Ioana Ruxandra Cristescu
About Ioana Ruxandra Cristescu
Ioana Ruxandra Cristescu is a Team Manager and Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany, with over 11 years of experience in the field. She holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering and has a strong background in Chemical Engineering, along with extensive experience in managing R&D projects in the nuclear industry.
Work at European Patent Office
Ioana Ruxandra Cristescu has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2007. She initially worked as a Patent Examiner in The Hague Area, Netherlands, for six years until 2013. Following this role, she transitioned to the Munich Area, Germany, where she has served as a Patent Examiner since 2013. In 2018, she was promoted to Team Manager, a position she has held for six years. Her responsibilities include overseeing patent examination processes and managing a team of professionals in the field.
Education and Expertise
Ioana Cristescu holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nuclear Engineering, which she obtained from the Institute for Atomic Physics between 1993 and 1997. Prior to her doctoral studies, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Physics from the University of Bucharest, studying from 1984 to 1989. Additionally, she completed her secondary education at Liceul Gheorghe Sincai, where she achieved her doctorate in philosophy from 1980 to 1984. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both Chemical Engineering and Patent Law.
Background in Research and Development
Before joining the European Patent Office, Ioana Cristescu accumulated significant research experience. She worked as a Research Scientist at the Institute for Cryogenics & Isotopic Separations (ICIT) in Rm Valcea, Romania, from 1989 to 2000. Afterward, she continued her research career at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) / University of Karlsruhe (TH) from 2000 to 2007. Her extensive experience in managing large R&D projects, particularly within the nuclear industry, enhances her capabilities in her current role.
Professional Experience in Patent Examination
Ioana Cristescu has dedicated a significant portion of her career to patent examination. Her tenure at the European Patent Office spans over 16 years, during which she has developed expertise in evaluating patents related to nuclear engineering and other technical fields. This experience is complemented by her previous roles in research, allowing her to apply a deep understanding of scientific principles to the patent examination process.