Dr. Maria-Emanuela Mihailov, Maritime Hydrographic Directorate, Romania.
Maria-Emanuela Mihailov is a senior scientist specializing in physical oceanography at the Maritime Hydrographic Directorate (MHD) în Constanța, Romania. With a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Bucharest, her work focuses on Black Sea water dynamics and coastal oceanography. Over her career, she has led multiple EU and national projects, particularly in marine environmental monitoring and underwater noise research, contributing to the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). Her expertise spans satellite remote sensing, GIS-based ecosystem management, and advanced oceanographic modeling. 
Publication profile
Education And Experiance
- Education:
- 1997–2002: B.Sc., Faculty of Physics, Earth Physics & Environmental Protection, University of Bucharest.
- 2013: Ph.D., Doctoral School in Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest.
- Professional Experience:
- 2019–Present: Senior Scientist II, Maritime Hydrographic Directorate (MHD), Constanța.
- 2003–2019: Researcher, National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD), Constanța.
Suitability For The Award
Dr. Maria-Emanuela Mihailov stands out as an exceptionally suitable candidate for a Best Researcher Award in recognition of her extensive contributions to physical oceanography, her leadership in impactful projects, and her dedication to advancing marine science.
Professional Development
Maria-Emanuela Mihailov has demonstrated remarkable growth in oceanographic research, with contributions to satellite remote sensing, GIS integration, and marine policy development. As a work package leader and project coordinator for major EU initiatives like FOCCUS and QUIETSEAS, she has advanced the monitoring of underwater noise, marine biodiversity, and ecosystem health in the Black Sea region. She has been an evaluator for national scientific competitions, a lecturer for specialized training workshops, and an active member of scientific committees. Her initiatives bridge advanced technologies with practical applications for marine sustainability.
Research Focus
Maria-Emanuela Mihailov specializes in network-centric marine research, with a focus on real-time data systems, underwater noise monitoring, and integrated marine environmental assessments. Her work emphasizes using advanced sensor networks, satellite data integration, and GIS systems to enhance monitoring of marine ecosystems. By fostering collaboration across regional and international marine networks, her research addresses challenges like climate change impacts and sustainable ocean management. She is also committed to developing decision-support tools for marine authorities, linking scientific innovation to practical maritime operations.
Awards and Honors
- 2019: Romanian Evaluator & Rapporteur for UEFISCDI PED Competition.
- 2019: Scientific Committee Member, SEA-CONF, Constanța.
- 2016: Scientific Committee Member, International Workshop on Nuclear Structure Properties, Sivas, Turkey.
- 2015: Summer School Lecturer on satellite remote sensing, Cosmomar, Constanța.
Publoication Top Notes
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CoCoNet: Towards coast-to-coast networks of marine protected areas (from the shore to the high and deep sea), coupled with sea-based wind energy potential – Cited by 91 (2016)
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Black Sea water dynamics on the Romanian littoral–case study: The upwelling phenomena – Cited by 32 (2012)
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Diversity in Coastal Marine Sciences: Historical perspectives and contemporary research of geology, physics, chemistry, biology, and remote sensing – Cited by 29 (2017)
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Hydraulics numerical simulation using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method for the mouth of Sulina channel – Cited by 19 (2019)
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Simulation on marine currents at Midia Cape-Constanta area using computational fluid dynamics method – Cited by 17 (2018)
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Temporal variation of surface chlorophyll a in the Romanian near-shore waters – Cited by 17 (2012)
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Nutrient levels and eutrophication of the Romanian Black Sea waters (2006-2011): Assessment related to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive implementation – Cited by 14 (2013)
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Long-term variability of the water mass structure on the Romanian Black Sea shelf – Cited by 12 (2016)