Short description:

• I have a PhD in Physical Education and Sports since 2009, obtained at the „Doctoral School of Sports Science and Physical Education” at the „University of Pitești”.
• Professional competencies in accordance with the requirements of contemporary sports training, C.S. Dinamo Bucharest coach, coordinating coach of national teams of juniors – youth – seniors – Olympics, selection of athletes, composition of the group of athletes, specialization on tests, composition of competitive crews in Europe and worldwide. Design, planning, programming and methodological direction of the training process in the sports training specific to the kayak-canoe sports branch, at junior and senior level, monitoring and control.
• Emeritus Coach; Order “Sports Merit” 2^nd class; Order “National Cross Faithful Service” 1^st class; Honorary Member of the Romanian Kayak Canoe Federation; Diploma of Excellence for the entire activity of the Romanian Kayak Canoe Federation.
• Promoted in higher education since 2008, associate professor; I have published 5 books at established publishers and over 25 scientific articles in journals relevant to the field studied.
• Currently a Ph.D. Lecturer at the School of Physical Education, Sport and Kinesiotherapy, for the disciplines: ”Leisure motor activities” and ”Adapted motor activities”.

    Member of professional organizations / associations:

• Member of the Romanian Sports Science Council
• Honorary Member of the Romanian Kayak Canoe Federation

Fields of interest/research:

• Physical education and sports for health
• Sports training in performance sports
• Means of recovery after exertion
• Physical education and sports for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes
• Physical education and sports – factors of social inclusion of people with disabilities
• Organizing sports competitions in sports

Hobbies:

• Water sports: kayaking; stand up paddle board; participation in master competitions.