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Associate Professor & Research Leader in Philology and International Relations
Chișinău, MD.

About

Highly accomplished Associate Professor and research leader with a PhD in Philology and extensive expertise in intercultural communication, ethnopolitics, and international relations. Proven track record in directing institutional research projects, heading academic departments, and authoring numerous scientific publications and university textbooks. Dedicated to advancing linguistic studies and fostering academic excellence through impactful teaching and strategic research initiatives.

Work

Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
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Associate Professor

Chișinău, Chișinău, Moldova (Republic of)

Summary

Leads academic teaching and research activities at a prominent medical and pharmacy university, contributing to interdisciplinary knowledge and student development.

Academy of Public Administration
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Associate Professor (External Appointment)

Chișinău, Chișinău, Moldova (Republic of)

Summary

Delivered specialized courses as an external Associate Professor, focusing on critical areas of communication, politics, and cultural studies for public administration professionals.

Highlights

Designed and delivered 7 distinct courses, including Intercultural Communication and Project Management, for public administration students, enhancing their strategic capabilities.

Developed course materials and assessments that aligned with professional standards in ethnopolitics, glottopolitics, and political communication.

University of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova
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Head of the Department of Humanities, Associate Professor

Chișinău, Chișinău, Moldova (Republic of)

Summary

Directed the Department of Humanities, overseeing academic programs, institutional research, and faculty development within the Academy of Sciences.

Highlights

Led strategic planning and operational management for the Department of Humanities, enhancing academic program quality and research output across multiple disciplines.

Successfully directed and implemented multiple institutional research projects, ensuring timely completion and effective dissemination of findings.

Managed departmental resources and personnel, optimizing operational efficiency and fostering a collaborative research environment.

Actively contributed to specialized scientific seminars (10.02.01), promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange among scholars.

Institute of Philology of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova
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Senior Researcher

Chișinău, Chișinău, Moldova (Republic of)

Summary

Conducted advanced philological research, directed institutional projects, and contributed to the scientific community as a senior member.

Highlights

Led and managed multiple institutional research projects as Project Director and Principal Investigator, successfully securing funding and achieving project objectives.

Authored and co-authored numerous scientific articles and books (over 80 articles and 15 books/textbooks), significantly contributing to the field of philology and linguistic studies.

Provided expert contributions to specialized scientific seminars (10.02.01), influencing research directions and academic discourse.

Served as a Member of the Certification Commission for Interpreters and Translators, ensuring high professional standards for linguistic professionals in Moldova.

Education

Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Certificate

Bioethics: The Law, Medicine, and Ethics of Reproductive Technologies and Genetics

Institute of Educational Sciences
Chișinău, Chișinău, Moldova (Republic of)

Teaching Qualification

English Language and Literature Teaching

Courses

English Phonetics

English Syntax

English Lexicology

English Morphology

English Stylistics

Specialized Literary Translation

Perspectiva-Int University
Chișinău, Chișinău, Moldova (Republic of)

Master's Degree

International Relations

Courses

Theory of International Relations

History of Universal Diplomacy

History and Theory of International Systems

Geopolitics

Integration Processes in the Contemporary World

Institute of Philology of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova
Chișinău, Chișinău, Moldova (Republic of)

PhD

Philology

Courses

English Language

Computer Science

Communication

Ion Creangă State Pedagogical University
Chișinău, Chișinău, Moldova (Republic of)

Teaching Qualification

Romanian Language and Literature

Soroca Pedagogical School (currently “M. Eminescu” Pedagogical College)
Soroca, Soroca, Moldova (Republic of)

Teaching Qualification

Primary Education

Awards

Diploma of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research

Awarded By

Ministry of Education, Culture and Research

Recognized for significant contributions to education, culture, and research by a national ministry.

ASM Award

Awarded By

Academy of Sciences of Moldova (CSŞDT)

Received a prestigious award from the Academy of Sciences of Moldova for significant scientific contributions.

B. P. Hasdeu Award

Awarded By

Romanian Academy

Honored with a distinguished award from the Romanian Academy, recognizing excellence in academic and scientific endeavors.

Publications

Comunicare educaţională

Published by

Aeternitas

Summary

Co-authored a textbook on educational communication (200 p., ISBN 978-606-613-205-3).

Graiuri basarabene actuale. Texte dialectale, glosar şi studii.

Published by

Art Poligraf

Summary

Co-authored and coordinated a study on current Bessarabian dialects, including dialectal texts and glossary (300 p., ISBN 978-9975-108-87-4).

Unitatea și diversitatea culturală în UE. Suport de curs

Published by

Tipografia Biotehdesign

Summary

Authored a university course support text on cultural unity and diversity in the EU (160 p., ISBN 978-9975-108-54-6).

Graiurile românești din Republica Moldova

Published by

Tipogr. Biotehdesign

Summary

Co-authored a comprehensive work on Romanian dialects in the Republic of Moldova (300 p., ISBN 978-9975-108-54-6).

Managementul proiectelor

Published by

Tipografia Biotehdesign

Summary

Co-authored a textbook on project management (200 p.).

Dialectologia. Curs de lecții

Published by

Tipografia Biotehdesign

Summary

Authored a university lecture course on Dialectology (ISBN 978-9975-933-60-5).

Fonetica. Curs de lecții

Published by

Tipografia Biotehdesign

Summary

Authored a university lecture course on Phonetics (ISBN 978-9975-933-50-6).

Procese culturale europene: implicaţii pentru Republica Moldova. Curs de lecții

Published by

Tipogr. Primex-com

Summary

Authored a university lecture course on European cultural processes and their implications for the Republic of Moldova (200 p., ISBN 978-9975-4437-6-0).

Общекарпатский диалектологический атлас

Published by

Краков

Summary

Co-authored the General Carpathian Dialectological Atlas (213 p.).

Indice de termeni. Bază de date în dialectologie

Published by

S.C. Profesional Service

Summary

Co-authored an index of terms and a database in dialectology (280 p., ISBN 978-975-439-1-6).

Graiurile româneşti din nord-estul Republicii Moldova

Published by

Chişinău, [Publisher Not Specified, assumed academic]

Summary

Authored a comprehensive study on Romanian dialects in Northeastern Republic of Moldova (200 p., ISBN 978-9975-4173-0-3).

Cercetări asupra graiurilor românești de la est de Prut

Published by

Magna Princeps

Summary

Co-authored research on Romanian dialects east of the Prut River (200 p.).

Teminologia vitivinicolă în graiurile româneşti

Published by

Chişinău, [Publisher Not Specified, assumed academic]

Summary

Authored a specialized work on vitivinicultural terminology in Romanian dialects (180 p., ISBN 978-9975-78-690-4).

Atlasul lingvistic român pe regiuni. Basarabia, nordul Bucovinei, Transnistria. Volumul IV

Published by

Firma editorial-poligrafică „Tipografia Centrală

Summary

Co-authored the fourth volume of the Romanian Linguistic Atlas for regions including Bessarabia, Northern Bukovina, and Transnistria (500 p.).

Graiurile româneşti din sud-vestul Basarabiei

Published by

Centrul Editorial al USM

Summary

Authored a study on Romanian dialects in Southwestern Bessarabia (160 p., ISBN 9975-70-200-7).

Languages

Romanian
Russian
English
French

Skills

Research & Analysis

Philological Research, Linguistic Geography, Dialectology, Ethnopolitics, International Relations Theory, Project Design, Data Analysis, Scientific Writing, Qualitative Research, Interdisciplinary Research.

Academic Leadership

Department Management, Curriculum Development, Faculty Mentoring, Program Implementation, Scientific Seminar Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Academic Administration.

Teaching & Pedagogy

Intercultural Communication, Conflict Resolution, Project Management (Academic), Glottopolitics, Cultural Studies, Pedagogical Methodologies, Course Design, Student Mentorship.

Project Management

Project Direction, Grant Acquisition, Team Leadership, Budget Oversight, Timeline Management, Research Project Management.

Software Proficiency

Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Internet Applications, Academic Software.

Communication

Academic Presentations, Technical Writing, Intercultural Communication, Public Speaking, Translation, Report Writing.

Projects

Permanent Member: Scientific Committee of the International Conference 'Didactics: Tradition, Current Issues, Perspectives'

Summary

Served as a permanent member of the Scientific Committee for an international conference on didactics.

Permanent Member: Scientific Committee of the International Scientific Conference 'Education from the Perspective of Values'

Summary

Served as a permanent member of the Scientific Committee for an international conference focused on value-based education.

Romanian Language and Folklore in the Process of Consolidating the State of the Republic of Moldova

Summary

Directed a national research project focusing on the role of Romanian language and folklore in state consolidation.

Moldovan Dialects in Southeastern Ukraine

Summary

Directed a research project investigating Moldovan dialects in Southeastern Ukraine.

Dialectal Varieties from the Perspective of the Computerization of Linguistic Atlases and Dialectal Texts

Summary

Participated as a researcher in a project exploring dialectal varieties and their computerization for linguistic atlases and texts.

Moldovan Dialects in Northeastern Republic of Moldova

Summary

Directed a research project focusing on Moldovan dialects in Northeastern Republic of Moldova.

Vocabulary Study from the Perspective of Linguistic Geography

Summary

Participated as a researcher in a vocabulary study from the perspective of linguistic geography.