PRIOCHEM
National Institute of Research-Development for Chemistry and Petrochemistry – ICECHIM
is the proud host of
The International Symposium
“PRIORITIES OF CHEMISTRY FOR A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”
PRIOCHEM XXI
Event organized under the aegis and with the support of the Romanian
Ministry of Education and Research
and
Media partners:
PRIOCHEM XXI
During 15-17 October 2025, INCDCP – ICECHIM will host the XXIst edition of the International Symposium Priorities of chemistry for a sustainable development PRIOCHEM. Early-stage and experienced researchers with prestigious work are invited to present their most recent results in the fields of chemistry and chemical engineering, with applications in areas such as development of smart materials, bio-economy, circular economy, cultural heritage protection, new materials for energy applications, or environmental protection.
Established in 1950, ICECHIM proudly marks 75 years of continuous, high-level research in chemistry and chemical engineering. Throughout 2025, we celebrate this milestone anniversary by honoring the dedication, innovation, and achievements of our researchers who have shaped the institute’s legacy and impact.
This international symposium is organized under the auspices of the Romanian Ministry of Education and Research (National Authority for Research). Its focus is on the research areas of the institute corroborated with the new guidelines on RDI activity at national and European level, included in the Horizon Europe program.
The symposium will host the following sections:
Denomination | Indicative |
|---|---|
1. Multifunctional materials, nanocomposites, innovative technologies and cultural heritage preservation | 1 – MTCH |
2. Bioresources, biotechnologies and biorefining | 2 – BBB |
In partnership with
Romanian Chemical Society
Foundation “C. D. NENITESCU”
Association for Development and Integrative Education for the Future
Event held under the patronage of
The Academy of Romanian Scientists
Publishing partners
with the support of our sponsors
Tech Talks – Meet the mentors!
With its XXIst edition, PRIOCHEM continues the series of events dedicated to young researchers (and not only), introduced in 2024.
Tech Talks – Meet Your Mentors! is an exciting opportunity for young researchers and students to engage with distinguished researchers from various scientific and technological fields, representing today’s and tomorrow’s mentors across several areas of expertise, to discover the prevailing and emerging scientific areas of intense interest and research focus. This event aims to inspire and educate the next generation of researchers.
The second edition of Tech talks has as its central topic “Technology Transfer – Challenges and Opportunities“. By participating in the event and interacting with our guests, young researchers will be able to gain valuable perspectives, a look at the current situation and the future of the RDI field, networking opportunities with the economic environment and with researchers from the national research-development-innovation environment, a clear picture of the opportunities, but also of the main obstacles to technology transfer in Romania in 2025.
Confirmed participants (in alphabetical order) – representatives of innovative companies:
- EPI SISTEM S.R.L.
- HOFIGAL EXPORT-IMPORT S.A.
- S.C. KEMATRONIC S.R.L.
- NEW GREEN PROTOCOL S.R.L.
- VIMANDO BUSINESS CONSULTING & DEVELOPMENT S.R.L.
Partnerships, Synergies and Tools for Innovation and Development!
An event dedicated to those who shape the future through science, technology and collaboration!
What happens when scientific research meets entrepreneurship? When innovative ideas from laboratories are taken up by courageous companies and transformed into real solutions for people, communities and the environment? The answer is simple: world-changing projects emerge. It is precisely this type of collaboration that is at the heart of the “Partnerships, Synergies and Tools for Innovation and Development” initiative — a dynamic platform for dialogue, learning and future-building between academia, research centres and small and medium-sized enterprises. Held under the aegis of PRIOCHEM XXI, the workshop is co-organized by the Bucharest-Ilfov Regional Development Agency, Măgurele Science Park, Inpulse Partners, members of Enterprise Europe Network, and ICECHIM Bucharest, on October 14, 2025, 10:00 am at ICECHIM headquarters (Splaiul Independenței 202, sector 6 Bucharest), 3rd floor, in a hybrid format (participation is possible both physically and via the Zoom platform).
The event aims to bring to the forefront the European funding opportunities available for innovation projects, making them easier to understand and more accessible for all those who want to transform a valuable idea into a concrete result. It is a real opportunity to discover which programs support initiatives in areas such as green technology, digitalization, health or creative industries and how these funds can be accessed efficiently.
Moreover, participants will have the chance to meet potential partners for future projects, learn from the experiences of those who have already managed to implement such initiatives and understand how to avoid common bottlenecks in the process of transnational collaboration. Through success stories, case studies and interactive discussions, we will explore together what an effective partnership between a university or research institute and an innovative company means.
We address those who believe that change begins with cooperation: researchers, academics, entrepreneurs, representatives of SMEs and clusters, members of NGOs involved in the field of innovation or sustainable development, but also consultants and experts who provide technical support in building European projects.
Whether you are just starting out or already have experience in international projects, the event offers you an open framework for connecting, learning and developing. Innovation needs united communities – and we invite you to be part of one.
The agenda is available here (in Romanian)!
To register, please fill out the participation form:
Invited speakers (in alphabetical order)
- Prof. Dr. Fabiana ARDUINI, Tor Vergata University, ITALY
- Dr. Alvina AVAGYAN, Scientific Centre of Vegetable and Industrial Crops, Darakert, Ararat marz, ARMENIA
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Michal CEGLOWSKI – Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, POLAND
- Prof. dr. Ridha DJELLABI – Alfaisal University, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA
- Dr. Mahmoud H. Abu ELELLA – Cairo Univesity, EGYPT
- Prof. Dr. Habil. Anton FICAI – University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest/ The Academy of Romanian Scientists, ROMANIA
- Dr. Martin KILO – Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC, GERMANY
- Prof. Ahmad Ali H. OMARI, Jordan University of Science and Technology, JORDAN
- Prof. Dr. Francois-Xavier PERRIN – University of Toulon, FRANCE
- Dr. Eng. Gianluca VISCUSI, University of Salerno, ITALY
The scientific program includes:
- Plenary conferences;
- Oral communications;
- Poster sessions;
- Round tables;
- Workshops (Satellites events);
- Exhibitions.
Oral communications
Posters
Confirmed Posters by the Scientific Committee (scheduled) will be presented either in person or online, according to the organizers’ instructions.
Awards
The most valuable works will be rewarded with prizes awarded by the PRIOCHEM XXI Scientific Committee. Presentation made by young researchers are strongly encouraged. The PRIOCHEM XXI awards are:
- “Raluca Ianchiș” Award for research with biomedical application; award selected by the Scientific Council of ICECHIM;
- PRIOCHEM XXI Award;
- Romanian Chemical Society Award;
- PRIOCHEM XXI Special Award (consisting of a voucher covering the PRIOCHEM 2026 registration fee);
- PRIOCHEM XXI Invited lecture Award (consisting of an invitation to deliver an Invited lecture during PRIOCHEM 2026);
- EUROPA Award;
- Special Mention Award;
- Other awards presented by our partners and sponsors.
Exhibitions
Companies will be invited to exhibit their products or to hold presentations.
Companies interested in participating as exhibitors at PRIOCHEM XXI are kindly asked to contact the organizers directly for further details.
Exhibitors:
TBA.
Important information
- Original works will be presented.
- Organizers will award the most valuable oral presentations, presented by students and young researchers (with a maximum of 8 years of R&D experience).
- Plenary lectures will be presented by chemistry and chemical engineering personalities from Romania and abroad.
- The working language of the symposium is English.
- The GDPR agreement can be consulted here.
Program
Satellite events
Event co-organized by Bucharest-Ilfov Regional Development Agency, Măgurele Science Park, Inpulse Partners, members of Enterprise Europe Network, and ICECHIM Bucharest (please see the event page!).
The event aims to bring to the forefront the European funding opportunities available for innovation projects, making them easier to understand and more accessible for all those who want to transform a valuable idea into a concrete result. It is a real opportunity to discover which programs support initiatives in areas such as green technology, digitalization, health or creative industries and how these funds can be accessed efficiently.
Location: ICECHIM Headquarters (Splaiul Independenței 202, sector 6, Bucharest), October 14 2025, 3rd floor, 10:00 AM
The event will discuss the achievements of the NUCLEU AquaMat project (PN 23.06.01.01) during 2025, constituting an opportunity to identify new research directions and collaboration!
Location: ICECHIM Headquarters (Splaiul Independenței 202, sector 6, Bucharest), October 14, 2025, 1st floor, room 2, 8:00 AM
Moderator: Dr. Habil. Radu Claudiu Fierăscu
Combining natural extracts and nanomaterials can result in synergistic effects, amplifying the benefits of both approaches. Event organized within the project BioEcoNan (85PED/2025)
Location: ICECHIM Headquarters (Splaiul Independenței 202, sector 6, Bucharest), October 14 2025, TBA
Moderator: Dr. Habil. Radu Claudiu Fierăscu
Event organized within the project ConstructHer (77PED/2025). The main scientific objective of the project is to propose a promising, cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to the currently used solutions, with multi-valent use.
Location: ICECHIM Headquarters (Splaiul Independenței 202, sector 6, Bucharest), October 14 2025, TBA
Moderator: Dr. Habil. Irina Fierăscu
Research into ecological solutions for improving the food safety of fruits and vegetables is a focal point of contemporary scientific activities. Event organized within the project SIGUR (47PED/2025).
Location: ICECHIM Headquarters (Splaiul Independenței 202, sector 6, Bucharest), October 14 2025, TBA
Moderator: Dr. Eng. Irina Elena Chican
Registration
Registrations for PRIOCHEM XXI are available online on the website icechim.ro/priochem-en in the Registration form tab. In order to proceed with submitting your participation fill-in all the fields of the registration form.
Should you be the main author of the registered paper, please fill in the abstract template below and attach it to the registration form.
Registration fees
The registration fee, corresponding to the registration of one scientific contribution, will be payed in the ICECHIM’s bank account RO82RNCB0077015755980001 B.C.R. Sector 6, with the specification “Participant name & surname – Standard/Student – REGISTRATION FEE PRIOCHEM XXI”. Euro payments can be made using the following account: RO98RNCB0077015755980004 (SWIFT: RNCB RO BU; INCDCP ICECHIM – RO2627996).
Registration fee / paper | By September 30th | October 1st – October 13th |
|---|---|---|
Standard | 120 Eur | 160 Eur |
Student | 60 Eur | 80 Eur |
Important Deadlines
- 30th of September – Abstract submittal by online registration form;
- Acceptance notifications will be sent in maximum 5 working days from the date of receiving the abstract.
Important announcement! Starting from October 1st, registrations for Oral Presentations will no longer be accepted! Poster submissions can still be sent until October 7th, 2025!
Important announcement! Starting from October 1st, registrations for Oral Presentations will no longer be accepted! Poster submissions can still be sent until October 7th, 2025!
- Dr. Habil. Radu Claudiu FIERĂSCU – President of the Scientific Committee – INCDCP-ICECHIM, Bucharest, ROMANIA
- Prof. Univ. Dr. Habil. Constantin APETREI – “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, ROMANIA
- Prof. Dr. Fabiana ARDUINI, Tor Vergata University, ITALY
- Dr. Alvina AVAGYAN, Scientific Centre of Vegetable and Industrial Crops, Darakert, Ararat marz, ARMENIA
- Prof. Dr. Luc AVEROUS – University of Strasbourg, FRANCE
- Prof. Dr. Rabah BOUKHERROUB – French National Centre for Scientific Research, FRANCE
- Prof. Dr. Hugues BRISSET – University of Toulon, FRANCE
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Michal CEGLOWSKI – Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, POLAND
- Prof. Dr. Andrew COLLINS, NorGenoTech, Skreia, NORWAY
- Prof. Dr. Gregorio CRINI – University of Burgundy – Franche Comte, FRANCE
- Prof. Dr. Jacques DESBRIÈRES – University of Pau and the Adour Region, FRANCE
- Dr. Habil. Doina DIMONIE – INCDCP-ICECHIM, Bucharest, ROMANIA
- Prof. dr. Ridha DJELLABI – Alfaisal University, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA
- Dr. Biochem. Mihaela DONI – INCDCP-ICECHIM, Bucharest, ROMANIA
- Prof. Dr. Luisa DURAES – University of Coimbra, PORTUGAL
- Dr. Mahmoud H. Abu ELELLA – Cairo Univesity, EGYPT
- Dr. Eng. Cristina Emanuela ENĂȘCUȚĂ – INCDCP-ICECHIM, Bucharest, ROMANIA
- Dr. Habil. Anton FICAI – University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest/ The Academy of Romanian Scientists, ROMANIA
- Dr. Habil. Irina FIERĂSCU – INCDCP-ICECHIM, Bucharest, ROMANIA
- Dr. Eng. Adriana FRONE – INCDCP-ICECHIM, Bucharest, ROMANIA
- Prof. Dr. Milen I. GEORGIEV – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, BULGARIA
- Prof. Dr. Rodica-Mariana ION – INCDCP-ICECHIM, Bucharest, ROMANIA
- Dr. Eng. Tanța- Verona IORDACHE – INCDCP-ICECHIM, Bucharest, ROMANIA
- Dr. Martin KILO – Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC, GERMANIA
- Prof. Dr. Habil. Anna MALM – Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, POLAND
- Prof. Dr. Ioan-Cezar MARCU – University of Bucharest, ROMANIA
- Prof. dr. Narcisa MEDERLE – University of Life Sciencies ”King Michael I” from Timișoara, ROMANIA
- Prof. Dr. Philippe MICHAUD – University Clermont Auvergne – Pascal Institute, Clermont-Ferrand, FRANCE
- Dr. Habil. Florin OANCEA – INCDCP-ICECHIM, Bucharest, ROMANIA
- Prof. Ahmad Ali H. OMARI, Jordan University of Science and Technology, JORDAN
- Prof. Dr. Francois-Xavier PERRIN – University of Toulon, FRANCE
- Prof. Dr. Leslie PETRIK – University of Western Cape, SOUTH AFRICA
- Prof. Dr. Roberto PETRUCCI – University of Perugia, ITALY
- Dr. Habil. Nicoleta RADU – INCDCP-ICECHIM, Bucharest, ROMANIA
- Dr. Eng. Valentin RĂDIȚOIU – INCDCP-ICECHIM, Bucharest, ROMANIA
- Dr. Eng. Andrei SÂRBU – INCDCP-ICECHIM, Bucharest, ROMANIA
- Assist. Prof. Dr. Habil. Elwira Zofia SIENIAWSKA – Medical University of Lublin, POLAND
- Prof. Dr. Mircea TEODORESCU – University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, ROMANIA
- Assoc. Prof. Boyko TSYNTSARSKI – Institute of Organic Chemistry – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, BULGARIA
- Prof. Dr. Artur VALENTE – University of Coimbra, PORTUGAL
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Federica VALENTINI – University of Rome Tor Vergata, ITALY
- Dr. Eng. Gianluca VISCUSI, University of Salerno, ITALY
- Prof. Dr. Petrică VIZUREANU – “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi / The Academy of Romanian Scientists, ROMANIA
- Dr. Eng. Zina VULUGA – INCDCP-ICECHIM, Bucharest, ROMANIA
- Dr. Biochem. Mihaela DONI, General Manager
- Dr. Habil. Chem. Radu Claudiu FIERĂSCU
- Dr. Habil. Irina FIERĂSCU (section 1)
- Dr. Eng. Adriana FRONE (section 1)
- Dr. Eng. Tanṭa Verona IORDACHE (section 1)
- Dr. Eng. Cristina Emanuela ENĂȘCUȚĂ (section 2)
- Dr. Chem. Ana-Maria GURBAN (section 2)
- Magda-Aura CANTACUZ, Financial Manager
- Ioana CĂRUȚAȘU, Head of Aquisitions-Administrative Service
- Irina Elena CHICAN, Head of Projects Monitoring
- Liliana ILIE, Head of Financial-Accounting Service
- Ștefan MOCANU, Head of IT&C Service
- Mihai PĂTRAȘCU, IT support
- Ada Lorena NICULIȚĂ, Marketing Specialist
- Andra Bianca RUSU, PR & Communication Specialist
Publishing
The participants have several alternatives for the publication of their works. According to the registered author’s preference, the papers can be published as:
- Abstract, in the Book of Abstracts volume of the symposium (ISSN 2601 – 419X and ISSN-L 2601 – 4181); the volume will be made freely available on the conference website;
- Abstract on special Proceedings volumes of our partner publishers (proceedings of our 2023 scientific meetings are available here and here);
- Full-text articles in our partner journals:
–Frontiers in Materials, Impact Factor 2.9 (Journal Citation Reports 2024)
–Farmacia, Impact Factor 1.3 (Journal Citation Reports 2024
–Emerg. Environment. Efficiency. Resources. Globalization
Full-text articles will follow the normal peer-review process, in accordance with the publication policy of each partner journal. Authors will indicate in the Cover letter/Comments section that the paper was presented at PRIOCHEM XXI 2025. Papers must fall within the fields of the journals (Aims&Scope).
Important details
- All papers have to be presented by at least one of the authors at the conference (either on-site or online).
- Papers can only be submitted to a single journal or proceedings volume.
- Plagiarism in all its forms constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.
- All papers are subject to a peer-review process prior to publication.
Event held under the patronage of
The Academy of Romanian Scientists
Academic partners
Publishing partners
A community-driven, Gold Open Access, multidisciplinary materials science and engineering journal.
FARMACIA publishes original research on bioactive substances, drug delivery, and pharmacological effects.
EMERG publishes landmark studies in energy, backed by decades of scientific excellence
TBA
TBA
Media partners
Sponsors
Exhibitors
PRIOCHEM PARTNER Program. Research. Innovation. Partnership.
Support Research and Innovation in Chemical Engineering and Related Fields!
We invite companies from the economic sector to support the organization of PRIOCHEM XXI 2025 as sponsors, thereby contributing to the promotion of applied science and collaboration between researchers, industry, and society. Sponsorship—whether financial or in-kind—offers visibility for your brand and reinforces your commitment to the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the National Strategy for Research, Innovation and Smart Specialization 2022–2027.
Join us in building a more competitive and innovative Europe!
Sponsorship Categories
The organizers of PRIOCHEM XXI 2025 offer four sponsorship levels, based on the value of the contribution:
- Platinum Sponsor: over €5,000
- Gold Sponsor: €2,000 – €4,999
- Silver Sponsor: €1,000 – €1,999
- Bronze Sponsor: up to €999
The benefits associated with each level are presented HERE.
Address:
Romania, Bucharest, 6th District, 060021, No. 202, Splaiul Independenței
Phone and fax:
Phone: +40213153299; Fax: 021 312 34 93
E-Mail:
Designation | Person appointed | Extension/contact |
|---|---|---|
President of the Scientific Committee/ Representative of the Organizing Committee | Radu Claudiu FIERĂSCU | 142, e-mail: fierascu.radu@icechim.ro |
Section 1 – MTCH | Irina FIERĂSCU Adriana FRONE Tanța Verona IORDACHE | 136 123 124 |
Section 2 – BBB | Cristina ENĂSCUȚĂ Ana-Maria GURBAN | 158 170 |
Technical Committee | Irina CHICAN Ada Lorena NICULIȚĂ Andra Bianca RUSU | 175 147 167 |
Book of Abstracts:
