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Geoecology of subsurface environments
Geochronology and Paleoclimatology
Life in extreme physical conditions
Life in space – Astrobiology
Ecology and biogeochemistry of extreme environments
Synthetic biology
Alpine ecosystems
Human mind, emotions, and behaviors in extreme conditions
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Emil G. Racoviță Institute
for the Study of Life in Extreme Conditions 1920/2020
Ecology and biogeochemistry of extreme environments
Dr.
Horia Banciu
(coordinator)
Members:
Dr.
Călin Baciu
Dr.
Florin Mușat
Dr.
Doriana Buda
Core reseach topics:
Investigation of diversity, physiology and ecology of microorganisms adapted to extreme environmental conditions
Anaerobic oxidation of gaseous and cyclic alkanes.
Geochemistry of fluids – water and greenhouse gases.