Lucian Pârvulescu
Summary
I am Lucian Pârvulescu, a Full Professor at the Department of Biology-Chemistry within the Faculty of Chemistry, Biology, and Geography at the West University of Timișoara, Romania. My research focuses on studying crayfish and spatial ecology, with a goal to expand our understanding of these creatures in Romania and beyond. I am a strong advocate for interdisciplinary research approaches, blending specialized knowledge with collaborative efforts across different scientific fields.
Currently, I lead PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in the field of Biology at the Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences and the Crayfish Research Centre. I also teach Invertebrate Zoology courses. My academic journey began at the very faculty where I now teach, where I obtained both my B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees. In 2010, I earned my Ph.D. from Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca with a thesis titled “The study of malacostracean communities (Crustacea: Malacostraca) in the Anina Mountains,” under the guidance of Professor Doctor Nicolae Tomescu. In 2022, I received my habilitation certificate.
Born in Reșița, the capital town of Caraș-Severin county, I spent most of my childhood in the countryside in Vermeș. This rural upbringing has deeply influenced my appreciation for natural ecosystems and my dedication to ecological research.
