National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry
ICECHIM
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 XXII
Event organized under the aegis and with the support of the Romanian
Ministry of Education and Research
and
Media partners:
PRIOCHEM XXII
During 21-23 October 2026, INCDCP - ICECHIM will host the XXIInd 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.
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 |
3. Promoting climate neutrality and resilience through agriculture (by invitation only from the organizers) | 3 - AgroClin |
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
Exhibitors:
Tech Talks - Meet the mentors!
The First Step in Technology Transfer: Industrial Property Protection
On the occasion of its 22nd edition, PRIOCHEM continues the series of events dedicated to young researchers (and beyond) through the concept successfully introduced during the previous editions.
Tech Talks – Meet the Mentors! provides an exciting opportunity for young researchers and students to interact with renowned scientists and experts from various scientific and technological fields, the mentors of today and tomorrow, while discovering current and emerging research areas of global interest. The event aims to inspire and support the development of a new generation of researchers.
Technology transfer represents one of the main pathways through which research results generate economic value and societal impact. However, before an idea, a technology, or a scientific outcome can be transferred to industry, commercialized, or integrated into innovation processes, an essential first step must be taken: ensuring adequate intellectual property protection.
As part of the third edition of Tech Talks – Meet the Mentors!, co-organized in partnership with the State Office for Inventions and Trademarks (OSIM), participants will have the opportunity to explore the role of industrial property in the valorization of research results and to understand how patents, trademarks, and other protection instruments contribute to strengthening organizational competitiveness and fostering a knowledge-based economy.
The event is addressed to young researchers, PhD candidates, students, and professionals working in research, development, and innovation who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the relationship between scientific research and the mechanisms that transform knowledge into solutions with economic value. Through presentations and direct interaction with OSIM experts, participants will gain insights into the protection of research outcomes, the development and protection of organizational identity, as well as current trends in inventive activity and industrial property in Romania.
The session will highlight the importance of integrating intellectual property considerations from the earliest stages of research and innovation activities, providing practical examples and recommendations for early-career researchers as well as for those interested in technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and collaboration with industry.
Through this initiative, PRIOCHEM Tech Talks seeks to contribute to the development of a culture of innovation and research valorization by promoting dialogue between the scientific community and specialists involved in the protection and management of industrial property rights. Participants will gain a better understanding of how industrial property protection can become the first step in transforming research into a driver of economic development and societal progress.
Confirmed participants:
- Adriana Aldescu, Head of Preliminary Examination Service, National Patent Administration - Procedure for Obtaining Protection for a Technical Solution
- Mariana Hahue, Expert, Public Relations and Industrial Property Applications Department - Trademark and Organizational Reputation – Building a Strong Identity and the Benefits of Protection at National and European Level
- Daniela-Idboio Dragomir, Expert, Industrial Property Communication and Promotion Department
- Marina Voiculescu, Expert, Industrial Property Communication and Promotion Department
Event co-organized with:
Invited speakers (in alphabetical order)
- Prof. Dr. Habil. Ileana Cristina Covaliu-MIerlă, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Buchrest, Romania
- TBA
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.
PRIOCHEM XXII continues the format: "My poster in 100 seconds!" (Friday, October 23th). Participants to the poster section will have the chance to present the pitch of their work in 100 seconds!
Awards
The most valuable works will be rewarded with prizes awarded by the PRIOCHEM XXII 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 XXII Award;
- Romanian Chemical Society Award;
- PRIOCHEM XXII Special Award (consisting of a voucher covering the PRIOCHEM 2026 registration fee);
- PRIOCHEM XXII 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 XXII are kindly asked to contact the organizers directly for further details.
Exhibitors:
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
Please contact the organizers immediately in case of any discrepancies between your registration and the preliminary program!
Satellite events
The event will discuss the achievements of the NUCLEU AquaMat project (PN 23.06.01.01) during 2026, constituting an opportunity to identify new research directions and collaboration!
Location: ICECHIM Headquarters (Splaiul Independenței 202, sector 6, Bucharest), October 20, 2026
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 20 2026
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 20 2026
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 (57PED/2025).
Location: ICECHIM Headquarters (Splaiul Independenței 202, sector 6, Bucharest), October 20 2026
Moderator: Dr. Eng. Irina Elena Chican
The main objective of this project is to provide future-oriented technological solutions for monitoring, through (bio)sensors, the oxidative stress experienced by plants, in the context of a growing global demand for food under the harmful conditions of climate change. Associated event of the EC-SER(o)S project (66PED/2025).
Location: ICECHIM Headquarters (Splaiul Independenței 202, sector 6, Bucharest), October 20 2026
Moderator: Dr. Chem. Ioana Silvia Hosu
This workshop presents innovative, eco-friendly silane- and nanoparticle-based solutions for the consolidation of buildings and monuments. The session will highlight recent advances in advanced materials aimed at improving durability, structural stability, and environmental compatibility, with a strong focus on practical applications in heritage conservation and sustainable construction.
Location: ICECHIM Headquarters (Splaiul Independenței 202, sector 6, Bucharest), October 20 2026
Moderator: Dr. Habil. Radu Claudiu Fierascu
Registration
Registrations for PRIOCHEM XXII 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 15th | September 15th - October 20th |
|---|---|---|
On-line participation | 50 Eur | 75 Eur |
On-site participation - Standard | 200 Eur | 250 Eur |
On-site participation - Student | 75 Eur | 100 Eur |
On-site participation - Standard, Member of the Romanian Chemical Society or of the Romanian Society of Chemical Engineering | 150 Eur | 200 Eur |
On-site participation - Student, Member of the Romanian Chemical Society or of the Romanian Society of Chemical Engineering | 50 Eur | 75 Eur |
Important Deadlines
- September 15th- Abstract submittal by online registration form;
- Acceptance notifications will be sent in maximum 5 working days from the date of receiving the abstract.
- 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. 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)
- Dr. Habil. Irina FIERĂSCU (section 3)
- 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
- Andra Bianca RUSU, PR & Communication Specialist
- Miriam DAVID, Industrial Property Valorization Specialist
- Ada Lorena NICULIȚĂ, Marketing 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:
-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
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 XXII 2026 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 | Adriana FRONE Tanța Verona IORDACHE | 123 124 |
Section 2 - BBB | Cristina ENĂSCUȚĂ Ana-Maria GURBAN | 158 170 |
Section 3 - AgroClin | Irina FIERĂSCU | 136 |
Technical Committee | Irina CHICAN Andra Bianca RUSU Ada Lorena NICULIȚĂ | 175 167 147 |
Book of Abstracts and Conference Materials:
