Habilitation
Organization of the Habilitation Examination
Within the Doctoral School of Psychology and Educational Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, the procedures for habilitation and recognition of the right of university teaching staff to supervise doctoral theses can be followed.
The habilitation procedures are carried out in accordance with the legislation in force and with the minimal standards defined by CNATDCU.
Colleagues interested in obtaining the habilitation / the right to supervise doctoral theses are kindly asked to contact the director of the Doctoral School, Assoc. Prof. Ovidiu GAVRILOVICI (gavrilov@uaic.ro) to discuss the procedural stages.
For organizing the habilitation examination, the following norms and legal provisions must be observed:
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Fee for organizing and carrying out the habilitation certification process
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ORDER no. 6.129 of 2016 regarding minimal promotion standards (CNATDCU)
Habilitation Thesis Defenses
Petruţa-Paraschiva RUSU
Candidate name: Petruţa-Paraschiva RUSU, Associate Professor
Date, time, and location of the habilitation defense: 25 November 2025, 9:00, Room D313
Thesis: HABILITATION THESIS – Stress and coping in couple and family relationships
Field of habilitation: Psychology
Institution where the candidate is employed: “Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava
Expert committee proposal for the habilitation thesis defense:
- Prof. Mona VINTILĂ, West University of Timișoara
- Prof. Elena STĂNCULESCU, University of Bucharest
- Prof. Nicoleta Maria TURLIUC, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
- Prof. Anca DOBREAN, “Babeș-Bolyai” University of Cluj-Napoca – alternate member
- Prof. Ovidiu GAVRILOVICI, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași – alternate member
Documents:
- Minimal standards completion form
- Relevant publications for the habilitation field
- Habilitation thesis abstract
- Curriculum Vitae
Cosmin O. Popa
Candidate name: Popa Octavian Cosmin, Associate Professor
Date, time, and location of the habilitation defense: 28 July 2025, 10:00, Room S8
Thesis: Dysfunctional Psychological Processes in Major Psychological Disorders: Evolutionary Perspectives and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapeutic Approaches
Field of habilitation: Psychology
Institution where the candidate is employed: University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology “G.E. Palade” Târgu Mureș
Expert committee proposal for the habilitation thesis defense:
- Prof. Anca DOBREAN, “Babeș-Bolyai” University of Cluj-Napoca
- Prof. Ticu CONSTANTIN, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
- Prof. Aurora SZENTAGOTÁI-TĂTAR, “Babeș-Bolyai” University of Cluj-Napoca
Documents:
- Minimal standards completion form
- Relevant publications
- Habilitation thesis abstract
- Curriculum Vitae
- Habilitation report
Georgiana JURAVLE
Candidate name: Georgiana Juravle, Scientific Researcher II PhD
Date, time, and location of the habilitation defense: 18 November 2024, 10:00, Room S8
Thesis: The interface between perception and action in naturalistic contexts: Active multisensory approaches to health and well-being
Field of habilitation: Psychology
Institution where the candidate is employed: Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Expert committee proposal:
- Prof. habil. Dellia Virga, West University of Timișoara
- Assoc. Prof. habil. Ioana Roxana Podina, University of Bucharest
- Prof. habil. Andrei Corneliu HOLMAN, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
- Prof. Irina Macsinga, West University of Timișoara – alternate
- Prof. Andrei Miu, “Babeș-Bolyai” University of Cluj-Napoca
Documents:
- Habilitation Thesis
- Habilitation committee report
- Relevant publications
- Habilitation thesis abstract
- Curriculum Vitae
Ştefan BONCU
Candidate name: Ştefan Boncu, Associate Professor
Date, time, and location of the habilitation defense: 11 July 2023, 15:30, Room S8
Thesis: Social and environmental determinants of behaviors and attitudes
Field of habilitation: Psychology
Institution where the candidate is employed: Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Expert committee proposal:
- Prof. habil. Adrian OPRE, “Babeș-Bolyai” University of Cluj
- Prof. habil. Alin GAVRELIUC, West University of Timișoara
- Assoc. Prof. habil. Ioana Roxana PODINĂ, University of Bucharest
Alternate members:
- Prof. habil. Petru CURSEU, “Babeș-Bolyai” University of Cluj
- Prof. habil. Ana Maria CAZAN, Transilvania University of Brașov
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Minimal standards verification form
- Habilitation thesis abstract – English
- Habilitation report
Liliana MÂŢĂ
Candidate name: Liliana Mâţă, Associate Professor
Date, time, and location of the habilitation defense: 19 December 2022, 10:00, Dynamic Group Room
Thesis: Curricular innovations in the context of the current information society
Field: Educational Sciences
Institution where the candidate is employed: Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Expert committee proposal:
- Prof. habil. Muşata-Dacia Bocoş, “Babeș-Bolyai” University of Cluj
- Prof. habil. Nicoleta Popa, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
- Prof. habil. Romiţă Iucu-Bumbu, University of Bucharest
Alternate members:
- Prof. habil. Simona Lidia Sava, West University of Timișoara
- Prof. habil. Mariana Momanu, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Documents:
- Committee proposal
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Habilitation thesis abstract – Romanian
- Portfolio
Cornelia MĂIREAN
Candidate name: Cornelia Măirean, Professor
Date, time, and location of the habilitation defense: 3 November 2020, 12:00, Webex Platform
Thesis: Risk, safety, and mental health in the context of everyday challenges and major life events
Field of habilitation: Psychology
Institution where the candidate is employed: Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Expert committee proposal:
- Prof. habil. Maria Nicoleta Turliuc, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
- Prof. habil. Dragoş Iliescu, University of Bucharest
- Prof. habil. Andrei Miu, “Babeș-Bolyai” University of Cluj
Alternate member:
- Prof. habil. Ruxandra-Loredana Diaconu-Gherasim, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Documents:
- Committee proposal
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Minimal standards verification form
- Habilitation thesis abstract – Romanian
- Portfolio
- Habilitation report
PALOȘ Ramona
Candidate name: Paloș Ramona, Associate Professor, PhD
Date, time and place of habilitation thesis defense: April 26, 2018, 12:30, Grup Dinamică room
Thesis: Variables that facilitate learning in diverse educational contexts and shape students’ and teachers’ professional development
Field of the habilitation thesis: Education Sciences
Institution where the candidate is employed: West University of Timișoara
Specialty committee proposal for the habilitation defense:
- Prof. Lucian Ciolan, habil., University of Bucharest
- Prof. Mușata Dacia Bocoș Bințînțan, habil., Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj
- Prof. Carmen Crețu, habil., “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Verification sheet on meeting the minimum standards
- Thesis abstract – Romanian
- Portfolio
- Habilitation report
ENEA Violeta
Candidate name: Enea Violeta, Associate Professor, PhD
Date, time and place of habilitation thesis defense: January 25, 2018, 12:00, D206 room
Thesis: Basic research on neural mechanisms, emotions, and behavioral responses in social interactions and various mental disorders
Field of the habilitation thesis: Psychology
Institution where the candidate is employed: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Specialty committee proposal:
- Prof. Eugen Avram, habil., University of Bucharest
- Prof. Maria Nicoleta Turliuc, habil., “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
- Prof. Daniel David, habil., Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Verification sheet on minimum standards
- Thesis abstract – Romanian
- Portfolio
- Habilitation report
DIACONU-GHERASIM Ruxandra-Loredana
Candidate name: Diaconu-Gherasim Ruxandra-Loredana, Associate Professor, PhD
Date, time and place: September 21, 2017, 13:00
Thesis: Emotional and school development of adolescents: Learned helplessness theory, ecological perspective, and future orientation
Field: Psychology
Institution: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Specialty committee:
- Prof. Delia Vârgă, habil., West University of Timișoara
- Prof. Petru Curșeu, habil., Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
- Prof. Maria-Nicoleta Turliuc, habil., “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Verification sheet
- Thesis abstract
- Portfolio
- Habilitation report
IORGA Magdalena
Candidate name: Iorga Magdalena, Associate Professor, PhD
Date, time and place: October 26, 2017, 12:00, Grup Dinamică room
Thesis: Applied Psychology in the Medical Field. Psychological and Ethical Approaches in Medical Settings
Field: Psychology
Institution: “Gr.T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași
Specialty committee:
- Prof. Ticu Constantin, habil., “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
- Prof. Eugen Avram, habil., University of Bucharest
- Prof. Mona Vintilă, habil., West University of Timișoara
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Verification sheet
- Thesis abstract – Romanian
- Thesis abstract – English
- Habilitation report
FRUMOS Florin-Vasile
Candidate name: Frumos Florin-Vasile, Associate Professor, PhD
Date, time and place: July 13, 2017, 10:00, D206 room
Thesis: Cognition and Metacognition in Education
Field: Education Sciences
Institution: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Specialty committee:
- Prof. Carmen Mihaela Crețu, habil., UAIC Iași
- Prof. Ion-Ovidiu Pânișoară, habil., University of Bucharest
- Prof. Mușata Dacia Bocoș-Bințînțan, habil., Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Verification sheet
- Thesis abstract – Romanian
- Thesis abstract – English
- Habilitation report
STAN Liliana
Candidate name: Stan Liliana, Professor, PhD
Date, time and place: June 14, 2017, 12:00, Grup Dinamică room
Thesis: Ethical-pedagogical foundations in designing and implementing education. Contextualizations for early education
Field: Education Sciences
Institution: “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Specialty committee:
- Prof. Simona Sava, habil., West University of Timișoara
- Prof. Ion Albulescu, habil., Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
- Prof. Constantin Cucoș, habil., UAIC Iași
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Verification sheet
- Thesis abstract – Romanian
- Thesis abstract – English
- Habilitation report
CEOBANU Marius-Ciprian
Candidate name: Ceobanu Marius-Ciprian, Professor, PhD
Date, time and place: February 16, 2017, 12:00, D206 room
Thesis: Psycho-pedagogical frameworks of a paradigm on contemporary education
Field: Education Sciences
Institution: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, UAIC Iași
Specialty committee:
- Prof. Ion-Ovidiu Pânișoară, habil., University of Bucharest
- Prof. Mușata Bocoș-Bințînțan, habil., Babeș-Bolyai University
- Prof. Constantin Cucoș, habil., UAIC Iași
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Verification sheet
- Thesis abstract
- Habilitation report
GHERGUȚ Alois
Candidate name: Gherguț Alois, Professor, PhD
Date, time and place: February 16, 2017, 13:30, D206 room
Thesis: Psycho-pedagogical strategies for diagnosis and educational intervention for children with special needs, with a view to developing inclusive educational services
Field: Education Sciences
Institution: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, UAIC Iași
Specialty committee:
- Prof. Ion-Ovidiu Pânișoară, habil., University of Bucharest
- Prof. Mușata Bocoș-Bințînțan, habil., Babeș-Bolyai University
- Prof. Constantin Cucoș, habil., UAIC Iași
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Verification sheet
- Thesis abstract – Romanian
- Thesis abstract – English
- Habilitation report
BOZA Mihaela
Candidate name: Boza Mihaela, Associate Professor, PhD
Date, time and place of habilitation thesis defense: February 15, 2017, 12:00, D206 room
Thesis: Attitudes, identity and intergroup relations
Field: Psychology
Institution where the candidate is employed: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Specialty committee proposal:
- Prof. Petru Curșeu, habil., Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
- Prof. Alin Gavreliuc, habil., West University of Timișoara
- Prof. Ticu Constantin, habil., “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Verification sheet regarding the fulfilment of minimal standards
- Thesis abstract – Romanian
- Thesis abstract – English
- Habilitation report
GAVRILOVICI Ovidiu
Candidate name: Gavrilovici Ovidiu, Associate Professor, PhD
Date, time and place: February 15, 2017, 15:00, D206 room
Thesis: Narrative approach in psychology. Elements of applied narrative psychology
Field: Psychology
Institution: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Specialty committee:
- Prof. Alin Gavreliuc, habil., West University of Timișoara
- Prof. Adrian Opre, habil., Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
- Prof. Maria-Nicoleta Turliuc, habil., “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Verification sheet
- Thesis abstract
- Habilitation report
HOLMAN Andrei-Corneliu
Candidate name: Holman Andrei-Corneliu, Associate Professor, PhD
Date, time and place: February 15, 2017, 13:30, D206 room
Thesis: Fundamental and applied investigations on the emotion–cognition interplay
Field: Psychology
Institution: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Specialty committee:
- Prof. Adrian Opre, habil., Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
- Assoc. Prof. Irina Macsinga, habil., West University of Timișoara
- Prof. Ticu Constantin, habil., “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Verification sheet
- Thesis abstract
- Habilitation report
KARNER-HUȚULEAC Adina
Candidate name: Karner-Huțuleac Adina, Associate Professor, PhD
Date, time and place: February 16, 2017, 10:00, D206 room
Thesis: Quality of life in chronic patients
Field: Psychology
Institution: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Specialty committee:
- Prof. Mihaela Minulescu, habil., National School of Political and Administrative Studies, Bucharest
- Assoc. Prof. Irina Macsinga, habil., West University of Timișoara
- Prof. Ion Dafinoiu, habil., “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- List of relevant works
- Verification sheet
- Thesis abstract
- Habilitation report
MOMANU Mariana
Candidate name: Momanu Mariana, Associate Professor, PhD
Date, time and place: March 9, 2017, 13:30, D206 room
Thesis: Historical and cultural perspectives in analysing education in the Romanian and European space
Field: Education Sciences
Institution: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Specialty committee:
- Prof. Simona Sava, habil., West University of Timișoara
- Prof. Mușata Bocoș-Bințînțan, habil., Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
- Prof. Carmen-Mihaela Crețu, habil., “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Verification sheet
- Thesis abstract
- Habilitation report
POPA Nicoleta-Laura
Candidate name: Popa Nicoleta-Laura, Associate Professor, PhD
Date, time and place: 12:00, D206 room
Thesis: Diversity and inclusion in education and educational research. Bridging group-specific approaches
Field: Education Sciences
Institution: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Specialty committee:
- Prof. Romiță Iucu, habil., University of Bucharest
- Prof. Mușata Bocoș-Bințînțan, habil., Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
- Prof. Carmen-Mihaela Crețu, habil., “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Verification sheet
- Thesis abstract
- Habilitation report
SOPONARU Camelia
Candidate name: Soponaru Camelia, Professor, PhD
Date, time and place: February 16, 2017, 12:30, D208 room
Thesis: Clinical social psychology and the challenges of contemporary Romanian society
Field: Psychology
Institution: Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Specialty committee:
- Prof. Mihaela Minulescu, habil., National School of Political and Administrative Studies, Bucharest
- Prof. Mona Vintilă, West University of Timișoara
- Prof. Maria-Nicoleta Turliuc, habil., “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of works
- Verification sheet
- Thesis abstract
- Habilitation report