Andrei R. Ionescu

Andrei R. Ionescu

Teaching Assistant (TA)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager at NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada)

  • Education

    • University of Bucharest

      1997 - 1999
      Master of Science (M.Sc.) Physical Chemistry and Applied Radiochemistry
    • Université de Provence (Aix-Marseille I)

      2000 - 2003
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Physical Chemistry and Spectrometry

      http://www.theses.fr/2003AIX11023http://www.sudoc.fr/080278914

    • University of Bucharest

      1993 - 1997
      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Theoretical Chemistry and Physics
  • Experience

    • University of Bucharest

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
      Teaching Assistant (TA)

      • Taught students at undergraduate and graduate levels. • Developed and managed the department's computing facility. Planned courses and trainings for the users of the computing facility.• Was commended for the ability to adapt to changing requirements and strongly recommended for pursuing a doctorate in science.

    • TOTAL

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2003
      Agent de maitrise

      • Ensured the effective link and communication between the industrial research department and the university laboratory. • Interacted with industry stakeholders and established multi-discipline research. • Developed effective communication channels to several levels of administration.• Was credited with pioneering research in the field of catalysts for energy and environmental applications. Was described as a first class scientist and praised for his communications skills.

    • National Research Council Canada

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
      Postdoctoral fellow

      • Provided support for the computational simulation part of the High Performance Computing (HPC) project. • Planned and implemented grid computing and cluster-computer solutions.• Managed research projects and conducted independent and collaborative R&D work.• Developed reports to management and communicated the results of research in refereed or peer reviewed journals.

    • G. Ronald Bell and Associates

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2012
      Patent agency professional

      • Managed complex projects under tight time constraints and competing priorities.• Provided legal opinions in the field of Intellectual Property law.• Developed cost effective solutions and increased opportunities with clients. • Managed stakeholders and devised effective communication means between various stakeholders. • As senior professional, assisted the General Manager with planning and carrying out firm's activities. Was entrusted with additional duties which included establishing client development and communication strategies. • Developed and implemented a business improvement strategy for overseeing the filing of applications and issued patents quality control operations. Show less

    • American Intellectual Property Law Association

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2013
      Member
    • Joint Liaison Committee – Patents (JLC – Patents)

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
      IPIC Member
    • Joint Liaison Committee – Industrial Designs (JLC – ID)

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
      IPIC Member
    • GlobalPatents.ca

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
      Founder

      The GlobalPatents.ca blog aimed to use thinking tools, such as words, graphics, diagrams, schemas, and intuition patterns to provide useful and enjoyable analyses and to reach, educate and inform a public audience on all types of Intellectual Property.

    • Robic

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      Patent agency professional

      • Prosecuted patent applications with challenging contractual and customer relationships.• Drafted patent descriptions and ensured the effective communication with the applicants/inventors.

    • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

      Jan 2013 - now
      Manager

      • Manages a portfolio of grants to support collaborative research between Canadian academia and non-academic partners. • Provides advice on NSERC's research partnerships programs and initiatives. • CRD (Collaborative Research and Development) Lead, the Quantum Lead, and the Photonics Lead, at NSERC.• Conducts outreach activities relating to the quantum and photonics industry sector, by promoting and explaining NSERC's mandate, and by showing the value of R&D investments in the targeted Canadian industry or sector. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

      Project Management Institute (PMI)
      Jan 2013
    • Certificate in Lean for the Public Sector

      Alpen Path Solutions Inc.
      Apr 2017
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Andrei R. Ionescu
      Prix Bravo! Award NSERC - CRSNG Mar 2018 Bravo! Awards are in recognition of exemplary service, innovation, building team morale, leadership, and workplace involvement.
    • Awarded to Andrei R. Ionescu
      Prix Bravo! Award NSERC - CRSNG Apr 2015 Bravo! Awards are in recognition of exemplary service, innovation, building team morale, leadership, and workplace involvement.
    • Awarded to Andrei R. Ionescu
      Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) NSERC - CRSNG Mar 2004
    • Awarded to Andrei R. Ionescu
      CIFRE Grant L'Association nationale de la recherche et de la technologie (ANRT) 2000
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Canvasser

      Issued by National Research Council on Jan 2005
      National Research CouncilAssociated with Andrei R. Ionescu