Bogdan Andrei Stoian
Computational Chemist · MSc Chemistry student
Profile
Computational chemist studying how phosphaalkenyl tetrylene ligands bind to transition metals, using DFT in Gaussian. I build structures by hand, set up batch calculations with scripts and write Python tools that extract results from large output files. Open to roles in computational chemistry, R&D, nanotechnology, scientific data and automation.
Research
Master's Researcher, Computational Chemistry
Oct 2025 – presentBabeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
- DFT study (PBE0/def2-TZVP, Gaussian) of mono- and bis(phosphaalkenyl)tetrylenes (E = Si, Ge, Sn; D = NHC, Et2O) as capping ligands for gold nanostructures.
- Modelled how the ligands coordinate to group 11, 10 and 8 metals (Au, Pt, Fe) through P, through E, or both.
- Build structures by hand, then use scripts to swap elements and set up batch calculations; every input checked by hand.
- Python scripts that extract energies, stability constants and other results from output files with millions of characters.
- Run and monitor jobs on a remote Linux computing server; check structures in GaussView.
Oral presentation, “Students for Students”
22–25 Apr 2026International conference, Cluj-Napoca
- Talk: “Rational design of metal complexes stabilized by mono- and bis(phosphaalkenyl)tetrylenes”.
- Communicated results in English to an interdisciplinary student audience.
- Took part in scientific discussions and networking with international peers.
Education
MSc Chemistry EQF 7
Oct 2025 – presentBabeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
BSc Chemistry EQF 6
Oct 2022 – Jul 2025Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
Knowledge
- Core concepts across inorganic, analytical, organic, physical and biochemistry
- Designing, running and supervising chemical experiments
- Analysing and characterising compounds and interpreting the results
- Operating laboratory equipment and instruments
Skills
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of chemical processes
- Choosing physicochemical parameters, separation and purification methods
- Determining physicochemical and structural properties
- Quality control, risk assessment and safe handling of chemicals and waste
Responsibility & autonomy
- Working effectively in teams of specialists
- Respecting procedures, operating parameters and deadlines
- Applying health, safety and environmental regulations
- Working independently
Volunteering
Volunteer, Organizația Studenților Chimiști (OSC)
Oct 2022 – presentChemistry students' organisation, Babeș-Bolyai University
- Helped organise and coordinate chemistry outreach events and experiment demonstration stands.
- Presented and explained experiments to children, high school students and the public.
- Ensured safe handling of chemicals and lab materials during demonstrations.
- Worked with other volunteers and academic staff on materials and event logistics.
Volunteer, Uniunea Studenților din România (USR)
Oct 2022 – present- Volunteered at two editions of the Forum of Romanian Students Everywhere (now FTRP).
- Completed USR trainings in teamwork, leadership and project writing.
Skills
Computational chemistry
- DFT
- Gaussian
- GaussView
- Quantum chemistry
- Coordination chemistry
- Organometallic chemistry
- Nanotechnology
Code & automation
- Python
- Process automation
- Scientific data analysis
- Generative AI tools
- Linux (basic)
Lab training
- NMR
- X-ray crystallography
- IR spectroscopy
- Schlenk line
- Glovebox
People & tools
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Proposal writing
- Science communication
- Presenting
- Organisation & planning
- Critical thinking
- Analytical skills
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
Digital skills
Self-assessment based on the EU Digital Competence Framework (DigComp 2.1).
Languages
Romanian, native
| Language | Listening | Reading | Spoken production | Spoken interaction | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | C2 | C1 | B2 | B2 | B2 |
| Japanese | A2 | A2 | A2 | A1 | A1 |
CEFR levels: A1–A2 basic, B1–B2 independent, C1–C2 proficient.
Interests
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Hiking & camping
- Crochet & DIY
- Photography
- Drawing & animation
- Perfumes