Paleontology
My paleontology work ranges from field excavations and fossil discoveries to conservation, scientific documentation, and public outreach, a parallel discipline that continually enriches my artistic and pedagogical practice. As Executive Vice President of the DEINOTERRA Association, I also contribute to the development of scientific programs, public communication, and the preservation of Romania’s paleontological heritage.
Tracing Origins &Pursuits
Poetry
My poetic work emerges from a formation shaped by literary circles, mentorship, and long‑standing dialogue with Romanian poetry, a parallel discipline that continues to refine my artistic and pedagogical sensibility. I was honored to receive the Special Prize of the National Museum of Romanian Literature – Iași in 1999, an early recognition that strengthened this path. My published poems, including recent appearances in local literary magazines, reflect this ongoing commitment to language as vocation, memory, and craft.
Volunteering
Paleontology Field Assistant (Volunteer)
02/11/2024 – CURRENT The Putna-Vrancea Natural Park
Participation in excavation work in newly identified fossil sites, including the recently discovered fossil forest. Contributed to the documentation process by writing the evidence sheet for the first collected specimens. Involved in field surveys, stratigraphic observations, and site preparation.
Paleontology Field & Laboratory Assistant (Volunteer)
2014 – 2020 Vasile Pârvan Museum – Natural Sciences Department
Field research, fossil excavation, conservation and restoration work, scientific documentation, photography, and public outreach under the guidance of Ing. Dr. Laurențiu Ursachi, including the wellknown Deinotherium from Gherghești and Testudo Lohanica from Crețești.
War Graves Maintenance Volunteer
2005 War Heroes Cemetery, Mircea Voda, Constanța - National Office for Heroes’ Memory
Maintenance and restoration work in the military cemetery of soldiers from the two World Wars (Romanian, French, and Russian). Activities included cleaning and sanding grave markers, repainting inscriptions, trimming and maintaining vegetation, and performing environmental upkeep during extreme summer temperatures.
Music Program Curator – Rock Club “John Lennon”
1993 – 1996 Victor Ion Popa Theatre, Bârlad
Contributed to a legendary local youth culture community with over 1,400 registered members. Curated weekly three‑hour music programs, including album listening sessions, live commentary, and thematic playlists. Produced reel‑to‑reel mixes, coordinated selections with other members, and presented content to audiences of up to 400 participants.
Environmental Expedition Volunteer
1995 ECOS Association, Bârlad, Romania
Environmental cleanup activities in the Apuseni Mountains and Caves as part of the ECOS expedition. Participated in waste collection, cave visits, and field observations. Contributed to the expedition journal by documenting daily findings and environmental notes.