Biography

Gabriel MINEA (born July 7, 1980), is a researcher with "Ernest Lupan" Circular Economy Research Institute (IRCEM). He also worked in the past at the Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB), where he led his own research line as the Principal Investigator of the GRESEG project, funded by the Romanian Ministry of Research and Innovation. The longest period of his research was at the National Institute of Hydrology and Water Management (INHGA).
His educational background is in environmental geography. In 2012 he was awarded his PhD title in geography field, with a background in catchment hydrology from the University of Bucharest.
At the core of the research was an exploration of runoff processes at the hydrologic microscale, with a specific focus on runoff plots. This entailed a detailed examination of soil moisture, rainfall, and runoff dynamics at the event scale. Complementing this, statistical analyses of discharge data across various temporal scales were performed. In the realm of scientific engagement, a consistent role was played as a reviewer for international journals, showcasing commitment. Moreover, active contributions were made to the academic discourse through participation in conferences and workshops, as well as the publication of books, guides, and papers, some of which are accessible on the Google Scholar page.