The Paleobotany Research Group focuses on fossil land plant systematics,
taxonomy, phytostratigraphy, and paleoecology. It is a small group
of research that strives for survival in spite of all epistemological
and financial odds, centered around the Paleobotany and Palynology
lab at the University of Bucharest. The PRG takes its pride in doing
its duty in a country that is a true bonanza for Paleobotany. The
material under research is usually collected from Romania, but foreign
material is also under current study as well. Members of the PRG are
represented by Faculty members, graduate and undergraduate students
of University of Bucharest. The PRG is located in the Department of
Geology and Paleontology, Laboratory of Paleontology, 1, Balcescu
Ave., Bucharest.
The aims of PRG at University of Bucharest are linked to the research,
and to the promotion for education, of macro- and micro- fossil plants
from Romania or from other countries, for a better understanding of
their systematics, taxonomy, paleoecology and stratigraphy and to
provide tools for a better exploitation of coal resources in Romania
or abroad. PRG focuses on Paleobotany and Palinology as its main field
of expertise. The Faculty members of the Paleobotany Research Group
also accomplish a strong educational activity, by developing curricula
in Paleobotany and Palynology for undergraduate and graduate students
in Geology and Biology.
The IGCP 469 meeting in Bucharest, between
October 7-13, 2005, was organized by our research group.
Members of the Paleobotany Research Group,
also members of the Research Center for Coal Geology and Environmental
Conservation
- Prof.Dr. Nicolae TICLEANU, faculty member;
- Dr. Valentin PARASCHIV, member;
- Milan RASCOV, member.
- Mihai E. POPA, faculty member;
Former undergraduate and graduate students:
Paula Androne, Valentin Boian, Victor Dinu, Valentina Fodolica-Cirimbei,
Angela Toma, Bona Beca, Daphne Dimopolos, Elena Calarasu, Gabriela
Burghelea, Madalina Ciupercianu, and others.
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