About Our Department
Pioneering supramolecular chemistry and advanced polymeric materials through collaborative research, cutting-edge infrastructure, and scientific excellence.
Our mission
To advance fundamental and applied research in supramolecular chemistry, developing innovative nanomaterials with high societal, ecological, and biomedical impact.
Our Vision
To establish the department as a leading European hub for material science, fostering international partnerships, training top-tier researchers, and driving technological transfer.
Research Pillars
Targeted Biomedical Applications
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Supramolecular & Nano-systems
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Institutional Framework
Our department operates proudly within the “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Romanian Academy in Iași. Benefiting from a decades-long tradition in polymer science, we bring together multidisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence in both fundamental and applied research.
About IntelCentru & Our Origins
The Infrastructure & Funding
Established as a strategic research hub, IntelCentru (The Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers) was built through a major investment funded by Structural Funds within the framework of the Sectoral Operational Programme “Increasing Economic Competitiveness” (Priority Axis 2, Project No. 03/01.03.2009, SMIS Code 2213). Finalized in the early 2010s, this state-of-the-art infrastructure successfully integrated within the “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry to drive high-level scientific exploration.
Interdisciplinary Approach & Focus
IntelCentru operates as an interdisciplinary center of excellence uniting chemists, physicists, and biologists. Its core research focuses on the design, preparation, and advanced characterization of biologically inspired nanostructures, serving as potential drug carriers, and investigating their interactions with living systems. Aligned with modern priority thematic areas in advanced materials and health, the center bridges fundamental science with innovative technological applications.
Organization & Capabilities
Organized into specialized research groups operating within fully equipped laboratories, IntelCentru leverages over 100 modern analytical and synthesis systems. By combining expertise in chemistry, chemical engineering, molecular biology, materials science, and physics, the center delivers a unique, collaborative environment capable of translating structural chemistry innovations into truly functional, high-impact materials.