLINOIU, L. F., VODNAR, D. C.*Bio-vanillin: Towards a sustainable industrial production. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2021, 109, 579-592.(*corresponding author)

177. SOCACIU, M.-I.; FOGARASI, M.; SIMON, E.L.; SEMENIUC, C.A.; SOCACI, S.A.; PODAR, A.S.; VODNAR, D. C.*Effects of Whey Protein Isolate-Based Film Incorporated with Tarragon Essential Oil on the Quality and Shelf-Life of Refrigerated Brook Trout. Foods2021, 10, 401. (*corresponding author)

176. SZABO, K.; DULF, F.V.; TELEKY, B.-E.; ELENI, P.; BOUKOUVALAS, C.; KROKIDA, M.; KAPSALIS, N.; RUSU, A.V.; SOCOL, C.T.; VODNAR, D.C*. Evaluation of the Bioactive Compounds Found in Tomato Seed Oil and Tomato Peels Influenced by Industrial Heat Treatments. Foods2021, 10, 110. (*corresponding author)

175. LIPAN, L., RUSU, B., LAJOS, E. S., SENDRA, E., HERNÁNDEZ, F., VODNAR, D. C., … & CARBONELL‐BARRACHINA, Á. Chemical and sensorial characterization of spray dried hydroSOStainable almond milk. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2021,101 (4) 1372-1381.

2021

Conferences

162. VODNAR, D.C, 2021. Bacterii probiotice încorporate în produse alimentare. Conferințele Științifice „INOVALIMENT”.

161. VODNAR, D.C, 2021. Pshihobiotice in contextul COVID 19, Maratonul de Nutriție, Nutrienți Sănătate, RO.aliment

160. VODNAR, D.C, 2021. Influence of probiotic cocultures on soy-wheat flour dough, rheological properties Rheology in the kitchen? Ingredients, recipes and equipment? The 10^th International Workshop on Molecular and Physical Gastronomy (IWMPG 10).

159. CĂLINOIU L.F., NEMEȘ A-S., DULF F., DULF E., POP I.D., RANGA F., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Mathematical model of solid-state yeast and fungi fermentation of wheat bran for antioxidants production. The 20^th International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

158. CALINOIU L.F., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Solid-state yeast fermentation of wheat and oat bran. The 11^th CASEE Conference, CASEE universities as laboratories for new paradigms in life sciences and related disciplines, Warsaw, Poland.

157. CALINOIU L.F., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Wheat and oat bran: Integrated technology approach for antioxidants delivery. The 6^th International ISEKI-Food Conference “Sustainable Development Goals in Food Systems: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future”

156. MITREA L., RANGA F., DULF F. V., C. VODNAR, 2021.Organic acids biosynthesis by lipophilic yeast strains from agroindustrial by-products. The 11^th CASEE Conference, CASEE universities as laboratories for new paradigms in life sciences and related disciplines”,Warsaw, Poland.

155. MITREA L., TELEKY B. E., SZABO K., CALINOIU L. F., NEMES S. A., PLAMADA D., LAPADUS C. L., PASCUTA M. S., DULF F. V., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Waste cooking oil analysis and its potential as a valuable source for biotechnological purposes; The 11^th CASEE Conference, CASEE universities as laboratories for new paradigms in life sciences and related disciplines”,Warsaw, Poland.

154. MITREA L., DULF F.V., COȚ A.V.O., VODNAR D.C., 2021.The effect of impurities from biodiesel derived-glycerol on 1,3-propanediol biosynthesis by Klebsiella pneumoniae DSMZ 2026. The 2^nd Forum of Revolutions in Renewable Energy in 21st Century (FOREN-21), Budapest, Hungary.

153. MITREA L., RUSU A., DULF F-V, VODNAR D.C.,2021. The production of organic acids by means of oleaginous yeast strains from agro-industrial-derived substrates. The 20^th International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

152. MITREA L., RUSU A., DULF F-V, VODNAR D.C.,2021. The analysis of thermally processed vegetable oil and its applications in biotechnological processes. The 20^th International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

151. SZABO K., SIMON E., VARVARA A.R., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Investigation of the endemic astragalus exscacpus ssp. Transsilvanicus phisico-chemical and biological composition. The 20^th International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

150. VARVARA R-A, KATALIN S., VODNAR D.C., 2021. PRINCIPLES TO OBTAIN DIGITALLY DESIGNED NOURISHMENT THROUGH 3D PRINTING. The 20^th International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

149. SZABO K., CALINOIU L., MITREA L., TELEKY B., MARTAU A., PRECUP G., NEMES A-S., LAPADUS C., PLAMADA D., SIMON E., PASCUTA M., BARTA G., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Assessment of the bioactive compounds found in tomato processing by-products influenced by industrial heat treatments. The 11^th CASEE Conference, CASEE universities as laboratories for new paradigms in life sciences and related disciplines”,Warsaw, Poland.

148. TELEKY B-E, MARTĂU G-A., MITREA L, SZABO K, CĂLINOIU L-F., NEMEȘ A-S., PĂȘCUȚĂ M., PLĂMADĂ D, RANGA F., POP I. D., VODNAR D.C.,2021. Effect of frozen storage and viscoelastic properties of dough fermented with selective cultures. The 20^th International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

147. TELEKY B., MITREA L., CALINOIU L., SZABO K., MARTAU G., NEMES A-S., SIMON E., BARTA G., PASCUTA M., PLAMADA D., LAPADUS C., PRECUP G., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Physico-chemical characterization of soy-flour enriched wheat dough fermented with polyol producing lactic acid bacteria and bakery yeast. The 11^th CASEE Conference, CASEE universities as laboratories for new paradigms in life sciences and related disciplines”,Warsaw, Poland.

146. LAPADUS C. L., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Targeting novel diet therapies: psychobiotics in the management of major depressive disorder. The 11^th CASEE Conference, CASEE universities as laboratories for new paradigms in life sciences and related disciplines”,Warsaw, Poland.

145. COMAN V., TELEKY B.-E., BARTA D.G., VODNAR D.C, 2021. Electro-fermentation as a tool to control microbial fermentations with electrochemical systems. International Conference on Interfaces– Santa Margherita, Sardinia, Italy

144. MARTAU A. G., TELEKY B., VODNAR. D.C., 2021. Apple by-products – a potential substrate in sourdough fermentation. The 11^th CASEE Conference, CASEE universities as laboratories for new paradigms in life sciences and related disciplines”, Warsaw, Poland.

143. MARTAU A. G., TELEKY B., RANGA F., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Apple pomace – a potential substrate in sourdough fermentation. The 6^th International ISEKI-Food Conference. “Sustainable Development Goals in Food Systems: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future”

142. NEMES S. A., MITREA L., CALINOIU L. F., SZABO K., TELEKY B. E., LAPADUS C. L., PLAMADA D., PASCUTA M. S., MARTAU A. G., SIMON E., BARTA G., DULF F. V., VODNAR D.C.,2021. Smart food labels based on agro-industrial by-products. The 11^th CASEE Conference, CASEE universities as laboratories for new paradigms in life sciences and related disciplines”,Warsaw, Poland.

141. PLAMADA D., VODNAR D.C.,2021. Polyphenols as prebiotic substrate for intestinal microbiota The 11^th CASEE Conference, CASEE universities as laboratories for new paradigms in life sciences and related disciplines”,Warsaw, Poland.

140. PĂȘCUȚĂ M., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Migration and sensory effects of active packaging compounds in food. The 11^th CASEE Conference, CASEE universities as laboratories for new paradigms in life sciences and related disciplines”,Warsaw, Poland.

139. PĂȘCUȚĂ M., VODNAR D.C.,2021. Sensorial impact of active coatings and films in food quality. The 20^thInternational Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

138. SOCACIU M.-I., FOGARASI M., SIMON E., SOCACI S.A., PODAR A.S., MUREȘAN V., SEMENIUC C.A., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Active packaging material to extend the shelf-life of fresh fish. The 20^th International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

137. SOCACIU M-I., FOGARASI M., SEMENIUC C.A., SOCACI S.A., ROTAR M.A., MUREŞAN V., POP O.L., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Optimization of antimicrobial edible films obtaining process and their characterization. The 4^th Multidisciplinary Conference on Sustainable Development, Timisoara

136. BARTA D.G., MĂRGĂOAN R.,VODNAR D.C.,2021. Biotechnological processes simulating the natural fermentation process of bee bread. The 20^th International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

135. MĂRGĂOAN R., TOPAL E., BALKANSKA R., YÜCEL B., ORAVECZ T., CORNEA-CIPCIGAN M., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Monofloral honeys as a potential source of natural antioxidants, minerals and medicine. The 20^thInternational Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

134. BARTA G.D., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Recent insights on biotechnological processes of bee bread fermentation. The 11^th CASEE Conference, CASEE universities as laboratories for new paradigms in life sciences and related disciplines”,Warsaw, Poland.

133. SIMON E., RUSU B., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Probiotics microencapsulation in casein-free carrier by spray-drying. The 11^th CASEE Conference, CASEE universities as laboratories for new paradigms in life sciences and related disciplines”,Warsaw, Poland.

132. SOCACI S.A., FARCAS A.C., LEOPOLD L.F., COMAN C., POP O. L., DIACONEASA Z. M., VODNAR D.C., 2021. Nanosystems for the essential oils delivery – current perspective. The 11^th CASEE Conference, CASEE universities as laboratories for new paradigms in life sciences and related disciplines”,Warsaw, Poland.

131. COMAN C., COMAN V. CLAPA D., MURESAN L.E., OPREA I., TOMA A., CADIS A.I., PERHAITA D., IANCU S., STEFANCU A., VODNAR D.C., LEOPOLD N., LEOPOLD L.F., 2021. Influence of metal oxide nanoparticles on soybean plants growth. International Conference on Interfaces– Santa Margherita, Sardinia, Italy.

130. MARTĂU G-A., UNGER P., SCHNEIDER R., VENUS J., VODNAR D.C., LÓPEZ‑GÓMEZ J.P., 2021. Waste valorization and enzymes production via solid-state fermentation used for lactic acid production. The 20^th International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

129. SOCACIU M-I., FOGARASI M., PODAR A.S., MUREȘAN V., SOCACI S.A., VODNAR D.C., CRISTINA ANAMARIA SEMENIUC Active packaging material for food preservation. The 2^nd International Electronic Conference on Foods „Future Foods and Food Technologies for a Sustainable World”, Basel, Switzerland.

128. BOROS B.Z., VODNAR D.C., BAIES M-H., GHERMAN C., COZMA-PETRUȚ A., COZMA V., 2021. Antiparasitic action of lactobacillus casei atcc 393 and lactobacillus paracasei cncm strain in cd-1 mice experimentally infected with trichinella. The 20^th International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Book chapters (International)

14. PRECUP G., VODNAR D.C., Pasteurization in the Kitchen, In Handbook of Molecular Gastronomy, Scientific foundations, Educational Practices and Culinary Applications. 2021. 451-458.

2020

Research Articles

174. VODNAR, D.C.,MITREA, L., TELEKY, B. E., SZABO, K., CĂLINOIU, L. F., NEMEŞ, S. A., MARTĂU, G. A. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Caused by (SARS-CoV-2) Infections: A Real Challenge for Human Gut Microbiota. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 2020,10: 786.

173. GAL, E.; GAINA, L.; PETKES, H.; POP, A.; CRISTEA, C.; BARTA, G.; VODNAR, D. C.;SILAGHI DUMITRESCU, L. Ultrasound-assisted Strecker synthesis of novel 2-(hetero)aryl-2-(arylamino)acetonitrile derivatives. Beilstein Journal of  Organic Chemistry, 2020, 16, 2929–2936.

172. CIOBANU, L., TEFAS, C., OANCEA, D. M., BERCE, C., VODNAR, D., MESTER, A., ONICA, S., TOMA, C., TAULESCU, M. Effect of Lactobacillus PlantarumACTT 8014 on 5‑fluorouracil induced intestinal mucositis in Wistar rats. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 2020, 20(6), 209.

171. MARTIN, F., POP, M., KACSO, I., GROSU, I. G., MICLAUS, M., VODNAR, D., LUNG, I., FILIP, G.,  ELENA OLTEANU, E,D., MOLDOVAN, R., NAGY, A.,  FILIP,X.,  BÂLDEA, I, NAGY, A. Ketoconazole-p-aminobenzoic acid cocrystal: revival of an old drug by crystal engineering. Molecular Pharmaceutics, 2020; 17(3), 919-932.

170. MITREA, L., Trif, M., VODNAR, D.C*. The effect of crude glycerol impurities on 1,3-propanediol biosynthesis by Klebsiella pneumoniaeDSMZ 2026. Renewable Energy. 2020; 153, 1418-1427. (*corresponding author)

169. MITREA, L., LEOPOLD, L.F., BOUARI, C., VODNAR, D.C*. Separation and Purification of Biogenic 1,3-Propanediol from Fermented Glycerol through Flocculation and Strong Acidic Ion-Exchange Resin. Biomolecules. 2020; 10(12):1601. (*corresponding author)

168.COMAN, V., VODNAR, D.C*. Gut microbiota and old age: Modulating factors and interventions for healthy longevity. Experimental Gerontology. 2020, (141) 111095. (*corresponding author)

167. STURZA, A., PĂUCEAN, A., CHIȘ, M.S., MUREȘAN, V., VODNAR, D.C., MAN, S.M., URCAN, A.C., RUSU, I.E., FOSTOC, G., MUSTE, S. Influence of Buckwheat and Buckwheat Sprouts Flours on the Nutritional and Textural Parameters of Wheat Buns. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10(22):7969.

166. CHIŞ, M.S., PĂUCEAN, A., MAN, S.M., VODNAR, D.C.,TELEKY, B-E, POP, C.R., STAN, L., BORSAI, O., KADAR, C.B., URCAN, A.C., MUSTE, S. Quinoa Sourdough Fermented with Lactobacillus plantarum ATCC 8014 Designed for Gluten-Free Muffins—A Powerful Tool to Enhance Bioactive Compounds. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10(20):7140.

165. POP, O.L.; VODNAR, D.C.; DIACONEASA, Z.; ISTRATI, M.; BINȚINȚAN, A.; BINȚINȚAN, V.V.; SUHAROSCHI, R.; GABBIANELLI, R. An Overview of Gut Microbiota and Colon Diseases with a Focus on Adenomatous Colon Polyps. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.2020, 21, 7359.

164.DERDAK, R.; SAKOUI, S.; POP, O.L.; MURESAN, C.I.;VODNAR, D.C.; ADDOUM, B.; VULTURAR, R.; CHIS, A.; SUHAROSCHI, R.; SOUKRI, A.; EL KHALFI, B. Insights on Health and Food Applications of Equus asinus (Donkey) Milk Bioactive Proteins and Peptides—An Overview. Foods 2020, 9, 1302.

 163.ȘTEFĂNESCU, B.-E.; CĂLINOIU, L.F.; RANGA, F.; FETEA, F.; MOCAN, A.;VODNAR, D.C*.; CRIȘAN, G. The Chemical and Biological Profiles of Leaves from Commercial Blueberry Varieties. Plants 2020, 9, 1193. (*corresponding author)

162. TELEKY, B.-E.; MARTĂU, G.A.; VODNAR, D.C*. Physicochemical Effects of Lactobacillus plantarumand Lactobacillus casei Cocultures on Soy–Wheat Flour Dough Fermentation. Foods2020, 9, 1894. (*corresponding author)

161.POP, O.L.; MESAROS, A.;VODNAR, D.C.; SUHAROSCHI, R.; TĂBĂRAN, F.; MAGERUȘAN, L.; TÓDOR, I.S.; DIACONEASA, Z.; BALINT, A.; CIONTEA, L.; SOCACIU, C. Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Efficient Antibacterial Application In Vitro against Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Pathogens. Nanomaterials 2020, 10, 1614.

160. RUSU, I.G.; SUHAROSCHI, R.; VODNAR, D.C.; POP, C.R.; SOCACI, S.A.; VULTURAR, R.; ISTRATI, M.; MOROȘAN, I.; FĂRCAȘ, A.C.; KEREZSI, A.D.; MUREȘAN, C.I.; POP, O.L. Iron Supplementation Influence on the Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Intake Effect in Iron Deficiency—A Literature-Based Review. Nutrients2020, 12, 1993.

159. SOCACIU, M.-I.; FOGARASI, M.; SEMENIUC, C.A.; SOCACI, S.A.; ROTAR, M.A.; MUREŞAN, V.; POP, O.L.; VODNAR, D.C*. Formulation and Characterization of Antimicrobial Edible Films Based on Whey Protein Isolate and Tarragon Essential Oil. Polymers 2020, 12, 1748.(*corresponding author)

158. FERARU, A., TÓTH, Z. R., MAGYARI, K., PAP, Z., TODEA, M., MUREȘAN-POP, M., VODNAR.D.C., LICARET, E., HERNADI, K., BAIA, L. Composites based on silicate bioactive glasses and silver iodide microcrystals for tissue engineering applications. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids2020,547, 120293.

157. RUSU, M.E., FIZESAN, I., POP, A., MOCAN, A., GHELDIU, A.-M., BABOTA, M., VODNAR, D.C.,JURJ, A., BERINDAN-NEAGOE, I., VLASE, L., POPA, D.-S. Walnut (Juglans regia L.) Septum: Assessment of Bioactive Molecules and In Vitro Biological Effects. Molecules2020,25, 2187.

156. RAMADAN, N.S., WESSJOHANN, L.A., MOCAN, A., VODNAR, D. C., H. EL-SAYED, N., A. EL-TOUMY, S., ABDOU MOHAMED, D., ABDEL AZIZ, Z., EHRLICH, A., A. FARAG, M. Nutrient and Sensory Metabolites Profiling ofAverrhoa CarambolaL. (Starfruit) in the Context of Its Origin and Ripening Stage by GC/MS and Chemometric Analysis. Molecules2020,25, 2423.

155. TELEKY, B.-E., MARTĂU, A.G., RANGA, F., CHEȚAN, F., VODNAR, D. C*. Exploitation of Lactic Acid Bacteria and Baker’s Yeast as Single or Multiple Starter Cultures of Wheat Flour Dough Enriched with Soy Flour.Biomolecules2020,10, 778. (*corresponding author)

154. CHIŞ, L.M., VODNAR, D. C*. Identification of molecular markers specific to the bovine species used in the production of food products of animal origin. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology. 2020. 77(1): 62-73. (*corresponding author)

153. ȘTEFĂNESCU, B.-E., CĂLINOIU, L.F, RANGA, F., FETEA, F., MOCAN, A., VODNAR, D. C*, CRIȘAN, G. Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of the Nord-West Romanian Wild Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillusL.) and Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.) Leaves. Antioxidants 2020, 9, 495. (*corresponding author)

152. NEMES, S. A., SZABO, K., VODNAR, D. C*. Applicability of Agro-Industrial By-Products in Intelligent Food Packaging. Coatings2020, 10(6), 550. (*corresponding author)

151. MARTĂU, G. A., COMAN, V., VODNAR, D.C*. Recent advances in the biotechnological production of erythritol and mannitol.Critical Reviews in Biotechnology. 2020. 40 (5) 608-622(*corresponding author)

150. MITREA, L.; CĂLINOIU, L.F.; MARTĂU, G.A.; SZABO, K.; TELEKY, B.E.; MUREȘAN, V.; RUSU, A.V.; SOCOL, C.T.; VODNAR, D.C*.Poly(vinyl alcohol)-Based Biofilms Plasticized with Polyols and Colored with Pigments Extracted from Tomato By-Products.Polymers. 2020, 12, 532.  (*corresponding author)

149. LIPAN, L., RUSU, B., SENDRA, E., HERNÁNDEZ, F., VÁZQUEZ‐ARAÚJO, L., VODNAR, D. C., CARBONELL‐BARRACHINA, Á. A. Spray drying and storage of probiotic enriched almond milk: probiotic survival and physicochemical properties.Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.2020, 100 (9) 3697-3708.

148. DULF, E.-H.; VODNAR, D.C.; DANKU, A.; MURESAN, C.-I.; CRISAN, O. Fractional-Order Models for Biochemical Processes. Fractal Fract. 2020, 4, 12.

147. CӐTOI, A. F., CORINA, A., KATSIKI, N., VODNAR, D.C., ANDREICUȚ, A. D., STOIAN, A. P., RIZZO, M.,  PÉREZ-MARTÍNEZ, P. Gut microbiota and aging-A focus on centenarians.Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Molecular Basis of Disease.20201866(7), 165765.

146. PRICOPIE, A.-I.; FOCȘAN, M.; IONUȚ, I.; MARC, G.; VLASE, L.; GĂINĂ, L.-I.; VODNAR, D.C.; ELEMER, S.; BARTA, G.; PÎRNĂU, A.; ONIGA, O. Novel 2,4-Disubstituted-1,3-Thiazole Derivatives: Synthesis, Anti-Candida Activity Evaluation and Interaction with Bovine Serum Albumine. Molecules.2020, 25, 1079.

145. SZABO, K.; TELEKY, B.-E.; MITREA, L.; CĂLINOIU, L.-F.; MARTAU, G.-A.; SIMON, E.; VARVARA, R.-A.; VODNAR, D.C*.Active Packaging – Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Films Enriched with Tomato By-Products Extract. Coatings. 2020, 10, 141. (*corresponding author)

144. CĂLINOIU, L.F., VODNAR, D.C*.Thermal Processing for the Release of Phenolic Compounds from Wheat and Oat Bran.Biomolecules.2020,10, 21.(*corresponding author)

143. POP, O.L.; POP, C.R.; DUFRECHOU, M.; VODNAR, D.C.; SOCACI, S.A.; DULF, F.V.; MINERVINI, F.; SUHAROSCHI, R. Edible Films and Coatings Functionalization by Probiotic Incorporation: A Review. Polymers.2020, 12, 12.

142. DULF, F. V. VODNAR, D.C.*, TOSA, M.I., DULF, E.H. Simultaneous enrichment of grape pomace with γ-linolenic acid and carotenoids by solid-state fermentation with Zygomycetes fungi and antioxidant potential of the bioprocessed substrates. Food Chemistry.2020.  310: 125927 (*corresponding author)

141. COMAN, V., VODNAR, D.C*. Hydroxycinnamic acids and human health. Recent advances. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 2020. 100 (2) 483-499. (*corresponding author)

Book chapters (International)

 13. PRECUP, G., MITREA, L., CALINOIU, L.F., MARTAU, A. G., NEMES, A., TELEKY, B.E., COMAN, V., VODNAR, D.C*. Food processing by-products and molecular gastronomy. Gastronomy and Food Science.2020. 137-163. Academic Press. (*corresponding author).

12. VODNAR, D.C., MITREA, L., CĂLINOIU, L.F., SZABO, K.,  ŞTEFĂNESCU, B. E.Removal of bacteria, viruses, and other microbial entities by means of nanoparticles. Advanced Nanostructures for Environmental Health. Elsevier. 2020. (pp. 465-491)

11. CӐTOI, A.F., ANDREICUȚ, A.D., VODNAR, D.C., SZABO, K.,  CORINA, A., ARSENE, A.,  STEFAN, S.D.,  STOICA, R. A., RIZZO, M. Metformin Modulates the Mechanisms of Ageing. Metformin. IntechOpen. 2020.

10. COMAN, V., TELEKY, B.E., MITREA, L., MARTĂU, G.A., SZABO, K., CĂLINOIU, L.F., VODNAR, D. C*. Bioactive potential of fruit and vegetable wastes.Advances in Food and Nutrition Research. Elsevier. 2020. Vol. 91, pp. 157-225.(*corresponding author)

Conferences

  127. VODNAR, D.C, 2020. Gastronomie moleculară, procese biotehnologice moderne pentru dezvoltarea de noi produse alimentare. ”INOVALIMENT”- Targul International de Inventii si Inovatii, Ediția I.

  126. VODNAR, D.C, 2020. “Stiința ingredientelor – de la inovare și planificare, la adaptare și alegere”, editia 4 – INGREDIENTS SHOW.

  125. VODNAR, D.C, 2020.  O nouă generaţie de băuturi probiotice funcţionale cu impact asupra sănătăţii gastrointestinale.  Maratonul de Nutritie si Imunitate.

  124. CĂLINOIU, L.F., VODNAR, D.C*, 2020.Biological and chemical insights of thermally processed wheat and oat bran. The 19h International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

  123. MARTĂU, G-A., TELEKY, B., VODNAR, D.C*, 2020.Polyols production by lactic acid bacteria in a sourdough fermentation. The 19h International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

122. MITREA, L., CĂLINOIU, L.F., SZABO, K., TELEKY, B., NEMEȘ, A-S., MARTĂU, G-A.,   MUREȘAN, V., VODNAR, D.C*, 2020.Pigments extracted from tomato by-products and biomass-derived plasticizers as renewable sources for improved PVA-based coating materials. The 19h International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

121. NEMEȘ, A-S., VODNAR, D.C*, 2020.Intelligent food packaging based on agro-industrial by-products. The 19h International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

120. SOCACIU, M-I., FOGARASI, M., SEMENIUC*, C-A., SOCACI, S.A., ROTAR, M,A.,  MUREŞAN, V.,  POP, O.L.,VODNAR, D.C*, 2020.Formulation and characterization of antimicrobial edible films based on whey protein isolate and tarragon essential oil. The 19h International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

119. SZABO, K., TELEKY, B., MITREA, L., CĂLINOIU, L, F., MARTĂU, G-A.,  SIMON, E., VODNAR, D.C *, 2020.Tomato by-products extract integrated in food packaging. The 19h International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

118. TELEKY, B.,VODNAR, D.C *2020.Fermentation using lactic acid bacteria and Saccharomyces cerevisiaeon soy flour enriched wheat dough for functional food development.The 19h International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

117. BOROS,Z., BAIES, M., IONICĂ, A.,  VODNAR, D.C,GHERMAN, C., MIHALCA, A.D.,  DEAK, G., COZMA PETRUȚ, A.,  AND COZMA, V.  2020, Antiparasitic action of Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus bulgaricus strain in cd-1 mice experimentally infected with TRICHINELLA SPP. The 19h International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

116. MARTĂU, G., MIHAI, M., VODNAR, D.C.* 2020.Biocompatibility, bioadhesiveness, and biodegradability of chitosan, alginate, and pectin used in the food and biomedical industry. The 19h International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

115. MITREA, L., SZABO,K.,  TELEKY, B.,  NEMEȘ, A., CĂLINOIU, L-M., VODNAR, D.C.*, 2020. Gut microbiota’s equilibrium is in close relation with the mental health. The 19h International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

114. KERESZI, A., SUHAROSCHI, R.,  VODNAR, D.C.,POP, O., 2020. Ice cream with graviola as food matrix for synbiotic capsules. The 19h International Conference ”LIFE SCIENCES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, Cluj-Napoca, Romani

113. SOCACIU,M.I.,   FOGARASI,M.,  SEMENIUC* C.A., SOCACI, S.A.,  ROTAR, M.A.,  MUREŞAN, V.,  POP, O.L.,  VODNAR,D.C.* 2020. Edible films based on whey protein isolate and tarragon essential oil: formulation and characterisation. AGRIFA,  ICIA (INCDO-INOE 2000) Cluj-Napoca, România.

112. SOCACIU,M.I.,   FOGARASI,M.,  SEMENIUC* C.A., SOCACI, S.A.,  ROTAR, M.A.,  MUREŞAN, V.,  POP, O.L.,  VODNAR,D.C.* 2020. Edible films based on whey protein isolate and tarragon essential oil: formulation and characterisation. AGRIFA,  ICIA (INCDO-INOE 2000) Cluj-Napoca, România.

Practical Guidelines Laboratory

3. Pop Oana Lelia, Vodnar Cristian Dan, Socaciu Carmen, 2020, Lucrari practice- Chimia Alimentului, Ed. Bioflux, Cluj-Napoca, ISBN 978-606-8887-66-1

2019

Research Articles

 140. MITREA,L., VODNAR, D. C*. Klebsiella pneumoniae—A Useful Pathogenic Strain for Biotechnological Purposes: Diols Biosynthesis under Controlled and Uncontrolled pH Levels. Pathogens2019, 8(4), 293. (*corresponding author)

139. MARTĂU, G. A., MIHAI, M., VODNAR, D. C*.The Use of Chitosan, Alginate, and Pectin in the Biomedical and Food Sector Biocompatibility, Bioadhesiveness, and Biodegradability. Polymers. 11(11), 1837. (*corresponding author)

138. CHIŞ, L.M., VODNAR, D. C*. Detection of the Species of Origin for Pork, Chicken and Beef in Meat Food Products by Real-Time PCR. 20195(4), 83. (*corresponding author)

137. MĂRGĂOAN, R., STRANȚ, M., VARADI, A., TOPAL, E., YÜCEL, B., CORNEA-CIPCIGAN, M., MARIA G CAMPOS, VODNAR, D. C.(2019). Bee Collected Pollen and Bee Bread: Bioactive Constituents and Health Benefits. 2019, 8(12),

136.MAXIM, C., FĂRCAȘ, A., VODNAR, D. C, TOFANĂ, M., SOCACI, S. Consumers’ Requirements for Functional Foods. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology. 2019.76(2): 138-144.

 135. MOCAN, A., CAIRONE, F., LOCATELLI, M., CACCIAGRANO, F., CARRADORI, S., VODNAR, D. C., CRIȘAN, G., SIMONETTI, G., CESA,S. Polyphenols from Lycium barbarum (Goji) Fruit European Cultivars at Different Maturation Steps: Extraction, HPLC-DAD Analyses, and Biological Evaluation. Antioxidants. 2019. 8(11), 562.

 134. TANASE, C., MOCAN, A., COȘARCĂ, S., GAVAN, A., NICOLESCU, A., GHELDIU, A. M., VODNAR, D. C, MUNTEAN, D-L.,  CRIȘAN, O. Biological and chemical insights of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) bark: A source of bioactive compounds with functional properties. Antioxidants. 2019. 8(9), 417.

133. LEOPOLD, L. F., RUGINĂ, D., OPREA, I., DIACONEASA, Z., LEOPOLD, N., SUCIU, M., COMAN, V.,VODNAR, D. C,  PINTEA, A., COMAN, C. Warfarin-Capped Gold Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Cytotoxicity, and Cellular Uptake. Molecules. 2019. 24(22), 4145.

 132. LOGIN, C. C., BÂLDEA, I., TIPERCIUC, B., BENEDEC, D., VODNAR, D. C., DECEA, N.,SUCIU, Ş. A Novel Thiazolyl Schiff Base: Antibacterial and Antifungal Effects and In Vitro Oxidative Stress Modulation on Human Endothelial Cells. Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity. 1607903,  1-11.

131. CĂLINOIU, L.F, CĂTOI, A.F.,  VODNAR, D.C*. Solid-State Yeast Fermented Wheat and Oat Bran as A Route for Delivery of Antioxidants. Antioxidants. 2019, 8(9), 372.(*corresponding author)

130. SZABO, K., DULF, F.V.,  DIACONEASA, Z ., VODNAR, D.C.*Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of tomato processing byproducts and their correlation with the biochemical composition. LWT – Food Science and Technology.2019. (*corresponding author)

129. COMAN V, OPREA I, LEOPOLD LF, VODNAR DC, COMAN C. Soybean Interaction with Engineered Nanomaterials: A Literature Review of Recent Data. Nanomaterials. 2019; 9 (9):1248.

128. PRICOPIE, A. I., IONUȚ, I., MARC, G., ARSENIU, A. M., VLASE, L., GROZAV, A., GĂINĂ, L.I.,  VODNAR, D. C.,PÎRNĂU, A.,  TIPERCIUC,B., ONIGA, O. Design and Synthesis of Novel 1, 3-Thiazole and 2-Hydrazinyl-1, 3-Thiazole Derivatives as Anti-Candida Agents: In Vitro Antifungal Screening, Molecular Docking Study, and Spectroscopic Investigation of their Binding Interaction with Bovine Serum Albumin. Molecules. 2019. 24(19), 3435

127. SZABO, K., DIACONEASA, Z., CĂTOI, A.F.,  VODNAR, D.C*. Screening of Ten Tomato Varieties Processing Waste for Bioactive Components and Their Related Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities. Antioxidants. 2019, 8(8), 292.(*corresponding author)

126. MITREA, L., RANGA, F.,  FETEA, F.,  DULF, F.V.,  RUSU, A.,  TRIF, M., VODNAR, D.C*.Biodiesel-Derived Glycerol Obtained from Renewable Biomass—A Suitable Substrate for the Growth of Candida zeylanoides Yeast Strain ATCC 20367. Microorganisms.2019, 7 (8), 265. (*corresponding author)

125. CӐTOI, A.F., VODNAR, D.C., CORINA, A., NIKOLIC, D.,  CITARRELLA,R., PÉREZ-MARTÍNEZ, P., RIZZO, M. Gut Microbiota, Obesity and Bariatric Surgery: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives. Current Pharmaceutical Design. 2019, 25, 1-13.

124. DULF, E-H., VODNAR, D.C., DULF, F.V. Modeling theL(+) lactic acid production via R. Oryzae NRRL 395 fermentation on biodiesel crude glycerol. Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai,  Chemia.  2019, 64 (2) 11-21

123. MAGYARI, K., PAP, ZS.,  TÓTH, Z.R., KÁSA, ZS., LICARETE, E., VODNAR, D.C., HERNADI, K., BAIA, L. The impact of copper oxide nanoparticles on the structure and applicability of bioactive glasses. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology. 2019,1-10.

122. TOIU, A., VLASE, L., VODNAR, D.C., GHELDIU, A.M., ONIGA, I. Solidago graminifolia L. Salisb. (Asteraceae) as a Valuable Source of Bioactive Polyphenols: HPLC Profile, In VitroAntioxidant and Antimicrobial Potential. Molecules2019, 24(14), 2666

121. MAGYARI, K., TÓTH, Z.R., PAP, ZS.,  LICARETE, E.,  VODNAR, D.C.,  TODEA, M.,  GYULAVÁRI, T.,  HERNADI, K.,  BAIA, L.Insights into the effect of gold nanospheres, nanotriangles and spherical nanocages on the structural, morphological and biological properties of bioactive glasses. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids. 2019, 522(15) 119552.

120. ȚIPLEA, R., SUHAROSCHI, R., LEOPOLD, L., FETEA, F., SOCACI, S.A., VODNAR, D.C., POP, O.L. Alfalfa Leaf Powder and its Potential Utilisation in Raw Vegan Chocolate. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Food Science and Technology. 2019, 76 (1) 70-73.

119. TELEKY, B. E., VODNAR, D. C*. Biomass-Derived Production of Itaconic Acid as a Building Block in Specialty Polymers. Polymers. 2019,11(6), 1035.(*corresponding author)

118. TEWARI, D.; SAMOILĂ,O.; GOCAN, D.; MOCAN, A.; MOLDOVAN, C.; DEVKOTA, H.P.;  ATANASOV, A.G.; ZENGIN, G.; ECHEVERRIA, J.; VODNAR, D.C.;  SZABO, B.; CRIȘAN, G. Medicinal plants and natural products used in cataract management. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2019. 10: 466.

117. TRIF, M.; VODNAR, D.C; MITREA, L.; RUSU A.V.; SOCOL, C.T. Design and Development of Oleoresins Rich in Carotenoids Coated Microbeads. Coatings. 2019. 9, 235.

116. STANA, A., VODNAR,D.C.*, MARC,G., BENEDEC, D.,  TIPERCIUC, B.,  TAMAIAN, R., ONIGA, O. Antioxidant activity and antibacterial evaluation of new thiazolin-4-one derivatives as potential tryptophanyl-tRNA synthetase inhibitors. Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry. 2019.34:1, 898-908. (*corresponding author).

115. MOCAN, A.; DIUZHEVA, A.; BĂDĂRĂU, S.; MOLDOVAN, C.; ANDRUCH, V.; CARRADORI, S.; CAMPESTRE, C.; TARTAGLIA, A.; DE SIMONE, M.; VODNAR, D.; TIECCO, M.; GERMANI, R.; CRIȘAN, G.; LOCATELLI, M.Liquid Phase and Microwave-Assisted Extractions for Multicomponent Phenolic Pattern Determination of Five Romanian Galium Species Coupled with Bioassays. Molecules. 2019, 24, 1226.

114. PRECUP, G., VODNAR, D.C*. Gut Prevotellaas a possible biomarker of diet and its eubiotic versus dysbiotic roles-A comprehensive literature review. British Journal of Nutrition.2019, 122 (2) 131-140.(*corresponding author).

113. TOIU, A.; MOCAN, A.; VLASE, L.; PÂRVU, A.E.; VODNAR, D.C.; GHELDIU, A.-M.; MOLDOVAN, C.; ONIGA, I. Comparative Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and In Vivo Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Different Extracts of Traditionally Used Romanian Ajuga genevensis L. and A. reptans L. (Lamiaceae). Molecules.2019,24, 1597.

112.CĂLINOIU, L.F.; ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.E.; POP, I.D.; MUNTEAN, L.; VODNAR, D.C*. Chitosan Coating Applications in Probiotic Microencapsulation. Coatings 2019, 9, 194.(*corresponding author).

111. LIPAN, L., CANO-LAMADRID, M., CORELL, M., SENDRA, E., HERNÁNDEZ, F., STAN, L., VODNAR, D.C.,VÁZQUEZ-ARAÚJO, L., CARBONELL-BARRACHINA, A. Á. Sensory Profile and Acceptability of HydroSOStainable Almonds. Foods. 2019. 8(2), 64

110. BORCEA, A.M., MARC, G., IONUȚ, I., VODNAR, D.C.,VLASE, L., GLIGOR, F., PRICOPIE, A., PÎRNĂU, A., TIPERCIUC, B., ONIGA, O. A Novel Series of Acylhydrazones as Potential Anti-CandidaAgents: Design, Synthesis, Biological Evaluation andIn Silico Studies. Molecules 2019, 24, 184.

Book chapters (International)

 09. VODNAR, D. C., CĂLINOIU, L. F., MITREA, L., PRECUP, G., BINDEA, M., PĂCURAR, A. M., SZABO, K., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B. E. A New Generation of Probiotic Functional Beverages Using Bioactive Compounds From Agro-Industrial Waste. In Functional and Medicinal Beverages. 2019,483-528. Academic Press.

 08. POP, O. L., SALANȚĂ, L. C., POP, C. R., COLDEA, T., SOCACI, S. A., SUHAROSCHI, R., VODNAR, D. C.Prebiotics and Dairy Applications. In Dietary Fiber: Properties, Recovery, and Applications(pp. 247-277). 2019, Academic Press.

07. POP, O. L.,SOCACI, S. A., SUHAROSCHI, R., VODNAR, D. C.Pro and prebiotics foods that modulate human health. The Role of Alternative and Innovative Food Ingredients and Products in Consumer Wellness.2019. 283-313. Academic Press.

06. CĂLINOIU, L.F, FĂRCAŞ A., SOCACI S., VODNAR D.C* . Innovative Sources. In Nutraceuticals and Natural Product Pharmaceuticals.  Elsevier.2019, 235-265. Academic Press.(*corresponding author)

Conferences

 111. COMAN, V.,  TELEKY, B-E.,  MITREA, L.,  MARTĂU, G. A.,  SZABO, K.,  CĂLINOIU, L-F.,  VODNAR, D.C. 2019.  Bioactive potential of fruit and vegetable wastes. 18^thInternational Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

 110. CĂLINOIU, L.F., VODNAR, D.C. 2019. Wheat and oat bran wastes’ bioactive compounds and their increased bioavailability during solid-state fermentation. 18^thInternational Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

109. BARTA. G., VODNAR, D.C. 2019.Study of Schizochytrium limacinum SR21 growth in a bio-waste medium to explore the capacity of producing polyunsaturated fatty acids. 18^th International Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

108. MARTĂU, G.A., VODNAR, D.C. 2019. Reducing sugar in food by obtaining polyols. 18^thInternational Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

107. MITREA, L.,VODNAR, D.C. 2019.The production of valuable compounds from industrial wastes by Candida zeylanoides. 18^th International Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

106. PRECUP, G., VODNAR, D.C. 2019.Gut Prevotellaas a possible biomarker of diet and its eubiotic versus dysbiotic roles: a comprehensive literature review.18^thInternational Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

105. SIMON, E. L.,VODNAR, D.C. 2019.Evaluation of the minimum inhibitory concentration of 20 ethanolic plant extracts against 5 different bacterial strains. 18^th International Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

104. SZABO, K., DIACONEASA, Z., VODNAR, D.C. 2019.Biological activities of tomato processing by-products and their correlation to carotenoids and phenolics content.18^thInternational Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

103. TELEKY, B-E.,VODNAR, D.C. 2019.Mixed cultures of lactic acid bacteria and Saccharomyces cerevisiae during wheat and soy dough fermentation. 18^th International Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

102. CĂLINOIU, L.F., VODNAR, D.C. 2019. Biotechnological route of industrially-derived cereal waste for feeding 10 billion people by 2020. 18^thInternational Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

101. CHIŞ, L.M., VODNAR, D.C. 2019. Serological and molecular biology techniques for determining the origin of meat and traceability of food of animal origin. 18^thInternational Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

100. MAXIM, C., SOCACI, S., FĂRCAȘ, A., SALANŢĂ, L-C.,  VODNAR, D.C. 2019. Consumers’ requirements for functional foods. 18^thInternational Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

99. MITREA, L.,VODNAR, D.C. 2019.1,3-propanediol biosynthesis by Klebsiella pneumoniae DSMZ 2026 from crude glycerol. 18^th International Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

98. SIMON, E. L.,RUSU, B.,VODNAR, D.C. 2019.Use of the spray drying method for microencapsulation of 6 probiotic strains. 18^th International Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

97. SZABO, K., SIMON, E. L.,VODNAR, D.C. 2019. Microencapsulation of tomato processing by-product’s derived carotenoids by spray-drying . 18^th International Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

96.TELEKY, B-E.,VODNAR, D.C. 2019.Biotechnological itaconic acid production: from bio-wastes to renewable, biodegradable polymers . 18^th International Conference ”Life Sciences for Sustainable Development” Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

2018

Research Articles

109. PRICOPIE, A,I., VLASE,L., PÎRNĂU, A., VODNAR, D.C. MARC, G.,  NASTASĂ, C., BORCEA, A,M., IONUŢ, I. , TIPERCIUC, B., ONIGA, O. Design and synthesis of some novel 1,2,4-triazole-3-ylmercapto derivatives as potential anti-candida agents. FARMACIA. 2018. 66 (6):948-958.

108. CĂLINOIU, L., VODNAR, D.C.*Whole Grains and Phenolic Acids: A Review on Bioactivity, Functionality, Health Benefits and Bioavailability. Nutrients. 2018. 10(11):1615. (*corresponding author).

107. DULF, E. H., VODNAR, D. C., DULF, F. V. Modeling tool using neural networks for l (+)-lactic acid production by pellet-form Rhizopus oryzae NRRL 395 on biodiesel crude glycerol. Chemistry Central Journal. 12(1), 124.

106. CĂLINOIU, L.F., MITREA, L., PRECUP, G.,  BINDEA, M., RUSU, B., SZABO, K.,  DULF, F. V., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B. E., VODNAR, D.C*.Sustainable use of agro-industrial wastes for feeding 10 billion people by 2050. Book  Professionals in food chains. Wageningen Academic Publishers. 2018. 482-486. (*corresponding author).

105. PRECUP, G., PĂCURAR, A.M., CĂLINOIU,L.,  MITREA,L., RUSU, B., SZABO, K., BINDEA, M., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B.E., VODNAR, D.C*.Ethical perspectives on molecular gastronomy: food for tomorrow or just a food fad?Book  Professionals in food chains. Wageningen Academic Publishers. 2018. 482-486. (*corresponding author).

104. BORCEA, A. M., MARC, G., VODNAR, D. C.,VLASE, L., ONIGA, O. Synthesis of novel thiazolyl-phenyl-thiazole derivatives as promising anti-Candida agents. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2018. 31: 2085-2090.

103. LIPAN, L., SÁNCHEZ RODRÍGUEZ, L., COLLADO GONZÁLEZ, J., SENDRA, E., BURLÓ, F., HERNÁNDEZ, F.,  VODNAR, D. C.,CARBONELL BARRACHINA, Á, A. Sustainability of the Legal Endowments of Water in Almond Trees and a New Generation of High Quality Hydrosustainable Almonds – a review. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology. 2018. 75(2): 97-108.

102. CHIS, L,M., VODNAR, D.C.* Methods of Detecting Meat Species in Food of Animal Origin. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology. 2018.75(2): 125-142.(*corresponding author).

101. MANEA, A., BRAN, S., BACIUT, M., ARMENCEA, G., POP, D., BERCE, P., VODNAR, D. C.,HEDESIU, M., DINU, C., PETRUTIU, A., TOMINA, D., BACIUT, G.Sterilization protocol for porous dental implants made by Selective Laser Melting.Clujul Medical. 2018. 91(4):452-457.

100. SZABO, K., CĂTOI, A,F., VODNAR, D,C*. Bioactive Compounds Extracted from Tomato Processing by-Products as a Source of Valuable Nutrients. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition. 2018. 73(4):268-277.(*corresponding author).

99. SOCACIU, M.I., SEMENIUC, C.A., VODNAR, D.C*.Edible Films and Coatings for Fresh Fish Packaging: Focus on Quality Changes and Shelf-life Extension.  Coatings. 2018. 8, 366. (*corresponding author).

98. POPA, A., STAN, M., TOLOMAN, D., PORAV, S., STEFAN, R., VODNAR, D.,  SILIPAS, T. The influence of Cu2+ doping level on the properties of ZnO  loaded with Ag nanoparticles. Romanian Journal of Physics. 2018. 63, 609.

97. TARANU, I., MARIN D.E., BRAICU,C., PISTOL, G,C., SORESCU, I., PRUTEANU, L.L.,  BERINDEAN NEAGOE, I., VODANR, D.C. In Vitro Transcriptome Response to a Mixture of Lactobacilli Strains in Intestinal Porcine Epithelial Cell Line. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2018. 19(7), 1923.

96. BINDEA, M., RUSU, B., RUSU, A., TRIF, M., LEOPOLD, L.F., DULF, F.V., VODNAR, D.C*. Valorification of crude glycerol for pure fractions of docosahexaenoic acid and β-carotene production by using Schizochytrium limacinumand Blakeslea trispora.Microbial Cell Factories.2018. 17:97.(*corresponding author).

95. SOCACI, S.A., FĂRCAŞ, A.C., DIACONEASA, Z.M., VODNAR, D.C., RUSU, B., TOFANĂ, M. Influence of the extraction solvent on phenolic content, antioxidant, antimicrobial and antimutagenic activities of brewers’ spent grain. Journal of Cereal Science.2018. 80:180-187.

94. VOINA-ȚONEA, A., VĂLEANU, M., BACIU, S., LAZĂR, M., VOINA, C., MIRON, A., VODNAR, D. Antimutagenic and antimicrobial effect of an experimental plant based extract for endodontic usage. Farmacia. 2018. Vol. 66 (1): 107-114.

93. BABOTĂ, M., MOCAN, A., VLASE, L., CRIȘAN, O., IELCIU, I., GHELDIU, A. M., VODNAR, D.C., CRIȘAN, G., PĂLTINEAN, R. Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Helichrysum arenarium(L.) Moench. and Antennaria dioica (L.) Gaertn. Flowers.Molecules, 2018.23(2), 409.94. MARC, G., STANA, A., PÎRNĂU, A., VLASE,L.,  VODNAR, D.C., DUMA,M., TIPERCIUC,B., ONIGA, O. 3,5-Disubstituted Thiazolidine-2,4-Diones: Design, Microwave-Assisted Synthesis, Antifungal Activity, and ADMET Screening. SLAS DISCOVERY: Advancing Life Sciences R&D. 2018.

92. MOCAN, A., MOLDOVAN, C., ZENGIN, G., BENDER, O., LOCATELLI, M., SIMIRGIOTIS, M., ATALAY, A., VODNAR, D.C., ROHN. S., CRIȘAN, G. UHPLC-QTOF-MS analysis of bioactive constituents from two Romanian Goji (Lycium barbarumL.) berries cultivars and their antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory and real-time cytotoxicological evaluation. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 2018. 115: 414-424.

91. DULF, F.V., VODNAR, D.C*., DULF, E.H., DIACONEAZA, Z., SOCACIU, C.  Liberation and recovery of phenolic antioxidants and lipids in chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) pomace by solid-state bioprocessing using Aspergillus nigerand Rhizopus oligosporus strains. LWT-Food Science and Technology. 2018. 87: 241-249(*corresponding author).

90. TOIU, A., MOCAN, A., VLASE, L., PARVU, A. E., VODNAR, D. C.,GHELDIU, A. M., MOLDOVAN, C.,  ONIGA, I. Phytochemical composition, antioxidant, antimicrobial and in vivo anti-inflammatory activity of traditionally used Romanian Ajuga laxmannii (Murray) Benth.(“nobleman’s beard”–barba împăratului).Frontiers in Pharmacology. 9, 7.

89. NASTASĂ, C., VODNAR, D. C*.,IONUŢ, I., STANA, A., BENEDEC, D., TAMAIAN, R., ONIGA, O., TIPERCIUC, B. (Antibacterial Evaluation and Virtual Screening of New Thiazolyl-Triazole Schiff Bases as Potential DNA-Gyrase Inhibitors.International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2018.19(1), 222. (*corresponding author).

Conferences

 95. CĂLINOIU, L.F.,VODNAR, D.C.2018.Evaluation of bioavailability of whole grains bioactives as a core topic for human nutrition. The 17^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

94. CĂLINOIU, L.F.,MITREA, L., PRECUP, G., BINDEA, M., RUSU, B., SZABO, K., DULF, F.V., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.E., VODNAR, D.C.Sustainable use of agro-industrial wastes for feeding 10 billion people by 2050. 14^thCongress of the European Society for Agricultural and Food Ethics -EURSAFE, Viena, Austria.

93. MITREA, L.,VODNAR, D.C.Wide range of bacterial strains employed for 1,3-PDO microbial synthesis, during batch/fed-batch fermentations.5^thBioProScale Symposium; Berlin, Germany.

92. MITREA, L.,VODNAR, D.C.A screening of Klebsiella strains employed For 1,3-PDO production using raw glycerol as nutrient source. The 1^stInternational Conference LIFE Sciences and Technology for WELLBEING; Cluj-Napoca; Romania.

91. MITREA, L.,VODNAR, D.C.Morphological characterization of bacterial cells of Klebsiella pneumoniaein glycerol-containing medium. The 17^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

90. MITREA, L.,VODNAR, D.C.Specific microbial strains employed for the citric acid synthesis in lab scale fermentation processes. The 17^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

89. SOCACI, S.A., FĂRCAŞ, A., DULF, F.V.,  VODNAR, D.C., RUSU, B., TOFANĂ, M.  Spent coffee ground as sources of bioactive compounds. Innovation in Food Science and Human Nutrition, 13-15 Septembrie 2018, Roma, Italia.

88. SOCACIU, M.I., SEMENIUC, C.A., SOCACI, S.A., ROTAR, A.M.,  VODNAR, D.C.Chemical composition antioxidant and antibacterial activity of tarragon essential oil.The 17^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

87. DEPEINT, F., SOCACI, S.A.,  FARCAS, A.C., RHAZI, L., VODNAR, D.C.Encapsulation of bioactive phenolic extract from brewers’ spent grain for use in functional foods; investigating bioequivalence in a cellular setup.Bioavailability 2018 conference, Norwich.

86. PRECUP, G., PĂCURAR, A.M., CĂLINOIU,L.,  MITREA,L., RUSU, B., SZABO, K., BINDEA, M., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B.E., VODNAR, D.C.2018.Ethical perspectives on molecular gastronomy: food for tomorrow or just a food fad?14^thCongress of the European Society for Agricultural and Food Ethics -EURSAFE, Viena, Austria.

85. PRECUP, G., POCOL,  C. B., VODNAR, D.C.2018.Current state in the concept of prebiotics: knowledge use and perception among young consumers from Romania. The 17^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

84. SOCACIU, M.I., SEMENIUC, C.A., VODNAR, D.C.Innovative active packaging systems to prolong the shelf-life of fresh fish: a review. The 17^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

83. SZABO, K., RANGA, F., FETEA, F., DIACONEASA, M., RUSU, B., VODNAR, D.C.Screening of ten tomato varieties for bioactive compounds and forindustrial processing suitability. The 17^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

82. SIMON, E., RUSU, B.,  VODNAR, D.C.Probiotics microencapsulation in casein free carrier by spraydrying. The 17^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

81. BINDEA, M., CĂLINOIU, L.F.,MITREA, L., STEFĂNESCU, B, E.,  PRECUP, G., RUSU, B., DULF, F.V., VODNAR, D.C. 2018. Production of docosahexaenoic acid by microalgaeSchizochytrium limacinumusing crude glycerol as carbon source. The 17^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

80. FIODOROV, O., SUHAROSCHI, R., VODNAR, D.C., POP, C.R., POP, O.L. 2018. Apple edible film containig essential oils. The 17^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

79. STAN, M., SORAN, M.L.,LUNG, I., OPRIS, O.,  LEOSTEAN, C., SILIPAS, T-D., VODNAR, D.C., LAZAR, M. D.,  PORAV, A. S.,  STEFAN, M. Synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial activity of green synthesized Fe₃O₄/CuO/Ag nanocomposites.18^thInternational Balkan Workshop on Applied Physics and Materials Science, Constanta, Romania.

National Books

3. Vodnar, D. C., 2018. Aplicații biotehnologice în industria alimentară. AcademicPress, Cluj-Napoca, ISBN 978-973-744-699-2.

Course support

3. Vodnar, D.C. 2018. Biotehnologii alimentare, Manual didactic pentru ID , AcademicPres, ISBN 978-973-744-664-0.

2017

Research Articles

 88. VODNAR, D.C., CĂLINOIU, L.F., DULF, F.V., ȘTEFĂNESCU, B.E.,  CRIȘAN, G., SOCACIU, C.  Identification of the bioactive compounds and antioxidant, antimutagenic and antimicrobial activities of thermally processed agro-industrial waste. Food Chemistry. 2017. 231: 131-140.

87. MITREA, L., TRIF, M., CĂTOI, A.F., VODNAR, D.C*. Utilization of biodiesel derived-glycerol for 1,3-PD and citric acid production. Microbial Cell Factories.16:190 (*corresponding author).

86. STANA, A., VODNAR, D.C*., TAMAIAN, R., PÎRNĂU, A., VLASE, L., IONUȚ, I., ONIGA, O., TIPERCIUC, B. Design, Synthesis and Antifungal Activity Evaluation of New Thiazolin-4-ones as Potential Lanosterol 14_-Demethylase Inhibitors. International Journal of Molecular Science.2017. 18(1), 177.(*corresponding author).

85. MOCAN, A., ZENGIN, G., SIMIRGIOTIS,M., SCHAFBERG, M., MOLLICA, A., VODNAR, D.C., CRIŞAN, G., ROHN S. Functional constituents of wild and cultivated Goji ( barbarum L.) leaves: phytochemical characterization, biological profile, and computational studies. Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry. 2017. 32( 1), 153–168.

84. VASILE, C., RÂPĂ, M., ȘTEFAN, M., STAN, M., MACAVEI. S., DARIE-NIȚĂ, R. N., BARBU-TUDORAN, L., VODNAR, D. C., POPA, E. E., ȘTEFAN, R., BORODI, G., BREBU M. New PLA/ZnO:Cu/Ag bionanocomposites for food packaging. eXPRESS Polymer Letters.2017. 11(7) 531–544.

83 .NGONO BIKOBOA, D.S., VODNAR, D.C., STANA, A., TIPERCIUC, B., NASTASĂ, C., DOUCHET, M., ONIGA, O. Synthesis of 2-phenylamino-thiazole derivatives as antimicrobial agents. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society. 2017. 21 (7)861-868.

82. PĂUCEAN, A ., VODNAR, D,C., MUREŞAN, V., FETEA, F.,  RANGA, F.,  MAN, S,M.,  MUSTE,  S.,  SOCACIU, C. Monitoring lactic acid concentrations by infrared spectroscopy: A new developed method for Lactobacillus fermenting media with potential food applications. Acta Alimentaria,  2017, 1-8.

81. DULF, F.V., VODNAR, D.C*., DULF, E.H., PINTEA, A.  Phenolic compounds, flavonoids, lipids and antioxidant potential of apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) pomace fermented by two filamentous fungal strains in solid state system. Chemistry Central Journal.  11:92 (*corresponding author).

80. COLNITĂ, A., DINA, N, E., LEOPOLD, N., VODNAR, D.C., BOGDAN, D., PORAV, S.A., DAVID, L. Characterization and discrimination of gram-positive bacteria using Raman Spectroscopy with the aid of Principal Component Analysis. Nanomaterials 7: 248.

79.  MARC, G., IONUȚ, I., PÎRNĂU, A., VLASE, L., VODNAR, D. C.,DUMA, M., TIPERCIUC, B., ONIGA, O. Microwave assisted synthesis of 3, 5-disubstituted thiazolidine-2, 4-diones with antifungal activity. Design, synthesis, virtual and in vitro antifungal screening.  Farmacia.  2017. 65 (3), 414-422.

78. POP, O.L.; DULF, F.V.; CUIBUS, L.; CASTRO-GIRÁLDEZ, M.; FITO, P.J.; VODNAR, D.C.; COMAN, C.; SOCACIU, C.; SUHAROSCHI, R. Characterization of a Sea Buckthorn Extract and Its Effect on Free and Encapsulated Lactobacillus casei. International Journal of Molecular Science.2017, 18, 2513.

77. TONEA, A., BADEA, M., OANA, L., SAVA, S., VODNAR, D.Antibacterial and antifungal activity of endodontic intracanal medications. Clujul Medical. 2017,90(3), 344-347.

76. RUSU, B., BINDEA, M., DULF, F.V., VODNAR, D.C. DHA production bySchizochytrium limacinum SR-21 using crude glycerol as carbon source. Lucrări Ştiinţifice seria Agronomie. 2017,60(1): 21-27.

75. MITREA, L., CĂLINOIU, L-F., PRECUP, G., BINDEA, M., RUSU, B., TRIF, M., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.E., POP, I.D., VODNAR, D.C *. Isolated Microorganisms for Bioconversion of Biodiesel-Derived Glycerol Into 1,3-Propanediol. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technolog2017.74(2): 43-49. (*corresponding author)

74. PRECUP, G., CĂLINOIU, L-F., MITREA, L., BINDEA, M., RUSU, B., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.E., VODNAR, D.C *. The Molecular Restructuring of Classical Desserts by Using Food Industry By-Products. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology.2017. 74(2): 58-63. (*corresponding author)

73. CĂLINOIU, L-F., MITREA, L., PRECUP, G., BINDEA, M., RUSU, B., DULF, F.V., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.E., VODNAR, D.C *. Characterization of Grape and Apple Peel Wastes’ Bioactive Compounds and Their Increased Bioavailability After Exposure to Thermal Process. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology. 2017. 74(2): 80-89. (*corresponding author)

72. MITREA, L., CĂLINOIU, L-F., PRECUP, G., BINDEA, M., RUSU, B., TRIF, M., FERENCZI, L.J., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.E., VODNAR, D.C *. Inhibitory Potential Of Lactobacillus Plantarum on Escherichia Coli. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology. 2017. 74(20): 99-10. (*corresponding author)

71. POP, C.E., PÂRVU,M., ARSENE, A.L., PÂRVU, A.E.,  VODNAR, D.C., TARCEA, M., TOIU, A,M., VLASE, L. Investigation of antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of some extracts from HEDERA HELIX l. FARMACIA. 2017. 65(4):624-629.

70. TOIU, A., VLASE,L., GHELDIU, A.M., VODNAR, D., ONIGA, I. Evaluation of the antioxidant and antibacterial potential of bioactive compounds from Ajuga reptans extracts. FARMACIA. 2017. 65(3): 351-355.

69. PĂLTINEAN, R., IELCIU, I., VLASE,L., MOCAN, A., GHELDIU, A.M., BABOTĂ, M., VODNAR, D.,CRIȘAN, G. Histo-anatomical researches, polyphenolic profile and biological activities of the aerial parts and tubers of Dactylorhiza maculata l. Soó. (orchidaceae). FARMACIA. 2017. 65 (6): 837-842.

Conferences

 78. OPREA, I., SOCACI, S. A., POP, O.L., LEOPOLD, L.F., VODNAR, D.C., TOFANĂ, M., SOCACIU, C., COMAN, C. 2017. Chromatographic characterization and antibacterial activity assessment of some plant-derived essential oils with potential use in functional foods. Primul Congres de Aromaterapie din România, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

77. CĂLINOIU, L.F., MITREA, L., PRECUP, G., BINDEA, M., VODNAR, D.C. 2017. Effects of Boswellia species compounds in mental and motor dysfunctions treatment. Primul Congres de Aromaterapie din România, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

76. GIURGIU, R.M., LASSEUR, C., SUTERS, R., SCHEER, P., VODNAR, D. 2017. From Waste to Taste; Closing the MELiSSA Loops for escaping and sustaining the Earth habitat. 51^stESLAB Symposium, Extreme Habitable Worlds, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

75.VODNAR, D.C. KEYNOTE LECTURE. Molecular Gastronomy – Food for tomorrow.  7^th National Conference „Nutrition – Medicine of the Future” & Francophone Symposium on Nutrition and Food Safety, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

74. CĂLINOIU, L. F., MITREA, L., PRECUP, G., BINDEA, M., RUSU, B., DULF, F.V., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.E., VODNAR, D.C. 2017. Characterization of grape peel wastes’ bioactive compounds and their increased bioavailability after the thermal process. The 16^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

73. MITREA, L., CĂLINOIU, L. F., PRECUP, G., BINDEA, M., RUSU, B., TRIF, M., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.E., VODNAR, D.C. 2017.  Isolated microorganisms for bioconversion of biodiesel-derived glycerol into 1,3-propanediol. The 16^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

72. PRECUP, G., CIOBANU, L., CĂLINOIU, L. F., MITREA, L., BINDEA, M., RUSU, B., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.E., VODNAR, D.C. 2017. The influence of diet and probiotic therapy in irritable bowel syndrome. The 16^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

71. CĂLINOIU, L. F., MITREA, L., PRECUP, G., BINDEA, M., RUSU, B., DULF, F.V., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.E., VODNAR, D.C. 2017. Characterisation of apple peels wastes’ bioactive compounds after exposure to thermal process. The 16^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

70. MITREA, L., CĂLINOIU, L. F., PRECUP, G., BINDEA, M., RUSU, B., TRIF, M., FERENCZI, L.J., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.E., VODNAR, D.C. 2017. Inhibitory potential of Lactobacillus plantarumon Escherichia coli.  The 16^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

69. OPREA, I., VODNAR, D.C., LEOPOLD, L.F., POP, O.L., RUSU, B., COMAN, C. 2017. Antibacterial polymeric biofilm with colloidal silver nanoparticles. The 16^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

68. POP, C.R., RUSU, B., ROTAR, A, M., SALANŢÃ, L., VODNAR, D.C.2017. Effect of the preservation methods on the bioactive compounds of Thymus vulgaris. The 16^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

67. POP, O.L., COMAN, C., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACI, S.A., ȚIPLEA, R.M., SOCACIU, C., SUHAROSCHI, R. Valorification of Moringa Oleiferain a vegan and aglutenic muffin. The 16^th International Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

66. PRECUP, G., CĂLINOIU, L. F., MITREA, L., BINDEA, M., RUSU, B., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.E., VODNAR, D.C. 2017. The molecular restructuring of classical desserts by using food industry by-products. The 16^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

65. RUSU, B., BINDEA, M., CĂLINOIU, L. F., PRECUP, G., MITREA, L., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.E., VODNAR, D.C. 2017. Microencapsulated probiotics with food applicability. The 16^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

64. RUSU, B., BINDEA, M., CĂLINOIU, L. F., DULF, F.V., PRECUP, G., MITREA, L., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.E., VODNAR, D.C. 2017. DHA production by Schizochytrium limacinumsr-21 using crude glycerol as carbon source. The 16^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

63. LIPAN, L., SÁNCHEZ RODRÍGUEZ, L., COLLADO GONZÁLEZ, J., SENDRA, E., BURLÓ, F., HERNÁNDEZ, F., VODNAR, D.C., CARBONELL BARRACHINA, A.A. Demonstration of the nutritional, functional, sensorial quality and adaptation to the european market of the hydrosustainable almonds. The 16^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

62. BINDEA, M., CĂLINOIU, L. F., MITREA, L., ŞTEFĂNESCU, B.E., TRIF, M., PRECUP, G., RUSU, B., LEOPOLD, L.F., VODNAR, D.C. 2017. Production of Β-Carotene by Blakeslea trisporausing crude glycerol as carbon source. The 16^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

61. OPREA, I., VODNAR, D.C., LEOPOLD, L.F., POP, O.L., RUSU, B., COMAN, C.  2017.  Antibacterial polymeric biofilm with colloidal silver nanoparticles.  31^stConference of the European Colloid and Interface Society (ECIS2017) Madrid, Spain.

60. OPREA, I., SOCACI, S.A., POP, O.L., LEOPOLD, L.F., VODNAR, D.C., TOFANA, M., SOCACIU, C., COMAN, C. A functional jelly enriched with antimycotic bioactive principles from plants. The 8^thCASEE Conference, Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Warsaw, Poland.

59. TIPLEA, R., VODNAR, D.C., COMAN, C., SUHAROSCHI, R., SOCACI, S., POP, O.L. In vitrodetermination of prebiotic properties of Moringa Oleiferaleef and seeds. The 8^th CASEE Conference, Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Warsaw, Poland.

58. SOCACI, S.A., FARCAS, A. C., VODNAR, D., RUSU, B., POP, O.L. From waste to functional ingredients. The 8^th CASEE Conference, Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Warsaw, Poland.

57. RUSU, B., VODNAR, D.C. 2017.2^ndInternational Conference on Non-Communicable Diseases (ICONiC) Hold the Door Against Injury and Disease. Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

 Book chapters (International)

   05. SOCACI, S., FĂRCAȘ, A., VODNAR, D.C., TOFANĂ, M. Food Wastes as Valuable Sources of Bioactive Molecules in Superfood and Functional Food – The Development of Superfoods and Their Roles as Medicine. 2017, InTech,  p.75-93.

04. FĂRCAŞ, A.C., SOCACI, S.A., MUDURA,  E., DULF, F. V., VODNAR, D.C., TOFANĂ, M., SALANȚĂ, L.C. Exploitation of Brewing Industry Wastes to Produce Functional Ingredients. Brewing Technology. InTech. Chapter 7. 2017 137- 156.        

2016

Research Articles

     68. DULF, F, V., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C. Effects of solid-state fermentation with two filamentous fungi on the total phenolic contents, flavonoids, antioxidant activities and lipid fractions of plum fruit (Prunus domesticaL.) by-products. Food Chemistry, 2016, 209: 27-36.

67. ORODAN, M., VODNAR, D.C., TOIU, A, POP, C.E., VLASE, L., ISTUDOR, V., ARSENE, A-L. Phytochemical analysis, antimicrobial and antioxidant effect of some gemmotherapic remedies used in respiratory diseases. Farmacia, 2016, 64 (2): 224-230.

66. TOIU, A., VLASE, L., ARSENE, A-L., VODNAR, D.C., ONIGA, I. LC/UV/MS profile of polyphenols, antioxidant and antimicrobial effects of Ajuga Genevensis Extracts. Farmacia,  2016, 64 (1): 53-57.

65. STAN, M., POPA, A., TOLOMAN, D., SILIPAS, T-D., VODNAR, D.C.Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of ZnO Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Extracts of Allium sativum, Rosmarinus officinalis and Ocimum basilicum. Acta Metallurgica Sinca ( English Letters). 2016, 29:228-236.

64. IONUŢ, I. , VODNAR, D.C*,ONIGA, I., ONIGA, O., TIPERCIUC, B., TAMAIAN, R. Biological evaluation and molecular docking of some chromenyl-derivatives as potential antimicrobial agents. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2016, 353: 261-272. (*corresponding author).

63. VEDEAN, N. S., COZAR, B.I., STANESCU, R., STEFAN., R., VODNAR, D., COZAR, O. Structural investigation of V2O5–P2O5–K2O glass system with antibacterial potential. Bulletin of Materials Science. 2016. 39:697–702.

62. POPESCU, R. A., MAGYARI, K., VULPOI, A., TRANDAFIR, D. L., LICARETE, E., TODEA, M., ŞTEFAN, R., VOICA, C., VODNAR, D.C.,SIMON, S., PAPUC, I., BAIA, L. Bioactive and biocompatible copper containing glass-ceramics with remarkable antibacterial properties and high cell viability designed for future in vivoBiomaterials Science, 2016, 4:1252-1265.

61. POP, O.L., VODNAR, D.C*., SUHAROSCHI, R., MUDURA, E., SOCACIU, C.  plantarumATCC 8014 Entrapment with Prebiotics and Lucerne Green Juice and Their Behavior in Simulated Gastrointestinal Conditions. Journal of Food Process Engineering. 2016, 39: 433-441.(*corresponding author)

60. TOIU, A., VLASE, L., DRAGOI, C.M., VODNAR, D., ONIGA, I. Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of Hypericum Humifusum l. (Hypericaceae).Farmacia,  2016, 65 (5): 663-667.

59. STANA, A., ENACHE, A, VODNAR, D.C.,NASTASĂ, C., , BENEDEC, D., IONUȚ, I., LOGIN, C., MARC, G., ONIGA, O., TIPERCIUC, B. New Thiazolyl-triazole Schiff Bases: Synthesis and Evaluation of the Anti-Candida Potential. Molecules 2016, 21(11), 1595.

58.  BUNGHEZ, F., ROTAR, A., VODNAR, D.C, CATUNESCU, G.M., SOCACIU, C. Comparative evaluation of phenolics’ profile and recovery in spray dried powders obtained from rosemary and oregano extracts in relation to their antibacterial activity in vitro.Romanian Biotechnological Letters. 2016,22 (6): 11992-12004.

57. TONEA, A., OANA, L.,  BADEA, M.,  SAVA, S., VOINA, C.,  RANGA, F.,  VODNAR, D. HPLC analysis, antimicrobial and antifungal activity of an experimetal plant based gel, for endodontic usage.STUDIA UBB CHEMIA, LXI, 4, 2016(p. 53 – 68).

56.  POP, O.L.; VODNAR, D.C.; SUHAROSCHI, R.; SOCACIU, C. Stability Comparison of Free and Encapsulated Lactobacillus caseiATCC 393 in Yoghurt for Long Time Storage. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology. 2016, 73(2) 99-104.

55. LAZAR, M.A., VODNAR, D., PRODAN, D., ROTARU, H., ROMAN, C.R., SORCOI, L. A., BACIUT, G., RADU SEPTIMIU CAMPIAN, R. S. Antibacterial coating on biocomposites for cranio-facial reconstruction. Clujul Medical. 2016, 89(3): 430–434.

54. CĂLINOIU, L-F., VODNAR, D.C*.; PRECUP, G. The Probiotic Bacteria Viability under Different Conditions. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology.2016, 73(2): 55-59. (*corresponding author).

Conferences

 56. POP, O.L., VODNAR, D.C.,COMAN, C., SUHAROSCHI, R., SOCACIU, C. Free and encapsulated probiotic cells viability and their effect on the sensory properties of yoghurt during storage. The 7^th CASEE Conference: “The Role of Life Sciences in Europe’s 2020 strategy”. Timişoara, Romania.

55. OPREA, I., SOCACI, S., POP, O., LEOPOLD, L., VODNAR, D.C.,TOFANA, M., SOCACIU, C., COMAN, C. Chromatographic Characterization and Antibacterial Activity Assessment of Some Plant-Derived Essential Oils with Potential Use in Functional Foods. The 7^th CASEE Conference: “The Role of Life Sciences in Europe’s 2020 strategy”. Timişoara, Romania.

54. VODNAR, D.,SOCACIU, C., DULF, F.V., POP, O.L., RANGA, F., FETEA, F., LEOPOLD, L. The 7^thCASEE Conference: “The Role of Life Sciences in Europe’s 2020 strategy”. Timişoara, Romania.

53. POP, O.L., DULF, F., CUIBUS, L., VODNAR, D.C.,COMAN, C., LEOPOLD, L., SUHAROSCHI, R., SOCACIU, C. 2016. Microwave Effect on Free and Encapsulated, with or without see buckthorn, Lactobacillus caseiATCC 393 in Yoghurt.  8^th International Congress on Pigments in Food -Coloured Food for Health Benefits, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

52. DULF, F.V., VODNAR, D.C.,BUNEA, A., PINTEA, A., SOCACIU, C. 2016. Phenolic compounds, flavonoids, carotenoids and antioxidant capacity of apricot (Prunus armeniaca) pomace fermented by two filamentous fungi in solid state system. 8^thInternational Congress on Pigments in Food -Coloured Food for Health Benefits, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

51. VODNAR, D.C., DULF, F.V., RUSU, A., TRIF, M., POP, O. L., SOCACI, S., SOCACIU, C. Carotenoid production by Blaskelea trispora on crude glycerol media. 8^th International Congress on Pigments in Food -Coloured Food for Health Benefits, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

50. POP, O.L., DULF, F.V., CUIBUS, L., CASTRO-GIRÁLDEZ, M., J. FITO, P., VODNAR, D.C.,COMAN, C., SOCACIU, C., SUHAROSCHI, R. 2016. A sea buckthorn lipid extract increases the viability of free and encapsulated Lactobacillus caseiATCC 393 in yoghurt during heat treatment. The 15^th International Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

49. ȚIPLEA, R., LEOPOLD, L.F., VODNAR, D.C., COMAN, C., SOCACIU, C., SUHAROSCHI, R., POP, O.L.  2016. Improvement of bioavailability of carotenoids and chlorophylls from alfalfa by incorporation of it in raw vegan chocolate. The 15^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

48. BORŞA, A., MUSTE, S., VODNAR, D.C., CUIBUS, L., BORŞA, N. Development of new recipes for probiotic drinks with functional gastrointestinal health impact. The 15^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

  Book chapters (International)

03. POP, O.L., VODNAR, D.C. Procyanidins and their effectiveness after incorporation into food systems. in Procyanidins: Characterisation, Antioxidant Properties and Health Benefits. Nova Publishers, New York, USA, 2016, p 129-149.

Course support

2015

Research Articles

 53.VODNAR, D.C.,POP, O.L., DULF, F.V., SOCACIU, C. Antimicrobial Efficiency of Edible Films in Food Industry. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici. 2015. 43(2):302-312.

52. DULF, F,V., VODNAR, D.C*., DULF, E-H., TOSA, M, I. Total Phenolic Contents, Antioxidant Activities and Lipid Fractions from Berry Pomaces Obtained by Solid-State Fermentation of two SambucusSpecies with Aspergillus Niger. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 63(13):3489-500. (*corresponding author)

51. ROTAR, A.M., VODNAR, D.C*., BUNGHEZ, F., CĂTUNESCU, G. M., POP, C. R., JIMBOREAN, M., SEMENIUC, C. A.Effect of Goji Berries and Honey on Lactic Acid Bacteria Viability and Shelf Life Stability of Yoghurt. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici. 2015. 43(1):196-203. (*corresponding author)

50. POP, O.L., BRANDAU, T., SCHWINN, J.,VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C. The influence of different polymers on viability of Bifidobacterium lactis 300b during encapsulation, freeze-drying and storage. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2015.52(7):4146-4155.

49. DEZSI, Ș., BĂDĂRĂU, A.S., BISCHIN, C., VODNAR, D.C., SILAGHI-DUMITRESCU, R., GHELDIU, A-M., MOCAN, A., VLASE, L. Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities and Phenolic Profile of Eucalyptus globulus Labill. and Corymbia ficifolia(F. Muell.) KD Hill & LAS Johnson Leaves. 2015. 20(3): 4720-4734.

48. MOCAN, A., VLASE, L.,VODNAR, D.C., GHELDIU, A-M., OPREAN, R.,  CRIȘAN, G.Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Effects and Phenolic Profile ofLycium barbarum Flowers. Molecules.2015. 20(8): 15060-15071.

47. MOCAN, A., VODNAR, D.C., VLASE, L., CRIȘAN, O.,  GHELDIU, A-M., CRIȘAN, G.Phytochemical Characterization of Veronica officinalis, V. teucriumL. and V. orchideaCrantz from Romania and Their Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties. International Journal of Molecular Science. 2015. 16(9), 21109-21127.

46. MOCAN, A., VLASE, L., ARSENE, A.L., VODNAR, D.C., BISCHIN, C., SILAGHI-DUMITRESCU, R.,GHELDIU, A.M., OPREAN, R.,  CRIȘAN, G. HPLC/MS analysis of caffeic and chlorogenic acids from three romanian Veronica speciesand their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Farmacia. 2015. 63 (6):890-896.

45. COLITA, A., DINA, N.E., VODNAR, D., LEOPOLD, N., DAVID, L. The discrimination of Gram-positive bacteria using Raman and SERS spectorscopies.  European Biophyssics Journal.  2015,  44 (1):S43–S248.

44. STAN, M., POPA, A., TOLOMAN, D., SILIPAS, T.D., VODNAR, D.C., KATONA, G.  Enhanced antibacterial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized using Petroselinum crispum  AIP Conference Proceedings. 2015, 1700, 060004.

43. DIACONEASA, Z., RANGA, F., RUGINĂ, D., LEOPOLD, L., POP, O., VODNAR, D.,CUIBUS, L., SOCACIU, C. Phenolic Content and Their Antioxidant Activity in Various Berries Cultivated in Romania. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology.2015. 72(1): 99-103.

42. POP, O.L., DIACONEASA, Z., BRANDAU, T., CIUZAN, O., PAMFIL, D., VODNAR, D.C.,SOCACIU, C. Effect of Glycerol, as Cryoprotectant in the Encapsulation and Freeze Drying of Microspheres Containing Probiotic Cells. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology.2015. 72(1): 27-32.

41. POP, O.L., DIACONEASA, Z., MESAROŞ, A.,VODNAR, D.C.,CUIBUS, L., CIONTEA, L., SOCACIU, C. FT-IR Studies of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles and Natural Zeolite Materials. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology.2015. 72(1): 50-55.

40. BORŞA, A., MUSTE, S., VODNAR, D.C., SALANŢĂ, L.C., CUIBUS, L., BORŞA, N. Sensory analysis of a new generation of probiotic drinks with functional gastrointestinal health impact. UASVM Food Science and Technology.2015. 72(2): 188-192.

Conferences

  47. VODNAR, D.C. Alimente probiotice: O cale sanatoasa catre o viata sanatoasa. Conferinţa Naţională „Nutriţia – Medicina viitorului” – ediţia a V-a. UMF Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

46. COLNIȚĂ, A., DINA, E.N., VODNAR, D., LEOPOLD, N., BOGDAN, D., DAVID, L., TURCU, I. 2015. Differentiation of Gram-positive bacteria using vibrational spectroscopies and Principal Component Analysis. 13^thNational Conference of Biophysics. Timisoara, Romania.

45. PĂLTINEAN, R., IELCIU, I., MOCAN, A., VODNAR, D., VLASE, L., GHELDIU, A.M., ȘTEFĂNESCU, C., BALICA, G., CRIȘAN, G. 2015. Phenolic content, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Veratrum Album (Melanthiaceae). 2015. Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Clujul Medical – Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy Supplement No. 3, Vol. 88, no. 94, S11.

44. MOCAN, A., VLASE, L., VODNAR, D.C., OPREAN, R., CRIȘAN, G. 2015. Comparative studies on polyphenolic composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Schisandra chinensisleaves and fruit. Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Clujul Medical – Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy Supplement No. 3, Vol. 88, 2015, no. 94, S110.

43. IONUŢ, I., VODNAR, D.C., ONIGA, I., ONIGA, O., TIPERCIUC, B., TAMAIAN, R. 2015. Biological evaluation and molecular docking of some novel chromenyl-derivatives as potential antimicrobial agent. Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Clujul Medical – Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy Supplement No. 3, Vol. 88, no. 94 S125

42. STANA, A., TIPERCIUC, B., VLASE, L., VODNAR, D.,PÎRNĂU, A., ONIGA, O. 2015. New thiazolin-4-ones: chemical synthesis and antimicrobial potential evaluation. Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Clujul Medical – Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy Supplement No. 3, Vol. 88, no. 94 S126.

41. BORȘA, A., MUSTE, S., VODNAR, D.C., SALANŢĂ, L.C., CUIBUS, L. 2015. Sensory analysis of a new generation of probiotic drinks with functional gastrointestinal health impact. The 14^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture, Cluj Napoca. Romania.

40. POP, O.L., MESAROŞ, A., DIACONEASA, Z., VODNAR, D.C., BARBU-TUDORAN, L., MAGERUȘAN, L., PAMFIL, D., SOCACIU, C. 2015. Cerium oxide nanoparticles and their antibacterial effect in vitro. The 14^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture, Cluj Napoca. Romania.

39. DULF, F.V., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C. 2015. Optimization of extraction conditions of total phenolics from Sambucus Berry Pomace. The 14^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture, Cluj Napoca. Romania.

38. VODNAR, D.C., POP, O.L., FETEA, F., RANGA, F., DULF, F., SOCACIU, C. 2015.Bioconversion of fruit wastes into valuable organic chemicals. The 14^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj Napoca. Romania.

37. POP, O.L., CUIBUS, L., VODNAR, D.C., DIACONEASA, Z., SOCACIU, C. 2015. Microwave effect on free and encapsulated Lactobacillus plantarumin yoghurt. The 14^thInternational Symposium Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj Napoca. Romania.

36. STAN, M., POPA, A., TOLOMAN, D., SILIPAS, T.D., VODNAR, D.C.,KATONA, G.2015. Enhanced antibacterial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized using Petroselinum crispum International Conference “Processes in Isotopes and Molecules” PIM, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

35. STANA, A., ONIGA, O., VLASE, L., VODNAR, D.,PIRNAU, A., TIPERCIUC, B. Synthesis of new 5-arylidene-thiazoline-4-ones with antimicrobial activity.6^th EuChems in Lifesciences, Lisbon, Portugal.

34. IONUT, I., ONIGA, I., VODNAR, D.,ONIGA, O., TIPERCIUC, B.  Antimicrobial activity and lipophilicity evaluation of some synthetic flavone. 6^th EuChems in Lifesciences, Lisbon, Portugal.

33. MOCAN, A., VLASE, L., VODNAR, D.,GHELDIU, A.M., CRIȘAN, O., CRIȘAN, G. Phytochemical investigations of veronica species and evaluation of their bioactivities. 2^nd International Conference on Natural Products Utilization, From Plants to Pharmacy Shelf, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

32. MOCAN, A., VLASE, L., VODNAR, D.,GHELDIU, A.M., CRIȘAN, G. Phenolic profile, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Lycium barbarum l. Flower. 2^nd International Conference on Natural Products Utilization, From Plants to Pharmacy Shelf, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

31. PĂLTINEAN, R., MOCAN, A., VODNAR, D.,VLASE, L., GHELDIU, A.M., STEFĂNESCU, C., CRISAN, O., BALICA, G., CRISAN, G. Screening for polyphenols, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of extracts from Dactylorhiza Maculata (l.) Soó (orchidaceae). 2^nd International Conference on Natural Products Utilization, From Plants to Pharmacy Shelf, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

30. POP, E., SOCACIU, C., FETEA, F., VODNAR, D.,PINTEA, A. 2015. Formulation and characterization of new phytocosmetics with dermoprotctive effects. International Conference of Romanian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bucharest, Romania.

Book chapters (International)

02. VODNAR, D.C., POP, O.L., SOCACIU, C. Probiotics: Microencapsulation.” In Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymer Biomaterials, 1st Ed.; Mishra, M., Ed.; Taylor & Francis: New York, 2015; Vol. 7, p. 4644-4651.

01. POP, O.L., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C. “Encapsulation Field Polymers: Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR).” In Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymer Biomaterials, 1st Ed.; Mishra, M., Ed.; Taylor & Francis: New York, 2015; Vol. 5, p. 3277-3293.

2014

Research Articles

39. VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C. Selenium enriched green tea increase stability of  caseiand L. plantarumin chitosan coated alginate microcapsules during exposure to simulated gastrointestinal and refrigerated conditions. LWT – Food Science and Technology. 2014. 57(1):406-411.

38. MAGYARI, K., STEFAN, R.,VODNAR, D.C., VULPOI, A.,  BAIA,  L. The silver influence on the structure and antibacterial properties of the bioactive 10B₂O₃−30Na₂O−60P₂O₂Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids. 2014. 402:182-186.

37. MOCAN, A., VLASE, L.,VODNAR, D.C., BISCHIN, C., HANGANU, D., GHELDIU, A-M., OPREAN, R., SILAGHI-DUMITRESCU, R., CRIȘAN, G. Polyphenolic content, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Lycium barbarum L. and Lycium chinense Leaves. Molecules.2014. 19(7):10056-10073.

36. MOCAN, A., CRIȘAN, G., VLASE, L., CRIȘAN, O., VODNAR, D.C., RAITA, O., GHELDIU, A-M., TOIU, A., OPREAN, R.,  TILEA, I. Comparative studies on polyphenolic composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Schisandra chinensisleaves and fruits. 2014. 19(9):15162-15179.

35. DOCHITOIU, R.A., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C. Efficiency of edible films containing bioactive antimicrobials on refrigerated pork meat. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology.2014. 71(1):68-72.

34. RUS, V.M., DULF, F.V., SOCACIU, C., POP, O.L., RANGA, F., FETEA, F., VODNAR, D.C.Fruits bioactive compounds characterization from a new food product. Notulae Scientia Biolgicae. 2014. 6(4):470-473.

33. DEAC, L.M., FARCAS, A., VODNAR, D.C., TOFANA,  M., SOCACI, S. Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of the fir buds syrup. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology.2014. 71(1): 77-78.

32. DULF, F.V., VODNAR, D.C., TOŞA, M.I. Exploitation of agro-industrial by-products as substrate for solid-state fermentation. Bulletin UASVM Agriculture. 2014. 71(2):200-204.

31. PĂUCEAN, A., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C., MAN, S. Monitoring the evolution of major chemical compound in dairy products during shelf-life by FTIR. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology. 71(2):136-141.

Conferences

 29.  MOLDOVAN, A.M.,  VODNAR, D.C.,POP, O.L., SOCACIU, C. Molecular cocktails fortified with bioactive compounds and microencapsulated probiotic bacteria. 2014. The 13^th International Symposium “Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture” Cluj Napoca.

28.   TOMA, L.A.,  VODNAR, D.C.,POP, O.L., SOCACIU, C. Food with role in increasing serotonin levels.  2014.The 13^th International Symposium “Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture” Cluj Napoca.

27. COLNIȚĂ, A., DINA, N., VODNAR, D.C., LEOPOLD, N., CHIȘ, V., DAVID, L. Characterization of gram positive bacteria using Raman spectroscopy. 2014. Third Edition of International Conference on Analytical and Nanoanalytical Methods for Biomedical and Environmental Sciences. IC-ANMBES, Brasov.

26. POP, O.L., MESAROS, A., FETEA, F., DIACONEASA, Z., VODNAR, D.C.,SOCACIU, C.  PAMFIL, D.  FT-IR studies of cerium oxide nanoparticles and natural zeolite materials. 2014. The 13^th International Symposium “Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture” Cluj Napoca.

25. POP, O.L., VODNAR, D.C., CIUZAN, O., NECHITA, A., SOCACIU, C.  PAMFIL, D. Stability comparaton of free and encapsulated Lactobacilus casei ATCC 393 in yoghurt for long time storage.  2014. The 13^th International Symposium “Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture” Cluj Napoca.

24. DULF, F. V., VODNAR, D.C., TOŞA, M.I.. Exploitation of agro-industrial by-products as substrate for solid-state fermentation. 2014. The 13^th International Symposium “Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture” Cluj Napoca.

23. PĂUCEAN, A., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C., MAN, S. Monitoring the evolution of major chemical compound in dairy products during shelf-life by FTIR . 2014.The 13^th International Symposium “Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture” Cluj Napoca.

National Books

2. Vodnar, D. C., 2014. In vitro survivability of probiotic bacteria during exposure to gastrointestinal tract conditions. AcademicPress, Cluj-Napoca.

2013

Research Articles

30. VODNAR, D.C., DULF, F.V., POP, O.L., SOCACIU, C. L (+)-lactic acid production by pellet-form Rhizopus oryzaeNRRL 395 on biodiesel crude glycerol. Microbial Cell Factories. 2013. 12:92.

29. DULF, F.V., OROIAN, I., VODNAR, D.C*., SOCACIU, C., PINTEA, A. Lipid classes and fatty acid regiodistribution in triacylglycerols of seed oils of two Sambucusspecies (S. nigra L. and S. ebulus L.). Molecules. 2013. 18(10):11768-11782. (*corresponding author)

28. PĂUCEAN, A., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACI, S.A., SOCACIU, C. Carbohydrate metabolic conversions to lactic acid and volatile derivatives, as influenced by Lactobacillus plantarum ATCC 8014 and Lactobacillus caseiATCC 393 efficiency during in vitro and sourdough fermentation. European Food Research and Technology. 2013. 237(5):679-689.

27. CĂLINOIU, L., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C. The reactivity and allergenic potential of hazelnuts peptides. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology.2013. 70(1):25-32.

26. NĂSUI, L., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C. Antimicrobial effect and pesticides reduction from the surface of fruits and vegetables by bioactive washed-labeles. Bulletin UASVM Food Science and Technology.2013. 70(2):75-83.

25. POP, C., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C. Comparative antibacterial activity of different plant extracts in relation to their bioactive molecules determined by LC-MS. Bulletin UASVM Animal Science and Biotechnologies.2013. 70(1):86-94.

Conferences

 22. CĂLINOIU, L., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C. The reactivity and allergenic potential of hazelnuts peptides. 2013. The 12^th International Symposium “Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture” Cluj Napoca.

21. NĂSUI, L., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C. Antimicrobial effect and pesticides reduction from the surface of fruits and vegetables by bioactive washed-labeles. 2013. The 12^th International Symposium “Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture” Cluj Napoca.

20.POP, C., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C. Comparative antibacterial activity of different plant extracts in relation to their bioactive molecules determined by LC-MS. 2013. The 12^th International Symposium “Prospects for the 3^rd  Millennium Agriculture” Cluj Napoca.

Course support

1. VODNAR, D. C., 2013. Noțiuni de Biotehnologii Alimentare. Ed. AcademicPress, Cluj-Napoca, 326 p. ISBN 978-973-744-323-6.

Practical Guidelines Laboratory

2. Vodnar, D.C. 2013. Biotehnologii Alimentare-lucrări practice. AcademicPres, 978-973-744- 319-9.

2012

Research Articles

 24. VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C. Green tea increases the survival yield of Bifidobacteria in simulated gastrointestinal environment and during refrigerated conditions. Chemistry Central Journal. 2012. 6:61.

23. VODNAR, D.C. Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenesATCC 19115 on ham steak by tea bioactive compounds incorporated into chitosan-coated plastic films. Chemistry Central Journal. 2012. 6:74.

22. VODNAR, D.C., POP, O.L, SOCACIU, C. Monitoring lactic acid fermentation in media containing dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) by FTIR spectroscopy. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici. 2012. 40(1):65-68.

21. VODNAR, D.C., RANGA, F., POP, O.L., SOCACIU, C.  Catechin-rich tea extracts improve the Lactobacillus caseigrowth during lactic fermentation. Bulletin UASVM Agriculture. 2012.69(2):447-453.

20. POP, O,L., BRANDAU, T.,  VODNAR, D.C.,  SOCACIU C. Study of Bifidobacterium lactic 300bsurvival during encapsulation, coating and freeze drying process and the release in alkaline media. Bulletin UASVM Agriculture. 2012. 69(2):372-379.

Conferences

19. VODNAR, D.C., POP, O.L, SOCACIU, C.In vitrosurvival of microencapsulatedLactobacillus casei ATCC 393 in simulated gastro-intestinal juice. 26-28.11.2012.  Belgrade Food International Conference „Food, Health and Well Being”, Belgrade University, Serbia.

18. VODNAR, D.C., RANGA, F., POP, O.L., SOCACIU, C.  Catechin-rich tea extracts improve the Lactobacillus caseigrowth during lactic fermentation. 2012. The 11^thInternational Symposium-Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca.

17.  POP, O,L., BRANDAU, T.,  VODNAR, D.C.,  SOCACIU C. Study of Bifidobacterium lactic 300bsurvival during encapsulation, coating and freeze drying process and the release in alkaline media. 2012. The 11^thInternational Symposium-Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj-Napoca.

Practical Guidelines Laboratory

1. Vodnar, D.C., Socaciu, C. 2012. Chimia alimentelor-lucrări practice. AcademicPres, 978-973- 744-262-8

2011

Research Articles

19.  VODNAR,D.C., SOCACIU, C. Metabolic activity and behavior of Lactobacillus caseiduring fermentation and microencapsulation.  Bulletin UASVM Agriculture. 2011. 68:499-506.

18. RUSU COLDEA, T.Emilia., SOCACIU, C., PÂRV, M., VODNAR,D.C. Gas-chromatographic analysis of major volatile compounds found in traditional fruit brandies from Transylvania, Romania. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici. 2011. 39:109-116.

Conferences

 16. VODNAR,D.C., SOCACIU, C. Comparative characterization and in vitro survival of microencapsulated probiotic mixtures in simulated gastric and  intestinal juices. 15-16.02.2011. Current Challenges in Gastrointestinal Health Research, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.

15. VODNAR,D.C., SOCACIU, C. FTIR fingerprint of Lactobacillus plantarum and Bifidobacterium breve during lactic acid fermentation. 29.08.-03.09.2011. European Conference on the Spectroscopy Biological Molecules, Coimbra University, Portugal.

14. VODNAR,D.C., SOCACIU, C. Metabolic activity and behavior of Lactobacillus caseiduring fermentation and microencapsulation.  2011. The 10^th International Symposium-Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj- Napoca.

National Books

1. Coroian, A., Coroian, C. O., Vodnar, D. C., Matea, C. T., 2011. Bivolul românesc: profilul metabolic şi indicatori de calitate a laptelui. AcademicPres, Cluj-Napoca, 122 p. ISBN 978-973-744-252-9.

2010

Research Articles

17. VODNAR, D.C., VENUS, J., SCHNEIDER, R., SOCACIU, C. Lactic acid production by Lactobacillus paracasei 168in discontinuous fermentation using lucerne green juice as nutrient substitute. Chemical Engineering and Technology. 2010. 33:468–474.

16. VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C., ROTAR, A.M., STANILA, A. Morphology, FTIR fingerprint and survivability of encapsulated lactic bacteria (Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus) in simulated gastric juice and intestinal juice. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2010. 45 (11):2345-2351.

15. VODNAR,D.C., PAUCEAN, A., DULF, F.V., SOCACIU, C. HPLC characterization of lactic acid formation and FTIR fingerprint of probiotic bacteria-during fermentation processes. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici. 2010. 38:109-113.

14. DULF, F.V.,UNGURESAN, M.L., VODNAR,D.C., SOCACIU, C. Free and esterified sterol distribution in four Romanian vegetable oils. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici. 2010.38:91-97.

13. PĂUCEAN, A., SOCACIU, C., VODNAR, D.,MUDURA, E.A new functional dairy product containing an optimized mixture of Lactococcus bacteria, kefir and brewer’s yeasts. Romanian Biotechnology Letters. 2010.15:5793-5800.

12. PĂUCEAN, A., PÂRLOG, R.M., VODNAR, D.C., SOCACIU, C., MUDURA, E.   HPLC analysis of vitamin B₃ and vitamin C from a dairy product containing brewer’s yeast. Journal of Agroalimentary Processes and Technologies. 2010.16:136-140.

11. PĂUCEAN, A., VODNAR,D., MUDURA, E., JIMBOREAN, M., SOCACIU, C., BRĂTFĂLEAN, D.  Monitoring a biotechnological process in a biofermentor to obtain a dairy product using brewer’s yeasts. Bulletin UASVM Agriculture. 2010. 62:367-372.

10. PĂUCEAN, A., VODNAR, D., MUDURA, E., JIMBOREAN, M., SOCACIU, C. Sensory analysis used for the selection of a dairy product with brewer’s yeasts from different samples. Bulletin UASVM Agriculture. 2010. 67:513.

09. STANILA, A., LEOPOLD, L.,VODNAR,D. Biological active compounds used as probiotics in yoghurt.Bulletin UASVM Agriculture. 2010. 67:419-424.

Conferences

13. VODNAR,D.C., PAUCEAN, A., DULF, F.V., SOCACIU, C. HPLC characterization of lactic acid formation and FTIR fingerprint of probiotic bacteria-during fermentation processes. 30.09-1.10.2010. Bioveg, Cluj Napoca.

12. DULF, F.V.,UNGURESAN, M.L., VODNAR,D.C., SOCACIU, C. Free and esterified sterol distribution in four Romanian vegetable oils. 30.09-1.10.2010. Bioveg, Cluj Napoca.

11. PĂUCEAN, A., VODNAR,D., MUDURA, E., JIMBOREAN, M., SOCACIU, C., BRĂTFĂLEAN, D.  Monitoring a biotechnological process in a biofermentor to obtain a dairy product using brewer’s yeasts. 2010. The 9^th International Symposium-Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture, Cluj Napoca.

10. PĂUCEAN, A., VODNAR, D., MUDURA, E., JIMBOREAN, M., SOCACIU, C. Sensory analysis used for the selection of a dairy product with brewer’s yeasts from different samples. 2010. The 9^th International Symposium-Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture,  Cluj Napoca.

09. STANILA, A., LEOPOLD, L.,VODNAR,D. Biological active compounds used as probiotics in yoghurt. 2010. The 9^th International Symposium-Prospects for the 3^rdMillennium Agriculture,  Cluj Napoca.

2009

Research Articles

 08. VODNAR,D.C., PARLOG, R., TRIF, M., MANDRUSCA, R., SOCACIU, C. Matrix -related stability and viability of microencapsulated probiotics. Bulletin UASVM Agriculture.2009. 66:518-523.

07. VODNAR, D.C.,TRIF, M. Characterization of alginate and chitosan beads formed by ionotropically crosslinked gelation. Bulletin UASVM Agriculture. 2009. 66:581.

06. PAUCEAN, A., VODNAR,D.C., SOCACIU, C. Optimizing of kefir type formulation and evaluating its quality during shelf life. Bulletin UASVM Agriculture. 2009. 66:415-420.

05. PARLOG, R.M., VODNAR,D.C., DULF, F.V., LEOPOLD, L., SOCACIU, C.,  HPLC- PDA and UV-VIS spectrometry analysis used to fingerprint Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) berries comparatively with leaves and seeds extracts. Bulletin UASVM Agriculture. 2009.66:409-414.

04. ROTAR, A., SEMENIUC, C., APOSTU, S., GUS, C., VODNAR,D., TICREA, L. Influence of proteolytic microorganisms on dairy products quality. Bulletin UASVM Agriculture. 2009. 66:432-436.

Conferences

08. VODNAR,D.C., PARLOG, R., TRIF, M., MANDRUSCA, R., SOCACIU, C. Matrix -related stability and viability of microencapsulated probiotics. 2009. The 8^thInternational Symposium-Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture,  Cluj- Napoca.

07. VODNAR, D.C.,TRIF, M. Characterization of alginate and chitosan beads formed by ionotropically crosslinked gelation. 2009. The 8^thInternational Symposium-Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture,  Cluj- Napoca.

06. PAUCEAN, A., VODNAR,D.C.,SOCACIU, C. Optimizing of kefir type formulation and evaluating its quality during shelf life. 2009. The 8^th International Symposium-Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj- Napoca.

05. PARLOG, R.M., VODNAR,D.C., DULF, F.V., LEOPOLD, L., SOCACIU, C. HPLC- PDA and UV-VIS spectrometry analysis used to fingerprint Sea Buckthorn ( rhamnoides L.) berries comparatively with leaves and seeds extracts. 2009. The 8^thInternational Symposium-Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj- Napoca.

04. ROTAR, A., SEMENIUC, C., APOSTU, S., GUS, C., VODNAR,D., TICREA, L. Influence of proteolytic microorganisms on dairy products quality. 2009. The 8^thInternational Symposium-Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture, Cluj- Napoca.

2008

Research Articles

03.VODNAR,D., SOCACIU, C.  Comparative analysis of lactic acid produced by apple substrate fermentation, using HPLC and Tecktronik Senzytec Biosensor. Bulletin UASVM Agriculture.2008. 65(2):444-449.

02.PECE, A.,VODNAR, D.,TRIF, M.  Corelation between microbiological and physico-chemical parameters of buffalo raw milk during different lactation. Bulletin UASVM Agriculture. 2008. 65:335-339.

01. PECE, A.,VODNAR, D., TRIF, M., COROIAN, C., RĂDUCU, C., MUREŞAN, G. Study of the physico-chemical parameters of buffalo raw milk during different lactation. Bulletin UASVM Agriculture. 2008. 65:478.

Conferences

 03. VODNAR,D., SOCACIU, C.  Comparative analysis of lactic acid produced by apple substrate fermentation, using HPLC and Tecktronik Senzytec Biosensor. 2008. The 7^th International Symposium-Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture,  Cluj-Napoca,  Romania.

02. PECE, A.,VODNAR, D.,TRIF, M.  Correlation between microbiological and physico-chemical parameters of buffalo raw milk during different lactation.2008. The 7^th International Symposium-Prospects for the 3^rd Millennium Agriculture,  Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

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